Pinky Tomlin: Pinky Tomlin. Actor: Sing While You're Able. Pinky Tomlin (so called because his pale hair and fair complexion sunburned easily) was born in Eros, Arkansas, but grew up on a farm in Durant, Oklahoma. A boyhood fascination with music soon gave him a reputation as a good banjoist--at 16 he was hired by Louis Armstrong for a riverboat gig--and Tomlin soon gravitated toward the guitar. He came to national attention...
Known For: Sing While You're Able (Whitey Morgan), With Love and Kisses (Homer 'Spec' Higgins), Goodbye Christopher Robin (Soundtrack("The Object of My Affection")), Thanks for Listening (Homer Tompkins)