Thomas Schlamme
- January 4, 2024
- Director
Quick Facts
Full Name | Thomas Schlamme |
Occupation | Director |
Date Of Birth | May 22, 1950(1950-05-22) |
Age | 74 |
Birthplace | Houston |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Texas |
Horoscope | Taurus |
Thomas Schlamme Biography
Name | Thomas Schlamme |
Birthday | May 22 |
Birth Year | 1950 |
Place Of Birth | Houston |
Home Town | Texas |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Parents | Otto Schlamme |
Siblings | Dinah Wisenberg Brin, Susan Massin, Solomon Wisenberg |
Spouse | Christine Lahti |
Children(s) | Emma Schlamme, Wilson Lahti Schlamme, Joseph Schlamme |
Thomas Schlamme is one of the most popular and richest Director who was born on May 22, 1950 in Houston, Texas, United States. Television director with a winning award who invented”walk and talk” as a technique of directing that consists of a single shot of people moving through the set while talking.
He had a lot of interaction alongside He worked extensively with Aaron Sorkin on many of his shows where his technique was perfect for Sorkin’s dialogue- heavy scenes. on several of his shows, where his method was ideal for Sorkin’s dialog-heavy scenes.
Schlamme moved from his native Houston to New York City in 1973. After serving in several low level positions for production companies, he founded his own company, Schlamme Productions, in 1980. From there, he produced campaigns for a number of musicals, including Cats. He directed the first “I Want My MTV!” advertising campaign in 1981 for producer Buzz Potamkin, and singer/songwriter Amy Grant’s 1985 music video “Find a Way” for producers Fred Seibert and Alan Goodman. Throughout the 1980s, he produced a number of specials on various entertainers including Whoopi Goldberg and Rowan Atkinson.
Schlamme made his directing debut with Miss Firecracker in 1989, and later directed the 1993 comedy film So I Married an Axe Murderer, starring Mike Myers. Schlamme directed the pilot episode of Spin City and What’s Alan Watching?
He was married to award-winning TV and film actress Christine Lahti..
Thomas Schlamme Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Director |
House | Living in own house. |
Thomas Schlamme is one of the richest Director from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Thomas Schlamme 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He established an own company for production after 7 years of lower-end production tasks.
He was the director of 14 episodes including the pilot for The West Wing and served as executive producer of the show from 2003.
Thomas David Schlamme (/ʃ l ɑː m iː / ; born May 22, 1950) 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.
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Who is Thomas Schlamme Dating?
According to our records, Thomas Schlamme married to Christine Lahti. As of December 1, 2023, Thomas Schlamme’s is not dating anyone.
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In September 2006, the pilot for Studio 60 aired on NBC, directed by Schlamme. The pilot was critically acclaimed and had high ratings, but Studio 60 experienced a significant drop in audience by mid-season. The show was cancelled after one season.
Facts & Trivia
Thomas Ranked on the list of most popular Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Thomas Schlamme celebrates birthday on May 22 of every year.
—Thomas Schlamme, on the “Walk and Talk” device.