Thomas Lennon is a multifaceted creative force, hailing from Oak Park, Illinois, and boasting a rich educational background from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. It was during his time at NYU that he became an integral part of the influential sketch comedy group The State, which went on to have a successful three-season run on MTV, earning an Ace Award nomination for Best Comedy Series.
Following his stint with The State, Lennon collaborated with his writing partner, Robert Ben Garant, to develop two more groundbreaking series: Viva Variety, which also ran for three seasons and received an Ace Award nomination for Best Comedy Series, and Reno 911!, in which he also portrayed the lovable and quirky Lieutenant Jim Dangle. Reno 911! enjoyed a six-season run on Comedy Central, cementing its place in the world of comedy.
As an accomplished actor, Lennon has appeared in a diverse range of films, including Transformers: Age of Extinction, The Dark Knight Rises, Le Divorce, Heights, Conversations with Other Women, Memento, 17 Again, I Love You, Man, Cedar Rapids, Knight of Cups, Bad Teacher, Harold and Kumar 3D, and What to Expect When You're Expecting. On television, he has made notable appearances in How I Met Your Mother, Sean Saves the World, The Odd Couple, Drunk History, The Santa Clarita Diet, and Lethal Weapon.
In 2018, Lennon will be featured in a number of upcoming films, including A Futile and Stupid Gesture, Puppet Master, Half Magic, Dog Days, and Clint Eastwood's The 15:57 to Paris. As a television writer, Lennon's credits include The State, Reno 911!, Viva Variety, and Strangers with Candy.
In 2008, IFC ranked Lennon as the author of four of the 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches of All Time, namely Monkey Torture, Porcupine Racetrack, Mind Match, and $240 Worth of Pudding. Lennon and Garant have co-written numerous feature films, including Night at the Museum, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Reno 911!: Miami, The Pacifier, Balls of Fury, and Hell Baby.
In addition to his work in film and television, Lennon and Garant co-authored the book Writing Movies for Fun and Profit, a comprehensive guide to the studio system that has received widespread acclaim. Anna Kendrick has praised the book as "The Best Book about Hollywood... Hilarious and insanely accurate."
In his personal life, Lennon resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Jenny Robertson, and their son, Oliver.
