Star-studded comedic cast powers "Tommy Boy"

ouriel@sanduskyregister.comFrom A-list actors to Hollywood hopefuls, the comedic cult classic "Tommy Boy," set in Sandusky, spotlights some serious silver screen star power.With help from the Internet Movie Database, here are six of the flick's most prominent entertainers, their roles and some of their other notable performances:Chris Farley, 1964-1997• "Tommy Boy" role: Tommy Callahan, the film's protagonist who evolves from a slow-witted, clumsy guy to the hero who saves his family's Sandusky-based business, Callahan Auto Parts.• Other noteworthy roles:— "Saturday Night Live" cast member— "Black Sheep"— "Beverly Hills Ninja"David Spade, 1964-• "Tommy Boy" role: Richard, a Callahan Auto Parts worker who helps Tommy on the quest to save the business.• Other noteworthy roles:— "Saturday Night Live" cast member— "Black Sheep"— "Just Shoot Me"Brian Dennehy, 1938-• "Tommy Boy" role: Big Tom, father to Tommy; they are best buds before his untimely passing.• Other noteworthy roles:— "Long Day's Journey into Night"— "To Catch a Killer"— "Death of a Salesman"Rob Lowe, 1964-• "Tommy Boy" role: Paul, one half of the antagonist team who tricks Tommy and tries to sell Callahan Auto Parts to a savvy, but cutthroat, businessman.— "The West Wing"— "Brothers & Sisters"— "Parks and Recreation"Bo Derek, 1956-• "Tommy Boy" role: Beverly, the other half of the villainous pair, who deceives Big Tom by marrying him and then she and Paul — her real husband — try to sell Callahan Auto Parts to make a large profit.• Other noteworthy roles:— "10"— "Tarzan the Ape Man"— "Fashion House"Dan Aykroyd, 1952-• "Tommy Boy" role: Zalinsky, the savvy businessman who tries to buy Callahan Auto Parts.• Other noteworthy roles:— "Saturday Night Live" cast member— "The Blues Brothers"— "Ghostbusters"PARAMOUNT PICTURES / Tommy Callahan (Chris Farley)PARAMOUNT PICTURES / Richard (David Spade)PARAMOUNT PICTURES / Big Tom (Brian Dennehy)PARAMOUNT PICTURES / Paul (Rob Lowe)PARAMOUNT PICTURES / Beverly (Bo Derek)PARAMOUNT PICTURES / Zalinsky (Dan Aykroyd)