SEAN PATRICK THOMAS (Jimmy) Since receiving his MFA from New York University, Thomas has proven himself as one of Hollywood’s fastest rising young stars. Most recently, Sean starred in the box office smash Save the Last Dance opposite Julia Stiles. His portrayal earned the 2001 MTV Movie Award for Male Breakout Performance and Best Kiss, as well as the Male Standout Performance Award at the 2001 Movieline Magazine Young Hollywood Awards. Currently he works on the CBS hit drama The District opposite Craig T. Nelson. The District begins its second season this fall.
In addition, Thomas stars in two animated web pictures: The Day I Saved America with Jason Priestly, Amanda Bynes and Todd Louiso, and Herschel Hooper, which has attracted more than 100,000 viewers without any advertising.
Thomas first garnered attention as a young marine in Ed Zwick’s Courage Under Fire. He then starred in the hit film Cruel Intentions with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Reese Witherspoon. Most recently, Thomas worked on Dimension Films’ Dracula 2000 opposite Jonny Lee Miller, Christopher Plummer, Omar Epps and Jennifer Esposito, and Can'tHardlyWait opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt and Seth Green. His additional film credits include PicturePerfect and The Conspiracy Theory. Thomas’ numerous theatre credits include "Timon of Athens" at the New York Shakespeare Festival and the lead in "Six Degrees of Separation" at the Hanger Theatre.
Thomas was raised in Wilmington, DE, and received a BA in English from the University of Virginia before pursuing an MFA from New York University.
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