Thomas Benjamin "Tommy" Banks, OC, AOE, LL.D. (born December 17, 1936) is a Canadian pianist, conductor, arranger, composer, television personality and Senator.

Although born in Calgary, Alberta, he moved to Edmonton, Alberta in 1949 where he has resided until present day. He was the host of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) television show, The Tommy Banks Show, from 1968 until 1983. He was appointed to the Senate at the recommendation of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien in 2000 representing the Senatorial division of Edmonton, Alberta. Sitting as a Liberal, he is the Chair of the Senate Standing Committee of the Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources.

In 1991, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1993, he was awarded the Alberta Order of Excellence.

1936 births | Living people | Canadian senators | Officers of the Order of Canada

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