Tommy Kirk

Thomas Lee Kirk (December 10, 1941 − September 28, 2021) was an American actor, best known for his performances in films made by Walt Disney Studios such as Old Yeller, The Shaggy Dog, Swiss Family Robinson, The Absent-Minded Professor, and The Misadventures of Merlin Jones, as well as the beach party films of the mid-1960s. He frequently appeared as a love interest for Annette Funicello or as part of a family with Kevin Corcoran as his younger brother and Fred MacMurray as his father. Kirk's career with Disney ended when news of his homosexuality threatened to become public. He struggled with drug addiction and depression for several years, appearing in a series of low-budget films before leaving the acting business in the mid-1970s. Kirk opened a carpet cleaning business and lived a mostly ordinary life, occasionally appearing at fan conventions. He died at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, in September 2021, aged 79.

Tommy Kirk is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Babes in Toyland (1961), Old Yeller (1957), The Hardy Boys (1956), The Mickey Mouse Club (1955), Matinee Theater (1955), Gunsmoke (1955), The Streets of San Francisco (1972), The Millionaire (1955). The recorded credits span 1953 to 2008, including 17 movies and 11 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.