Dave Thomas
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
The Simpsons
Bob Hope (voice)
1989
Series
Bones
Andrew Jursic
2005
Series
Bones
Dick Scarn
2005
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Co-Host
1975
Series
Saturday Night Live
Doug McKenzie (uncredited)
1975
Series
King of the Hill
Jimsey (voice)
1997
Series
King of the Hill
Lane Pratley / Mr. Burton (voice)
1997
Series
King of the Hill
Lane Pratley (voice)
1997
Series
King of the Hill
Wayne (voice)
1997
Series
King of the Hill
Toothless Loser (voice)
1997
Series
King of the Hill
Steve Goodman / T. Anderson Kearney (voice)
1997
Series
King of the Hill
(voice)
1997
Series
King of the Hill
Ambrose (voice)
1997
Series
King of the Hill
Gretta / Lane Pratley (voice)
1997
Series
King of the Hill
Lane Prately (voice) (uncredited)
1997
Series
How I Met Your Mother
Chuck Gerussi
2005
Series
The Legend of Korra
Additional Voices (voice)
2012
Series
That '70s Show
Chris
1998
Series
Animaniacs
King Arthur (voice)
1993
Series
Weeds
Dr. Bertner
2005
Series
Arrested Development
Trevor
2003
Series
The Larry Sanders Show
Dave Thomas
1992
Series
Perception
Bill Duffy
2012
Series
CatDog
Mean Bob (voice)
1998
Series
CatDog
Mailman (voice)
1998
Series
Duckman
Tad Venom (voice)
1994
Series
Pound Puppies
Agent Todd (voice)
2010
Series
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1994
Series
Even Stevens
Uncle Tug
2000
Series
Fast & Furious Spy Racers
Cleve Kelso (voice)
2019
Film
Brother Bear
Tuke (voice)
2003
Series
Grace Under Fire
Russell Norton
1993
Series
The Legend of Tarzan
Hugo (voice)
2001
Series
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Lionel Tower
1990
Series
Bobby's World
1990
Series
Justice League
Harv Hickman (voice)
2001
Series
Justice League
Ernst (voice)
2001
Series
Second City Television
Self - Various Characters
1976
Film
Brother Bear 2
Tuke (voice)
2006
Series
Primetime Glick
Bob Hope
2001
Film
John Candy: I Like Me
Self - Actor, SCTV
2025
Series
SCTV Network 90
Various
1981
Series
Mission Hill
Mr. Czelanski (voice)
1999
Series
Mission Hill
Dr. Eulmeyer (voice)
1999
Film
Marty, Life Is Short
Self (archive footage)
2026
Film
Coneheads
Highmaster
1993
Series
Raw Toonage
Additional Voices (voice)
1992
Film
Stripes
M.C.
1981
Film
Rat Race
Harold Grisham
2001
Series
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
The David Steinberg Show
1972
Series
Bob & Doug
2009
Series
Second City: First Family of Comedy
Self
2006
Series
Second City: First Family of Comedy
Self - Host
2006
Film
Santa's Slay
Pastor Timmons
2005
Film
Follow That Bird
Sam Sleaze
1985
Film
Beethoven's 5th
Freddy Kablinski
2003
Film
The Aristocrats
Self
2005
Film
Pippi Longstocking
Thunder-Karlsson (voice)
1997
Film
Who's Your Daddy?
Carl Hughes
2004
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
Himself
1982
Series
The New Show
1984
Film
SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of
Self (Archival Footage)
2026
Film
Cold Sweat
Larry
1993
Film
Strange Brew
Doug McKenzie
1983
Film
MVP: Most Valuable Primate
Willy Drucker
2000
Film
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self
2026
Film
Misery Loves Comedy
Self
2015
Film
Lucky Luke
Chief Prairie Dog
1991
Film
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
Self
2020
Film
Moving
Gary Marcus
1988
Film
Kidz in the Wood
Tom Foster
1996
Film
White Coats
Dr. Omar Olson
2004
The Dave Thomas Comedy Show
1990
Film
The Best of SCTV
1988
Film
Love at Stake
Mayor Upton
1987
Film
Boris and Natasha
Boris Badunov
1992
Film
Love on the Side
Red
2004
Film
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Roger Ebert
1989
Film
Just Me and You
1978
Film
Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
The Ghost of Christmas Specials Past (Bob Hope)
2002
Film
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!
Himself
2015
Film
Double Negative
Howie
1980
Film
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Mr. Talbot
1985
Film
My Man Adam
Jerry Swit
1985
Film
The Canadian Conspiracy
Self
1986
Film
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Doug McKenzie
2007
Film
Uncle Gus in: For the Love of Monkeys
Flapjack
1999
Film
Public Enemy #2
Wynn Dalton / Dwayne Gary Steckler
1991
Film
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Professor Henry Osgood
1986
Film
Angel Wars: About Face
Michael
2004
Film
Uncle Gus: Not So Fast!
Flapjack
2001
Film
Angel Wars: Blue Moon
Michael
2005
Film
Andrea Martin... Together Again
1989
Film
Twilight Theater II
Self- Guest
1982
Film
The Rocket Boy
Rocket Boy
1989
Film
Angel Wars: Grace and Glory
Michael
2006
Friends of Gilda
Self
1993
Film
The New Beachcombers
Dave McGonigal
2002
Film
Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way
Tuke (voice)
2003
Film
The Last Polka
Narrator
1985
Film
Christmas with SCTV
2006
Film
From Cleveland
Various
1980
The Adventures of the Get Along Gang
Leland Lizard (voice)
1984
Film
Home to Stay
Petrie
1978
Film
A Beachcombers Christmas
Dave McGonigal
2004
Film
Riel
Militia Captain
1979
Film
Fancy Dancing
Uncle Billy
2002
Film
Picture Perfect
Ernie Barrett
1995
As Seen on TV: The K-Tel Story
Narrator
2006