Dave Thomas

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.

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Dave Thomas Movies

Discover the best Dave Thomas movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Dave Thomas ranked by year and score.

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MVP: Most Valuable Primate

MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000)

Comedy Family
Jack is no ordinary lab subject. A three-year-old chimpanzee raised by a sign-language researcher, he stumbles onto a junior hockey rink one afternoon and proceeds to outskate nearly everyone on...
Score 4.7
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Strange Brew

Strange Brew (1983)

Comedy Crime Science Fiction
Bob and Doug McKenzie, Canada's most gloriously useless brothers, stumble into something far bigger than a free case of beer when they help a young woman reclaim her late father's...
Score 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Dave Thomas? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Dave Thomas are MVP: Most Valuable Primate and Strange Brew.
How many movies and TV shows has Dave Thomas starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 2 titles starring Dave Thomas, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Dave Thomas worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Dave Thomas maintains a strong average user rating of 5.4 out of 10 across all tracked titles.