After leaving the Buffalo TV station where he was tormented by rival Bruce Nolan, Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) is elected as a congressman and moves to Washington D.C. But, just as he is getting started with his new job, God (Morgan Freeman) summons Evan to build an ark. As Evan is transformed into a modern day Noah, he must deal with the appearance of thousands of wild animals and explain his bizarre behavior to his family, friends and constituents. Directed by Tom Shadyac. With Lauren Graham, Jonah Hill, Wanda Sykes, Ed Helms, John Michael Higgins and John Goodman. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Tom Shadyac in Evan Almighty
After complaining about how terrible his life is, Bruce Nolan (Jim Carrey), a local news reporter, gets a visit from God (Morgan Freeman). In need of a vacation, God challenges Bruce to see if he can do a better job, giving him all of his powers and responsibilities. While Bruce enjoys the perks of his new position, the world's problems and prayers begin to build up in his absence. And, when his attitude and weird behavior begin to push away his loving girlfriend (Jennifer Aniston), Bruce is forced to reassess his priorities and take responsibility for his own actions. Directed by: Tom Shadyac. With Catherine Bell, Philip Baker Hall and Steve Carell. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
Tom Shadyac in Bruce Almighty
Lawyer Fletcher Reid (Jim Carrey), a fast-talking chronic liar with a greedy heart, finds himself at a loss for words when his son's birthday wish renders him unable to lie for one day. With his ultimate weapon gone, Reid struggles to save his job and his home life from the disruption caused by his new found dependence on the truth. Directed by Tom Shadyac. With Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper, Cary Elwes and Jennifer Tilly. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 1997.
Tom Shadyac in Liar Liar
Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey), a screwball private eye and animal lover, is on the trail of Snowflake, the Miami Dolphins' beloved mascot, that has gone missing just a week before the Super Bowl. Racing to solve the case, Ace is joined by Dolphins publicist Melissa Robinson (Courteney Cox) and his cop friend, Emilio (Tone Loc), as he uses his crazy antics and uncanny investigative skills to blow the case wide open. Directed by Tom Shadyac. With Sean Young and Dan Marino. Categories: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 1994.
Tom Shadyac in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective