Biography
David "Dave" Thomas (born May 20, 1949) is a Canadian comedian and actor. He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, but moved to Durham, North Carolina where his father, John E. Thomas, attended Duke University and earned a PhD in Philosophy. Thomas attended George Watts and Moorehead elementary schools. The family moved back to Dundas, Ontario in 1961 where he attended Dundas District high school and later, graduated with an honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Thomas was granted an honorary doctorate from McMaster University November 20, 2009.
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Filmography
all 97
Movies 58
TV Shows 39
Voice 12
Writer 8
self 6
Director 4
Narrator 2
Producer 1
Creator 1
Writer
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill (2021)
Movie
Cleve Kelso (voice)
Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2019)
TV
7.4
Himself
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! (2015)
Movie
Self
Misery Loves Comedy (2015)
Movie
Writer
The Blacklist (2013)
TV
6.93
Actor / Jesco
Bounty Hunters (2013)
TV
Bill Duffy
Perception (2012)
TV
5.95
Additional Voices (voice)
The Legend of Korra (2012)
TV
7.75
Agent Todd (voice)
Pound Puppies (2010)
TV
9
Doug McKenzie
Bob & Doug (2009)
TV
Doug McKenzie
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary (2007)
Movie
Michael
Angel Wars: Guardian Force - Episode 3: Grace And Glory (2006)
Movie
Self
Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006)
TV
Tuke (voice)
Brother Bear 2 (2006)
Movie
6.63
Narrator
As Seen on TV: The K-Tel Story (2006)
Movie
Christmas with SCTV (2006)
Movie
Pastor Timmons
Santa's Slay (2005)
Movie
10
Chuck Gerussi
How I Met Your Mother (2005)
TV
7.09
Dick Scarn / Andrew Jursic / Writer
Bones (2005)
TV
5.95
Michael
Angel Wars: Guardian Force - Episode 2: Over The Moon (2005)
Movie
Dr. Bertner
Weeds (2005)
TV
6.02
Self
The Aristocrats (2005)
Movie
4
Dave McGonigal
A Beachcombers Christmas (2004)
Movie
Michael
Angel Wars: Guardian Force - Episode 1: About Face (2004)
Movie
Red
Love on the Side (2004)
Movie
Director
Intern Academy (2004)
Movie
Carl Hughes
Who's Your Daddy? (2004)
Movie
4
Freddy Kablinski
Beethoven's 5th (2003)
Movie
4.45
Trevor
Arrested Development (2003)
TV
5.88
Tuke (voice)
Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way (2003)
Movie
Tuke (voice)
Brother Bear (2003)
Movie
7.25
The Ghost of Christmas Specials Past (Bob Hope)
Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials (2002)
Movie
Dave McGonigal
The New Beachcombers (2002)
Movie
Uncle Billy Gemmill
Fancy Dancing (2002)
Movie
Flapjack
Uncle Gus: Not So Fast! (2001)
Movie
Harv Hickman (voice) / Ernst (voice)
Justice League (2001)
TV
6.09
Hugo (voice)
The Legend of Tarzan (2001)
TV
6
Harold Grisham
Rat Race (2001)
Movie
4.75
Bob Hope
Primetime Glick (2001)
TV
Willy Drucker
MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000)
Movie
Even Stevens (2000)
TV
Mission Hill (1999)
TV
7
Flapjack
Uncle Gus in: For the Love of Monkeys (1999)
Movie
Chris
That '70s Show (1998)
TV
6.14
Producer
Ambushed (1998)
Movie
Mean Bob (voice)
CatDog (1998)
TV
6.32
Thunder-Karlsson
Pippi Longstocking (1997)
Movie
Lane Pratley (voice) / (voice) / Lane Prately (voice) (uncredited) / Wayne (voice) / Jimsey (voice) / Lane Pratley / Mr. Burton (voice) / Toothless Loser (voice) / Ambrose (voice) / Steve Goodman / T. Anderson Kearney (voice) / Gretta / Lane Pratley (voice)
King of the Hill (1997)
TV
7
Tom Foster
Kidz in the Wood (1996)
Movie
Ernie Barrett
Picture Perfect (1995)
Movie
Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
TV
7
Director
Bury Me in Niagara (1993)
Movie
Russell Norton
Grace Under Fire (1993)
TV
6
King Arthur (voice)
Animaniacs (1993)
TV
5.5
Highmaster
Coneheads (1993)
Movie
7
Larry
Cold Sweat (1993)
Movie
Additional Voices
Raw Toonage (1992)
TV
Boris Badunov
Boris and Natasha (1992)
Movie
Chief Prairie Dog
Lucky Luke (1991)
Movie
Wynn Dalton / Dwayne Gary Steckler
Public Enemy #2 (1991)
Movie
Writer
Maniac Mansion (1990)
TV
Bobby's World (1990)
TV
6
Lionel Tower
Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990)
TV
10
The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (1990)
TV
Bob Hope (voice)
The Simpsons (1989)
TV
6.75
Camp Candy (1989)
TV
Tex Boil
Andrea Martin... Together Again (1989)
Movie
Roger Ebert
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989)
Movie
Rocket Boy
Rocket Boy (1989)
Movie
Director
The Experts (1989)
Movie
The Best of SCTV (1988)
Movie
Gary Marcus
Moving (1988)
Movie
9
Love at Stake (1987)
Movie
Professor Henry Osgood
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986)
Movie
Writer
Spies Like Us (1985)
Movie
6.03
Jerry Swit
My Man Adam (1985)
Movie
Writer
The Steel Collar Man (1985)
Movie
Sam Sleaze
Follow That Bird (1985)
Movie
9
Narrator
The Last Polka (1985)
Movie
The Canadian Conspiracy (1985)
Movie
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985)
Movie
Leland Lizard
The Adventures of the Get Along Gang (1984)
Movie
Various Characters / Bob Hope / Self
The New Show (1984)
TV
Doug McKenzie / Director / Writer
Strange Brew (1983)
Movie
4
Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (1982)
TV
M.C.
Stripes (1981)
Movie
4.83
Doug McKenzie
Night Flight (1981)
TV
Various / Doug McKenzie
SCTV Network 90 (1981)
TV
3.5
Various / Writer
From Cleveland (1980)
Movie
Howie
Double Negative (1980)
Movie
Just Me and You (1978)
Movie
Petrie
Home to Stay (1978)
Movie
Various / Angus Crock / Doug MacKenzie
Second City Television (1976)
TV
Self - Host
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
The David Steinberg Show (1972)
TV
Creator
Popzilla
TV
Writer
Family Challenge
TV
Ratings
Average 5.95
Based on 3.26 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1972
1988
1997
1989
2021
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1948-05-20 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceSt. Catharines, Canada
SiblingsIan Thomas
CitizenshipsCanada
Also Known AsDave 'Canadian' Thomas , David Thomas
AwardsEmmy Award, Order of Canada, Primetime Emmy Award, Member of the Order of Canada, Earle Grey Award
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