Thomas Haden Church (born Thomas Richard McMillen; June 17, 1960) is an American actor, movie director and screenwriter. He first became known when co-starring in the 1990s sitcom "Wings". He is best known for his movie appearances including as his Academy Award-nominated role in "Sideways" (2004) and his role as the Sandman in "Spider-Man 3" (2007). He also directed the independent movie "Rolling Kansas" (2003).