Tom Shadyac's journey to the city of angels began in 1983, when at the tender age of 24, he made history as the youngest staff joke writer ever for the legendary comedian Bob Hope. This remarkable achievement marked the beginning of a fruitful career that would span decades to come. Later, in 1989, Shadyac earned his master's degree in film from the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles, following the critical acclaim of his thought-provoking short film, Tom, Dick and Harry. This impressive educational accomplishment paved the way for his subsequent work in the film industry, where he honed his skills by crafting movies-of-the-week and rewriting and directing for Fox.
Tom Shadyac
66 · Born: Dec 11, 1958
