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Tommy Wiseau

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Tommy Wiseau
Three firefighters must save New Orleans from a shark attack.
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Big Shark (2023)
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Tommy Wiseau is an American actor, director, screenwriter & producer. He trained to be an actor at: American Conservatory Theater, Vince Chase Workshop, Jean Shelton Acting Lab, Laney College and Stella Adler Academy of Acting.

In 2001 he wrote, produced, directed and starred in The Room (2003), a feature film that received the 2003 Audience Award at the New York International Film Festival. In 2004, he produced the documentary Homeless in America (2004), which received the 2004 Social Award.

He is now working on several more projects.
BornOctober 3
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BornOctober 3
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

    Photos53

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    Known for

    Tommy Wiseau in The Room (2003)
    The Room
    3.6
    • Writer
    • 2003
    James Franco, Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, and Dave Franco in The Disaster Artist (2017)
    The Disaster Artist
    7.3
    • Henry
    • 2017
    Jimmy Kimmel in Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
    Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Self
    Seth Meyers in The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2018)
    The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards
    5.6
    TV Special
    • Self - Audience Member(uncredited)
    • 2018

    Credits

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    Writer



    • The Room Returns!
      • Writer
      • Completed



    • Tommy Wiseau, Isaiah LaBorde, Ashton Leigh, Mark Valeriano, Joseph Poliquin, and Erica Mary Gillheeney in Big Shark (2023)
      Big Shark
      5.4
      • Writer
      • 2023
    • Andrew Buckley and Cheyenne Van Zutphen in The Neighbors (2014)
      The Neighbors
      2.6
      TV Series
      • based on the novel by
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 2014–2016
    • Tommy Wiseau, Anthony DiMieri, Erica Mack, and Zoë McKinney in Corsica Arts Club: California I Follow (2015)
      Corsica Arts Club: California I Follow
      5.7
      Music Video
      • story by
      • 2015
    • The Room Tribute (2010)
      The Room Tribute
      8.2
      Video Game
      • inspired by "The Room" by
      • 2010
    • Homeless in America (2004)
      Homeless in America
      3.5
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2004
    • Tommy Wiseau in The Room (2003)
      The Room
      3.6
      • written by
      • 2003

    Actor



    • Silt
      • Post-production



    • Tommy Wiseau, Isaiah LaBorde, Ashton Leigh, Mark Valeriano, Joseph Poliquin, and Erica Mary Gillheeney in Big Shark (2023)
      Big Shark
      5.4
      • Patrick
      • 2023
    • Fazbear: The Fallen Child (2022)
      Fazbear: The Fallen Child
      6.5
      • Tommy Wiseau (voice)
      • 2022
    • SpaceWorld (2019)
      SpaceWorld
      8.5
      Video
      • Tx (voice)
      • 2019
    • Making Angels Screen Test (2019)
      Making Angels Screen Test
      Short
      • John Paul
      • 2019
    • Nerdist Presents (2015)
      Nerdist Presents
      6.4
      TV Mini Series
      • The Joker
      • 2018
    • Rick Edwards, Greg Sestero, Tommy Wiseau, and Kristen StephensonPino in Best F(r)iends: Volume 2 (2018)
      Best F(r)iends: Volume 2
      4.9
      • Harvey Lewis
      • 2018
    • The Neighbourhood: Scary Love (2018)
      The Neighbourhood: Scary Love
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Tommy Wiseau
      • 2018
    • James Franco, Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, and Dave Franco in The Disaster Artist (2017)
      The Disaster Artist
      7.3
      • Henry
      • 2017
    • Greg Sestero and Tommy Wiseau in Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 (2017)
      Best F(r)iends: Volume 1
      5.2
      • Harvey Lewis
      • 2017
    • Tommy Wiseau in Car Botz (2017)
      Car Botz
      5.6
      Short
      • President Roman
      • 2017
    • Bee et PuppyCat (2013)
      Bee et PuppyCat
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Moully's Boss
      • 2016
    • Andrew Buckley and Cheyenne Van Zutphen in The Neighbors (2014)
      The Neighbors
      2.6
      TV Series
      • Ricky Rick
      • Charlie
      • 2014–2016
    • Christopher Lloyd, Frank Whaley, Marcus Lyle Brown, Laura Cayouette, Joe Chrest, Candy Clark, Michael Papajohn, Griff Furst, Billy Slaughter, Josh Stewart, James Moses Black, Robbie Kay, Stephanie Honoré, Madison Wolfe, and Chester Rushing in Cold Moon (2016)
      Cold Moon
      4.6
      • Rodeo Official
      • 2016
    • Mark Frazer, Mathew Karedas, and Tommy Wiseau in Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance (2015)
      Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
      3.5
      • Linton
      • 2015
    • Tommy Wiseau, Anthony DiMieri, Erica Mack, and Zoë McKinney in Corsica Arts Club: California I Follow (2015)
      Corsica Arts Club: California I Follow
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Ricky Rick
      • 2015

    Director



    • Tommy Wiseau, Isaiah LaBorde, Ashton Leigh, Mark Valeriano, Joseph Poliquin, and Erica Mary Gillheeney in Big Shark (2023)
      Big Shark
      5.4
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Andrew Buckley and Cheyenne Van Zutphen in The Neighbors (2014)
      The Neighbors
      2.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2014–2016
    • Tommy Wiseau, Anthony DiMieri, Erica Mack, and Zoë McKinney in Corsica Arts Club: California I Follow (2015)
      Corsica Arts Club: California I Follow
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Homeless in America (2004)
      Homeless in America
      3.5
      Short
      • Director
      • 2004
    • Tommy Wiseau in The Room (2003)
      The Room
      3.6
      • Director
      • 2003

    Videos8

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    Tommy Wiseau DEMO REAL
    Tommy Wiseau DEMO REAL
    Demo Reel 3:06
    Tommy Wiseau DEMO REAL
    Official Trailer
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    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:25
    Official Trailer
    The Room
    Trailer 0:32
    The Room
    BEST FRIENDS VOL. 2 Trailer
    Trailer 2:07
    BEST FRIENDS VOL. 2 Trailer

    Personal details

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    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
    • Height
      • 1.75 m
    • Born
      • October 3
      • Poznan, Poland
    • Other works
      Truthfully Lying - Fashion Designer
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Biographical Movie
      • 1 Print Biography
      • 4 Portrayals
      • 2 Interviews
      • 1 Article
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Self-verified on IMDbPro

    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male
    • Race / Ethnicity
      • White
    • Nationality / Religious or Ethnic identity
      • American

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While he said that he got the funding for The Room (2003) by importing and selling leather jackets from South Korea, some crew members on the film said that the money came from an organized-crime money-laundering scheme, though Wiseau said that is highly unlikely.
    • Quotes
      You can laugh, you can cry, you can express yourself, but please don't hurt each other.
    • Trademarks
        Characters enter the scene saying "Oh hi [insert name of character]"
    • Salary
      • The Room
        (2003)
        $350,000

    FAQ

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    • Where was Tommy Wiseau born?
      Poznan, Poland
    • How tall is Tommy Wiseau?
      5 feet 9 inches, or 1.75 meters
    • What is Tommy Wiseau known for?
      Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Room, The Disaster Artist, and 75th Golden Globe Awards
    • How many awards has Tommy Wiseau won?
      2 awards
    • How many award nominations has Tommy Wiseau received?
      2 nominations

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