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.

Filmography of Dave Thomas

• You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)
• Marty, Life Is Short (2026)
• John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
• For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close (2020)
• Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2019)
• Misery Loves Comedy (2015)
• I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! (2015)
• Perception (2012)
• The Legend of Korra (2012)
• Pound Puppies (2010)
• Bob & Doug (2009)
• Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary (2007)
• Brother Bear 2 (2006)
• Christmas with SCTV (2006)
• Angel Wars: Grace and Glory (2006)
• Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006)
• Santa's Slay (2005)
• The Aristocrats (2005)
• Angel Wars: Blue Moon (2005)
• Weeds (2005)
• Bones (2005)
• How I Met Your Mother (2005)
• Love on the Side (2004)
• A Beachcombers Christmas (2004)
• Angel Wars: About Face (2004)
• White Coats (2004)
• Who's Your Daddy? (2004)
• Brother Bear (2003)
• Beethoven's 5th (2003)
• Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way (2003)
• Arrested Development (2003)
• The New Beachcombers (2002)
• Fancy Dancing (2002)
• Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials (2002)
• Uncle Gus: Not So Fast! (2001)
• Rat Race (2001)
• The Legend of Tarzan (2001)
• Justice League (2001)
• Primetime Glick (2001)
• MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000)