Tom Rhodes
Encyclopedia
Tom Rhodes is an American comedian
, actor
, and host
. He starred in the NBC
sitcom Mr. Rhodes
and was the host of The Kevin Masters Show starring Tom Rhodes (2002–2004) and Yorin Travel (2004–2005) on the Dutch television station Yorin
.
When the Yorin shows came to an end, Rhodes returned to the United States and continuously travelled and performed. He often documented his travels on his YouTube page.
's Two Drink Minimum, Rhodes was signed to a one-year development deal, the first stand-up to sign with the young station. He filmed several comedic rant commercials. These were shot in a jail cell and edited like a music video
, a format popularized in the early 90s with Denis Leary
's MTV rants. He then hosted Viva Vietnam: A White Trash Adventure Tour in 1994 and shot two Comedy Central Presents
, which aired in 2001 and 2009, respectively.
Rhodes had a relationship with Dutch actress Anniek Pheifer, and moved to the Netherlands with her. The relationship ended, but it jumpstarted his involvement in Dutch television. As hosted the talkshow The Kevin Masters Show starring Tom Rhodes. The show ran on Dutch Yorin television beginning in 2002.
. He is a fan of Richard Pryor
and Bill Hicks
.
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, and host
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
. He starred in the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
sitcom Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes is an American television situation comedy which was aired by NBC as part of its 1996-97 lineup.Mr. Rhodes starred comedian Tom Rhodes as an eponymous character who taught at a small-town preparatory school after having failed as a novelist...
and was the host of The Kevin Masters Show starring Tom Rhodes (2002–2004) and Yorin Travel (2004–2005) on the Dutch television station Yorin
Yorin
Yorin was a Dutch television channel. Yorin disappeared and most programs of this channel went to RTL 5. The programs of RTL 5 moved to a new channel called RTL 7....
.
When the Yorin shows came to an end, Rhodes returned to the United States and continuously travelled and performed. He often documented his travels on his YouTube page.
Career
After an appearance on Comedy CentralComedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
's Two Drink Minimum, Rhodes was signed to a one-year development deal, the first stand-up to sign with the young station. He filmed several comedic rant commercials. These were shot in a jail cell and edited like a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
, a format popularized in the early 90s with Denis Leary
Denis Leary
Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...
's MTV rants. He then hosted Viva Vietnam: A White Trash Adventure Tour in 1994 and shot two Comedy Central Presents
Comedy Central Presents
Comedy Central Presents is a half-hour long stand-up show that features various stand-up comedians in each episode.-DVDs:Starting in 2008, Comedy Central started releasing "Best of" compilation DVDs, with uncensored audio...
, which aired in 2001 and 2009, respectively.
Rhodes had a relationship with Dutch actress Anniek Pheifer, and moved to the Netherlands with her. The relationship ended, but it jumpstarted his involvement in Dutch television. As hosted the talkshow The Kevin Masters Show starring Tom Rhodes. The show ran on Dutch Yorin television beginning in 2002.
Material
Rhodes' comedy is observational and political. He is involved with Sacred Cow ProductionsSacred Cow Productions
Sacred Cow Productions is a production company founded by filmmaker and author Kevin Booth and the late comedian Bill Hicks. SCP has produced videos and albums of comedians such as Hicks himself, Joe Rogan and Doug Stanhope, hard-hitting subjects like the drug wars, and controversial subject matter...
. He is a fan of Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, writer and MC. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities, and profanity, as well as racial epithets...
and Bill Hicks
Bill Hicks
William Melvin "Bill" Hicks was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician. His material largely consisted of general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy, and personal issues. Hicks' material was often controversial and steeped in dark comedy...
.
Television
- Viva Vietnam (Comedy Central)
- Mr. RhodesMr. RhodesMr. Rhodes is an American television situation comedy which was aired by NBC as part of its 1996-97 lineup.Mr. Rhodes starred comedian Tom Rhodes as an eponymous character who taught at a small-town preparatory school after having failed as a novelist...
(NBC) - Comedy Central PresentsComedy Central PresentsComedy Central Presents is a half-hour long stand-up show that features various stand-up comedians in each episode.-DVDs:Starting in 2008, Comedy Central started releasing "Best of" compilation DVDs, with uncensored audio...
(Comedy Central) - Kevin Masters Show (Yorin Dutch Television)
- Yorin Travel (Yorin Dutch Television)
- Stand Up AustraliaStand Up AustraliaStand Up Australia was an Australian comedy TV program locally produced by The Comedy Channel from 2006 to 2008.It was hosted by Cameron Knight, and featured four Australian or international comedians on each one hour show...
(The Comedy ChannelThe Comedy ChannelThe Comedy Channel is an Australian subscription television channel available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television.-History:...
in Australia)
Discography
- Hot Sweet AssHot Sweet AssHot Sweet Ass is Tom Rhodes' debut live album. It was recorded at the famous Laff Stop in Houston, Texas.-Track listing:# "Where I'm From and What I've Seen"# "The Power of Love"# "Magnificent Sunrises"# "I Love Everything Mexican"...
(2005) - Live in ParisLive in Paris (Tom Rhodes album)Live in Paris, Tom Rhodes' second live album, was recorded at the historic Hotel du Nord in Paris, France, during its last night as an operating live venue...
(2006)