Tom Kennedy (Neighbours)

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Tom Kennedy
Neighbours character
Portrayed byBob Hornery
Duration1996, 1999, 2006–2007
First appearance5 April 1996
Last appearance13 August 2007
ClassificationFormer; recurring
In-universe information
OccupationCommunist
Farmer
FamilyKennedy
WifeMolly Kennedy
Adoptive sonsKarl Kennedy
GrandsonsMalcolm Kennedy
Billy Kennedy
GranddaughtersLibby Kennedy
Holly Hoyland
Other relativesBen Kirk
Jackson Kennedy
Susannah Kennedy

Tom Kennedy is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours played by Bob Hornery.[1] He made his first on-screen appearance on 5 April 1996. Hornery reprised the role twice more in 1999 and 2006. In 2007, Neighbours returned to more family focused drama and Hornery reprised his role as Karl's "dotty dad" again.[2] Drew Kirk goes to Tom's farm to visit Libby. Tom later develops dementia and he returns to Erinsborough to be with his family. However, they found it increasingly difficult cope with his condition, and he eventually moved into a nursing home.

References

  1. ^ "Neighbours – 10/10/2007". BBC. 10 October 2007. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  2. ^ Houston, Melinda (22 July 2007). "We are family". The Age. Retrieved 9 April 2011.