- Directed every "Carry On..." film ever made.
- Brother of Ralph Thomas.
- Uncle of Jeremy Thomas
- Served with the British Army during World War II.
- He helmed all thirty "Carry on..." films (that spanned from 1958 till 1992). Which is a record for a film series with the most installments --all helmed by the same person.
- Began as an editor at Two Cities Films in 1946.
- Usually printed the first take of his "Carry On" films to ensure "spontaneity".
- With his wife Barbara he had 3 daughters, Sarah, Deborah and Samantha.
- His favourite Carry on was Camping while Peter Roger's was Up the Khyber.
- The idea,and story line were created by discussion between Peter Rogers, Gerald Thomas and the writer.
- Donated all his production files to the British Film Institute.
- Along with producer Peter Rogers they were presented in December 1990 the inaugural Jester for Lifetime Achievement in Film at the British Comedy Awards.
- He co-directed two films with his elder brother Ralph Thomas: Carry on Regardless (1961) and Carry on Cruising (1962).
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