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In 1997, he made a cameo appearance as the black jack dealer in ''[[Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery]]''. In 2004, he guest-starred as himself in the ''[[Scrubs (TV series)|Scrubs]]'' episode "[[My Self-Examination]]". He also played a Soup Nazi-like "food cop" in a commercial for the [[Center for Consumer Freedom]].<ref>[http://www.consumerfreedom.com/pressRelease_detail.cfm/release/70 Press Release | Seinfeld’s “Soup Nazi” Stars as Food Cop in New Ad<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> That same year he guest-starred in the television series ''[[Drake & Josh]]'' as Mr. Galloway in the episode "2 Idiots and a Baby." |
In 1997, he made a cameo appearance as the black jack dealer in ''[[Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery]]''. In 2004, he guest-starred as himself in the ''[[Scrubs (TV series)|Scrubs]]'' episode "[[My Self-Examination]]". He also played a Soup Nazi-like "food cop" in a commercial for the [[Center for Consumer Freedom]].<ref>[http://www.consumerfreedom.com/pressRelease_detail.cfm/release/70 Press Release | Seinfeld’s “Soup Nazi” Stars as Food Cop in New Ad<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> That same year he guest-starred in the television series ''[[Drake & Josh]]'' as Mr. Galloway in the episode "2 Idiots and a Baby." |
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In 2006, Thomas made an appearance in the independent comedy feature [[Spaced Out (film)|Spaced Out]] (which includes a variation of his famous "No Soup For You" line). This was the start of a working relationship with Boomstick Films<ref>[http://www.boomstickfilms.com/Films.html |
In 2006, Thomas made an appearance in the independent comedy feature [[Spaced Out (film)|Spaced Out]] (which includes a variation of his famous "No Soup For You" line). This was the start of a working relationship with Boomstick Films<ref>[http://www.boomstickfilms.com/Films.html Boomstick Films - Films<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> which includes co-starring roles in ''Not Another B Movie'', ''Dr. Spine'', and the award-winning ''[[Paranormal Activity]]'' spoof ''Paranormal Calamity''. |
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In other recent roles of note, Larry has portrayed each of the two most iconic Middle Eastern villians of American history. In 2006, he guest-starred in ''[[Arrested Development (TV Series)|Arrested Development]]'' as a [[Saddam Hussein]] lookalike. An earlier joke had one character having a photo taken with the real Saddam, after mistaking him for Thomas. Thomas also played the role of [[Osama bin Laden]] in [[Uwe Boll]]'s [[2008 in film|2008]] shock comedy film ''[[Postal (film)|Postal]]''. |
In other recent roles of note, Larry has portrayed each of the two most iconic Middle Eastern villians of American history. In 2006, he guest-starred in ''[[Arrested Development (TV Series)|Arrested Development]]'' as a [[Saddam Hussein]] lookalike. An earlier joke had one character having a photo taken with the real Saddam, after mistaking him for Thomas. Thomas also played the role of [[Osama bin Laden]] in [[Uwe Boll]]'s [[2008 in film|2008]] shock comedy film ''[[Postal (film)|Postal]]''. |
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 Thomas at the Big Apple Convention in Manhattan, October 1, 2010. | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995 – present |
| Website | http://www.soupnazi.tv/ |
Larry Thomas (born circa 1961[citation needed]) is an American actor, best known for his role as "The Soup Nazi" on Seinfeld.[1] He has appeared in a number of films, TV shows, and commercials, and appears at autograph-signing shows across the country. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for his Seinfeld appearance.
Acting roles
Larry Thomas is best known for his role as the "Soup Nazi" on the television sitcom Seinfeld. The role earned him an Emmy Award nomination in 1996 in the category of Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
In 1997, he made a cameo appearance as the black jack dealer in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. In 2004, he guest-starred as himself in the Scrubs episode "My Self-Examination". He also played a Soup Nazi-like "food cop" in a commercial for the Center for Consumer Freedom.[2] That same year he guest-starred in the television series Drake & Josh as Mr. Galloway in the episode "2 Idiots and a Baby."
In 2006, Thomas made an appearance in the independent comedy feature Spaced Out (which includes a variation of his famous "No Soup For You" line). This was the start of a working relationship with Boomstick Films[3] which includes co-starring roles in Not Another B Movie, Dr. Spine, and the award-winning Paranormal Activity spoof Paranormal Calamity.
In other recent roles of note, Larry has portrayed each of the two most iconic Middle Eastern villians of American history. In 2006, he guest-starred in Arrested Development as a Saddam Hussein lookalike. An earlier joke had one character having a photo taken with the real Saddam, after mistaking him for Thomas. Thomas also played the role of Osama bin Laden in Uwe Boll's 2008 shock comedy film Postal.
In 2009, Larry appeared in the independent feature Untitled Horror Comedy playing the role of "Dwayne."
Public appearances
In 2006, Thomas began selling autographed photographs of himself through catalogs such as Wall Street Creations Inc., glaring at the camera in chef's garb, with the handwritten notation "No soup for you!"
In 2011, Thomas appeared dressed as the Soup Nazi at a New York Mets game. He gave DVDs to fans who correctly answered trivia questions.[4]
References
- ^ "Con-tamination 2010". Riverfront Times. 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
Larry Thomas, best known as Seinfeld's 'Soup Nazi,' talked to fans, signed ladles, and told tales of celebrity encounters of his own.
- ^ Press Release | Seinfeld’s “Soup Nazi” Stars as Food Cop in New Ad
- ^ Boomstick Films - Films
- ^ "Actor Larry Thomas appears at Mets game in character as Soup Nazi from 'Seinfeld'". The Washington Post. New York. Associate Press. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
Actor Larry Thomas, who played the ornery soup genius on the TV show 'Seinfeld' appeared — in character — to give DVD prizes to fans at Citi Field who correctly answered trivia questions about the show.
External links
- Larry Thomas at IMDb
- SoupNazi.tv - Larry Thomas' official site
- Larry Thomas at TV.com
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