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.
| Name | Tom Peterson |
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| Birthday | 1930-02-23 |
| Deathday | 2016-07-25 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | St. Paul, Minnesota, USA |
