Writing

Tom Scharpling

Born February 9, 1969 · New Jersey, USA (age 57)

Thomas John Giuliano II (born February 9, 1969), known professionally as Tom Scharpling, is an American comedian, television writer, producer, music video director, voice actor, and radio host. He is best known for hosting the weekly Internet radio call-in comedy program The Best Show with Tom Scharpling (formerly The Best Show on WFMU), the voice of Greg Universe in the animated series Steven Uni…

Known For

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Ant-Man and the Wasp · 2018

Ant-Man and the Wasp

MovieActionAdventure

Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym dive into the quantum realm and try to accomplish, against time and any chance of success, a very dangerous rescue mission.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania · 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

MovieActionAdventure

Super-Hero partners Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with with Hope's parents Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym, and Scott's daughter Cassie Lang, find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.

Steven Universe: The Movie

Steven Universe: The Movie · 2019

Steven Universe: The Movie

MovieAnimationFamily

Two years after bringing peace to the galaxy, Steven Universe sees his past come back to haunt him in the form of a deranged Gem who wants to destroy the Earth.

The Postal Service Zoom Auditions

The Postal Service Zoom Auditions · 2020

The Postal Service Zoom Auditions

Watch The Postal Service hold Zoom ‘auditions’ for new bandmembers including Slash, Anne Hathaway and “Weird Al” Yankovic.

Steven Universe: Heart of the Crystal Gems

Steven Universe: Heart of the Crystal Gems · 2018

Steven Universe: Heart of the Crystal Gems

MovieAnimationAdventure

Reeling from new information about Steven’s mom, Rose Quartz, the Crystal Gems feel like they’re falling apart! Ruby and Sapphire are at odds for the first time – what will happen to Garnet? A joyful celebration is interrupted when the final battle comes to Beach City – can Steven lead the Crystal Gems to victory? Will they have the strength to pull together and show Home-world the true heart of the Crystal Gems?

Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows

Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows · 2022

Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows

MovieMusicDocumentary

A documentary about the greatest soul singer you've ever heard--even if you've never heard of him.

The Great Heidecker/Scharpling Twitter War

The Great Heidecker/Scharpling Twitter War · 2013

The Great Heidecker/Scharpling Twitter War

A great twitter war broke out between Tim Heidecker and Tom Scharpling.

The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: "We're Newbridge, We're Comin' To Get Ya!"

The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: "We're Newbridge, We're Comin' To Get Ya!" · 2014

The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: "We're Newbridge, We're Comin' To Get Ya!"

MovieComedyTV Movie

Based on the popular Best Show of WFMU, comedy duo Scharpling and Wurster adapt a few of their most popular characters into a tourism advertisement for the fictional city of Newbridge, NJ.

Filmography

Sort

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Ant-Man and the Wasp · 2018

Ant-Man and the Wasp

MovieActionAdventure

Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym dive into the quantum realm and try to accomplish, against time and any chance of success, a very dangerous rescue mission.

Burch's SUV Driver

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania · 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

MovieActionAdventure

Super-Hero partners Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with with Hope's parents Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym, and Scott's daughter Cassie Lang, find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.

N'Brij

Steven Universe: The Movie

Steven Universe: The Movie · 2019

Steven Universe: The Movie

MovieAnimationFamily

Two years after bringing peace to the galaxy, Steven Universe sees his past come back to haunt him in the form of a deranged Gem who wants to destroy the Earth.

Greg Universe (voice)

The Postal Service Zoom Auditions

The Postal Service Zoom Auditions · 2020

The Postal Service Zoom Auditions

Watch The Postal Service hold Zoom ‘auditions’ for new bandmembers including Slash, Anne Hathaway and “Weird Al” Yankovic.

Director

Steven Universe: Heart of the Crystal Gems

Steven Universe: Heart of the Crystal Gems · 2018

Steven Universe: Heart of the Crystal Gems

MovieAnimationAdventure

Reeling from new information about Steven’s mom, Rose Quartz, the Crystal Gems feel like they’re falling apart! Ruby and Sapphire are at odds for the first time – what will happen to Garnet? A joyful celebration is interrupted when the final battle comes to Beach City – can Steven lead the Crystal Gems to victory? Will they have the strength to pull together and show Home-world the true heart of the Crystal Gems?

Greg

Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows

Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows · 2022

Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows

MovieMusicDocumentary

A documentary about the greatest soul singer you've ever heard--even if you've never heard of him.

Executive Producer

The Great Heidecker/Scharpling Twitter War

The Great Heidecker/Scharpling Twitter War · 2013

The Great Heidecker/Scharpling Twitter War

A great twitter war broke out between Tim Heidecker and Tom Scharpling.

Writer

The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: "We're Newbridge, We're Comin' To Get Ya!"

The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: "We're Newbridge, We're Comin' To Get Ya!" · 2014

The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: "We're Newbridge, We're Comin' To Get Ya!"

MovieComedyTV Movie

Based on the popular Best Show of WFMU, comedy duo Scharpling and Wurster adapt a few of their most popular characters into a tourism advertisement for the fictional city of Newbridge, NJ.

Writer

Tom Scharpling: Joke Mind Virus

Tom Scharpling: Joke Mind Virus · 2024

Tom Scharpling: Joke Mind Virus

Last week on The Best Show, Tom Scharpling agreed to do 30 minutes of standup comedy for a live studio audience. Tom has never performed standup comedy before. JOKE MIND VIRUS was written and performed over the course of one day - Tuesday May 7th 2024. It was not workshopped or rehearsed. Recorded at Forever Dog in North Hollywood CA.

The Simpsons

The Simpsons · 1989

SeriesAnimationComedy

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Paul (voice)

Monk

SeriesDramaComedy

Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.

Writer

Steven Universe

Steven Universe · 2013

Steven Universe

SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure

A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.

Greg / Call out Guy (voice)

What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows · 2019

What We Do in the Shadows

SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.

Writer

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

Aqua Teen Hunger Force · 2000

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

SeriesAnimationComedy

The surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items: Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human nextdoor neighbor, Carl Brutananadilewski.

Willie Nelson (voice)

We Baby Bears

We Baby Bears · 2022

SeriesAnimationFamily

Follow Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear – as their younger baby selves – traveling in a magical box to fantastic new worlds searching for a place to call home. Along the way, they meet new friends, learn a few lessons and discover that “home” can mean wherever they are, as long as they’re together.

Caps / Ant / Dad (voice)

Krapopolis

Krapopolis · 2023

SeriesAnimationComedy

In mythical ancient Greece, a flawed family of humans, gods and monsters tries to run one of the world’s first cities without killing each other.

Writer

Kiff

SeriesAnimationComedy

This series follows Kiff, an optimistic squirrel whose best intentions often lead to complete chaos, and her best friend Barry, a sweet and mellow bunny. Set in the bustling mountains, where animals and magical creatures live together in harmony, the series features the duo, who take the town by storm with their endless adventures and zest for life.

Rob Sadly (voice)

Steven Universe Future

Steven Universe Future · 2019

Steven Universe Future

SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure

After saving the universe, Steven is still at it, tying up every loose end. As he runs out of other people's problems to solve, he'll finally have to face his own.

Greg Universe (voice)

Adventure Time: Distant Lands

Adventure Time: Distant Lands · 2020

Adventure Time: Distant Lands

SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure

Based on the animated series Adventure Time, these four specials explore the unseen corners of the world with both familiar and exciting brand-new characters.

Jermaine / Three Eyed Bird / Additional Voices (voice)

Tom Goes to the Mayor

Tom Goes to the Mayor · 2004

Tom Goes to the Mayor

SeriesAnimationComedy

Tom Goes to the Mayor is an American animated television series created by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim for Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. It premiered on November 14, 2004 and ended on September 25, 2006, with a total of thirty episodes.

Writer

Divorce

Divorce · 2016

SeriesComedyDrama

A middle-aged couple experience the pain, the relief and the trials and tribulations of a divorce in this dry, witty comedy.

Writer

Tuca & Bertie

Tuca & Bertie · 2019

SeriesComedyAnimation

Free-spirited toucan Tuca and self-doubting song thrush Bertie are best friends – and birds – who guide each other through life's ups and downs.

Dr. Mole (voice)

Kevin Can F**K Himself

Kevin Can F**K Himself · 2021

Kevin Can F**K Himself

SeriesComedyDrama

Explore the secret life of a woman we all grew up watching: the sitcom wife. The series looks to break television convention and ask what the world looks like through her eyes. Alternating between single-camera realism and multi-camera zaniness, the formats will inform one another as we imagine what happens when the sitcom wife escapes her confines, and takes the lead in her own life.

Co-Executive Producer

Infomercials

Infomercials · 2009

Infomercials is an umbrella title for independent, quarter-hour television comedy specials airing on Adult Swim. Unlike actual paid programming, all of the programs are fictitious and maintain no continuity with each other.

Director

Upright Citizens Brigade

Upright Citizens Brigade · 1998

Upright Citizens Brigade

The Upright Citizens Brigade is an improvisational comedy and sketch comedy group that emerged from Chicago's ImprovOlympic in 1990. The most recent incarnation consists of Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh. The original incarnation of the group consisted of Besser, Ali Farahnakian, Drew Franklin, Adam McKay, Roberts, Rick Roman, and Horatio Sanz. Other early members included Neil Flynn, Armando Diaz, and Rich Fulcher.