Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas

出生 : 1949-05-20, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

略歴

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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MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
Writer
Angie Dove gets Det. Carter's attention by stumbling on a murder at an art museum. Angie's father Nick is on his own case, trying to solve a series of petty thefts at the museum.
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!
Himself
This documentary short tells the story of cartoonist David Boswell and his greatest creation: Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman.
Misery Loves Comedy
Self
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
A Miser Brothers' Christmas
Director
A Miser Brothers' Christmas is a sequel to the classic 1974 television special The Year Without a Santa Claus. The stop-motion animated special, produced by Warner Brothers Television Animation (owners of the post-1973 Rankin/Bass animated special library) and Toronto-based Cuppa Coffee Studios, premiered as part of ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas on December 13, 2008. Mickey Rooney reprised his role of Santa Claus, which originally debuted in the 1970 special Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, while George S. Irving reprised his role as the Heat Miser. Original music was written by William K. Anderson, with the exception of "Snow Miser/Heat Miser", which was written by Maury Laws and Jules Bass for the 1974 special. Eddie Guzelian (Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch) wrote the story and Dave Barton Thomas directed. The special was nominated for the 2008 Annie Award for Best Animated Television Production.
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Writer
In 1980, the SCTV crew had a request from their broadcaster, the CBC, for distinctively Canadian content. What players Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas created was a satire of it, but Bob and Doug became so much more. This documentary tells the special tale of how the McKenzie Brothers became a sensation that would become a cherished part of Canada's self identity.
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Doug McKenzie
In 1980, the SCTV crew had a request from their broadcaster, the CBC, for distinctively Canadian content. What players Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas created was a satire of it, but Bob and Doug became so much more. This documentary tells the special tale of how the McKenzie Brothers became a sensation that would become a cherished part of Canada's self identity.
Angel Wars: Guardian Force - Episode 3: Grace And Glory
Michael
With his angel hostage in tow, the archangel Michael on his tail, and a symbiotic stone taking control of his body, the demon Morg flees to the underworld where he quickly establishes a new base of operations. Feeding off the demon's pride, the symbiont stone slowly transforms Morg into an all-consuming beast with the power to threaten both Heaven and Earth. Facing impossible odds, it's up to Michael and the Guardian Force to prove the old Proverb true: that pride comes before the fall. Featuring the inventive action and effects that have made Angel Wars the top-selling inspirational action-adventure cartoon, Episode 3 explores the dangers of a prideful life.
ブラザー・ベア2
Tuke (voice)
前作でクマとして生きる道を選んだ人間の青年キナイ。生命あふれる大自然の森の中で、弟分の子グマのコーダと一緒に暮らしているキナイのもとに、ある日、人間の村からニータという美しい女性が訪ねてきます。ニータとキナイは、子供の頃いつも一緒に遊んだ大の仲良しでした。そんなニータが、キナイに会うため森の奥深くまでやって来たのには、特別の理由がありました。幼い頃にニータにかけられた魔法を解くために、キナイの協力が必要だというのです。大自然を司るグレイト・スピリットの雄大なる力に導かれながら、2匹+1人はスリルとユーモアいっぱいの旅へと出発します!
Christmas with SCTV
Spend the holidays with the hilarious and beloved SCTV crew, starring John Candy, Rick Moranis, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy and many others as they play Liberace, Mayor Tommy Shanks, Dusty Towne, Johnnie LaRue and a host of their famous characters!
As Seen on TV: The K-Tel Story
Narrator
Documentary about K-Tel - the "As Seen on TV!" company that was hugely successful in the 1970s and 80s.
Santa's Slay
Pastor Timmons
Santa Claus is actually a demon who lost a bet with an angel, so he became the giver of toys and happiness. But this year the bet is off, and Santa is about to return to his evil ways.
Angel Wars: Guardian Force - Episode 2: Over The Moon
Michael
The sequel in the acclaimed animated series, Angel Wars Guardian Force 2, draws us deeper into the continuing saga of our heroic angels. With each of the Guardians engaged on their assignments, Morg moves quickly to his hideaway base where he prepares to unleash a devastating blow against humankind. Drawn together by providence, the Guardian Force must uncover the secrets of their old foe and stop him before the earth is changed forever. Twice the action and twice the adventure, Angel Wars Guardian Force 2 is the ultimate journey in spiritual warfare.
The Aristocrats
Self
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
Angel Wars: Guardian Force - Episode 1: About Face
Michael
Angel Wars Guardian Force is an epic, animated, supernatural adventure of angels battling fallen spirits. Eli and Kira, two junior members of the Guardian Force must grow up in a hurry when their first mission to earth takes a detour, pitting them against Morg, a deadly but long forgotten foe. In a race against time, the Guardians must uncover the source of Morg's power, defeat his crafty minions, and stop the ruin of a mortal life, all while learning to work together. Get ready for heart-stopping action and awesome adventure as the premiere episode of Angel Wars Guardian Force takes flight.
Love on the Side
Red
Small town waitress Eve Stuckley is stuck. She has spent years pining for testosterone saturate local hunk Jeff Sweeney and yearns to escape from the Hog-Chow Diner she runs. Just when Eve finally decides to pursue her man, drop dead gorgeous Linda Avery blows into town on the hottest day of the year. The heat wave is nothing in comparison with the heat that's on as Jeff and Eve's dimwitted brother Chuck decide to face off for Linda's affections. It's a priceless contest: Linda wants Eve. Eve's confidante Alma Kerns is a sex expert trained by mortician beau Red Bishop. She encourages Eve to use Linda's interest in her to win Jeff's affection but the situation becomes even more complicated when Linda advises Jeff she prefers Eve. Now determined to "save" Eve, the narcissistically injured Jeff elicits Chuck's aid but Chuck, thinking it's part of the game, refuses to believe him. Ultimately, Jeff and Linda square off over Eve's future...
Intern Academy
Writer
Follows the misadventures of a group of young interns at a hospital/medical school - dealing with the pressures of school and love.
Intern Academy
Dr. Omar Olson
Follows the misadventures of a group of young interns at a hospital/medical school - dealing with the pressures of school and love.
Intern Academy
Director
Follows the misadventures of a group of young interns at a hospital/medical school - dealing with the pressures of school and love.
Who's Your Daddy?
Carl Hughes
An adopted Ohio high school senior discovers he is the inherited heir to a porn empire. Dropped into a bitter power struggle, his new flock of beautiful co-workers come to his aid.
Beethoven's 5th
Freddy Kablinski
When Sara takes Beethoven to spend summer vacation with wacky Uncle Freddie in an old mining town, the mischievous canine "digs up" the missing clue to a legendary hidden fortune of Rita and Moe Selig. Now everybody wants to be the dog's best friend as his discovery unleashes a frenzy of treasure hunting among the community's cast of kooky creatures. With help from Uncle Freddie and Garrett (a friend or maybe more), Sara and Beethoven try to help uncover a secret that has been in the crazy little town for years.
Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way
Tuke (voice)
Join hosts Rutt and Tuke for musical numbers from Brother Bear, Treasure Planet, 101 Dalmations II, and Stitch! The Movie.
ブラザー・ベア
Tuke (voice)
まだ氷河が残る太古の北米。ある集落に暮らす3人兄弟の末弟キナイは、村から魚を盗んだ熊を追って、逆に熊に襲われる。長兄シトゥカの助けでキナイは救われるが、代わりにシトゥカは命を落としてしまう。怒ったキナイは熊から命を奪うが、直後、精霊の力で彼は熊の姿に変えられてしまう。キナイは森をあてもなく歩き回り、母とはぐれた子熊コーダと出会う。一方、次男デナヒは熊となったキナイを殺された兄弟の仇だと誤解する。
Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
The Ghost of Christmas Specials Past (Bob Hope)
Dave Foley hosts a Christmas Special to convince himself through music, friends, and counsel from the Ghosts, that Christmas retains a special meaning in spite of the trappings of Santa, money and gifts, and Hollywood Star Power.
Fancy Dancing
Uncle Billy Gemmill
A composer finds love with a co-worker after taking a job at his uncle's advertising agency.
ラットレース
Harold Grisham
In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.
Ambushed
Producer
Jim Natter, the leader of a violent Kuk Klux Klan lodge, is shot dead. His teenage son Eric Natter is found nearby, and taken into police custody for his protection pending the investigation. While four cops drive him to a safe-house, they are ambushed. Three of them shot dead, including Deputy Lawrence, and his black partner Jerry Robinson is accused of the murders.
長くつ下のピッピ
Thunder-Karlsson (voice)
ピッピがセッテルグレーン一家の住む街にある自宅「ごたごた荘」に、ペットのチンパンジー「ニルソン氏」、飼っている馬と共に帰って来る。トミーやアンニカと出会う。船を自宅に海育ち、その怪力ぶりとホラ吹きが得意な天衣無縫の自然児である故、いわゆる"お行儀のいい子"でないピッピに振り回される周囲。しかしサーカスを見に行って狼藉者を懲らしめたり、火事の高層アパートから逃げ遅れた子を助け出したりなどの活躍を見せ、根はいい子である事が周囲に理解されるようになる。
Kidz in the Wood
Tom Foster
A class field trip to the Oregon Trail that results in the class and teacher getting lost.
Picture Perfect
Ernie Barrett
Two teenagers (with single parents) join their families together in order to win the grand prize in a soda company competition by pretending to be the perfect family. The only problem is the CEO of the company must live with them for one week.
Bury Me in Niagara
Teleplay
When the controlling mother (Jean Stapleton) of Martin Mallory (Geraint Wyn Davies) dies, Mallory thinks he's finally free of her meddling. But her ghost appears to him at her funeral, brought back to life by a mysterious Japanese stone. Now, Martin must move her body to Niagara Falls, N.Y., within 48 hours, or she won't be allowed into heaven. To make matters worse, Japanese hit men are trying desperately to get the stone back.
Bury Me in Niagara
Director
When the controlling mother (Jean Stapleton) of Martin Mallory (Geraint Wyn Davies) dies, Mallory thinks he's finally free of her meddling. But her ghost appears to him at her funeral, brought back to life by a mysterious Japanese stone. Now, Martin must move her body to Niagara Falls, N.Y., within 48 hours, or she won't be allowed into heaven. To make matters worse, Japanese hit men are trying desperately to get the stone back.
コーンヘッズ
Highmaster
A pair of aliens arrive on Earth to prepare for invasion, but crash instead. With enormous cone-shaped heads, robotlike walks and an appetite for toilet paper, aliens Beldar and Prymatt don't exactly blend in with the population of Paramus, N.J. But for some reason, everyone believes them when they say they're from France.
Cold Sweat
Larry
Mark Cahill is a good family man with a loving wife and two wonderful children. Mark also happens to be a hit man who is haunted by his last victim, a blonde, who keeps appearing in his bedroom at the worst of times. His life becomes even more complicated when he becomes caught up in the schemes of two business partners, one of the partner's spouse and her boyfriend(s).
Boris and Natasha
Boris Badunov
The classic cartoon spies, Boris and Natasha, get their very own live-action adventure. Sent to America to find an important microchip, the usually villainous duo begin to question who they're working for and why.
Lucky Luke
Chief Prairie Dog
Lucky Luke becomes the Sheriff of Daisy Town and runs out all the criminals. Then the Dalton brothers arrive and try to get the Indians to break the peace treaty and attack the town.
Andrea Martin... Together Again
Nightclub performer makes a comeback.
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Roger Ebert
In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and musical performances about Hollywood, featuring some of his classic characters like Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr., Lawrence Orbach and Troy Soren, and co-starring some of his colleagues from "SCTV" and "Saturday Night Live."
Rocket Boy
Rocketboy
In this Sci-fi Comedy a gentle video clerk has a secret double life as an intergalactic crime-fighter who must stop an evil alien from stealing the hair off human heads.
The Experts
Director
Travis and Wendell are two down-on-their-luck New Yorkers who think they're relocating to a small town in Nebraska to open a nightclub. What they don't know is they have actually been abducted by a KGB operative and flown to the Soviet Union, where they'll unwittingly serve as "experts" on all things cool in America. The town, created expressly for KGB spies-in-training is meant to serve as a training ground for Soviet agents. What can these two hapless Americans possibly teach the Soviet spies and will they ever learn they are not actually in Nebraska?
The Best of SCTV
Guy Caballero and Edith Prickley try to persuade the FCC to renew SCTV's license.
Moving
Gary Marcus
Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.
Love at Stake
Salem, 1692. The mayor and judge are accusing land owner of witchery in order to grab their land. No one knows that are handsome stranger is a real witch and has evil plans for the town.
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Writer
A college professor wishes he could live in Victorian England. Through a scientific experiment that goes wrong, he is able to make his dream come true. He is now able to travel back and forth in time.
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Professor Henry Osgood
A college professor wishes he could live in Victorian England. Through a scientific experiment that goes wrong, he is able to make his dream come true. He is now able to travel back and forth in time.
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Director
A college professor wishes he could live in Victorian England. Through a scientific experiment that goes wrong, he is able to make his dream come true. He is now able to travel back and forth in time.
My Man Adam
Jerry Swit
A young man meets the girl of his dreams, whereupon he finds himself involved in a murder mystery.
The Steel Collar Man
Creator
An android soldier and its creator are on the run from the government (which it was created for and wants to destroy it), and find help from a truck driver with whom they help people.
The Steel Collar Man
Screenplay
An android soldier and its creator are on the run from the government (which it was created for and wants to destroy it), and find help from a truck driver with whom they help people.
Sesame Street: Follow That Bird
Sam Sleaze
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
The Last Polka
Narrator
A mockumentary that depicts the final concert of Yosh and Stan Shmenge aka the Happy Wanderers.
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
A made for Showtime network comedy special with numerous skits and music starring Martin Short and featuring a number of his fellow SCTV cast members. The special has skits with characters such as Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr., Jerry Lewis, and many more.
The Canadian Conspiracy
A mockumentary illustrating a supposed conspiracy to infiltrate American culture through employing Canadians in the U.S. entertainment industry.
The Adventures of the Get Along Gang
Leland Lizard (voice)
The Gang participates in the annual scavenger hunt to win their own ice cream flavor but the stakes are made even higher when Bingo makes a bet with Catchum that if he wins, he and Leland get the Gang's clubhouse.
Strange Brew
Director
Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.
Strange Brew
Writer
Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.
Strange Brew
Doug McKenzie
Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.
パラダイス・アーミー
M.C.
John Winger, an indolent sad sack in his 30s, impulsively joins the U.S. Army after losing his job, his girlfriend and his apartment.
From Cleveland
Writer
Bob and Ray play two late night deejays, introducing sketches performed by several members of the SCTV cast.
From Cleveland
Various
Bob and Ray play two late night deejays, introducing sketches performed by several members of the SCTV cast.
Double Negative
Howie
Michael Taylor, played by Michael Sarrazin, is tormented by his sheer lack of memory concerning the night his wife was found brutally killed.
Home to Stay
Petrie
A teenage girl sets off on an odyssey from her Illinois farming community with her free-spirited but frail grandfather to thwart her uncle's plans to put him in a home for the aged.