Rev. W. Awdry

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Rev. W. Awdry

Writing June 15, 1911

Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK

Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997), often credited as Rev. W. Awdry, was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He is best rem…

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Thomas & Friends

Thomas & Friends

6.8 1984 TV Show
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!

Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!

6.0 2021 TV Show
Thomas and the Magic Railroad

Thomas and the Magic Railroad

5.3 2000 Movie
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise and Other Adventures

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise and Other Adventures

10.0 2003 Movie
Sir Handel

Sir Handel

2025 Movie
Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain

Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain

1.5 2022 Movie
Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon

Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon

6.9 2003 Movie
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Get Along & Other Thomas Adventures

Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Get Along & Other Thomas Adventures

10.0 1998 Movie
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Wonderland and Other Thomas Adventures

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Wonderland and Other Thomas Adventures

10.0 2000 Movie
An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine

An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine

2023 Movie
Thomas & Friends: The Best of Thomas

Thomas & Friends: The Best of Thomas

10.0 2010 Movie
Thomas & Friends: Really Helpful Engines

Thomas & Friends: Really Helpful Engines

8.7 2026 Movie

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Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997), often credited as Rev. W. Awdry, was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He is best remembered as the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and several other characters who appeared in his Railway Series.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Thomas & Friends: Really Helpful Engines

    Movie Original Story

  2. 2025
    Sir Handel

    Movie Self

  3. 2023
    An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  4. 2022
    Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain

    Movie Writer

  5. 2022
    Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go - Time for Teamwork!

    Movie Writer

  6. 2021
    Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!

    TV show Writer

  7. 2017
    Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor

    Movie Story

  8. 2015
    Thomas & Friends: 1st Class Stories

    Movie Story

  9. 2013
    Thomas & Friends: Edward and Gordon

    Movie Story

  10. 2012
    Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends

    Movie Story

  11. 2012
    Thomas & Friends: The Best of James

    Movie Story

  12. 2012
    Thomas & Friends: The Best of Percy

    Movie Story

  13. 2011
    Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with the Twin Engines

    Movie Story

  14. 2011
    Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with The Fat Controller

    Movie Story

  15. 2011
    Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with Diesel

    Movie Story

  16. 2010
    Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with Bertie and Harold

    Movie Story

More credits
  1. 2010
    Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with Henry and Gordon

    Movie Story

  2. 2010
    Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with Toby and Edward

    Movie Story

  3. 2010
    Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories

    Movie Story

  4. 2010
    Thomas & Friends: The Best of Thomas

    Movie Story

  5. 2009
    Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with Percy

    Movie Story

  6. 2009
    Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with Thomas

    Movie Story

  7. 2009
    Thomas & Friends: My First Thomas with James

    Movie Story

  8. 2009
    Thomas and Friends: Thomas and Gordon and Other Adventures

    Movie Story

  9. 2009
    Thomas & Friends: The Best of Thomas & Friends, Volume 1

    Movie Story

  10. 2009
    はじめましてトーマスシリーズ いつもなかよしふたごのきかんしゃ

    Movie Story

  11. 2008
    Thomas & Friends: Henry and the Elephant

    Movie Story

  12. 2008
    Thomas & Friends: Percy Takes the Plunge

    Movie Story

  13. 2008
    Thomas e Seus Amigos: Aprendendo com Thomas

    Movie Story

  14. 2007
    Thomas & Friends: Ultimate Christmas

    Movie Story

  15. 2007
    Thomas & Friends: Rusty Saves The Day

    Movie Story

  16. 2007
    Thomas e Seus Amigos: Ajudando os Amigos

    Movie Story

  17. 2006
    Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures

    Movie Story

  18. 2006
    Thomas de Stoomlocomotief: Thomas en de Speciale Brief

    Movie Story

  19. 2006
    Thomas de Stoomlocomotief: Rock 'n Roll

    Movie Story

  20. 2005
    Thomas de Stoomlocomotief: Vrolijk Kerstfeest!

    Movie Story

  21. 2005
    Thomas de Stoomlocomotief: Vertrouw maar op Thomas

    Movie Story

  22. 2005
    Thomas & Friends: Quarry Adventures on Sodor

    Movie Story

  23. 2005
    Thomas de Stoomlocomotief: De spooktrein

    Movie Story

  24. 2004
    Thomas de Stoomlocomotief: Percy en Harold

    Movie Story