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Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas

Keynote Speaker: Canadian Actor, Comedian & Screenwriter; Known for Being Half of the Duo "Bob and Doug McKenzie"

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Dave Thomas Biography

David "Dave" Thomas is a Canadian comedian, actor, producer, director, and television writer. He is best known for being half of the duo Bob and Doug McKenzie with Rick Moranis. He appeared as Doug McKenzie on SCTV, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award out of two nominations, and in the 1983 film Strange Brew, which he also co-directed. As a duo, they made two albums, The Great White North and Strange Brew, the former gaining them a Grammy Award nomination and a Juno Award.

Thomas's other notable acting credits include Stripes (1981), Love at Stake (1987), Moving (1988), Coneheads (1993), and Rat Race (2001). Thomas has also explored voice acting, providing the voice of Tuke in Brother Bear (2003) and Brother Bear 2 (2006).

Thomas has guest-starred in shows including "Perception," "How I Met Your Mother," and "Bones." He also voiced the recurring role of Jeff Foxworthy's father Jesco in the CMT show "Bounty Hunters."

Thomas joined the writing staff of the Fox crime drama television series "Bones" beginning in 2013. Thomas worked for two seasons on "Bones," writing several episodes and working on staff as a consulting producer.

In 2015, Thomas joined the writing staff of NBC’s "The Blacklist" as a consulting producer.

Thomas holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from McMaster University, as well as a master's degree also in English literature, specializing in Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Milton. In November 2009, Thomas received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from his alma mater and gave the fall convocation speech there.

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Dave Thomas Videos

KATIE CHATS: Dave Thomas, Actor/Writer/Producer
The Dave Thomas Comedy Show: Max von Sydow

How do I book Dave Thomas to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Thomas for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dave Thomas, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dave Thomas or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Dave Thomas for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dave Thomas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dave Thomas are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Thomas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dave Thomas speak about?

Dave Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Celebrity, Comedy, Television & Film and Entertainment.

Where does Dave Thomas travel from?

Dave Thomas generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dave Thomas?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Thomas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Thomas for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dave Thomas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dave Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Acting Speakers, Celebrity and Comedy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dave Thomas for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dave Thomas generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ryan O'Connell, Regina Hall and Andy Buckley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dave Thomas for an upcoming event.

Dave Thomas Videos

KATIE CHATS: Dave Thomas, Actor/Writer/Producer
The Dave Thomas Comedy Show: Max von Sydow
  • How do I book Dave Thomas to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Thomas for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dave Thomas, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dave Thomas or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dave Thomas for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dave Thomas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dave Thomas are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Thomas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dave Thomas speak about?

    Dave Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Celebrity, Comedy, Television & Film and Entertainment.
  • Where does Dave Thomas travel from?

    Dave Thomas generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dave Thomas?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Thomas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Thomas for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dave Thomas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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