Tom Scharpling

Tom Scharpling

Born: February 9, 1969
in New Jersey, USA
Thomas John Giuliano II (born February 9, 1969), known professionally as Tom Scharpling, is an American comedian, television writer, producer, music video director, voice actor, and radio host. He is best known for hosting the weekly Internet radio call-in comedy program The Best Show with Tom Scharpling (formerly The Best Show on WFMU), the voice of Greg Universe in the animated series Steven Universe and its sequel series Steven Universe Future, and for acting as a writer/executive producer for the TV show Monk.

Scharpling was also a writer on Tom Goes to the Mayor and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Beginning in 1999, he released six albums with comedy partner Jon Wurster under the moniker Scharpling & Wurster.

As a writer, Scharpling has had work published in GQ, New York Magazine, and Harp. Since 2010, Scharpling has directed music videos for The New Pornographers, Ted Leo, Titus Andronicus, Wild Flag, Aimee Mann, Real Estate, Frankie Cosmos, and The Ettes.

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Movies for Tom Scharpling...

Tom Scharpling: Joke Mind Virus
Title: Tom Scharpling: Joke Mind Virus
Released: May 8, 2024
Type: Movie
Last week on The Best Show, Tom Scharpling agreed to do 30 minutes of standup comedy for a live studio audience. Tom has never performed standup comedy before. JOKE MIND VIRUS was written and performed over the course of one day - Tuesday May 7th 2024. It was not workshopped or rehearsed. Recorded at Forever Dog in North Hollywood CA.
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Title: Kiff
Character: Rob Sadly (voice)
Released: March 10, 2023
Type: TV
This series follows Kiff, an optimistic squirrel whose best intentions often lead to complete chaos, and her best friend Barry, a sweet and mellow bunny. Set in the bustling mountains, where animals and magical creatures live together in harmony, the series features the duo, who take the town by storm with their endless adventures and zest for life.
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Title: Steven Universe Future
Character: Greg Universe (voice)
Released: December 7, 2019
Type: TV
After saving the universe, Steven is still at it, tying up every loose end. As he runs out of other people's problems to solve, he'll finally have to face his own.
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Steven Universe: The Movie
Title: Steven Universe: The Movie
Character: Greg Universe (voice)
Released: September 2, 2019
Type: Movie
Two years after bringing peace to the galaxy, Steven Universe sees his past come back to haunt him in the form of a deranged Gem who wants to destroy the Earth.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp
Title: Ant-Man and the Wasp
Character: Burch's SUV Driver
Released: July 4, 2018
Type: Movie
Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym dive into the quantum realm and try to accomplish, against time and any chance of success, a very dangerous rescue mission.
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Sex and Broadcasting
Title: Sex and Broadcasting
Character: Himself
Released: November 15, 2014
Type: Movie
SEX AND BROADCASTING is a feature length documentary about New Jersey's WFMU, the world's strangest and most unique radio station, and one man's attempt to keep it alive in the face of recession, the persistent threat of commercial media, and the challenges that come with keeping a rebellious group of outsiders together.
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The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents:
Title: The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: "We're Newbridge, We're Comin' To Get Ya!"
Released: November 3, 2014
Type: Movie
Based on the popular Best Show of WFMU, comedy duo Scharpling and Wurster adapt a few of their most popular characters into a tourism advertisement for the fictional city of Newbridge, NJ.
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Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
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The Great Heidecker/Scharpling Twitter War
Title: The Great Heidecker/Scharpling Twitter War
Character: Himself
Released: November 26, 2013
Type: Movie
A great twitter war broke out between Tim Heidecker and Tom Scharpling.
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Title: Steven Universe
Character: Greg / Call out Guy (voice)
Released: November 4, 2013
Type: TV
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
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Title: Steven Universe
Character: Greg / Zooman Walla (voice)
Released: November 4, 2013
Type: TV
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
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Title: Steven Universe
Character: Greg / Onion's Dad (voice)
Released: November 4, 2013
Type: TV
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
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Title: Steven Universe
Character: Greg (voice)
Released: November 4, 2013
Type: TV
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
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Title: Steven Universe
Character: Greg / Yellow Tail (voice)
Released: November 4, 2013
Type: TV
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
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Marc Maron: Thinky Pain
Title: Marc Maron: Thinky Pain
Character: Himself
Released: October 7, 2013
Type: Movie
Marc Maron returns to his old stomping grounds for an intimate special in which he takes stock of himself. More than ever, Maron is raw and hilariously honest as he dissects his own neuroses and self-loathing while providing outrageous anecdotes from his personal life, in which he starts to realize the hurt isn't real, it's just "Thinky Pain."
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Fantasia in Best Show Minor
Title: Fantasia in Best Show Minor
Released: January 1, 2010
Type: Movie
Fantasia in Best Show Minor is the first and only ever Best Show on WFMU DVD Release! It features stuff you’re never going to believe, puppets. animation, sketches, travelogues from callers, and guest appearances from Patton Oswalt, Ted Leo, Paul F. Tompkins, Zach Galifinakis, Fucked Up, Tim and Eric, John Hodgeman, Aimee Mann, Scharpling and Wurster, Yo La Tengo, Kurt Vile, Matt Fracton, Todd Barry, and Jason Woliner. The DVD was available exclusively during the 2010 WFMU pledge drive.
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Title: Infomercials
Character: Name Redacted
Released: November 3, 2009
Type: TV
Infomercials is an umbrella title for independent, quarter-hour television comedy specials airing on Adult Swim. Unlike actual paid programming, all of the programs are fictitious and maintain no continuity with each other.
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Title: The Simpsons
Character: Paul (voice)
Released: December 17, 1989
Type: TV
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
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Double Threat: Terlingua Livestream
Title: Double Threat: Terlingua Livestream
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
TERLINGUA LIVESTREAM. Join Julie and Tom for a LIVE recording of Double Threat with Brett streaming in from the Terlingua TX International Chili Cook-Off Guests? Q&A? Surprises? Probably.