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Dave Thomas Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1949-05-20

Birthplace:
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Credits:
106 Total Roles

Dave Thomas

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... MOVIE Self
2025 John Candy: I Like Me MOVIE Self - Actor, SCTV
2020 For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close MOVIE Self
2019 Fast & Furious Spy Racers TV Cleve Kelso (voice)
2015 I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! MOVIE Himself
2015 Misery Loves Comedy MOVIE Self
2012 Perception TV Bill Duffy
2012 The Legend of Korra TV Additional Voices (voice)
2010 Pound Puppies TV Agent Todd (voice)
2009 Bob & Doug TV Self

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