Tommy Swerdlow (born 1962) is an American screenwriter, actor, and director. He has appeared in such films as Howard the Duck (1986) and Spaceballs (1987) and co-wrote the screenplays of Cool Runnings (1993), Little Giants (1994), and Snow Dogs (2002). Swerdlow made his directorial debut with the 2017 feature A Thousand Junkies. He has also written a biopic about the life of Matisyahu titled King Without a Crown.
Filmography
Actor
- The Wild Life (1984) - Dork
- Real Genius (1985) - Bodie
- Howard the Duck (1986) - Ginger Moss
- Spaceballs (1987) - Troop Leader
- Hamburger Hill (1987) - Pvt. Martin Bienstock
- Child's Play (1988) - Detective Jack Santos
- Blueberry Hill (1988) - Ray Porter
- A Thousand Junkies (2017) - Tommy
Screenwriter
- Cool Runnings (1993)
- Little Giants (1994)
- Bushwhacked (1995)
- Snow Dogs (2002)
- A Thousand Junkies (2017)
- The Grinch (2018)
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Director
- A Thousand Junkies (2017)