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Dave Thomas is a film director, screenwriter and film producer, born on May 20, 1949 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Dave Thomas is 77 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes McMaster University. Listed accolades include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Earle Grey Award (1995) and Member of the Order of Canada (2020).
My Take
Dave Thomas earns my respect as a master of turning national self-deprecation into comedy gold. The Bob and Doug McKenzie act he built with Rick Moranis distilled a whole stereotype into something affectionate and sharp, and his Emmy-winning writing on SCTV proved the wit ran deeper than the toques and beer jokes. Add directing and producing to his resume and you have a genuine multi-hyphenate, later honoured with the Order of Canada. I love comedians who make their own culture the canvas, and Thomas helped export a distinctly Canadian sense of humour to the world.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dave Thomas
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴ・トーマス
- Reading
- でいゔ・とーます
- Born
- May 20, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / film director / screenwriter / film producer / film actor
2. Background
- University
- McMaster University
Awards & achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
- 1995 Earle Grey Award
- 2020 Member of the Order of Canada
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dave Thomas born?
Born May 20, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Dave Thomas from?
Dave Thomas is from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
What does Dave Thomas do?
Dave Thomas works as actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, film actor.
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