Thomas Konkle, a distinguished figure in the entertainment industry, is renowned for his multifaceted expertise as an actor, director, writer, and producer. Known professionally as Tom in his acting endeavors and as Thomas in his writing and directing roles, Konkle has cultivated a career marked by creative and technical prowess, which began with his move to Los Angeles at the age of 22. Konkle has moved into directing and writing genre movies with his Los Angeles based production company. Konkle's on-screen presence is notably recognized in the FX Network series "Baskets," where he starred alongside Zach Galifianakis and Louie Anderson. His diverse skill set extends to his role as a staff writer for Warner Brothers' "Be Cool Scooby Doo" television series, and his directorial acumen is exemplified in the WWII period film, "The Longest Knife." Additionally, he is a published author, having penned the novel "Red Skies." A product of The American University's Film and Drama program, Konkle's early films garnered accolades and set the stage for a trajectory filled with critical and creative triumphs. Throughout the 1990s, he refined his craft in live stage productions while simultaneously navigating the forefront of the digital revolution in filmmaking. This period was instrumental in shaping his comprehensive understanding of storytelling, the acting process, and the rapidly evolving technological landscape of production, post-production, and visual effects. Konkle's unique blend of artistic intuition and technical knowledge has resulted in over 80 IMDb credits and a plethora of award-winning projects in various capacities, including acting, writing, and directing. As an independent producer, his insights span the entire spectrum of film production, from initial concept to distribution and promotion, particularly through social media channels. Throughout his illustrious career, Konkle has had the privilege of learning from industry titans such as writer/director Christopher Guest, legendary TV director James Burrows, director Jim Sheridan, writer/director David Twohy, director Ruben Fleischer, and horror maestro Wes Craven. He also apprenticed under Graham Ford, the visionary producer behind "Time Bandits," "Brazil," and "Gandhi." Konkle's versatility and comedic talent were showcased when he collaborated with John Cleese on a comedy television special in Europe. Furthermore, the members of the legendary Monty Python ensemble enlisted his talents to direct, perform, and reinterpret their never-before-seen sketches for the show "Owl-Stretching Time." Konkle's contributions extend across major networks as a director, performer and writer. His body of work includes over a hundred internet productions, films, commercials, and live stage productions, highlighting his dynamic range and adaptability. As the owner and partner of Lumen Actus Productions, Inc, based in Burbank, CA, Konkle continues to be a pivotal force in the industry, seamlessly integrating production and post-production expertise to bring visionary projects to life. His career stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the art of storytelling and his remarkable ability to navigate the multifaceted world of entertainment.
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Biography from TMDB.
- Fairfax, Virginia, USA
- Actor, director, producer and writer, also editor
- 15 on MovieCove · 20 credits in all
What are Tom Konkle's films like?
Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 0 · Earnest 4
A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 0 · Dark 2
Grounded 3 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0
Gentle 1 · Charged 3 · Intense 0
Steady 3 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0
Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 1
Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0
Casual 2 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0
Easy watch 1 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 1
Resolved 2 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0
Roles they play
- Heroas Roland Drake in Trouble Is My Business (2018)
Moods and endings
- Happy3
- Bittersweet1
- Ambiguous2
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Tom Konkle's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 12 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (5).
- ZEE5
Subscription and free streaming for Tom Konkle's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
20 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.
Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows
Bosch: Legacy(2022)
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows
Noise in the Middle(2020)
Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all filmsThe Longest Knife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Hornet(2018)
Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films
Trouble Is My Business(2018)
Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films
Baskets(2016)
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!(2015)
Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows
Cosmos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films
Community(2009)
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows
Safety Geeks: SVI(2009)
Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows
Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows
Back to You(2007)
Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows
The Guild(2007)
Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows
The Office(2005)
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows
Arrested Development(2003)
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows
The "Unsinkable" Titanic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Island in the Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
LeapFrog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Career shape
A full career of 19 titles, 17 of them dated from 1997 to 2024.
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.
How do Tom Konkle's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 31st percentile, the median of all 4; across a limited sample of 4 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 11th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up5
- 50th to 74th4
- 25th to 49th3
- Below 25th3
Shape of the crowd
6 of their 15 titles are Universally Loved.
- Universally Loved6
- Cult Classic1
- Crowd Pleaser1
- Broadly Agreed1
- Mixed6
Reviewers score the acting 41/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 28. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Tom Konkle work with?
People who share at least 2 of Tom Konkle's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Benton Jennings shares the most, 2.
Actors
- Benton JenningsShared titles: Trouble Is My Business (2018), Safety Geeks: SVI (2009)See all 2 shared titles with Benton Jennings
- Brittney PowellShared titles: Trouble Is My Business (2018), Safety Geeks: SVI (2009)See all 2 shared titles with Brittney Powell
- Steve TomShared titles: Trouble Is My Business (2018), Safety Geeks: SVI (2009)See all 2 shared titles with Steve Tom
Producers
- David BeelerShared titles: Trouble Is My Business (2018), Safety Geeks: SVI (2009)See all 2 shared titles with David Beeler
