- Documentary, comedy special and unscripted series on the way
- Green directed all three projects
- The 90’s MTV star now lives on a 100-acre farm
25 years ago Canadian comic Tom Green was blowing bubbles with his bum, bum, bum, but these days you’ll find him tinkling the ivories at his 100-acre farm and hanging out with his potcake dog, Charlie.
Tom Green is best known for hosting The Tom Green Show on MTV from 1994 until 2000. The show featured outrageous skits, unpredictable public interviews, and pranks targeted at his parents – in 1995 he painted his parents entire house in plaid. It instantly endeared him to an entire youth generation.
He pioneered a new and unique style of shock comedy that would go on to inspire hit shows such as Jackass and The Eric Andre Show.
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Green left his native Canada and moved to Los Angeles around the time his show became popular. He spent many years working on various projects, starring in films such as Road Trip (2000) and directing, co-writing and starring in the cult film Freddy Got Fingered (2001).
The latter won 5 Razzies at the 2002 awards ceremony and Green accepted the awards in person. He even brought his own red carpet and had to be pulled off stage as his acceptance speech was actually a never-ending harmonica solo.
Green got to live out a dream and fill in for David Letterman on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2003, released a rap album, Prepare For Impact, in 2005, and in 2006 launched talk show Tom Green’s House Tonight.
The show was hosted from his Hollywood home and is cited to be one of, if not the first Internet call-in talk show. Joe Rogan, who guested on the show has since admitted it’s what inspired him to start The Joe Rogan Experience.
Since 2010, Green has been performing stand-up comedy predominantly across North America. Stand-up was a natural return for him, as it was his first venture before transitioning into television.
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Green is a wearer of many hats. He’s a groundbreaker, an innovator, a cancer survivor and probably one of the most influential comedians of the last 25 years. It’s no surprise then that Prime Video green-lighted a trio of new Tom Green projects.
This Is The Tom Green Documentary
This Is The Tom Green Documentary is the first to launch on 24 January.
The Amazon Original traces Green’s early beginnings in Canada, his rise as MTV’s biggest star and Hollywood stardom.
Tom reveals the highs and lows of his journey including his creative process and his controversial antics.
Viewers will also experience the full-circle return from L.A. to his rural farm in Canada.
Tom Green: I Got A Mule!
Tom Green: I Got a Mule! is a stand-up special taped on his most recent sold-out North American tour.
Green’s unique blend of comedy and music is on full display, highlighting his trademark willingness to push the creative envelope.
The comedy special launches on 28 January.
Tom Green Country
Tom Green Country is the last to be released. This unscripted series documents Green’s life on the farm, where he lives today with Fanny, his giant 1,500-pound mule, Kia the donkey, and six chickens.
It offers a hilarious and heartwarming glimpse into farm life, as only Tom can.
The series launches on 31 January.
Green, who is now 53, directed all three projects and executive produced via his Tom Green Productions Canada.
All three titles will be available globally on Prime Video.
