Thomas O'Malley Background information Feature films The Aristocats Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse Mickey's House of Villains Television programs House of Mouse Video games Park attractions Celebrate the Magic Portrayed by Portrayed by Animators Voice Phil Harris Steven Curtis Chapman Performance model Designer Inspiration Honors and awards Character information Full name Abraham deLacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas O'Malley Other names Mr. O'Malley, O'Malley the Alley Cat Personality Streetwise, smooth-talking, heroic, carefree, kind, caring, handsome, witty Appearance Slightly stocky orange alley cat, white muzzle and belly Birthday Occupation Duchess' husband, Scat Cat's boss Affiliations Good Goal To make sure Duchess and her three kittens get home safely Home Paris, France Relatives Duchess (wife), Toulouse (older stepson), Marie (stepdaughter), Berlioz (younger stepson) Pets Allies Duchess, Toulouse, Marie, Berlioz, Scat Cat, alley cats, Roquefort, Madame Adelaide Bonfamille, Abigail and Amelia Gabble, Uncle Waldo Minions Enemies Edgar Balthazar Likes Songs, dancing Dislikes Duchess and her kittens in danger, the Gabble sisters Powers and abilities Weapons Claws, teeth Fate Marries Duchess and becomes part of her family. Quote "I'm Thomas O'Malley." "Perish the thought."

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Abraham deLacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas O'Malley is a friendly alley cat who finds Duchess and her kids stranded in the woods and befriends them, becoming a father figure to the children. He is the deuteragonist and later the protagonist in Disney's 1970 feature film The Aristocats. He was voiced by Phil Harris in the original film, and by Steven Curtis Chapman in House of Mouse.

Personality

Thomas O'Malley comes off as a smooth-talking, streetwise cat who relishes his life of freedom out in the open with no rules and no responsibilities. All of this changes when he meets Duchess for the first time. At first, he quickly becomes strongly romantically attracted to Duchess - flirting with and serenading her, until he is slightly taken aback by realizing that she has kittens. However, when faced with an adversity, O'Malley will indeed rise to the occasion to protect the ones that he cares for and loves.

Role in Film

In the film, O'Malley appears after Edgar kidnaps and tries to get rid of the cats, but is chased off by a couple of dogs. He is instantly attracted to Duchess because of her appearance, but is put off when he learns she has children. However, he soon realizes that he is being somewhat obnoxious and helps Duchess and her children get back to Paris safely. During their return to Paris, he becomes smitten with Duchess once again and starts being fond of her children as well as her. In the big fight scene, he and the Alley cats battle Edgar as he tries to send Duchess and her kittens to Timbuktu. He saves the kids and becomes a part of the family.

House of Mouse

Thomas O'Malley, along with his alley cat friends, made several appearances on Disney's 2001-2003 television series House of Mouse. As a running gag, he and Scat Cat's group were often booked to sing at the club, but an incident of some sort would always result in them being fired (such as Donald booking the Big Bad Wolf to sing instead) or forced to leave (such as being chased by Pluto). In the episode Max's Embarrassing Date, O'Malley and Duchess are seen next to a tipped table covered in milk after Goofy has an accident.

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Trivia

• Thomas O'Malley has become the subject of a popular internet meme about an infamous episode of the UK Gameshow Family Fortunes, in which presenter Max Bygraves asks the question, "Name a famous Irishman." Thomas O'Malley was one of the infamous stupid answers.
• In the Italian dub, O'Malley is known as "Romeo."

The Aristocats

Media: The Aristocats | House of Mouse Characters: Duchess | Toulouse | Marie | Berlioz | Roquefort | Frou-Frou | Madame Adelaide Bonfamille | Edgar Balthazar | Georges Hautecourt | The Milkman | Napoleon and Lafayette | Abigail & Amelia Gabble | Uncle Waldo | Thomas O'Malley | Scat Cat | Alley cats Locations: Paris, France Songs: The Aristocats | Scales and Arpeggios | Thomas O'Malley Cat (song) | Everybody Wants to Be a Cat