Thomas Lennon

Thomas Patrick Lennon, born August 9, 1970, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Irish and Scottish parents, rose from a Chicago suburb to comedic prominence via the sketch comedy show The State on MTV and his role as the bumbling Lieutenant Jim Dangle in Reno 911!. His repertoire extends to Santa Clarita Diet and The Odd Couple, alongside writing credits for major films like the Night at the Museum series, The Pacifier, Balls of Fury, and Baywatch, often in collaboration with Robert Ben Garant. Lennon's early theatrical encounters at Northwestern University and NYU laid the foundation for his multifaceted career in comedy and beyond.