Tom Gunderson

Tom Gunderson
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Animal trainer at Birds and Animals Unlimited[1]
Years active1996–present

Tom Gunderson is an American animal trainer. He is known for providing animals for film and television productions. His best-known trained animal is Crystal the Monkey, who is a 30-year-old Capuchin monkey.[citation needed] In 2012, Gunderson worked with the television production of Animal Practice, which utilized the services of Crystal the Monkey in a prominent role.[2] Tom made an appearance with Betty Thomas and Crystal the Monkey on the Howard Stern show on 6/23/98. [3]

  1. ^ Saval, Malina (Dec 18, 2014). "Trainer Thomas Gunderson Is an Agent to the Animals". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Gunderson, who is employed by Birds and Animals Unlimited, has worked with Crystal on more than 90 projects
  2. ^ "Why Crystal, the Monkey in 'Animal Practice,' Is NBC's Most Valuable Commodity -- New York Magazine - Nymag". New York Magazine. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  3. ^ Flint, Joe (September 25, 2012). "Monkey business on 'Animal Practice'". LA Times. Retrieved 13 December 2012.