汤姆·沙迪亚克

汤姆·沙迪亚克 moved to Los Angeles in 1983 and, at age 24, became the youngest staff joke writer ever for comedian 鲍勃·霍普. Shadyac received his master's degree in film from UCLA in 1989 after completing the critically acclaimed short, Tom, Dick and Harry. He then worked on movies-of-the-week, rewrote and directed for Fox. Shadyac has also dabbled in stand-up comedy and at one time, appeared regularly at the Improv on Melrose, as well as guest starring on TV series and movies.

His father, Richard Shadyac, was on the board for St. Jude Hospital as CEO. Sadly, his father passed away September 16, 2009, after a long illness. Tom Shadyac's brother Richard, now has taken the reins of St. Jude.

Often collaborates with 史蒂夫·欧德科克 in working on a film.

Gave 金·凯瑞 his first major role in a motion picture with 神探飞机头 (1994), his big directorial debut.

Graduated from J.E.B. Stuart High School, Falls Church, Virginia.

His father was of Lebanese and Irish descent, and his mother was of Lebanese ancestry.

Tom Shadyac studied with DW Brown at The Joanne Baron DW Brown Studio.

Often hires Don Zimmerman as the editor

Frequently casts 金·凯瑞 in lead roles