Thomas D. “Tim” Conway ‘56

Thomas Conway has made a career out of making people laugh. After graduating from BGSU with a bachelor’s degree in speech, his career began as a sidekick to Ernie Anderson on “Ernie’s Place.” As his career continued, he became the sidekick who stole the show with Everyman reactions. He was the bumbling Ensign Parker on “McHale’s Navy,” which earned him an Emmy nomination. In 1964, he starred in the movie version of “McHale’s Navy.” He also worked as a staff writer for several seasons on the “Carol Burnett Show” before joining the cast. Conway has won five Emmys, a Golden Globe and a Cleo Award.