About Tom Schiller
Born 1949. Tom Schiller is an American film director, television actor, screenwriter and television director.
Tom Schiller is an American writer, director, comedian and actor best known for his eleven-year stint writing and directing short films for Saturday Night Live (following the show's original short film makers Albert Brooks and Gary Weis). His films, often featuring members of the original SNL cast, aired on the program in a segment titled, "Schiller's Reel." He is the son of TV comedy writer/producer Bob Schiller.
Career Schiller was part of the original 1975 writing team when Saturday Night Live debuted on NBC. Schiller was an on-screen cast member for one season.
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Who is Tom Schiller?
American comedian
When was Tom Schiller born?
Tom Schiller was born on 12 April 1949 in Los Angeles.
What is Tom Schiller's occupation?
Tom Schiller is a film director, television actor, screenwriter and television director.
What nationality is Tom Schiller?
Tom Schiller is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Schiller. https://biography.guide/tom-schiller/
MLA: "Tom Schiller." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-schiller/.
Chicago: "Tom Schiller." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-schiller/.
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