Dave Thomas

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Characters played by Dave Thomas

Lane Pratley — King of the Hill (1997)

Minor town resident, appears in background scenes or brief interactions.

Cleve Kelso — Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2019)

A man connected to Shashi’s revenge campaign because he killed Shashi’s parents. After his money is taken and distributed to the public, he reveals himself, threatens to kill Shashi, and threatens to destroy the entire building.

Hugo — The Legend of Tarzan (2001)

Gorilla troop member with minor screen time.

Tuke — Brother Bear (2003)

Rutt's moose companion known for his goofy personality and loyalty.

Tuke — Brother Bear 2 (2006)

Rutt's goofy moose brother, known for synchronized antics and loyal companionship.

Harold Grisham — Rat Race (2001)

Harold Grisham is Donald Sinclair's assistant and one of the people who takes possession of the prize money after the racers find the station locker empty. He attempts to escape with Vicki, but the locksmith's balloon drops a cow on them, allowing the money to continue its journey toward the charity concert.

Larry — Cold Sweat (1993)

Larry is desperate for money and presents a business opportunity as his last chance after a risky loan is refused. He hires Mitch to kill Sean Mathieson, then faces the revelation of Beth Moore's affair with Mark Cahill. He tries to stage a break-in and self-defense story, but is overpowered and placed in a bathtub.

Doug McKenzie — Strange Brew (1983)

Doug McKenzie is one of the unemployed brothers at the center of the story. He joins Bob in exploiting the beer store, working at the brewery, uncovering the conspiracy, escaping the asylum, and fighting Smith's scheme. His lifelong partnership with Bob drives both the comedy and the rescue effort.

Thunder-Karlsson (voice) — Pippi Longstocking (1997)

Thunder-Karlsson is one of the two thieves who learn that Pippi lives alone with valuable gold coins in an unsecured house. While imprisoned, he and Bloom decide to rob Villa Villekulla after escaping, making them recurring sources of danger for Pippi and her friends.

Pastor Timmons — Santa's Slay (2005)

Pastor Timmons is a crooked minister who survives Santa's massacre of the local community. He is later found dead wearing a Santa suit, causing authorities to presume that he was the killer. His death provides the false explanation that allows the real Santa to escape unnoticed.

Dr. Omar Olson — White Coats (2004)

The supervising doctor responsible for heading the on-the-job training program for the medical interns.

Freddy Kablinski — Beethoven's 5th (2003)

Clumsy mechanic and uncle who helps uncover hidden treasure.

Career Overview

Dave Thomas has 97 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Angel Wars: Guardian Force with 3 titles. Signature works include Brother Bear, Public Enemy #2, Strange Brew. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
97
Birth Date
1949-05-20
Birth Place
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2627090), public domain (CC0).