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Tom Papa(I)

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Tom Papa
Tom, an aging man whose kids have left home, embarks on reliving his youth with his wife. They engage in wild antics, reminiscing about past adventures while embracing the freedom of their empty nest, surrounded by their animal companions.
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Home Free (2024)
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Tom Papa starred opposite Matt Damon in the Steven Soderbergh film, The Informant! (2009), and stars opposite Paul Giamatti in the animated feature, The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009), as the voice of "El Super Beasto". He additionally had a voiceover role in the DreamWorks animated feature, Bee Movie - Drôle d'abeille (2007), and also was a writer on the project. Among his other big screen credits are the films, Mafia Blues 2 : La Rechute (2002), opposite Robert De Niro, and Comedian (2002).

On television, Tom was personally chosen by Jerry Seinfeld to serve as the host of NBC's The Marriage Ref (2010), had a recurring role opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the CBS series, Old Christine (2006), and his own show, Come to Papa (2004).

As a veteran stand-up comedian, Papa has recorded two stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Rob Zombie directed his next special, "Tom Papa: Live in New York City (2011) (TV)_. A familiar face to late night television, Papa has made numerous appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) and Late Show with David Letterman (1993).

Papa opened his one-man show, "Only Human", to rave reviews at the prestigious "Just for Laughs Festival" in Montreal.

Papa splits his time between Los Angeles and New York, with his wife and family.
BornNovember 10, 1968
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    Known for

    The Informant! (2009)
    The Informant!
    6.5
    • Mick Andreas
    • 2009
    The Marriage Ref (2010)
    The Marriage Ref
    5.0
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Michael Douglas and Matt Damon in Ma vie avec Liberace (2013)
    Ma vie avec Liberace
    7.0
    • Ray Arnett
    • 2013
    Tom Papa: Live in New York City (2011)
    Tom Papa: Live in New York City
    7.2
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 2011

    Credits

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    Producer



    • Home Free (2024)
      Home Free
      6.9
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Tom Papa: What a Day! (2022)
      Tom Papa: What a Day!
      7.2
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Tom Papa in Baked (2018)
      Baked
      8.6
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2018
    • Craig Roberts, Gage Golightly, and Oliver Cooper in Red Oaks (2014)
      Red Oaks
      7.9
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2015–2016
    • The Marriage Ref (2010)
      The Marriage Ref
      5.0
      TV Series
      • producer
      • associate field producer
      • 2010–2011
    • Jennifer Aspen, Rob Benedict, Steve Carell, John Salley, and Tom Papa in Come to Papa (2004)
      Come to Papa
      3.4
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2004

    Writer



    • Home Free (2024)
      Home Free
      6.9
      • written by
      • 2024
    • Tom Papa: What a Day! (2022)
      Tom Papa: What a Day!
      7.2
      TV Special
      • writer
      • 2022
    • Laugh Factory (1979)
      Laugh Factory
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2010–2018
    • Ari Shaffir in This Is Not Happening (2015)
      This Is Not Happening
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2015–2016
    • Tom Papa: Human Mule (2016)
      Tom Papa: Human Mule
      7.2
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • Craig Roberts, Gage Golightly, and Oliver Cooper in Red Oaks (2014)
      Red Oaks
      7.9
      TV Series
      • story by
      • teleplay by
      • 2015–2016
    • This Is Not Happening (2013)
      This Is Not Happening
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2015
    • Tom Papa: Freaked Out (2013)
      Tom Papa: Freaked Out
      7.3
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2013
    • The Marriage Ref (2010)
      The Marriage Ref
      5.0
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2010–2011
    • Tom Papa: Live in New York City (2011)
      Tom Papa: Live in New York City
      7.2
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2011
    • Just for Laughs (2009)
      Just for Laughs
      5.9
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2010
    • The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009)
      The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
      5.8
      Video
      • screenplay by
      • 2009
    • Alexis Gosselin, Madelyn Gosselin, Cara Gosselin, Hannah Gosselin, Collin Gosselin, Kate Gosselin, Leah Gosselin, Joel Gosselin, Jonathan Gosselin, and Aaden Gosselin in Jon & Kate Plus 8 (2007)
      Jon & Kate Plus 8
      4.5
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2008
    • Jerry Seinfeld in Bee Movie - Drôle d'abeille (2007)
      Bee Movie - Drôle d'abeille
      6.1
      • additional screenplay material
      • 2007
    • Comedy Central Presents (1998)
      Comedy Central Presents
      7.9
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2001–2007

    Actor



    • Let's Start a Cult (2024)
      Let's Start a Cult
      5.9
      • News Anchor
      • 2024
    • Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Chris Tucker, Jason Bateman, and Viola Davis in Air (2023)
      Air
      7.4
      • Stu Inman (uncredited)
      • 2023
    • North Hollywood (2021)
      North Hollywood
      5.9
      • Russell
      • 2021
    • Lili Taylor and Stefania LaVie Owen in Paper Spiders (2020)
      Paper Spiders
      6.6
      • Howard
      • 2020
    • Live at Just for Laughs (2019)
      Live at Just for Laughs
      TV Series
      • 2019–2024
    • 3 from Hell (2019)
      3 from Hell
      5.4
      • News Anchor George Glass
      • 2019
    • Craig Roberts, Gage Golightly, and Oliver Cooper in Red Oaks (2014)
      Red Oaks
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Dental Instructor
      • 2016
    • Adam Goldberg, Michael Ian Black, Jim Gaffigan, Ashley Williams, and Tongayi Chirisa in The Jim Gaffigan Show (2015)
      The Jim Gaffigan Show
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Tom Papa
      • 2015
    • More Time with Family (2014)
      More Time with Family
      5.1
      TV Movie
      • 2014
    • Jack Amiel, Michael Angarano, Michael Begler, David Fierro, Eric Johnson, Clive Owen, Molly Price, Reg Rogers, Perry Yung, Juliet Rylance, Eve Hewson, Zuzanna Szadkowski, André Holland, Maya Kazan, Leila Jean Davis, Melissa O'Donnell, Ying Ying Li, and Morgan Assante in The Knick (2014)
      The Knick
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Luff
      • 2014
    • Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union, Cedric The Entertainer, Rosario Dawson, Hassan Johnson, Leslie Jones, Karlie Redd, Romany Malco, Tracy Morgan, Sherri Shepherd, Hayley Marie Norman, J.B. Smoove, Anders Holm, and Michael Che in Top Five (2014)
      Top Five
      6.4
      • Business Guy
      • 2014
    • Amy Schumer in Inside Amy Schumer (2013)
      Inside Amy Schumer
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Dad
      • 2013
    • Michael Douglas and Matt Damon in Ma vie avec Liberace (2013)
      Ma vie avec Liberace
      7.0
      • Ray Arnett
      • 2013
    • Fudgy Wudgy Fudge Face (2010)
      Fudgy Wudgy Fudge Face
      6.8
      • Agent
      • 2010
    • The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009)
      The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
      5.8
      Video
      • El Superbeasto (voice)
      • 2009

    Videos14

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    The Informant!
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Thomas G. Papa Jr.
    • Height
      • 1.80 m
    • Born
      • November 10, 1968
      • Passaic, New Jersey, USA
    • Spouses
        Cynthia Koury2000 - present
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      • 2 Articles

    Did you know

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      Tom Papa ran track and played football in his youth.

    FAQ

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    • How old is Tom Papa?
      56 years old
    • When was Tom Papa born?
      November 10, 1968
    • Where was Tom Papa born?
      Passaic, New Jersey, USA
    • How tall is Tom Papa?
      5 feet 11 inches, or 1.80 meters
    • What is Tom Papa known for?
      The Informant!, Behind the Candelabra, The Marriage Ref, and Tom Papa: Live in New York City

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