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Tom Dey, director
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Tom Dey: Movies & Box Office

films
5
on screen
2000–2022
box office
$391M
average score
68
Born
April 14, 1965 (age 61)
Birthplace
Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S.
Full name
Thomas Ridgeway Dey
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Film director, Screenwriter, Producer
Years active
2000-present
Biggest hits

The Best Tom Dey Movies

The films of Tom Dey that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Failure to Launch (2006) leads with $130M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Tom Dey's Career in Numbers

Tom Dey's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tom Dey works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Shanghai Noon (2000) to Wedding Season (2022), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Tom Dey Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 3
  2. 2010s 1
  3. 2020s 1

The 2000s were Tom Dey's busiest decade, with 3 films.

Tom Dey Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 3
  • Action 2

Comedy is the genre Tom Dey has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of action (2).

Tom Dey Career Milestones

First film
Shanghai Noon 2000
Biggest box office hit
Failure to Launch $130M worldwide
Best-rated film
Wedding Season Movie Echo Score 68
Newest film
Wedding Season 2022
5 credits

Tom Dey Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Tom Dey is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Tom Dey?

Tom Dey was born in Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S. in 1965 and is 61 years old. Credited on films since 2000, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Tom Dey, born as Thomas Ridgeway Dey on April 14, 1965, is a celebrated American film director, screenwriter and producer. Born in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dey is widely recognized for his commendable contributions to the American film industry. His remarkable credits include successful films such as Shanghai Noon, Showtime, Failure to Launch, and Marmaduke, films that have resonated significantly with audiences and have earned notable acknowledgment in the industry. His unique style, coupled with his formal education from prestigious institutions such as Brown University and the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, have positioned him as a respected authority in the cinematic field.

Dey, the son of Phoebe Ann Evans and Charles Frederick Dey, found his bearings in the industry by shooting a speculative commercial reel, which earned him a position at Ridley Scott Associates. His father, who was an Associate Dean at Dartmouth College from 1963 to 1973 and headmaster of Choate Rosemary Hall, likely played a crucial role in shaping Dey's worldview and approach to his craft. Later in his career, Dey also ventured into the realm of television, directing three episodes of Snatch in 2018. Additionally, he has a film named Wedding Season set to release in 2022, affirming his continuous contributions to the film and TV industry.

FAQ

Tom Dey: Questions & Answers

How many movies Tom Dey has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Tom Dey been in?

Tom Dey is credited on 5 films, from 2000 to 2022. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Tom Dey's highest-grossing movie?

Failure to Launch (2006) is Tom Dey's biggest box office hit, with $130M worldwide, ahead of Shanghai Noon (2000) ($99.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Tom Dey's movies have made $391M.

Tom Dey's biggest hits

What is the best Tom Dey movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tom Dey's best-rated film is Wedding Season (2022) with a score of 68.

Best Tom Dey movies, ranked

How old is Tom Dey?

Tom Dey is 61 years old, born on April 14, 1965 in Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S..

What is Tom Dey's newest movie?

The most recent film on Tom Dey's filmography is Wedding Season (2022), which Tom Dey directed.

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