Birth Name: Thomas David Schlamme
Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 22, 1950
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Thomas Schlamme is an American television director and producer.
Thomas is the son of Steffi Marion (Beeker/Becker) and Otto Schlamme. Otto’s parents were German Jewish refugees, from Bavaria and Berlin. Thomas is married to actress Christine Lahti, with whom he has three children.
Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Leo Schlamme. Leo was born in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany, the son of Nathan Schlamme and Julie Silverschmidt.
Thomas’ paternal grandmother was Marie Olga Wilhelmina Sprintz. Olga was born in Burghaslach, Bavaria, Germany.
Thomas’ maternal grandparents were Hugo Becker and Martha Leers.
Sources: Birth record of Thomas Schlamme – http://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Thomas’ father – http://www.findagrave.com
Obituary of Thomas’ father – http://www.legacy.com
Death record of Thomas’ mother – http://www.findagrave.com
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