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David Cross

Acting

Born April 4, 1964 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Also known as Sir Willups Brightslymoore

Biography

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.

Awards & recognition

  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 1993
  • Primetime Emmy Award
  • Screen Actors Guild AwardOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series · 2014 · nominated
  • Screen Actors Guild AwardOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series · 2006 · nominated
  • Screen Actors Guild AwardOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
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  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 1999 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Original Music and Lyrics · 1998 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 1998 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Writing for a Variety Series · 1993 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

Rick and Morty

2013as Prince Nebulon / Radio Voice (voice)

The Umbrella Academy

2019as Sy Grossman

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

2004as Rob

What We Do in the Shadows

2019as Dominykas the Dreadful

Community

2009as Hank Hickey

Chop & Steele

2022as Self

Impractical Jokers

2011

Modern Family

2009as Duane Bailey

Archer

2009as Noah (voice)

Arrested Development

2003as Tobias Fünke

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

1993

We Bare Bears

2015as Director (voice)

The Shivering Truth

2018as (voice)

Big Mouth

2017as Skip Glouberman (voice)

Goliath

2016as Pete 'The Broker' Oakland

The Secret Policeman's Ball

2012as Self

Bubble Guppies

2006as Freezy Dragon (voice)

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001as Ronnie Chase

Strangers with Candy

1999as Dr. Trepanning

Home Movies

1999

Mr. Show with Bob and David

1995as Self - Host / Various

Beastie Boys Story

2020as Self

Genius

2017as Jerry Wexler

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

2000as Happy Time Harry (voice)

King of the Hill

1997as Ward Rackley (voice)

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

as Belushi (voice)

Krapopolis

2023as Mage (voice)

Kung Fu Panda

2008as Crane (voice)

NewsRadio

1995as David

David Cross: Oh Come On

2019as Himself

Conan

2010as Self

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

2007as Pussy Doodles Artist

Wonder Showzen

2005as Junkyard Jessip

Men in Black

1997as Morgue Attendant

Tenacious D

1997as Nun

Station Eleven

2021as Gil

Hot Ones

2015as Self

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

2015as Russ Snyder

Maron

2013as Himself

Kung Fu Panda 2

2011as Crane (voice)

Ghost World

2001as Pushy Guy (Gerrold)

David Cross: I'm From The Future

2022as Self

Next Gen

2018as Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)

The Post

2017as Howard Simons

Ask the StoryBots

2016

The Last Laugh

2016as Self

Call Me Lucky

2015as Self

Kill Your Darlings

2013as Louis Ginsberg

Megamind

2010as Minion (voice)

Tom Goes to the Mayor

2004as Todd (voice)