Tommy Swerdlow

Actor, Writer, Director, Producer

January 1, 1962 (64 years)
Tommy Swerdlow is an American actor and screenwriter. He has appeared in such films as Howard the Duck (1986) and Spaceballs (1987) and co-wrote the screenplays of Cool Runnings (1993), Little Giants (1994) and Snow Dogs (2002). Swerdlow made his directorial debut with the 2017 feature A Thousand Junkies. He has also written a biopic about the life of Matisyahu titled King Without a Crown.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Sledge Hammer!
    Sledge Hammer!2 seasons
  • CBS Schoolbreak Special
    CBS Schoolbreak Special5 seasons

Known For

  • Cool Runnings
    Cool Runnings1993
  • Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
    Puss in Boots: The Last Wish2022
  • The Grinch
    The Grinch2018
  • Child's Play
    Child's Play1988
  • Anastasia
    Anastasia1997
  • Little Giants
    Little Giants1994
  • Snow Dogs
    Snow Dogs2002
  • Bushwhacked
    Bushwhacked1995
  • A Thousand Junkies
    A Thousand Junkies2017
  • Blueberry Hill
    Blueberry Hill1988
  • The Fifteen Minute Hamlet
    The Fifteen Minute Hamlet1995

Filmography

2017
A Thousand Junkies · as Tommy
1995
1988
Blueberry Hill · as Ray Porter
1988
Child's Play · as Jack Santos
1987
Hamburger Hill · as Pvt. Martin Bienstock
1987
Spaceballs · as Troop Leader
1986
Sledge Hammer! · as Rusty VultureOn Plex
1986
Howard the Duck · as Ginger Moss
1985
Real Genius · as Bodie
1984
Dreams · as Cast
1984
The Wild Life · as Dork
1984
CBS Schoolbreak Special · as DennyOn Plex

2018
The Grinch · as Screenplay
2017
2002
Snow Dogs · as Screenplay
1997
1995
Bushwhacked · as Screenplay
1994
Little Giants · as Screenplay
1993
Cool Runnings · as Screenplay

2024
Doc of Chucky · as Self
2016
A Classy Broad · as Self