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Thomas Schlamme is an American television director and producer, known for his collaborations with Aaron Sorkin on shows like The West Wing and Studio 60. He is also the president of the Directors Guild of America and the step-brother of Ken Starr's deputy.
Thomas Schlamme is an American TV producer and director, known for his work on The West Wing, Sports Night, Tracey Takes On... and more. He was born in Houston, Texas, in 1950 and married to actress Christine Lahti since 1983.
- January 1, 1
- Producer, Director, Additional Crew
- Houston, Texas, USA
- Thomas Schlamme
Thomas Schlamme is a producer and director of TV shows such as The West Wing, Sports Night and Tracey Takes On. He was born in Houston, Texas, and married to actress Christine Lahti.
- May 22, 1950
Jun 25, 2021 · "The West Wing" director Thomas Schlamme explains how he, Aaron Sorkin and the cast and crew pulled off their special reunion episode.
- 8 min
- Adam B. Vary
Nov 3, 2015 · Thomas Schlamme, who directed and produced “The West Wing” and “Sports Night,” talks about his work on WGN America’s “Manhattan” and the novelistic potential of television. He shares his insights on the pace, intimacy and audience connection of TV shows.
The Emmy-winning director talks about staging a theatrical representation of the political drama for HBO Max, working with the original cast, and his legacy. He also reveals how he decided to have an omniscient narrator and Sterling K. Brown as Leo McGarry.
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In his three-and-a-half-hour interview, Thomas Schlamme discusses his early life and how he chose directing over working in his father's business. He talks about his interest in sports and theater during high school and describes his first jobs in advertising, commercials, and music videos.
