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Tom Davis (I) (1952–2012)

Writer | Actor | Producer

Known for Saturday Night Live (1975-2003), Evolution (2001), Coneheads (1993), Trading Places (1983)

Details

Aug 13, 1952 (died Jul 19, 2012)

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Tom Davis and Seth Meyers

Tom Davis

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Awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win & 9 nominations

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Filmography

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55 titles

Past Film & Video (15 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Evolution (2001) Governor's Aide Governor's Aide See fewer	$80MM	$13MM	$38MM	$98MM
Hitting the Wall (2001) Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) Prison Clerk Prison Clerk See fewer	$28MM	$6.1MM	$14MM	$14MM
The Best of the Blues Brothers (1994) (Video) - Interviewer (uncredited), Writer Interviewer (uncredited), Writer See fewer
Coneheads (1993) Supplicant, Writer Supplicant, Writer See fewer	$33MM	$7.1MM	$21MM	$21MM
Best of Saturday Night Live: Special Edition (1992) (Video) - Medic (archive footage) (uncredited), Writer Medic (archive footage) (uncredited), Writer See fewer
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (1991) (Video) - Writer Writer See fewer
The Feud (1989) Teammate Teammate See fewer		$2K	$3K	$3K
The Best of Chevy Chase (1987) (Video) - Writer Writer See fewer
The Best of Dan Aykroyd (1986) (Video) - Writer Writer See fewer
One More Saturday Night (1986) Larry Hays, Writer ("Love Nazi", "Don't Lie to Me"), Writer Larry Hays, Writer ("Love Nazi", "Don't Lie to Me"), Writer See fewer
The Best of John Belushi (1985) (Video) - Writer Writer See fewer
Trading Places (1983) Baggage Handler #2 Baggage Handler #2 See fewer	$15MM	$7.3MM	$90MM	$90MM
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (1979) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Tunnel Vision (1976) Tom, Creative Staff Tom, Creative Staff See fewer	$250K

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Past Television (17 titles)	Episodes
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007) (TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) (TV Special) - Self, Acknowledgment (photos courtesy of) Self, Acknowledgment (photos courtesy of) See fewer
Saturday Night Live (1975–2003) (TV Series) - Writer (261 episodes, 1976), Bar Patron / Goat Boy scientist / Bob Hoyt / Total Bastard Airlines Passenger / Audience Member / … (155 episodes, 1975), Producer (146 episodes, 1985), Writer (14 episodes, 1975), Self / technician / Friend / gate announcer / Voice of Caller / … (9 episodes, 1976), … See more Writer (261 episodes, 1976), Bar Patron / Goat Boy scientist / Bob Hoyt / Total Bastard Airlines Passenger / Audience Member / Ape Audience Member / Police Officer / Bailiff / Cowboy / Townsperson / Various / Reporter / Trekkie / Priest / Security Guard / Technician / Stadium announcer / Emilio / Man on the Street / Musician / Amory / Incredible Kiss-Ass / Chia Head Scientist / The Honest Planet Announcer / Announcer / Dirk / Customer / Scientist / Student / Thomas Jefferson Statue / Michael Gelman / Tadir Havad Abadi / Party Guest / Servant / Orderly / audience member / Guard / Prison Guard / Father / Martian / Gunman / Passenger / Secret Service Agent / People's Court Announcer / Passerby / Bartender / Mondo / Diner / Caller / Roadie / Scopetti / Debate Announcer / Apostle / Narrator / Sketch Announcer / Dr. Daniel Rudolph / Voice on Loudspeaker / Sweeney Sisters Announcer / King Laetese / Geraldo Rivera / Superbowl Gambling Memories Announcer / Dr. Eric Bloom / Alfredo / Commercial Announcer / Star Search Announcer / Man on Street / Lord Wilkinson / Hunter / Deer / Soldier / Tom Davis / Steve Foom / Congressman / Omar Torrijos / Wiseman / Assistant / Tommy / Guy / Performer / Flight Announcer / Shipmate / Two Mile Player / Augie Hartwall / Howard / Family member / Moon Doggie / Patron / Winfield Adcock / Ned / General / Seth / Spectator / Runner / Officer / patron / Dr. Bob / pilot / Barry Potter / King of France / Jewish Warrior / Baliff / Brad Gutner / Extra / Moonie / Dancer / Conductor / Worker / Dr. Thomas James Davis / Tommy Bell / Guest / Crowd Member / Judge / Cook / Lee / Bee / Player on the Right (segment "Pong") / Patient (segment "Spud Beer") / Pong Player on the Left / Pong Player #2 / Mourner (segment 'Wrigley's') / Juror (segment 'The Courtroom') (155 episodes, 1975), Producer (146 episodes, 1985), Writer (14 episodes, 1975), Self / technician / Friend / gate announcer / Voice of Caller / Self - Special Guest (9 episodes, 1976), Writer (additional sketch) (3 episodes, 2001), Performer ("Look for the Union Label") (1 episode, 1977), Writer (additional sketches) (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Dan Aykroyd/Beyonce (May 17, 2003) Season 28, Episode 20 - Bar Patron (uncredited), Writer Bar Patron (uncredited), Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	289
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2000) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
Trailer Park (1995–2000) (TV Series) - Host, Writer Host, Writer See fewer
Saturday Night Live 25 (1999) (TV Special) - Self - Audience Member (uncredited), Writer Self - Audience Member (uncredited), Writer See fewer
The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998) (TV Special) - Passenger (archive footage) (uncredited), Writer Passenger (archive footage) (uncredited), Writer See fewer
Face of a Stranger (1991) (TV Movie) - Don Don See fewer
Superman 50th Anniversary (1988) (TV Movie) - The Awesome Pair, formerly 'The Crimebusters' (as Franken & Davis) The Awesome Pair, formerly 'The Crimebusters' (as Franken & Davis) See fewer
Tab Lloyd: Investigative Reporter (1985) (TV Short) - Actor Actor See fewer
The New Show (1984) (TV Series) - Writer (5 episodes, 1984) Writer (5 episodes, 1984) See fewer Episode #1.5 (Feb 10, 1984) Season 1, Episode 5 - Writer Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Franken and Davis at Stockton State (1984) (TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer
The Coneheads (1983) (TV Short) - Barry Paisner (voice), Writer Barry Paisner (voice), Writer See fewer
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981) (TV Special) - Self, Writer Self, Writer See fewer
Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda (1979) (TV Movie) - Merry Man (uncredited), Writer Merry Man (uncredited), Writer See fewer
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) (TV Movie) - Decline's henchman Decline's henchman See fewer
The Paul Simon Special (1977) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer

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Self (12 titles)
1971 (2014) Self - Singing Protester Self - Singing Protester See fewer
Saturday Night Live Backstage (2011) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found (2005) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Al Franken Show (2005) (TV Series) - Self / Bill Little Bear (3 episodes, 2005) Self / Bill Little Bear (3 episodes, 2005) See fewer Episode #2.73 (Oct 7, 2005) Season 2, Episode 73 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Saturday Night Live (1976–1999) (TV Series) - Self / technician / Friend / gate announcer / Voice of Caller / Self - Special Guest (10 episodes, 1976) Self / technician / Friend / gate announcer / Voice of Caller / Self - Special Guest (10 episodes, 1976) See fewer Brendan Fraser/The Roots (Feb 13, 1999) Season 24, Episode 13 - Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1989) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1989) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1989) See fewer Episode #28.103 (Jul 17, 1989) Season 28, Episode 103 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1987) (TV Series) - Self (5 episodes, 1982) Self (5 episodes, 1982) See fewer Episode #1.118 (Sep 28, 1982) Season 1, Episode 118 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Grateful Dead: Ticket to New Year's Eve Concert (1987) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The New Show (1984) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1984) Self (2 episodes, 1984) See fewer Episode #1.8 (Mar 16, 1984) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer Episode #1.7 (Mar 9, 1984) Season 1, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
An Evening at the Improv (1981) (TV Series) - Self - Host (1 episode, 1981) Self - Host (1 episode, 1981) See fewer Episode #2.1 (Jul 3, 1981) Season 2, Episode 1 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead (1981) (Video) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
ABC's Wide World of Entertainment (1973) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1973) Self (1 episode, 1973) See fewer Comedy Concert No. 2 (Dec 27, 1973) Self Self See fewer

Archive Footage (11 titles)
Belushi (2020) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015) (TV Special) - Self - Writer / Performer (In Memoriam) (archive footage) Self - Writer / Performer (In Memoriam) (archive footage) See fewer
Saturday Night Live Presents: Sports All-Stars (2010) (TV Special) - Decathlon Runner / Announcer (archive footage) (uncredited) Decathlon Runner / Announcer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: Just Shorts (2009) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies (2005) (TV Special) - Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited) Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: The Best of David Spade (2005) (TV Special) - Airline Passenger (archive footage) (uncredited) Airline Passenger (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd (2005) (Video) - Peter (archive footage) (uncredited) Peter (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Gilda Radner (2005) (Video) - Howard (archive footage) (uncredited) Howard (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jon Lovitz (2005) (TV Special) - Messenger (archive footage) (uncredited) Messenger (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Rock (1999) (TV Special) - Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Saturday Night Live (1981–1991) (TV Series) - Chia Head Scientist / Passerby (2 episodes, 1981) Chia Head Scientist / Passerby (2 episodes, 1981) See fewer Michael J. Fox/Black Crowes (Mar 16, 1991) Season 16, Episode 15 - Chia Head Scientist (archive footage) (uncredited) Chia Head Scientist (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer Lauren Hutton/Rick James & The Stone City Band (Nov 7, 1981) Season 7, Episode 5 - Passerby (archive footage) (uncredited) Passerby (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer

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