Highest rated as cast or director
Strange Brew
1983
Grace Under Fire
1993 · 5 Seasons
Brother Bear 2
2006
White Coats
2004
Santa's Slay
2005
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.
Acted in 75
2010s
- 2019
- 2012
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Bob & Doug
TV
- 2007
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Doug McKenzie
- 2006
Angel Wars: Grace and Glory
Michael
Christmas with SCTV
Movie
- 2005
Angel Wars: Blue Moon
Michael
- 2004
A Beachcombers Christmas
Dave McGonigal
Angel Wars: About Face
Michael
Love on the Side
Red
- 2003
Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way
Tuke (voice)
- 2002
Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
The Ghost of Christmas Specials Past (Bob Hope)
The New Beachcombers
Dave McGonigal
Fancy Dancing
Uncle Billy
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Uncle Gus in: For the Love of Monkeys
Flapjack
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
Kidz in the Wood
Tom Foster
- 1995
Picture Perfect
Ernie Barrett
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
Public Enemy #2
Wynn Dalton / Dwayne Gary Steckler
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Andrea Martin... Together Again
Movie
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Roger Ebert
The Rocket Boy
Rocket Boy
- 1988
The Best of SCTV
Movie
- 1987
- 1986
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Professor Henry Osgood
- 1985
My Man Adam
Jerry Swit
George Burns Comedy Week
TV
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Mr. Talbot
- 1984
The New Show
TV
- 1983
- 1981
SCTV Network 90
Various · 25 episodes
- 1980
From Cleveland
Various
Double Negative
Howie
1970s
- 1979
Riel
Militia Captain
- 1978
Just Me and You
Movie
Home to Stay
Petrie
Wrote 16
2020s
- 2021
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
Writer
2010s
- 2013
2000s
- 2007
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Writer
- 2006
Second City: First Family of Comedy
Writer
- 2005
- 2004
1990s
- 1993
Bury Me in Niagara
Teleplay
- 1990
Maniac Mansion
Writer
1980s
- 1989
The Rocket Boy
Writer
- 1986
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Writer
- 1985
The Steel Collar Man
Screenplay
- 1983
- 1981
SCTV Network 90
Writer
- 1980
From Cleveland
Writer
1970s
- 1976
Directed 5
2000s
- 2004
1990s
- 1993
Bury Me in Niagara
Director
1980s
- 1989
The Experts
Director
- 1986
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Director
- 1983
Produced 4
2010s
- 2013
2000s
- 2005
- 2004
Catching Kringle
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1998
Other crew 1
1980s
- 1985
The Steel Collar Man
Creator
Created 1
2000s
- 2009
Bob & Doug
Creator
Appearances15
2020s
- 2026
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self
- 2025
- 2020
2010s
- 2015
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!
Himself
2000s
- 2006
Second City: First Family of Comedy
Self, Self - Host · 3 episodes
- 2005
1980s
- 1986
The Canadian Conspiracy
Self
- 1985
The Last Polka
Narrator
- 1982
Twilight Theater II
Self- Guest
1970s
- 1976
- 1975
