Thomas Schlamme
The director and executive producer who shaped the show's look.
Thomas Schlamme is an American television director, born in Houston, Texas. He was an executive producer and the main director of The West Wing for its first four seasons.
He worked closely with Aaron Sorkin, who wrote while Schlamme produced and directed.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Thomas David Schlamme
- Born
- 22 May 1950
- Birthplace
- Houston, Texas, U.S.
- Spouse
- Christine Lahti (1983)
- Children
- 3
- Occupation
- Director, producer
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Background
He directed 14 episodes, including the second season finale, "Two Cathedrals". He also championed the show's walk-and-talk shots.
Schlamme left together with Sorkin at the end of season four.
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