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David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian perhaps best known for his work on HBO's sketch comedy series Mr. Show and for his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox sitcom Arrested Development. Cross currently stars in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret... See full bio »

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2015 Kung Fu Panda 3 (pre-production)
Crane (voice) (rumored)
 
2003-2013 Arrested Development (TV series)
Tobias Fünke
Michael 1 (2013) … Tobias Fünke
Tobias (2013) … Tobias Fünke
Exit Strategy (2006) … Tobias Fünke
Fakin' It (2006) … Tobias Fünke
 
2012 It's a Disaster
Glen Randolph
 
2012 Mary Shelley's Frankenhole (TV series)
Jim Belushi / John Belushi
Robert Louis Stevenson's Belushi (2012) … John Belushi (voice) / Jim Belushi (voice)
 
2011-2012 Modern Family (TV series)
Duane Bailey
Little Bo Bleep (2012) … Duane Bailey
Hit and Run (2011) … Duane Bailey
Door to Door (2011) … Duane Bailey
 
2011 Archer (TV series)
Noah
Heart of Archness: Part III (2011) … Noah (voice)
Heart of Archness: Part II (2011) … Noah (voice)
Heart of Archness: Part I (2011) … Noah (voice)
 
2011 Soul Quest Overdrive (TV series)
Bert
 
2011 Kung Fu Panda 2
Crane (voice)
 
2010-2011 Running Wilde (TV series)
Andy Weeks
Basket Cases (2011) … Andy Weeks
The Pre-Nup (2011) … Andy Weeks
Alienated (2011) … Andy Weeks
Jack's Back (2011) … Andy Weeks
One Step Forward (2010) … Andy Weeks
 
2011 Megamind: The Button of Doom (video short)
Minion (voice)
 
2010 Kung Fu Panda Holiday (TV short)
Crane (voice)
 
2010 Megamind
Minion (voice)
 
2007-2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV series)
Lou, Ted Danson's Agent / Pizza Boy / Pussy Doodles Artist
Greene Machine (2010) … Lou, Ted Danson's Agent
Innernette (2008) … Pussy Doodles Artist
Abstinence (2007) … Pizza Boy
 
2010 The Legend of Secret Pass
Loo (voice)
 
2009 Comedy Showcase (TV series)
Todd Margaret
 
2009 Year One
Cain
 
2009 Important Things with Demetri Martin (TV series)
Co-Worker
Chairs (2009) … Co-Worker
 
2009/I Meltdown (short)
Ham Sandwich (voice)
 
2008 Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (video short)
Crane (voice)
 
2008 A Bad Situationist (video)
Barry Winston
 
2008 Kung Fu Panda
Crane (voice)
 
2008 Human Giant (TV series)
Peter Burns
She Be a Witch (2008) … Peter Burns
 
2008 The Toe Tactic
Timmy (voice)
 
2002-2008 Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 (TV series)
Happy Time Harry / Bert Banana
Bible Fruit (2008) … Bert Banana (voice) (as Sir Willups Brightslymoore)
The Last One (2003) … Happy Time Harry (voice) (as Sir Willups Brightslymoore)
Dumber Dolls (2002) … Happy Time Harry (voice) (as Sir Willups Brightslymoore)
 
2007 Odd Job Jack (TV series)
Julius J
King Ho (2007) … Julius J
 
2007 Battle for Terra
Giddy (voice)
 
2007 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Ronnie Chase
Bombshell (2007) … Ronnie Chase
 
2005-2007 The Colbert Report (TV series)
Russ Lieber
Michael Steele (2007) … Russ Lieber (uncredited)
Paul Hackett (2006) … Russ Lieber (uncredited)
Michael Brown (2006) … Russ Lieber (uncredited)
Emily Yoffe (2006) … Russ Lieber (uncredited)
Paul Begala (2006) … Russ Lieber (voice) (uncredited)
 
2007 I'm in Hell (TV movie)
Scott
 
2007 Crashing
Space Station Man
 
2006 Freak Show (TV series)
Benny / Primi / Various / …
Mohel-Me-Not: Part 1 (2006) … Benny (voice) / Primi (voice) / Various (voice)
Mohel-Me-Not: Part 2 (2006) … Benny (voice) / Primi (voice) / Various (voice)
Elections (2006) … Benny (voice) / Primi (voice) / Various (voice)
Separate But Equal (2006) … Benny (voice) / Primi (voice) / Bob Hartsdale (voice) / …
Git to Gitten' (2006) … Benny (voice) / Primi (voice) / Various (voice)
 
2006 Family Guy (TV series)
Jerry Kirkwood
Prick Up Your Ears (2006) … Jerry Kirkwood (voice)
 
2006 Wonder Showzen (TV series)
Junkyard Jessip / Storytime Hostage / T-Totaled Timbo
Cooperation (2006) … Storytime Hostage
Horse Apples (2006) … Junkyard Jessip
Middle America (2006) … T-Totaled Timbo
 
2006 O'Grady (TV series)
Randy Harnisch
Big Jerk on Campus (2006) … Randy Harnisch (voice)
 
2006 She's the Man
Gold
 
2006 Curious George
Junior (voice)
 
2006 Clark and Michael (TV series)
Driving Instructor
 
2005 Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker (TV series)
Dr. Gail Timlin
Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest (2005) … Dr. Gail Timlin
 
2005 People Uncut (TV series)
Comic - Himself
 
2005 Tom Goes to the Mayor (TV series)
Todd
Calcucorn (2005) … Todd (voice)
 
2004 Halo 2 (Video Game)
Marine (voice)
 
2004 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Video Game)
Zero (voice)
 
2003-2004 Oliver Beene (TV series)
Narrator
Babysitting (2004) … Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Trip to Coney Island (2004) … Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Catskills (2004) … Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Fallout (2004) … Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Superhero (2004) … Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
 
2004 Pilot Season (TV mini-series)
Ben
Episode #1.6 (2004) … Ben
Episode #1.1 (2004) … Ben
 
2003-2004 Crank Yankers (TV series)
Benjamin Dubois / Ray Shanty
Episode #2.22 (2004) … Ray Shanty (voice)
Episode #2.13 (2003) … Benjamin Dubois (voice)
 
2004 Channel Surfing (TV movie) (voice)
 
2003 Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns (short)
David (voice)
 
1999-2003 Just Shoot Me! (TV series)
Donnie / Donnie DiMauro
Donnie Returns (2000) … Donnie
Slow Donnie (1999) … Donnie
 
2003 King of the Hill (TV series)
Ward Rackley
Witches of East Arlen (2003) … Ward Rackley (voice)
 
2003 Melvin Goes to Dinner
Seminar Leader
 
2002 Martin & Orloff
Dan Wassermann
 
2001 Home Movies (TV series)
Guy in Grocery Store
Brendon's Choice (2001) … Guy in Grocery Store (voice)
 
2001 Dr. Dolittle 2
Dog (voice) / Animal Groupie #2 (voice)
 
2001 Ghost World
Gerrold, the Pushy Guy - Record Collector
 
2001 One Day... (short)
The Turd
 
2001 Ain't It Cool News (TV movie)
Pizza eater at Geek Headquarters round table discussion
 
2000 Strangers with Candy (TV series)
Dr. Trepanning
Is My Daddy Crazy? (2000) … Dr. Trepanning
 
1999 Can't Stop Dancing
Chapman
 
1998 Hercules (TV series)
Fear
Hercules and the Owl of Athens (1998) … Fear (voice)
 
1996-1998 NewsRadio (TV series)
David / Theo
Chock (1998) … David
Houses of the Holy (1996) … Theo
 
1998 Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report (TV movie)
Various Characters
 
1997 Tenacious D (TV series)
Comic Dressed as Nun
Angel in Disguise (1997) … Comic Dressed as Nun
 
1997 Men in Black
Morgue Attendant
 
1997 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV series)
David
Big Fat Slug (1997) … David (voice)
 
1996 Waiting for Guffman
UFO Expert
 
1996 The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Voice of Male Radio Caller/Bookstore Man
 
1996 Mr. Show with Bob and David: Fantastic Newness (TV movie)
David/Various Characters
 
1995 Mr. Show with Bob and David (TV series)
Various
The Cry of a Hungry Baby (1995) … Various
 
1995 A Bucket of Blood (TV movie)
Charlie
 
1995 Destiny Turns on the Radio
Ralph Dellaposa
 
1995 The TV Wheel (TV movie)
Various
 
1994 Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight (TV movie)
Reporter at Dock 2
 
1993 The Ben Stiller Show (TV series)
Boyfriend / Stage Manager
A Few Good Scouts (1993) … Boyfriend
At the Beach (1993) … Stage Manager (uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (14 titles)
2008 David's Situation (TV movie)
 
2006 Freak Show (TV series)
Mohel-Me-Not: Part 1 (2006) (creator / written by)
Mohel-Me-Not: Part 2 (2006) (creator / written by)
Elections (2006) (creator / written by)
Separate But Equal (2006) (creator / written by)
Git to Gitten' (2006) (creator / written by)
 
2003 Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks (video documentary)
 
2003 David Cross: Let America Laugh (video documentary)
 
2002 Run Ronnie Run (written by)
 
1997-2000 Tenacious D (TV series)
Road Gig (2000) (writer)
The Fan (2000) (writer)
The Greatest Song in the World (1999) (writer)
Death of a Dream (1999) (writer)
Angel in Disguise (1997) (writer)
 
1999 David Cross: The Pride Is Back (TV movie)
 
1996 HBO Comedy Half-Hour (TV series)
David Cross (1996)
 
1992-1993 The Ben Stiller Show (TV series)
A Few Good Scouts (1993) (writer)
At the Beach (1993) (writer)
With Dennis Miller (1992) (writer)
With Garry Shandling (1992) (writer)
With Flea (1992) (writer)
 
Show ShowProducer (9 titles)
2010 David Cross: Bigger & Blackerer (video) (executive producer)
 
2009 Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2006 Freak Show (TV series) (executive producer - 7 episodes)
Mohel-Me-Not: Part 1 (2006) (executive producer)
Mohel-Me-Not: Part 2 (2006) (executive producer)
Elections (2006) (executive producer)
Separate But Equal (2006) (executive producer)
Git to Gitten' (2006) (executive producer)
 
1997-2000 Tenacious D (TV series) (executive producer - 6 episodes)
Road Gig (2000) (executive producer)
The Fan (2000) (executive producer)
The Greatest Song in the World (1999) (executive producer)
Death of a Dream (1999) (executive producer)
Angel in Disguise (1997) (executive producer)
 
1999 David Cross: The Pride Is Back (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1995-1998 Mr. Show with Bob and David (TV series) (executive producer - 30 episodes)
Patriotism, Pepper, and Professionalism (1998) (executive producer)
Sad Songs Are Nature's Onions (1998) (executive producer)
Like Chickens... Delicious Chickens (1998) (executive producer)
Eat Rotten Fruit from a Shitty Tree (1998) (executive producer)
It's Insane, This Guy's Taint (1998) (executive producer)
 
1998 Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1996 Mr. Show with Bob and David: Fantastic Newness (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (7 titles)
2010 David Cross: Bigger & Blackerer (video) ("The Sultan's Revenge")
 
2007 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (TV series)
Abstinence (2007) (performer: "Pizza Boy" - uncredited)
 
2006-2007 The Eight (TV series)
Two Drops of Water (2007) (writer: "Starless" - uncredited)
The Perfect Crime (2006) (writer: "Starless" - uncredited)
 
2005 Arrested Development (TV series)
Queen for a Day (2005) (performer: "Theme from New York, New York")
 
2002 Run Ronnie Run (music: "The Greatest Love in History", "How High the Mountain" / lyrics: "The Greatest Love in History", "How High the Mountain", "I Loathe L.A.", "The Golden Rule Song")
 
2001 Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Prog Rock (2001) (writer: "Larks' Tongues In Aspic", "Starless And Bible Black")
 
1995-1996 Mr. Show with Bob and David (TV series)
The Velveteen Touch of a Dandy Fop (1996) (performer: "Penicillin", "Electric Tie Rack", "Counterfeit Money Machine")
The Biggest Failure in Broadway History (1996) (performer: "Jeepers Creepers - Semi-Star")
A Talking Junkie (1996) (performer: "Ewww, Girl, Ewww", "Rap: The Musical")
What to Think (1995) (performer: "The Joke: The Musical")
The Cry of a Hungry Baby (1995) (performer: "Hitler Sings")
 
Show ShowDirector (2 titles)
2003 David Cross: Let America Laugh (video documentary) (segment "New York Office")
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
2010 David Cross: Bigger & Blackerer (video) (composer: theme music)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2003 Oliver Beene (TV series) (voice-over)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2006 Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
2005 Tom Goes to the Mayor (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
A Look Behind the Scenes (2005) (special thanks)
 
2003 Melvin Goes to Dinner (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (76 titles)
2013 The Arrested Development Documentary Project (documentary)
Himself
 
2004-2013 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV series)
Himself
Episode #11.8 (2013) … Himself
Episode #8.18 (2010) … Himself
Episode #7.26 (2009) … Himself
Episode #2.19 (2004) … Himself
 
2012 Overheard (TV series)
Himself - interviewee
David Cross (2012) … Himself - interviewee
 
2012 The Muslims Are Coming! (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 First Look: Ultimate Teaser Trailer (short)
Himself
 
2003-2012 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Co-Host
Episode #10.137 (2012) … Himself
Episode #10.99 (2012) … Himself
Episode #9.17 (2010) … Himself
Episode #7.96 (2009) … Himself
Episode #4.161 (2005) … Himself
 
2012 The Secret Policeman's Ball (TV movie)
Himself
 
2012 Conan (TV series)
Himself - Guest
 
2011 The 2011 Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
Episode #6.6 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 This Week in Comedy (TV series)
Himself
David Cross (2010) … Himself
 
2002-2010 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 11 October 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 15 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
Episode dated 13 April 2005 (2005) … Himself
Episode dated 13 July 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2010 The Soup (TV series)
Himself
Episode #7.37 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 David Cross: Bigger & Blackerer (video)
Himself
 
2010 The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice! (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2009 The Hour (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 8 October 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
1996-2009 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
David Cross (2009) … Himself
David Cross (2006) … Himself
David Cross (2004) … Himself
David Cross (2003) … Himself
David Cross & Bob Odenkirk (2002) … Himself
 
2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 17 June 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 All Tomorrow's Parties (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 David Cross Featurette (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2008 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Talib Kweli presents Blacksmith TV (video short)
Himself
 
2008 David's Situation (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV series)
Himself
Episode #21.2 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Heckler (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The Comedy Can Television Series (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Drinks with LX (TV series)
Himself
 
2007 The Michael Showalter Showalter (TV series)
Himself
David Cross (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Fired! (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 The 16th Annual Gotham Awards (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
2006 Off-Centre Television (TV series)
Himself - Comic
202 (2006) … Himself - Comic
 
2006 Vice Guide to Travel (video documentary)
Himself
 
2006 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.17 (2006) … Himself
 
1994-2006 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 29 September 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 31 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
Episode dated 7 November 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 20 June 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 16 September 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
2006 Urban Rush (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 22 September 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Last Laugh '05 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004-2005 TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Himself
Holiday Moments (2005) … Himself
The Andy Griffith Show Episodes (2004) … Himself
Top 10 TV Dads (2004) … Himself
 
2005 Too Late with Adam Carolla (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The Standard (TV series)
Comic - Himself
 
2005 Tom Goes to the Mayor (TV series)
Himself
A Look Behind the Scenes (2005) … Himself
 
2004 Last Laugh '04 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 Celebrity Poker Showdown (TV series)
Himself
Tournament 3 Championship (2004) … Himself
Tournament 3, Game 3 (2004) … Himself
Tournament 1 Championship (2004) … Himself
Tournament 1, Game 5 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 McEnroe (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 27 July 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2002-2004 Dinner for Five (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Special Guest
Episode #3.12 (2004) … Himself
Episode #1.9 (2002) … Himself - Special Guest
 
2004 The 2nd Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Arrested Development: Making of a Future Classic (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Comedy Central Presents: The Commies (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
2003 VH1 Big in 03 (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks (video documentary)
Comic Dressed as Nun (segment "Angel in Disguise")
 
2003 David Cross: Let America Laugh (video documentary)
Himself
 
2003 The Work of Director Michel Gondry (video documentary)
The Turd (segment "One Day")
 
2003 Heroes of Jewish Comedy (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (TV series)
Himself
 
2002 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.2 (2002) … Himself
 
2001 Night of the Living Doo (TV short)
Himself (voice)
 
2001 The Best of Colin's Sleazy Friends (video documentary)
Himself
 
2000 2000 MTV Movie Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2000 Politically Incorrect (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 17 April 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
1998-2000 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
Episode #7.105 (2000) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 21 October 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
1999 David Cross: The Pride Is Back (TV movie)
Himself
 
1997-1999 Dennis Miller Live (TV series)
Himself
College (1999) … Himself
Friendship (1997) … Himself
 
1999 Open Mike with Mike Bullard (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 26 February 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1995-1998 Mr. Show with Bob and David (TV series)
Himself - Host / Various
Patriotism, Pepper, and Professionalism (1998) … Himself - Host/Various
Sad Songs Are Nature's Onions (1998) … Himself - Host/Various
Like Chickens... Delicious Chickens (1998) … Himself - Host/Various
Eat Rotten Fruit from a Shitty Tree (1998) … Himself - Host/Various
It's Insane, This Guy's Taint (1998) … Himself - Host/Various
 
1998 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV series)
Himself
Paranoia (1998) … Himself
 
1998 Comic Relief VIII (TV special)
Himself
 
1997 Space Ghost Coast to Coast (TV series)
Himself
Gallagher (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Comics Come Home 3 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1996 HBO Comedy Half-Hour (TV series)
Himself
David Cross (1996) … Himself
 
1996 Kicking Aspen: Extreme Comedy (TV movie)
Himself
 
1994 Jocks (TV series)
Himself - Reporter
 
1993 The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2012 Animation Lookback (TV series documentary)
 
2008 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV series)
 
2006 Tom Green's House Tonight (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appeared in a web short called "Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns" as David, the Mayor's Nephew. See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Interviews  | 3 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Sir Willups Brightslymoore

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

(2012) I love nudity. It's just such an easy, cheap laugh. And it's fun to do. I have no qualms whatsoever about taking my clothes off for no reason. See more »

Trivia:

Stand-up comedian and actor. See more »

Trademark:

Often plays oblivious or unaware characters See more »

Nickname:

Crossy See more »

Star Sign:

Aries