Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas is a Canadian actor, comedian and writer who joined The Second City in Toronto before becoming a performer and head writer on SCTV. His characters included Doug McKenzie, paired with Rick Moranis as Bob McKenzie in the Great White North segments. He also performed impressions throughout the show’s ensemble sketches.

Thomas and Moranis took the McKenzie brothers to the cinema in Strange Brew, which they wrote, directed and starred in. Thomas later played Russell Norton in Grace Under Fire and voiced Tuke in Brother Bear. His career has included television writing, directing and producing alongside his acting work.