Thomas Howard Peterson (February 23, 1930 – July 25, 2016) was an American retailer, pitchman, and television personality from Portland, Oregon. Peterson opened his first store in 1964, which grew to a regional consumer electronics, home appliance, and furniture chain in the 1970s. His memorable television commercials and unusual promotions made him a widely recognized personality in the Portland area by the 1980s, leading to several cameo appearances in the films of Gus Van Sant.
Known For
| Birth Location | St. Paul, Minnesota, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1930-02-23 |
| Died | 2016-07-25 |
Movies
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
as Crewman
1994
Tom Peterson hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows