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.
Filmography
all 104
Movies 63
TV Shows 41
Voice 14
Writer 8
self 7
Producer 4
Director 4
Narrator 2
Creator 1
Cleve Kelso (voice)

Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2019)
TV
7.4
Bill Duffy

Perception (2012)
TV
5.95
Additional Voices (voice)

The Legend of Korra (2012)
TV
7.75
Agent Todd (voice)

Pound Puppies (2010)
TV
9
Doug McKenzie

Bob & Doug (2009)
TV
Doug McKenzie

Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live (2008)
Movie
Tuke (voice)

Brother Bear 2 (2006)
Movie
6.63
Pastor Timmons

Santa's Slay (2005)
Movie
10
Chuck Gerussi

How I Met Your Mother (2005)
TV
7.13
Andrew Jursic / Dick Scarn / Consulting Producer / Writer

Bones (2005)
TV
5.94
Dr. Bertner

Weeds (2005)
TV
6.02
Dave McGonigal

A Beachcombers Christmas (2004)
Movie
Executive Producer

Catching Kringle (2004)
Movie
Dr. Omar Olson / Director / Writer

White Coats (2004)
Movie
Carl Hughes

Who's Your Daddy? (2004)
Movie
4
Freddy Kablinski

Beethoven's 5th (2003)
Movie
4.45
Tuke (voice)

Brother Bear (2003)
Movie
7.25
The Ghost of Christmas Specials Past (Bob Hope)

Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials (2002)
Movie
Dave McGonigal

The New Beachcombers (2002)
Movie
Uncle Billy Gemmill

Fancy Dancing (2002)
Movie
Harv Hickman (voice) / Ernst (voice)

Justice League (2001)
TV
6.09
Hugo (voice)

The Legend of Tarzan (2001)
TV
6
Harold Grisham

Rat Race (2001)
Movie
4.75
Bob Hope

Primetime Glick (2001)
TV
Willy Drucker

MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000)
Movie
Mr. Czelanski (voice) / Dr. Eulmeyer (voice)

Mission Hill (1999)
TV
7
Producer

Ambushed (1998)
Movie
Mean Bob (voice)

CatDog (1998)
TV
6.32
Thunder-Karlsson

Pippi Longstocking (1997)
Movie
Lane Pratley (voice) / Lane Prately (voice) (uncredited) / (voice) / Jimsey (voice) / Toothless Loser (voice) / Lane Pratley / Mr. Burton (voice) / Ambrose (voice) / Steve Goodman / T. Anderson Kearney (voice) / Gretta / Lane Pratley (voice) / Wayne (voice)

King of the Hill (1997)
TV
7
Tom Foster

Kidz in the Wood (1996)
Movie
Ernie Barrett

Picture Perfect (1995)
Movie
Director

Bury Me in Niagara (1993)
Movie
Russell Norton / Writer

Grace Under Fire (1993)
TV
6
King Arthur (voice)

Animaniacs (1993)
TV
5.5
Highmaster

Coneheads (1993)
Movie
7
Additional Voices

Raw Toonage (1992)
TV
Boris Badunov

Boris and Natasha (1992)
Movie
Chief Prairie Dog

Lucky Luke (1991)
Movie
Wynn Dalton

Public Enemy #2 (1991)
Movie
Writer

Maniac Mansion (1990)
TV
Lionel Tower

Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990)
TV
10
Bob Hope (voice)

The Simpsons (1989)
TV
6.75
Roger Ebert

I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989)
Movie
Rocket Boy

Rocket Boy (1989)
Movie
Director

The Experts (1989)
Movie
Gary Marcus

Moving (1988)
Movie
9
Mayor Upton

Love at Stake (1987)
Movie
Professor Henry Osgood

The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986)
Movie
Jerry Swit

My Man Adam (1985)
Movie
Sam Sleaze

Follow That Bird (1985)
Movie
9
Narrator

The Last Polka (1985)
Movie
Leland Lizard (voice)

The Adventures of the Get Along Gang (1984)
Movie
Various Characters

The New Show (1984)
TV
Bob Hope

SCTV Channel (1983)
TV
Doug McKenzie / Writer / Director

Strange Brew (1983)
Movie
4
Doug McKenzie

Night Flight (1981)
TV
Various

From Cleveland (1980)
Movie
Petrie

Home to Stay (1978)
Movie
Self - Host

Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Actor

Godspell 2025
Movie
Creator

Popzilla
TV
Writer

Family Challenge
TV
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1972-02-03 (53 years old)
Birth PlaceSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
SiblingsIan Thomas
CitizenshipsCanada
Also Known AsDave 'Canadian' Thomas , David Thomas
AwardsEmmy Award, Order of Canada, Primetime Emmy Award, Member of the Order of Canada, Earle Grey Award
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