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My Take
TomSka, otherwise known as Thomas Ridgewell, is one of those creators I genuinely respect from the homemade era of YouTube. The Essex-born Brit wrote, directed, produced, and voiced his own absurdist comedy, with asdfmovie becoming a global shorthand for surreal internet humor. What elevates him for me is the loyalty he showed in stewarding Eddsworld after its creator's passing, plus the craftsmanship hiding behind the silliness. A University of Lincoln graduate who never diluted his voice, he stayed true to a singular comic vision across platforms and years. I'm always drawn to artists whose goofiness is backed by real discipline, and he is that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- TomSka
- Name (Japanese)
- トムスカ
- Reading
- とむすか
- Born
- June 27, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Essex, United Kingdom
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- comedian / YouTuber / writer / screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
- University
- University of Lincoln
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | asdfmovie | — | |
| Notable work | Eddsworld | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://thetomska.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/darksquidge/
- Xhttps://x.com/thetomska
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A0%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AB
Frequently asked questions
When was TomSka born?
Born June 27, 1990 (age 36).
Where is TomSka from?
TomSka is from Essex, United Kingdom.
What does TomSka do?
TomSka works as comedian, YouTuber, writer, screenwriter, film producer.
How tall is TomSka?
TomSka is 2 cm.
What is TomSka known for?
Notable works include asdfmovie, Eddsworld.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.