Tom Dreesen, known as half of one of America's first interracial comedy duos with Tim Reid, has died. His publicist confirmed his death in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Tom Dreesen, who alongside Tim Reid formed the United States' first biracial stand-up comedy duo, has died at 86.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tom Dreesen, the veteran comedian who led the Comedy Store strike and toured with Frank Sinatra, has died at 86. (Rodin Eckenroth ...

Tony Danza brings his Sinatra tribute show with music, stories, and comedy to Niagara Falls for two nights in June.

He also formed a groundbreaking partnership with future 'WKRP in Cincinnati' star Tim Reid and helped striking performers get paid at The Comedy Store.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - Comedian Tom Dreesen talks to the media during a news conference in La Quinta, Calif., on Jan. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris ...

Tom Dreesen, the veteran comedian who led the Comedy Store strike and toured with Frank Sinatra, has died at 86. (Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images) Tom Dreesen, the veteran stand-up comedian who toured ...

LOS ANGELES – Tom Dreesen, who along with partner Tim Reid formed one of America's first interracial stand-up comedy duos and later spent years as Frank Sinatra's opening act, died Wednesday. He was ...