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Tom Schiller is an American writer best known for his eleven-year stint writing and directing short films for Saturday Night Live. His films, often featuring members of the original SNL cast, aired on the program in a segment titled, "Schiller's Reel."
He is the son of TV comedy writer/producer Bob Schiller.
Birth Name
Thomas Bennett Schiller
Born
Tuesday, 12 April 1949
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Belushi | Self / Self (archive footage) | 2020 |
| Henry Miller: Prophet of Desire | Self | 2017 |
| Ghost Team | Mitch | 2016 |
| To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore | Self | 2007 |
| Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live | Self | 2005 |
| Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley | Knorben Knussen | 2000 |
| Perfect | Carly Simon's Friend | 1985 |
| Nothing Lasts Forever | Mara's Friend | 1984 |
| Since '45 | TV comedy writer | 1979 |
| Saturday Night Live | Various / Self / Student / Knight of Columbus / Priest / Patron / Robber / Guy / Moonie / Ricky Ricardo / Rich Man / Reveler / Worker / Reporter / Relative / Bee / Passerby / Passenger / Narrator of 'Clones Exist Now' / Narrator 'Art is Ficial' / Monk / Maury Frugan / Knorben Knussen / Judge / Cook / Ira / Interviewer / Henri / Guitarist / Godfather Therapy Member / Killer Bee / Nurse / French Director / Dope Grower / Dean Slydell / Dancer / Crowd Member / Contestant / Cha Dawan / Knight in shining armor / Beatalo / Audience Member / Artist / Announcer / Traveler / Actor in 'Bad Playhouse' / Writer #456 / Vincent Van Gogh / Trevor Duncan / Gandhi / Abel Johnson / Townsperson / Jewish Warrior / Tour Guide / Mourner / Tommy / Guest / Thomas Schiller / Theatre Announcer | 1975 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Belushi | Self / Self (archive footage) | 2020 |
| Henry Miller: Prophet of Desire | Self | 2017 |
| Ghost Team | Mitch | 2016 |
| To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore | Self | 2007 |
| Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live | Self | 2005 |
| Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley | Knorben Knussen | 2000 |
| Perfect | Carly Simon's Friend | 1985 |
| Nothing Lasts Forever | Mara's Friend | 1984 |
| Since '45 | TV comedy writer | 1979 |
| Saturday Night Live | Various / Self / Student / Knight of Columbus / Priest / Patron / Robber / Guy / Moonie / Ricky Ricardo / Rich Man / Reveler / Worker / Reporter / Relative / Bee / Passerby / Passenger / Narrator of 'Clones Exist Now' / Narrator 'Art is Ficial' / Monk / Maury Frugan / Knorben Knussen / Judge / Cook / Ira / Interviewer / Henri / Guitarist / Godfather Therapy Member / Killer Bee / Nurse / French Director / Dope Grower / Dean Slydell / Dancer / Crowd Member / Contestant / Cha Dawan / Knight in shining armor / Beatalo / Audience Member / Artist / Announcer / Traveler / Actor in 'Bad Playhouse' / Writer #456 / Vincent Van Gogh / Trevor Duncan / Gandhi / Abel Johnson / Townsperson / Jewish Warrior / Tour Guide / Mourner / Tommy / Guest / Thomas Schiller / Theatre Announcer | 1975 |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Himself - Writer | 1961 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2015 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special | Nominated |
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | Won |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Nominated |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Nominated |
| 1977 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Won |
| 1977 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Nominated |
| 1976 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Won |
