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Thomas Lennon

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Thomas Lennon

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Born August 9, 1970Age 56

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Thomas Lennon is an American actor, comedian and writer who was a member of The State, the troupe behind MTV’s sketch series of the same name. With Robert Ben Garant and Kerri Kenney-Silver, he co-created Viva Variety and Reno 911!, in which he plays Lieutenant Jim Dangle.

Lennon and Garant also became screenwriting partners, with credits including the Night at the Museum films. Lennon has appeared in numerous films and television comedies, including The Odd Couple, and has written children’s novels. His career spans troupe sketches, improvised character comedy and feature screenwriting.

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