Lennon’s career really took off in the early 2000s, with a breakout role on the hit TV show Reno 911!. He played Lieutenant Jim Dangle, a flamboyant and inept police officer who quickly became a fan favorite. The show ran for six seasons and spawned a feature film, to which Lennon also contributed as a writer.
Since then, Lennon has had numerous TV and film roles. He has appeared in movies such as 17 Again, I Love You, Man, and Memento, and TV shows like How I Met Your Mother, New Girl, and The Odd Couple. He also co-created and starred in the sitcom The Odd Couple, which aired from 2015-2017.
Lennon’s talents aren’t just limited to acting and writing, though. He is also an accomplished musician, having played in several bands over the years. He is a skilled guitarist and has even composed music for TV shows and films.
As if that weren’t enough, Lennon is also a published author. In 2013, he released his first book, a memoir called Writing Movies for Fun and Profit: How We Made a Billion Dollars at the Box Office and You Can, Too!. The book, co-written with Garant, offers a humorous and insightful look at the film industry and what it takes to make it as a writer.
Lennon’s most recent project is the TV series Reno 911!: Miami, which premiered in May 2020. Although the show originally aired over a decade ago, it has remained a beloved cult classic, and the reunion has been eagerly anticipated by fans.
Overall, Thomas Lennon embodies the creative spirit of the entertainment industry. He is a multi-talented performer and writer who has made his mark in numerous ways over the years. Whether he’s making audiences laugh on TV, composing music, or sharing his industry knowledge in a book, Lennon is always entertaining and inventive.