Pittsburgh-born and -raised character actor Regis Toomey, of Irish descent, took an early interest in the performing arts and initially studied drama at the University of Pittsburgh. As one of four children of Francis X. and Mary Ellen Toomey, John Regis Toomey initially pondered a law career, but acting won out and he gradually established himself as a musical stage performer.
Regis Toomey
Deceased · Born: Aug 13, 1898 · Died: Oct 12, 1991
