Thomas Schlamme

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Thomas David Schlamme is an American television director, known particularly for his collaborations with Aaron Sorkin. He is known for his work as executive producer on The West Wing and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip as well as his work as director on Sports Night.

Birth Name

Thomas David Schlamme

Born

Monday, 22 May 1950

Actor Filmography

Title	Character	Year

The 2000s

Himself - Television Director and Producer

2018

(see additional filmography)

Actor Filmography

Title	Character	Year

The 2000s

Himself - Television Director and Producer

2018

Director Filmography

Title	Year

A West Wing Special to benefit When We All Vote	2020
When We Rise	2017
Manhattan	2014
Murder in the First	2014
House of Cards	2013
The Americans	2013
Pan Am	2011
Mr. Sunshine	2011
Parenthood	2010
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip	2006
Invasion	2005
Jack & Bobby	2004
Boston Public	2000
The West Wing	1999
Sports Night	1998
Ally McBeal	1997
Arsenio	1997
The Practice	1997
Ink	1996
Spin City	1996
Tracey Takes On...	1996
If Not for You	1995
Almost Perfect	1995
Pride & Joy	1995
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long	1995
Friends	1994
ER	1994
Chicago Hope	1994
Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy	1994
So I Married An Axe Murderer	1993
Mad About You	1992
The Larry Sanders Show	1992
Rowan Atkinson: Not Just a Pretty Face	1992
Sessions	1991
Man of the People	1991
Crazy From The Heart	1991
John Leguizamo: Mambo Mouth	1991
Miss Firecracker	1989
The Wonder Years	1988
Spalding Gray: Terrors of Pleasure	1988
Sledge Hammer!	1986
It's Garry Shandling's Show.	1986
Robert Klein on Broadway	1986
Bette Midler: Art or Bust!	1984
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's	1984
ABC Afterschool Specials	1972

Producer Filmography

Title	Year

A West Wing Special to benefit When We All Vote	2020
Snowfall	2017
Manhattan	2014
Murder in the First	2014
Pan Am	2011
Mr. Sunshine	2011
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip	2006
Invasion	2005
Jack & Bobby	2004
The West Wing	1999
Sports Night	1998
Arsenio	1997
Tracey Takes On...	1996
Crazy From The Heart	1991
Bette Midler: Art or Bust!	1984
ABC Afterschool Specials	1972

Year	Type	Category	Won

2007	Emmy	Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series	Nominated
2003	Emmy	Outstanding Drama Series	Won
2002	Emmy	Outstanding Drama Series	Won
2001	Emmy	Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series	Won
2001	Emmy	Outstanding Drama Series	Won
2000	Emmy	Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series	Won
2000	Emmy	Outstanding Drama Series	Won
2000	Emmy	Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series	Nominated
1999	Emmy	Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series	Won
1998	Emmy	Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series	Nominated
1997	Emmy	Outstanding Directing for a Variety or Music Program	Nominated
1997	Emmy	Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series	Won