Tom Kennedy (Neighbours)

Tom Kennedy
Neighbours character
Portrayed by	Bob Hornery
Duration	1996, 1999, 2006–2007
First appearance	5 April 1996
Last appearance	13 August 2007
Classification	Former; recurring
In-universe information Occupation Communist Farmer Family Kennedy Wife Molly Kennedy Adoptive sons Karl Kennedy Grandsons Malcolm Kennedy Billy Kennedy Granddaughters Libby Kennedy Holly Hoyland Other relatives Ben 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. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
2. Houston, Melinda (22 July 2007). "We are family". The Age . Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2011.