Thomas Bookeris an American actor, writer, director, andimprovisational comedian.He is best known for his role asKeel LorenzinNeon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirthits sequelThe End of Evangelionand the Amazon redub ofRebuild of Evangelion.[1]He is also the owner of The Institution Theater inAustin, Texas.
Tom Booker | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tulsa, Oklahoma,U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Director,screenwriter,actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Website | www |
Early life
editBooker was born inTulsa, Oklahomawhere he graduated fromNathan Hale High School.As an undergraduate, he was "Top Dawg",University of Oklahoma's mascot. He moved toChicagoand, in 1986, began studying improvisation atThe Second City Training Centerbefore studying with legendary improv guruDel CloseatImprovOlympic.
Career
editBooker moved toLos Angelesin 1991 and formed Theater-A-Go-Go! withLaura Hall.[2]In 1994 Booker made his television debut as Jinxo in theBabylon 5episode, "Grail".He also began teaching improv and sketch writing at The Second City Training Center in Los Angeles. His movie debut came in a minor role in the 1995 filmJury Duty.In 2001 he had the voice role ofKeel LorenzinNeon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirthand its sequelThe End of Evangelionhe later reprised the role in the Amazon redub ofRebuild of Evangelion.He had another minor role in the 1998mockumentaryThe Thin Pink Lineas a wet underwear contestant. Tom also co-wrote and co-directed (with producing partnerJon Kean) the feature filmKill the ManstarringLuke Wilson,which premiered at the 1999Sundance Film Festival.He also played the role of Biily Bob in the film.[3]
Filmography
editFilm and television
edit| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Babylon 5 | Jinxo | Season 1, episode 15 (Grail) |
| 1995 | Jury Duty | Press Runner | Minor role |
| 1997 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth | Keel Lorenz(voice) | English dub |
| The End of Evangelion | |||
| 1998 | The Thin Pink Line | Wet Underwear Contestant | |
| 1999 | Kill the Man | Billy Bob | Co-writer and co-director |
| 2001 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Limo Driver | Season 2, episode 10 (The Massage) |
| 2002-2003 | Primetime Glick | Various | |
| 2004 | Channel 101 | France | TV movie |
| My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss | Consultant - Episode "How Low Can You Go?" | ||
| Faking It USA | Himself | Acting Coach - Episode "3 'R's to Protecting Stars" | |
| 2006 | Gotta Get Off This Merry Go Round: Sex, Dolls and Showtunes | Himself | Video documentary |
| 2009 | ExTerminators | Trent Agovino | |
| 2010 | Jerry Bruckheimer's Chase | Insurance Manager | Pilot Episode |
| 2011 | Hot Dogs & Hand Grenades | Tom Arlene | TV movie |
| Days of Delusion | Stuart | ||
| 2015 | 29 Light Years | Adam's Boss | |
| 2016 | Lazer Team | Doctor | Cameo |
| 2017 | Ripped | Caswell | |
| 2021 | Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone | Keel Lorenz(voice) | Prime Video English dub |
| 2021 | Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance | Keel Lorenz(voice) | Prime Video English dub |
| 2021 | Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo | Keel Lorenz(voice) | Prime Video English dub |
Web
edit| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–Present | Rooster Teeth Shorts | Various | |
| 2014 | iBlade | Archie | Part 2 |
| 2015–Present | On the Spot | Himself | Recurring Guest |