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Thomas Middleditch Biography

Birth Name:Thomas Steven Middleditch

Birth Place:Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Satellite Award for his work on "Silicon Valley․"
  • Started out in comedy in Chicago with iO and The Second City and performed with comedy troupes like Bullet Lounge and Baby Wants Candy
  • Best known as a comedian and for his role as Travis in "The Campaign" and as Justin Frost in "Splinterheads․"
  • Founding member of the comedy troupe The Improvised Shakespeare Co
  • Has a web series titled "The Morning After," which features guest stars from the world of comedy like "Saturday Night Live" member Cecily Strong
  • He wrote, produced, and starred in the 2009 short film series "Memoirs of a Manchild․"
  • After moving to New York City he worked with the Upright Citizens Brigade, performing with the troupes The Law Firm, Diamond Lion, and Gravid Water
  • Played Dwight's brother in one of the final episodes of the U․S․ version of "The Office․"

Awards

  • 2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2014INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2015INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2015Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2016INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2016Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2017Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2018Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance in a Feature: nominated
  • 2018Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2018Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: winner