Thomas Lennon
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Thomas Lennon may not be a household name, but his face—and comedic timing—are highly recognizable thanks to his long-standing presence in television and film comedy. Best known for his role in the New York-based MTV sketch series The State, Lennon's career spans acting, screenwriting, and producing.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 9 Aug, 1970
- Age
- 49 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Oak Park
- residence
- Los Angeles
- Education
- New York University
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American actor and screenwriter
- Twitter Id
- Thomaslennon
- Spouse
- Jenny Robertson
- Net Worth 2021
- 8 million
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Early Life and Education
Thomas Lennon was born on August 9, 1970, in Oak Park, Illinois. He graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School before moving on to study acting at New York University. As a teenager, he attended a theater camp where he met Kerri Kenney, a fellow aspiring actor. The two would go on to become frequent collaborators on several television projects.
Beginnings in Sketch Comedy: The State and Viva Variety
While at NYU, Lennon became a founding member of the comedy troupe "The New Group," which would later evolve into "The State," MTV’s irreverent sketch show that ran from 1993 to 1995. Lennon contributed both as a writer and performer, most notably crafting sketches such as "Monkey Torture." After The State ended, Lennon, along with Kenney and Michael Ian Black, created Viva Variety, a spoof of European variety shows, which aired on Comedy Central.
Acting and Voice Work in Early Career
In the early 1990s, Lennon appeared in several short films including The Waiters, which aired on Bravo. He also lent his voice to comedic projects such as Drop Dead Gorgeous. His film appearances during this era included roles in Out Cold, Memento, and Boat Trip, while also working in television commercials for various consumer products, including candy and video games.
