
Rhys Thomas
DirectingAbout Rhys Thomas
Rhys Thomas (born 18 September 1979) is a Welsh director and producer best known for his work on Saturday Night Live for NBC and the series Documentary Now! for IFC. Rhys Thomas became the Saturday Night Live Film Unit producer in 2005 and in 2010 began directing shorts, music videos, and commercial parodies for the show. He also directed and produced the SNL opening credit sequence in 2012–2018 and the opening credits for the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special, which he also produced and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special in 2015. In 2015 he made his feature film debut with the film Staten Island Summer written by Colin Jost. That year he also directed John Mulaney’s Emmy-nominated stand-up special The Comeback Kid for Netflix. Thomas is also a co-creator and director of the Emmy-nominated IFC series Documentary Now!. In 2016, he also produced the Adele Live in New York City concert special for NBC, for which he earned his fourth Primetime Emmy nomination. He also produced and directed the opening credits for the talk show Late Night with Seth Meyers. In 2017, he produced and directed all six episodes of the Amazon Prime show Comrade Detective starring Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He teamed with Bill Hader again in 2018 for Pringles' first-ever Super Bowl commercial. In 2021, Thomas served as an executive producer and directed episodes 1, 2, and 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Hawkeye. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bert and Bertie, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rhys Thomas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Rhys Thomas's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rhys Thomas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rhys Thomas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rhys Thomas's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rhys Thomas.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye | Self - Director / Executive Producer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Staten Island Summer | The Devil (voice) | Average | Similar → |
Rhys Thomas - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rhys Thomas?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rhys Thomas is "Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Rhys Thomas acted in?
Rhys Thomas has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

