ACTOR
Dave Thomas
Known for The Simpsons · How I Met Your Mother · The Blacklist
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…
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- Born
- May 20, 1949
- Birthplace
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- Known For
- Acting
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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Known For
TV
The SimpsonsBob Hope (voice) · 1989
★ 8.0
★ 8.0
TV
How I Met Your MotherChuck Gerussi · 2005
★ 8.1
★ 8.1
TV
The BlacklistWriter · 2013
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
TV
BonesAndrew Jursic · 2005
★ 8.2
★ 8.2
TV
The Legend of KorraAdditional Voices (voice) · 2012
★ 8.2
★ 8.2
TV
Arrested DevelopmentTrevor · 2003
★ 7.9
★ 7.9
TV
That '70s ShowChris · 1998
★ 7.9
★ 7.9
TV
WeedsDr. Bertner · 2005
★ 7.5
★ 7.5
Filmography
Movies
Home to StayPetrie
1978
Just Me and You
1978
RielMilitia Captain
1979
Double NegativeHowie
1980
From ClevelandVarious
1980From ClevelandWriter
1980
StripesM.C.
1981
Twilight Theater IISelf- Guest
1982
Strange BrewDoug McKenzie
1983Strange BrewWriter
1983Strange BrewDirector
1983TA
The Adventures of the Get Along GangLeland Lizard (voice)
1984
Follow That BirdSam Sleaze
1985
Martin Short: Concert for the North AmericasMr. Talbot
1985
My Man AdamJerry Swit
1985
The Last PolkaNarrator
1985
The Steel Collar ManScreenplay
1985The Steel Collar ManCreator
1985
The Canadian ConspiracySelf
1986
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry OsgoodProfessor Henry Osgood
1986The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry OsgoodDirector
1986The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry OsgoodWriter
1986
Love at StakeMayor Upton
1987
MovingGary Marcus
1988
The Best of SCTV
1988
Andrea Martin... Together Again
1989
I, Martin Short, Goes HollywoodRoger Ebert
1989
The ExpertsDirector
1989
The Rocket BoyRocket Boy
1989The Rocket BoyWriter
1989
Lucky LukeChief Prairie Dog
1991
Public Enemy #2Wynn Dalton / Dwayne Gary Steckler
1991
Boris and NatashaBoris Badunov
1992
Bury Me in NiagaraDirector
1993Bury Me in NiagaraTeleplay
1993
Cold SweatLarry
1993
ConeheadsHighmaster
1993FO
Friends of GildaSelf
1993
Picture PerfectErnie Barrett
1995
Kidz in the WoodTom Foster
1996
Pippi LongstockingThunder-Karlsson (voice)
1997
AmbushedProducer
1998
Uncle Gus in: For the Love of MonkeysFlapjack
1999
MVP: Most Valuable PrimateWilly Drucker
2000
Rat RaceHarold Grisham
2001
Uncle Gus: Not So Fast!Flapjack
2001
Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas SpecialsThe Ghost of Christmas Specials Past (Bob Hope)
2002
Fancy DancingUncle Billy
2002
The New BeachcombersDave McGonigal
2002
Beethoven's 5thFreddy Kablinski
2003
Brother BearTuke (voice)
2003
Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My WayTuke (voice)
2003
A Beachcombers ChristmasDave McGonigal
2004
Angel Wars: About FaceMichael
2004
Catching KringleExecutive Producer
2004
Love on the SideRed
2004
White CoatsDr. Omar Olson
2004White CoatsDirector
2004White CoatsWriter
2004
Who's Your Daddy?Carl Hughes
2004
Angel Wars: Blue MoonMichael
2005
Santa's SlayPastor Timmons
2005
The AristocratsSelf
2005
Angel Wars: Grace and GloryMichael
2006AS
As Seen on TV: The K-Tel StoryNarrator
2006
Brother Bear 2Tuke (voice)
2006
Christmas with SCTV
2006
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four AnniversaryDoug McKenzie
2007Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four AnniversaryWriter
2007
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!Himself
2015
Misery Loves ComedySelf
2015
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del CloseSelf
2020
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the KillWriter
2021
John Candy: I Like MeSelf - Actor, SCTV
2025
Marty, Life Is ShortSelf (archive footage)
2026
SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard OfSelf (Archival Footage)
2026
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...Self
2026Television
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf · 1 eps
1962TD
The David Steinberg Show21 eps
1972
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Co-Host · 1 eps
1975Saturday Night LiveDoug McKenzie (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
Second City TelevisionSelf - Various Characters · 106 eps
1976Second City TelevisionWriter
1976
SCTV Network 90Various · 25 eps
1981SCTV Network 90Writer
1981TB
The Billy Crystal Comedy HourHimself · 1 eps
1982
The New Show10 eps
1984
George Burns Comedy Week1 eps
1985
The SimpsonsBob Hope (voice) · 2 eps
1989
Bobby's World1 eps
1990
Maniac MansionWriter
1990
Parker Lewis Can't LoseLionel Tower · 1 eps
1990TD
The Dave Thomas Comedy Show5 eps
1990
Raw ToonageAdditional Voices (voice) · 39 eps
1992
The Larry Sanders ShowDave Thomas · 1 eps
1992
AnimaniacsKing Arthur (voice) · 1 eps
1993
Grace Under FireRussell Norton · 112 eps
1993Grace Under FireWriter
1993
DuckmanTad Venom (voice) · 1 eps
1994
Space Ghost Coast to Coast1 eps
1994
King of the HillJimsey (voice) · 1 eps
1997King of the HillLane Pratley / Mr. Burton (voice) · 1 eps
1997King of the HillLane Pratley (voice) · 2 eps
1997King of the HillWayne (voice) · 1 eps
1997King of the HillToothless Loser (voice) · 1 eps
1997King of the HillSteve Goodman / T. Anderson Kearney (voice) · 1 eps
1997King of the Hill(voice) · 2 eps
1997King of the HillAmbrose (voice) · 1 eps
1997King of the HillGretta / Lane Pratley (voice) · 1 eps
1997King of the HillLane Prately (voice) (uncredited) · 2 eps
1997
CatDogMean Bob (voice) · 1 eps
1998CatDogMailman (voice) · 1 eps
1998
That '70s ShowChris · 1 eps
1998
Mission HillMr. Czelanski (voice) · 4 eps
1999Mission HillDr. Eulmeyer (voice) · 1 eps
1999
Even StevensUncle Tug · 1 eps
2000
Justice LeagueHarv Hickman (voice) · 2 eps
2001Justice LeagueErnst (voice) · 2 eps
2001
Primetime GlickBob Hope · 1 eps
2001
The Legend of TarzanHugo (voice) · 6 eps
2001
Arrested DevelopmentTrevor · 5 eps
2003
BonesAndrew Jursic · 1 eps
2005BonesDick Scarn · 1 eps
2005BonesWriter
2005BonesConsulting Producer
2005
How I Met Your MotherChuck Gerussi · 1 eps
2005
WeedsDr. Bertner · 1 eps
2005
Second City: First Family of ComedySelf · 3 eps
2006Second City: First Family of ComedySelf - Host · 1 eps
2006Second City: First Family of ComedyWriter
2006Bob & Doug10 eps
2009Bob & DougCreator
2009
Pound PuppiesAgent Todd (voice) · 2 eps
2010
PerceptionBill Duffy · 1 eps
2012
The Legend of KorraAdditional Voices (voice) · 1 eps
2012
The BlacklistWriter
2013The BlacklistConsulting Producer
2013
Fast & Furious Spy RacersCleve Kelso (voice) · 9 eps
2019P
PopzillaCreator
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