Thomas Lennon

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Characters played by Thomas Lennon

Lieutenant Jim Dangle — Reno 911! (2003)

The lieutenant who leads the woefully incompetent Reno Sheriff's Department squad and the closest thing the show has to a protagonist. He delivers the briefings, takes charge of raids and stakeouts, and answers for the team in the documentary-style camera interviews. A running visual gag is his laughably skimpy uniform shorts, which he insists are regulation. Dangle maintains an unshakably high opinion of his own leadership even as every operation collapses, and he regularly blames editing, suspects, or his deputies for his own failures.

Leo Getz — Lethal Weapon (2016)

Fast-talking bail bondsman and Riggs' loyal friend, provides comic relief.

Top Cat — Jellystone! (2021)

Continues engaging in scam activities alongside the Hoagy's Alley cats within the town.

Doctor — The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Medical professional treating Gotham's injured.

Chief of Staff — Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

Senior military advisor.

Lieutenant Jim Dangle — Reno 911! (2020)

A deputy in the fictional Reno Sheriff's Department, part of the massively inept force featured in the mockumentary-style parody of Cops.

Thayer — How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Benjamin's friend and poker partner who joins Tony in pushing Benjamin to reconcile with Andie. He is misled by the rival coworkers into thinking Andie knew about the bet all along.

Wilbur Wright (uncredited) — Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

Aviation pioneer exhibit in the Smithsonian.

Reading Fairy (voice) — Secret of the Wings (2012)

Voice actor for a fairy associated with books and learning.

Dr. Bill Dowd — Monster Trucks (2016)

Dr. Bill Dowd is Terravex's geologist and a scientist involved in studying the underground creatures. He objects to Reece Tenneson's plan to kill them because he recognizes their intelligence, emotions, and shared hive mind. He later helps Tripp and Meredith rescue them and steals the transport truck.

Scribble — Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast (2014)

A creative fairy who enjoys drawing and artistic expression.

Greg — Dog Days (2018)

Greg is Ruth's husband and is present when Dax visits his pregnant sister. Along with Ruth, he becomes part of the situation that forces Dax to care for the family dog, linking Greg to Dax's reluctant responsibility and to the changes that gradually bring more structure to Dax's life.

Career Overview

Thomas Lennon has 185 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Reno 911! Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Reno 911!, Rock, Paper, Scissors, Jellystone!. 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
185
Birth Date
1970-08-09
Birth Place
Oak Park, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1319539), public domain (CC0).