Tom Leopold (born 1949)[1] is an American comedy writer, performer, and novelist.
Leopold has often been associated with Chevy Chase, Harry Shearer, and Paul Shaffer due to his work with them on various projects.
He also provided vocal performances with Jonathan Katz in animated productions for the Internet such as Hey, We're Back and Explosion Bus.
Show with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Rob Reiner, and Harry Shearer.
He has been a producer, story editor, and writer on a number of top American programs, including Caroline in the City, Cheers, Ellen, Hope & Faith, Seinfeld, and Will & Grace.
It starred Kelsey Grammer and John Goodman and featured Dan Castellaneta, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Annette O'Toole.
[13] Leopold often calls in to Shearer's radio program Le Show,[11] playing such unusual characters as "Yvonne Della Femina" (O. J. Simpson's alleged girlfriend who has changed sex several times)[14][15] or even Elvis Presley.
[22] In 2008, he collaborated with Bob Sand to publish a biography of a mythical comedy writing team "Milt Wagonman and Marty Sloyxne", who are profane and largely unsuccessful.
[23][24][25] Leopold occasionally performs as a comedic actor in film or television[7] and at live events (most recently in September 2008).
The show featured Leopold, alongside priest and chef Father Leo Patalinghug, discussing the Catholic Church in an entertaining light.