Tom Shadyac

As a young man, Tom Shadyac began his career as a joke-writer for comedian Bob Hope. He went on to direct and write several successful comedy films, including The Nutty Professor, Liar Liar, Patch Adams, and Bruce Almighty. After a bicycle accident, Shadyac abandoned his materialistic lifestyle and wrote, directed, and narrated the documentary film I Am, which explores his transformation. Shadyac has also taught at various institutions, including Pepperdine University, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the University of Memphis, where he currently instructs students in film studies.