Vinny Thomas
American actor, writer, and comedian
Vinny Thomas is an American actor, writer, and comedian. He is best known for his viral videos on Twitter and TikTok. His work has been recognized by Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, Vulture, USA Today, and Just for Laughs. He acted in the television series Ahsoka and the film You're Cordially Invited (2025). He is a cast member on the Apple TV+ series Platonic.
Life and career
Thomas was raised in Denver, Colorado, where he trained in improvisational comedy at the Bovine Metropolis Theater and Rise Comedy. Although he wanted to be a zoologist most of his youth, his interest in improv was sparked when he joined the improv group Spontaneous Combustion at school. Thomas studied broadcast journalism in college. Thomas is gay.
He moved to Chicago in 2018 to pursue a comedy career.
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