Tommy Wonder (dancer)

Tommy Wonder (March 7, 1914 in Montana – December 11, 1993 in Riverdale, Bronx, New York City) was an American dancer, actor, choreographer, and artist manager.

[1] As a child, Wonder had an unspecified physical disability which hindered his ability to walk; to help him, his mother used clothes and a broomstick to build a puppet on which he could support himself.

[2] Wonder began as a child actor, performing in vaudeville; he subsequently appeared in the Our Gang films.

[3] As an adult, Wonder performed in numerous musical comedies;[4] he also appeared in more serious films, including the 1938 Gangster's Boy.

[6] In 1970, Wonder retired from performing and co-founded an artist management business with his former singing partner Don Dellair.