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Tommy Wiseau

Thomas Pierre Wiseau (born October 3, 1955) ( wiz-OH or WY-zoh; born Tomasz Wieczorkiewicz, [ˈtɔmaʂ viɛt͡ʂɔrkiɛvit͡ʂ]) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is best-known for writing, producing, directing, and starring in the 2003 film The Room, which has been described by many critics as one of the worst films ever made and has gained cult status. He also co-directed the 2004 documentary Homeless in America and created the 2015 sitcom The Neighbors. Many details about Wiseau's personal life (including his age, source of wealth, and background) have been shrouded in mystery and conflicting details leading to fan speculation and various conflicting reports. The 2013 non-fiction book The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made by Greg Sestero, as well as its 2017 film adaptation, chronicles the making of The Room, intertwined with Wiseau's life behind the scenes.

Infobox

Born
Tomasz Wieczorkiewicz (1955-10-03) October 3, 1955 (age 70)
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
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Years active
2003–present
Known for
The Room
Website
tommywiseau.com

Tables

· Filmography › Film
2003
The Room
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2004
Homeless in America
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2010
The House That Drips Blood on Alex
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2011
Bump
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2015
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2016
Cold Moon
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
Enter the Samurai
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2017
The Disaster Artist
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2018
Best F(r)iends
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2023
Big Shark
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
TBA
Role(s)
The Room Returns!
Notes
No
TBA
Role(s)
Untitled UFO film
Notes
No
Year
Title
Director
Writer
Producer
Actor
Role
Notes
2003
The Room
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Johnny
Debut
2004
Homeless in America
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Interviewer
Documentary
2010
The House That Drips Blood on Alex
No
No
No
Yes
Alex
Short film
2011
Bump
No
No
No
Yes
Rick
Short film
2015
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
No
No
Executive
Yes
Linton Kitano
2016
Cold Moon
No
No
No
Yes
Rodeo Official
Cameo
2016
Enter the Samurai
No
No
No
Yes
Himself
2017
The Disaster Artist
No
No
No
Yes
Henry
Uncredited cameo
2018
Best F(r)iends
No
No
No
Yes
Harvey Lewis
2023
Big Shark
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Patrick
TBA
The Room Returns!
No
Yes
No
No
Post-production
TBA
Untitled UFO film
No
No
No
Yes
Pre-production
· Filmography › Television
2009
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
2010
La La Land
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2015
The Neighbors
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
Year
Title
Director
Writer
Producer
Actor
Role
Notes
2009
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Yes
No
No
Yes
Himself / Pig Man
Episode: "Tommy" (segment "Pig Man")
2010
La La Land
No
No
No
Yes
Himself
Episode: "1.6"
2015
The Neighbors
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Charlie/Ricky Rick
6 episodesAlso creator and based on his novel
· Filmography › Web shows
2011
Tommy Explains it All
Role(s)
Himself
2016
Bee and PuppyCat
Role(s)
Boss (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Donut"
2018
Nerdist Presents
Role(s)
Joker
Notes
Video: "Tommy Wiseau's The Dark Knight"Video: "Tommy Wiseau's Joker Audition Tape"
2019
SpaceWorld
Role(s)
TX (voice)
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2011–2012
The Tommy Wi-Show
Himself
2011
Tommy Explains it All
Himself
2016
Bee and PuppyCat
Boss (voice)
Episode: "Donut"
2018
Nerdist Presents
Joker
Video: "Tommy Wiseau's The Dark Knight"Video: "Tommy Wiseau's Joker Audition Tape"
2019
SpaceWorld
TX (voice)
· Filmography › Music videos
2018
"Role Models"
Role(s)
The Armed
"Scary Love"
Role(s)
The Neighbourhood
Year
Title
Artist
2018
"Role Models"
The Armed
2018
"Scary Love"
The Neighbourhood
· Awards and nominations
2004
Homeless in America
Role(s)
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
Notes
Best Social Documentary (L.A. Festival)
The Room
Role(s)
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
Notes
Audience Award – Feature (Miami Festival)
2010
—
Role(s)
Harvard's Ivory Tower (Harvard Undergraduate Television) Filmmaker of the Year
Notes
—
Year
Work
Award
Category
Result
Ref.
2004
Homeless in America
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
Best Social Documentary (L.A. Festival)
Won
The Room
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
Audience Award – Feature (Miami Festival)
Won
2010
—
Harvard's Ivory Tower (Harvard Undergraduate Television) Filmmaker of the Year
—
Won

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