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Thomas Meehan

Writer, Actor, Additional Credits
Born August 14, 1929Died August 21, 2017 (88 years)
Thomas Edward Meehan was an American playwright. He wrote the books for the musicals Annie, The Producers, Hairspray, Young Frankenstein and Cry-Baby. He co-wrote the books for Elf: The Musical and Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Dick Cavett Show

Known For

  • Spaceballs
  • The Producers
  • Hairspray
  • Annie
  • To Be or Not to Be
  • Annie
  • One Magic Christmas
  • Hairspray Live!
  • Annie
  • Annie Live!
  • Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas
  • Annie: A Royal Adventure!
  • Spaceballs: The Animated Series
  • The 51st Annual Tony Awards
  • The 55th Annual Tony Awards
  • The 54th Annual Tony Awards
  • The Dick Cavett Show
  • A Child's Garden of Verses
  • When Things Were Rotten

Thomas Meehan Filmography

2005
The Producers · as Max's Attorney
1987
Spaceballs · as King Roland's Aide (uncredited)

2018
2018
The 60th Annual Grammy Awards · as Self - Broadway Writer Of Annie, Hairspray, The Producers (in Memoriam)
2003
The 57th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Winner
2001
The 55th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Winner
1996
Theater Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1977
The 31st Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Winner
1976
Working in the Theatre (TV Series) · as Self
1971
Great Performances (TV Series) · as Self - Co-Author 'the Producers'
1956
Tony Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Winner

2021
Annie Live! · as Theatre Play
2016
Hairspray Live! · as Musical
2014
Annie · as Theatre Play
2014
2008
Spaceballs: The Animated Series (TV Series) · as Co-Executive Producer
2007
Hairspray · as Musical
1999
Annie · as Book Of Musical Play "annie"
1985
1971
Great Performances (TV Series) · as Book For The Musical Play 'the Producers'

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