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.
Movie | Strikeforce Challengers 15: Wilcox vs. Damm | Self | 2011-04-01 |
Movie | Mr. Holland's Opus | Parade Announcer (uncredited) | 1995-12-29 |
Movie | Even Cowgirls Get the Blues | Crewman | 1994-05-13 |