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Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, Dave was the eldest son of John and Moreen Thomas. John Thomas (deceased) was a PHD in Philosophy (Duke), noted medical ethicist, head of Philosophy Department at McMaster University, and author of several books including: "Matters of Life and Death," "Well and... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActor (88 titles)
2013 Bounty Hunters (TV series) (filming)
Jessco
Lisa's Backstory (2013) … Jessco
 
2013 Bones (TV series)
Andrew Jursic
The Blood from the Stones (2013) … Andrew Jursic
 
2013 How I Met Your Mother (TV series)
Chuck Gerussi
 
2012 Perception (TV series)
Bill Duffy
Shadow (2012) … Bill Duffy
 
2012 Comedy Bang! Bang! (TV series)
Scott's Dad
Elizabeth Banks Wears a Red Dress (2012) … Scott's Dad
 
2012 The Legend of Korra (TV series)
Additional Voices
Welcome to Republic City (2012) … Additional Voices (voice)
 
2011-2012 Pound Puppies (TV series)
Agent Todd
Mutternal Instincts (2012) … Agent Todd (voice)
Homeward Pound (2011) … Agent Todd (voice)
 
2010 Take 22: Behind the Scenes of Sequestered (video)
Mr. Finney
 
2009 Popzilla (TV series)
Various
 
2009 Bob & Doug (TV series)
Doug McKenzie
Back to School (2009) … Doug McKenzie
I Want My CBN (2009) … Doug McKenzie
 
2008 Rush: Snakes & Arrows - Live in Holland (video)
Doug McKenzie
 
2007 The Tuttles: Madcap Misadventures (Video Game)
The Australian (voice)
 
2006 Weeds (TV series)
Dr. Bertner
Must Find Toes (2006) … Dr. Bertner
 
2006 Brother Bear 2 (video)
Tuke (voice)
 
1997-2006 The Simpsons (TV series)
Bob Hope / Rex Banner
Homer vs. the 18th Amendment (1997) … Rex Banner (voice)
 
2005 Arrested Development (TV series)
Trevor
The Ocean Walker (2005) … Trevor
Mr. F (2005) … Trevor
Notapusy (2005) … Trevor
Forget Me Now (2005) … Trevor
For British Eyes Only (2005) … Trevor
 
2005 Santa's Slay
Pastor Timmons
 
1998-2005 King of the Hill (TV series)
Lane Pratley / Ambrose / Gretta / …
Arlen City Bomber (2005) … Gretta (voice) / Lane Pratley (voice)
Ceci N'est Pas Une King of the Hill (2004) … Ambrose (voice)
Rich Hank, Poor Hank (2004) (voice)
After the Mold Rush (2003) … Steve Goodman/T. Anderson Kearney (voice)
Be True to Your Fool (2003) … Toothless Loser (voice)
 
2004 A Beachcombers Christmas (TV movie)
Dave MacGonigal
 
2004 Love on the Side
Red
 
2004 Whitecoats
Dr. Omar Olson
 
2004 Who's Your Daddy? (video)
Carl Hughes
 
2003 Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way (video short) (voice)
 
2003 Brother Bear
Tuke (voice)
 
2002 The True Meaning of Christmas Specials (TV movie)
The Ghost of Christmas Specials Past (Bob Hope)
 
2002 The New Beachcombers (TV movie)
Dave MacGonigal
 
2002 Justice League (TV series)
Ernst / Harv Hickman
The Savage Time: Part II (2002) … Ernst (voice)
The Savage Time: Part III (2002) … Ernst (voice)
A Knight of Shadows (2002) … Harv Hickman (voice)
 
2002 Fancy Dancing
Uncle Billy Gemmill
 
1999-2002 Mission Hill (TV series)
Mr. Czelanski / Dr. Eulmeyer
Kevin Loves Weirdie (2002) … Dr. Eulmeyer (voice)
Andy Joins the PTA (2002) … Mr. Czelanski (voice)
Kevin vs. the SAT (2000) (voice)
 
2002 Even Stevens (TV series)
Uncle Tug
Little Mr. Sacktown (2002) … Uncle Tug
 
2001-2002 Primetime Glick (TV series)
Bob Hope
 
2001 Mentors (TV series)
Al Sherman
Right Place, Right Time (2001) … Al Sherman
 
2001 That '70s Show (TV series)
Chris
Canadian Road Trip (2001) … Chris
 
2000 Caitlin's Way (TV series)
Horse rustler Frank / Horse rustler on ATV, Frank
Stray: Part 2 (2000) … Horse rustler Frank
Stray: Part 3 (2000) … Horse rustler on ATV, Frank
 
1999 Cosby (TV series)
Tully
Timerity (1999) … Tully
 
1998 Love Boat: The Next Wave (TV series)
Steve
Dust, Lust, Destiny (1998) … Steve
 
1998 CatDog (TV series)
Mailman / Mean Bob
Escape from the Deep End/The Collector (1998) … Mean Bob (voice)
Armed and Dangerous/Fistful of Mail! (1998) … Mailman (voice)
 
1993-1998 Grace Under Fire (TV series)
Russell Norton
 
1996 Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (TV series)
Tad Venom
The Longest Weekend (1996) … Tad Venom (voice)
 
1996 Kidz in the Wood (TV movie)
Tom Foster
 
1995 Picture Perfect (TV movie)
Ernie Barrett
 
1994-1995 The Red Green Show (TV series)
Ben Franklin
 
1994 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Dave Thomas
Headwriter (1994) … Dave Thomas
 
1994 Cold Sweat
Larry
 
1993 Animaniacs (TV series)
King Arthur
 
1993 Public Enemy #2
Wynn Dalton/Dwayne Gary Steckler
 
1992 Raw Toonage (TV series)
Additional Voices
Gobble Gobble Bonkers/Hot Spots/My New Shoes/Prime Mates Forever (1992) … Additional Voices (voice)
Quest for Firewood/Badly Animated Man/Safari So Good (1992) … Additional Voices (voice)
Witch Doctor Is Which?/Robin Hoof/Jungle Fever (1992) … Additional Voices (voice)
Dogzapoppin'/The Hairy Ape/A Fear of Kites (1992) … Additional Voices (voice)
 
1992 Bobby's World (TV series)
Fish Tales (1992)
 
1992 Camp Candy (TV series)
When It Rains... It Snows (1992) (voice)
 
1991 Parker Lewis Can't Lose (TV series)
Lionel Tower
Tower of Power (1991) … Lionel Tower
 
1991 Maniac Mansion (TV series)
Hudgie DeRobertis
Buried by the Mob (1991) … Hudgie DeRobertis
 
1989 Andrea Martin... Together Again (TV movie)
Tex Boil
 
1989 The Rocket Boy (TV movie)
The Rocket Boy
 
1988 Moving
Gary Marcus
 
1987 Love at Stake
Mayor Upton
 
1987 In the Mood
Bob Hope (voice) (uncredited)
 
1986 Dave Thomas: The Incredible Time Travels of Henry Osgood (TV movie)
Professor Henry Osgood
 
1985 My Man Adam
Jerry Swit
 
1985 The Last Polka (TV movie)
Narrator
 
1984 The New Show (TV series)
Various / Bob Hope / Boy George / …
Episode #1.9 (1984) … Various
Episode #1.8 (1984) … Various / Bob Hope / Michael Caine
Episode #1.7 (1984) … Various / Ed Koch
Episode #1.6 (1984) … Various / Boy George
Episode #1.5 (1984) … Various
 
1983-1984 SCTV Channel (TV series)
Various / Mel McElroy
Stars in One: Bob Hope/Happy Hour (1984) … Various
Date Debate, The/Scary Previews (1984) … Various
Gimme Jackie/Australia (1983) … Mel McElroy
 
1984 The Get Along Gang (TV series)
Leland Lizard
Pilot (1984) … Leland Lizard (voice)
 
1983 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Doug McKenzie
Lily Tomlin (1983) … Doug McKenzie (uncredited)
 
1981-1982 SCTV Network (TV series)
Various / Doug McKenzie
Days of the Week, The/Street Beef (1982) … Various
Rome, Italian Style (1982) … Various
Battle of the PBS Stars (1982) … Various
Chariots of Eggs (1982) … Various
Pet Peeves/The Happy Wanderers (1982) … Various
 
1981 Stripes
M.C.
 
1976-1981 SCTV (TV series)
Various / Angus Crock / Doug MacKenzie / …
The Cisco Kid (1981) … Various
Dick Cavett (1981) … Doug McKenzie
Mel's Rock Pile: Richard Harris (1981) … Various
Gene Shalit's America (1981) … Various
The Mating Game (1981) … Various
 
1980 From Cleveland (TV movie)
Various
 
1980 Bizarre (TV series)
Various Characters
 
1979 Riel (TV movie)
Cdn. Captain
 
1978 Just Me and You (TV movie) (uncredited)
 
1978 Home to Stay (TV movie)
Petrie
 
1976-1977 King of Kensington (TV series)
Harold / Rev. Penner
Hotel Buffalo (1977) … Harold
Detroit Story (1976) … Rev. Penner
 
1976-1977 The David Steinberg Show (TV series)
James / James, the security guard
Episode #1.20 (1977) … James
Episode #1.17 (1977) … James
Episode #1.1 (1976) … James, the security guard
 
1976 The Rimshots (TV movie)
 
Show ShowWriter (31 titles)
2013 Bones (TV series)
The Shot in the Dark (2013) (written by)
 
2011 Big Box (TV movie)
 
2009 Popzilla (TV series)
Episode #1.11 (2009) (writer)
Episode #1.10 (2009) (writer)
Episode #1.9 (2009) (writer)
Episode #1.8 (2009) (writer)
Episode #1.7 (2009) (writer)
 
2009 Bob & Doug (TV series)
Bob and Doug Forever (2009) (creator)
New Management (2009) (creator)
Bob and Doug Go on Strike (2009) (creator)
Back to School (2009) (creator)
No Country for Old People (2009) (creator)
 
2009 Slotcar (short)
 
2007 Good Morning World (TV series)
Episode #1.17 (writer)
 
2006 Second City: First Family of Comedy (TV mini-series documentary)
 
2005-2006 Off-Mikes (TV series)
 
2003-2005 The Fairly OddParents (TV series)
The Good Ol' Days/Future Lost (2005) (writer)
Miss Dimmsdale/Mind Over Magic (2003) (story)
Hard Copy/Parent Hoods (2003) (story)
 
2004 Whitecoats
 
2002 Pet Star (TV series documentary)
 
2001/I Girl
 
1995-1997 Family Challenge (TV series)
 
1995 Grace Under Fire (TV series)
No Money Down (1995) (written by)
 
1993 Ghost Mom (TV movie) (teleplay)
 
1992 The Dennis Miller Show (TV series)
Episode dated 15 October 1992 (1992) (writer)
Episode dated 14 July 1992 (1992) (writer)
Episode #1.77 (1992) (writer)
Episode #1.75 (1992) (writer)
Episode #1.36 (1992) (writer)
 
1991 Maniac Mansion (TV series)
Buried by the Mob (1991) (writer)
 
1990 The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (TV series)
Episode #1.5 (1990) (writer)
Episode #1.4 (1990) (writer)
Episode #1.3 (1990) (writer)
Episode #1.2 (1990) (writer)
Episode #1.1 (1990) (writer)
 
1989 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV series)
B Men (1989) (writer)
 
1989 The Rocket Boy (TV movie)
 
1985 Spies Like Us (story)
 
1985 The Steel Collar Man (TV special) (creator / screenplay)
 
1984 The New Show (TV series)
Episode #1.5 (1984) (writer)
Episode #1.4 (1984) (writer)
Episode #1.3 (1984) (writer)
Episode #1.2 (1984) (writer)
Episode #1.1 (1984) (writer)
 
1983-1984 SCTV Channel (TV series)
Date Debate, The/Scary Previews (1984) (writer)
Gimme Jackie/Australia (1983) (writer)
 
1981-1982 SCTV Network (TV series)
Jane Eyrehead (1982) (additional material)
Days of the Week, The/Street Beef (1982) (written by)
Rome, Italian Style (1982) (written by)
Battle of the PBS Stars (1982) (written by)
Chariots of Eggs (1982) (written by)
 
1976-1981 SCTV (TV series)
The Best of Season 3 (1981) (head writer / writer)
The Cisco Kid (1981) (head writer / writer)
Dick Cavett (1981) (head writer / writer)
Mel's Rock Pile: Richard Harris (1981) (head writer / writer)
Gene Shalit's America (1981) (head writer / writer)
 
1980 From Cleveland (TV movie)
 
Show ShowProducer (19 titles)
2012 Community: Abed's Master Key (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2011 Big Box (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2009 Popzilla (TV series) (executive producer - 11 episodes)
Episode #1.11 (2009) (executive producer)
Episode #1.10 (2009) (executive producer)
Episode #1.9 (2009) (executive producer)
Episode #1.8 (2009) (executive producer)
Episode #1.7 (2009) (executive producer)
 
2009 Bob & Doug (TV series) (executive producer - 9 episodes)
Bob and Doug Forever (2009) (executive producer)
New Management (2009) (executive producer)
Bob and Doug Go on Strike (2009) (executive producer)
Back to School (2009) (executive producer)
No Country for Old People (2009) (executive producer)
 
2009 Slotcar (short) (executive producer)
 
2004 Catching Kringle (short) (executive producer: Animax)
 
2003-2004 The Mullets (TV series) (consulting producer - 11 episodes)
Silent But Deadly (2004) (consulting producer)
Losin' It (2004) (consulting producer)
Airway to Heaven (2003) (consulting producer)
Smoke on the Water (2003) (consulting producer)
Grudge Match (2003) (consulting producer)
 
2000 Whatever Happened to Micheal Ray? (TV documentary) (remote producer)
 
1998 Ambushed (producer)
 
1998 Contempt of Court (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1995-1997 Family Challenge (TV series) (executive producer)
 
1990-1993 The New America's Funniest People (TV series) (co-executive producer - 6 episodes)
Episode dated 17 October 1993 (1993) (co-executive producer)
Bumbling Crooks and Criminals (1993) (co-executive producer)
Jackalope Construction (1993) (co-executive producer)
Jackalope Tarzan (1993) (co-executive producer)
Pilot (1990) (co-executive producer)
 
1992 Inside America's Totally Unsolved Lifestyles (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1990 The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (TV series) (executive producer - 5 episodes)
Episode #1.5 (1990) (executive producer)
Episode #1.4 (1990) (executive producer)
Episode #1.3 (1990) (executive producer)
Episode #1.2 (1990) (executive producer)
Episode #1.1 (1990) (executive producer)
 
1989 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
B Men (1989) (executive producer)
 
1989 The Rocket Boy (TV movie) (producer)
 
1986 Dave Thomas: The Incredible Time Travels of Henry Osgood (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1985 The Steel Collar Man (TV special) (executive producer)
 
1977-1979 SCTV (TV series) (producer - 39 episodes)
The Best of Season 2: Part 2 (1979) (producer)
The Best of Season 2: Part 1 (1979) (producer)
The Flaming Turkey (1979) (producer)
Consumer Action Line (1979) (producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (20 titles)
2011 Life with Dad (short)
 
2007 The Tuttles: Madcap Misadventures (Video Game)
 
2006-2007 Celebrity Deathmatch (TV series)
Celebrity Death Mash (2007) (as Dave 'Canadian' Thomas)
Vince Vaughn vs. Owen Wilson (2007) (as Dave 'Canadian' Thomas)
Where's Lohan? (2007) (as Dave 'Canadian' Thomas)
What Did Nick Do? (2007) (as Dave 'Canadian' Thomas)
King of the Lil' People (2007) (as Dave 'Canadian' Thomas)
 
2007 Ink Is It (TV series)
 
2004 The Wrong Coast (TV mini-series)
 
2004 Whitecoats
 
2004 The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour (TV movie) (storyboard director: Nicktoons)
 
2003 Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon (short)
 
2003 Celebrity Deathmatch (Video Game) (as Dave 'Canadian' Thomas)
 
2002 Henry's World (TV series)
 
2002 Pet Star (TV series documentary)
 
1999 Crashbox (TV series)
 
1998 Contempt of Court (TV movie)
 
1993 Ghost Mom (TV movie)
 
1990 The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (TV series)
Episode #1.1 (1990)
 
1989 The Experts
 
Show ShowAnimation Department (2 titles)
2007 Slacker Cats (TV series) (animation executive creative director - 8 episodes)
Buckley and Eddie Deceased (2007) (animation executive creative director)
Casino Miaow (2007) (animation executive creative director)
Ozymandias (2007) (animation executive creative director)
Big Guy (2007) (animation executive creative director)
The Wood (2007) (animation executive creative director)
 
1999 Crashbox (TV series) (animation creative director)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2001 The Legend of Tarzan (TV series)
 
Show ShowEditor (1 title)
1978 SCTV (TV series)
Season 2 Premiere (1978)
 
Show ShowSelf (35 titles)
2011 Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (TV series)
Himself
Dave Thomas (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Bob Hope (voice)
 
2007 Second City's Next Comedy Legend (TV series)
Himself - Judge
And... Blackout! (2007) … Himself - Judge
The Revolution Will Be Televised (2007) … Himself - Judge
Randy, Paula, Simon and Garfunkle (2007) … Himself - Judge
Outsmart, Outlast, Outmug (2007) … Himself - Judge
Kreskin vs. Sean (2007) … Himself - Judge
 
2007 Tom Green's House Tonight (TV series)
Himself
Dave Thomas and Andy Dick (2007) … Himself
 
2006 As Seen on TV: The K-Tel Story (TV documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
2005 Comedy Gold (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 The Aristocrats (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The Magical Gathering (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001 Space Ghost Coast to Coast (TV series)
Himself
The Justice Hole (2001) … Himself
 
2001 The Chimp's a Champ: The Making of a Star Hockey Player (video documentary short)
Himself - 'Willie Drucker' (also archive footage)
 
2000 The Martin Short Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 April 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
2000 The 2000 Canadian Comedy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
1999 The World's Funniest Pets (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1998 The 1998 Annual Kid's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1998 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 7 April 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
1994-1996 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 8 November 1996 (1996) … Himself
Episode dated 1 December 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1994 Young Comedians: Making America Laugh (TV special)
Himself (Co-Host)
 
1994 The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Program
 
1993 Later with Bob Costas (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 2 November 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 The Chevy Chase Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.3 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 Bob Hope: The First 90 Years (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1993 Friends of Gilda (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 1 May 1991 (1991) … Himself
 
1990 The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (TV series)
Himself / Various Characters
Episode #1.5 (1990) … Himself/Various Characters
Episode #1.4 (1990) … Himself/Various Characters
Episode #1.3 (1990) … Himself/Various Characters
Episode #1.2 (1990) … Himself/Various Characters
Episode #1.1 (1990) … Himself/Various Characters
 
1990 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 18 June 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1988 The Second City Toronto 15th Anniversary (TV movie)
Himself/Purple Pimpernel
 
1986/I Comic Relief (TV special)
Himself
 
1985 The Canadian Conspiracy (TV movie)
Himself
 
1984 The New Show (TV series)
Bob Hope / Himself
Episode #1.1 (1984) … Himself / Bob Hope
 
1983 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Bob Hope / Doug McKenzie / Himself - Co-Host / …
Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas/The Bus Boys (1983) … Himself - Co-Host / Various / Bob Hope / …
 
1982 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.7 (1982) … Himself
 
1982 The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.1 (1982) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
1997 Grace Under Fire (TV series)
 
1996 The Best of John Candy on SCTV (TV movie)
Various Characters
 
1989 The Best of Eddie Murphy: Saturday Night Live (video documentary)
Liberace (uncredited)
 
1988 The Best of SCTV (TV movie)
Various Characters
 
1981 SCTV Network (TV series)
 
1979-1981 SCTV (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Wrote the book, "SCTV: Behind the Scenes" (McClelland & Stewart, 1996). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Dave 'Canadian' Thomas

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Attended McMaster University. See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus