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Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas

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.

Known for

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
2025 • Self
John Candy: I Like Me
John Candy: I Like Me
2025 • Self - Actor, SCTV
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2020 • Self
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!
2015 • Himself
Misery Loves Comedy
Misery Loves Comedy
2015 • Self
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
2007 • Doug McKenzie
Angel Wars: Grace and Glory
Angel Wars: Grace and Glory
2006 • Michael
Brother Bear 2
Brother Bear 2
2006 • Tuke (voice)

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John Candy: I Like Me
John Candy: I Like Me
2025 • Self - Actor, SCTV
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Brother Bear 2
Brother Bear 2
2006 • Tuke (voice)
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Santa's Slay
Santa's Slay
2005 • Pastor Timmons
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A Beachcombers Christmas
A Beachcombers Christmas
2004 • Dave McGonigal
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White Coats
White Coats
2004 • Dr. Omar Olson
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Who's Your Daddy?
Who's Your Daddy?
2004 • Carl Hughes
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Beethoven's 5th
Beethoven's 5th
2003 • Freddy Kablinski
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Brother Bear
Brother Bear
2003 • Tuke (voice)
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Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
2002 • The Ghost of Christmas Specials Past (Bob Hope)
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The New Beachcombers
The New Beachcombers
2002 • Dave McGonigal
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Fancy Dancing
Fancy Dancing
2002 • Uncle Billy Gemmill
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Rat Race
Rat Race
2001 • Harold Grisham
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Kidz in the Wood
Kidz in the Wood
1996 • Tom Foster
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Picture Perfect
Picture Perfect
1995 • Ernie Barrett
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Coneheads
Coneheads
1993 • Highmaster
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Cold Sweat
Cold Sweat
1993 • Larry
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Boris and Natasha
Boris and Natasha
1992 • Boris Badunov
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Lucky Luke
Lucky Luke
1991 • Chief Prairie Dog
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Public Enemy #2
Public Enemy #2
1991 • Wynn Dalton / Dwayne Gary Steckler
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The Rocket Boy
The Rocket Boy
1989 • Rocket Boy
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Moving
Moving
1988 • Gary Marcus
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My Man Adam
My Man Adam
1985 • Jerry Swit
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Follow That Bird
Follow That Bird
1985 • Sam Sleaze
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The Last Polka
The Last Polka
1985 • Narrator
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Strange Brew
Strange Brew
1983 • Doug McKenzie
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Stripes
Stripes
1981 • M.C.
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From Cleveland
From Cleveland
1980 • Various
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Riel
Riel
1979 • Militia Captain
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Home to Stay
Home to Stay
1978 • Petrie
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Dave Thomas – Biography, Known For & Filmography