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.
Awards & recognition
- Member of the Order of Canada · 2020
- Earle Grey Award · 1995
- Primetime Emmy Award
Filmography46 titles
Marty, Life Is Short
The Legend of Korra
Bones
Justice League
How I Met Your Mother
Animaniacs
The Simpsons
Arrested Development
That '70s Show
John Candy: I Like Me
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
The Larry Sanders Show
The Blacklist
Weeds
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
King of the Hill
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Brother Bear
Perception
CatDog
Even Stevens
Fast & Furious Spy Racers
Saturday Night Live
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
Brother Bear 2
Stripes
Follow That Bird
Rat Race
Misery Loves Comedy
The Aristocrats
Strange Brew
Grace Under Fire
Moving
Love at Stake
Santa's Slay
Coneheads
Lucky Luke
Beethoven's 5th
Pound Puppies
White Coats
Love on the Side
MVP: Most Valuable Primate
The Experts
Boris and Natasha
Double Negative