Dave Thomas
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 20, 1949 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- Active Years
- 1962–2026 (65 Years)
- Total Credits
- 136 credits in database
Biography
Dave Thomas is a Canadian comedian and actor born on May 20, 1949, in St. Catharines, Ontario. He moved to Durham, North Carolina, where his father attended Duke University, and later returned to Dundas, Ontario. Thomas attended Dundas District high school and graduated with an honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. He was granted an honorary doctorate from McMaster University on November 20, 2009. Thomas is known for his acting work, with 103 credits to his name. He is also known as Dave 'Canadian' Thomas and David Thomas, and is a male actor born in Canada.
Career overview
Dave Thomas is a Canadian comedian and actor. He has been active in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning multiple projects. Thomas has appeared in a significant number of acting credits, with a total of 103 known credits.
Thomas's acting career has involved a range of roles and projects. He has worked in various capacities, showcasing his versatility as an actor. While specific details about his acting credits are not provided, it is evident that he has had a substantial presence in the industry.
Throughout his career, Thomas has maintained a consistent level of activity, with a notable presence in the entertainment industry. His work has been recognized by his alma mater, McMaster University, which granted him an honorary doctorate in 2009.
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Full Filmography
136 titles- Marty, Life Is Short (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026) as Self
- John Candy: I Like Me (2025) as Self - Actor, SCTV
- MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill (2021) Writer
- For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close (2020) as Self
- Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2019) as Cleve Kelso (voice)
- Misery Loves Comedy (2015) as Self
- I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! (2015) as Himself
- The Blacklist (2013) Writer
- The Blacklist (2013) Consulting Producer
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Perception (2012) as Bill Duffy
- Pound Puppies (2010) as Agent Todd (voice)
- Bob & Doug (2009)
- Bob & Doug (2009) Creator
- Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary (2007) as Doug McKenzie
- Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary (2007) Writer
- Brother Bear 2 (2006) as Tuke (voice)
- Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006) as Self
- Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006) Writer
- Christmas with SCTV (2006)
- Angel Wars: Grace and Glory (2006) as Michael
- As Seen on TV: The K-Tel Story (2006) as Narrator
- Bones (2005) as Andrew Jursic
- Bones (2005) as Dick Scarn
- Bones (2005) Writer
- Bones (2005) Consulting Producer
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Chuck Gerussi
- Weeds (2005) as Dr. Bertner
- The Aristocrats (2005) as Self
- Angel Wars: Blue Moon (2005) as Michael
- Santa's Slay (2005) as Pastor Timmons
- Who's Your Daddy? (2004) as Carl Hughes
- White Coats (2004) as Dr. Omar Olson
- White Coats (2004) Director
- White Coats (2004) Writer
- Catching Kringle (2004) Executive Producer
- Love on the Side (2004) as Red
- A Beachcombers Christmas (2004) as Dave McGonigal
- Angel Wars: About Face (2004) as Michael
- Arrested Development (2003) as Trevor
- Brother Bear (2003) as Tuke (voice)
- Beethoven's 5th (2003) as Freddy Kablinski
- Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way (2003) as Tuke (voice)
- The New Beachcombers (2002) as Dave McGonigal
- Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials (2002) as The Ghost of Christmas Specials Past (Bob Hope)
- Fancy Dancing (2002) as Uncle Billy
- The Legend of Tarzan (2001) as Hugo (voice)
- Justice League (2001) as Ernst (voice)
- Justice League (2001) as Harv Hickman (voice)
- Primetime Glick (2001) as Bob Hope
- Rat Race (2001) as Harold Grisham
- Uncle Gus: Not So Fast! (2001) as Flapjack
- Even Stevens (2000) as Uncle Tug
- MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000) as Willy Drucker
- Mission Hill (1999) as Mr. Czelanski (voice)
- Mission Hill (1999) as Dr. Eulmeyer (voice)
- Uncle Gus in: For the Love of Monkeys (1999) as Flapjack
- That '70s Show (1998) as Chris
- CatDog (1998) as Mean Bob (voice)
- CatDog (1998) as Mailman (voice)
- Ambushed (1998) Producer
- King of the Hill (1997) as Jimsey (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Lane Pratley (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Lane Pratley / Mr. Burton (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Wayne (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Toothless Loser (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Steve Goodman / T. Anderson Kearney (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Ambrose (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Gretta / Lane Pratley (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Lane Prately (voice) (uncredited)
- Kidz in the Wood (1996) as Tom Foster
- Picture Perfect (1995) as Ernie Barrett
- Duckman (1994) as Tad Venom (voice)
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
- Animaniacs (1993) as King Arthur (voice)
- Grace Under Fire (1993) as Russell Norton
- Grace Under Fire (1993) Writer
- Coneheads (1993) as Highmaster
- Cold Sweat (1993) as Larry
- Friends of Gilda (1993) as Self
- Bury Me in Niagara (1993) Director
- Bury Me in Niagara (1993) Teleplay
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Dave Thomas
- Raw Toonage (1992) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Boris and Natasha (1992) as Boris Badunov
- Lucky Luke (1991) as Chief Prairie Dog
- Public Enemy #2 (1991) as Wynn Dalton / Dwayne Gary Steckler
- Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990) as Lionel Tower
- Bobby's World (1990)
- Maniac Mansion (1990) Writer
- The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (1990)
- The Simpsons (1989) as Bob Hope (voice)
- The Rocket Boy (1989) as Rocket Boy
- The Rocket Boy (1989) Writer
- The Experts (1989) Director
- Andrea Martin... Together Again (1989)
- I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989) as Roger Ebert
- Moving (1988) as Gary Marcus
- The Best of SCTV (1988)
- Love at Stake (1987)
- The Canadian Conspiracy (1986) as Self
- The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986) as Professor Henry Osgood
- The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986) Director
- The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986) Writer
- George Burns Comedy Week (1985)
- Follow That Bird (1985) as Sam Sleaze
- The Last Polka (1985) as Narrator
- My Man Adam (1985) as Jerry Swit
- The Steel Collar Man (1985) Screenplay
- The Steel Collar Man (1985) Creator
- Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985)
- The New Show (1984)
- The Adventures of the Get Along Gang (1984) as Leland Lizard (voice)
- Strange Brew (1983) as Doug McKenzie
- Strange Brew (1983) Writer
- Strange Brew (1983) Director
- The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (1982) as Himself
- Twilight Theater II (1982) as Self- Guest
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) as Various
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) Writer
- Stripes (1981) as M.C.
- Double Negative (1980) as Howie
- From Cleveland (1980) as Various
- From Cleveland (1980) Writer
- Riel (1979) as Militia Captain
- Home to Stay (1978) as Petrie
- Just Me and You (1978)
- Second City Television (1976) as Self - Various Characters
- Second City Television (1976) Writer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Co-Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Doug McKenzie (uncredited)
- The David Steinberg Show (1972)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Popzilla Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dave Thomas best known for?
Dave Thomas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Marty, Life Is Short (2026), John Candy: I Like Me (2025), Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2019), The Blacklist (2013).
When and where was Dave Thomas born?
Dave Thomas was born on May 20, 1949 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Dave Thomas have?
Dave Thomas has accumulated over 136 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2026.
What is Dave Thomas's background in cinema and television?
Dave Thomas is a Canadian comedian and actor born on May 20, 1949, in St. Catharines, Ontario. He moved to Durham, North Carolina, where his father attended Duke University, and later returned to Dundas, Ontario. Thomas attended Dundas District high school and graduated with an honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Englis...
Dave Thomas by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Raw Toonage (1992) as Additional Voices (voice) — aged about 43
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) as Various — aged about 32
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Additional Voices (voice) — aged about 63
- Bones (2005) as Andrew Jursic — aged about 56
- Bones (2005) as Dick Scarn — aged about 56
- Justice League (2001) as Ernst (voice) — aged about 52
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