Place of Birth: Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
James Urbaniak
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Christian Urbaniak (born September 17, 1963) is an American actor. Urbaniak was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. He lives in Santa Monica, California with his wife Julie and their twins, son Severn Jerzy and daughter Esme Maeve. One of his first noteworthy roles was in the avant-garde playwright/director Richard Foreman's The Universe, for which Urbaniak won an Obie. He has also been acclaimed for his acting in the films Henry Fool and American Splendor, in the latter of which he played legendary illustrator R. Crumb. He was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his role in Thom Pain (based on nothing). He provides the voice for main character Dr. Thaddeus Venture on The Venture Bros. as well as the Doctor's brother Jonas Venture Junior and the super-villain Phantom Limb. In one of his lesser-known roles, Urbaniak played a pizza guy in the famous "Whassup?" television commercials for Budweiser. He also portrayed the moderator in "Human Centipede Anonymous", a Funny or Die short depicting three men who grapple with their past as a human centipede.
Movie | Cast | Year |
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Daypass | Simple Simon | 2002 |
Henry Fool | Simon Grim | 1998 |
iSteve | Bill Gates | 2013 |
Advantageous | Fisher | 2015 |
Advantageous | Dave Fisher | 2012 |
Fortunes | Lewis Croshere | 1970 |
The Country Club | Victor Simmons | 2023 |
The Rainbow Bridge | 2024 | |
The Diagnosis | Dr. Besman | 2008 |
Fay Grim | Simon Grim | 2006 |
Teknolust | Agent Hopper | 2002 |
Bitter Orange | Sweetie | 2013 |
The Other Also | Voice | 1997 |
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart | Dr. Venture / Phantom Limb / Jonas Venture Jr. (voice) | 2023 |
Breakup Season | Kirby | 2024 |
Drones | Pete | 2010 |
The Sticky Fingers of Time | Isaac | 1997 |
Upheaval | Martin | 2002 |
Opera No. 1 | James | 1994 |
The Occupants | Glen | 2014 |
American Splendor | Robert Crumb | 2003 |
Plain Dirty | Druden Hunt | 2003 |
Book of Christ | Rev. Boxley Fryer | 2014 |
NYC 3/94 | 1994 | |
Dave Made a Maze | Harry | 2017 |
The Last Romantic | Alex Scarvey | 2006 |
Puddysticks | Eustance the Boss | 2024 |
Sweet and Lowdown | Harry | 1999 |
Such Good People | Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D. | 2014 |
Gonzo Girl | Lionel | 2023 |
The Making of 'Fay Grim' or: How Do You Spell Espionage? | Himself | 2007 |
The Girl from Monday | Funk | 2005 |
Wonderstruck | Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father | 2017 |
Manhattan Mixup | Ernst | 2011 |
After Adderall | The Agent | 2016 |
Grimm Fairy Tales Animated | The Dark One | 2012 |
Condor's Nest | Heinrich Himmler | 2023 |
You Don't Know Jack | Jack Lessenberry | 2010 |
Ned Rifle | Simon Grim | 2014 |
From the Head | Danny | 2011 |
The Sisters Rosensweig | Nick | 1970 |
B Movie | Professor Friend | 2004 |
Invitation to a Murder | Gordon | 2023 |
The Music Never Stopped | Mike Tappin | 2011 |
Where'd You Go, Bernadette | Agent Marcus Strang | 2019 |
No Such Thing | Concierge | 2001 |
The Book of Life | True Believer | 1998 |
Indoor Baseball | Roy | 2023 |
Beware the Gonzo | Principal Roy | 2010 |
Beauty | Irv Merlin | 2022 |
Taz: Quest for Burger | Rocky (voice) | 2023 |
Intern | Olivier Di Santo | 2000 |
Things Heard & Seen | Bram | 2021 |
Chicago 10 | Rennie Davis / Richard Schultz (voice) | 2008 |
Death of a President | Dr. James Pearn | 2006 |
Rebel in the Rye | Gus Lobrano | 2017 |
Sound of My Voice | Mr. Pritchett | 2011 |
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay | Lazlo Valentin / Professor Pyg (voice) | 2018 |
The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live | Doll Zero | 2015 |
The Boxtrolls | Sir Broderick / Male Workman 1 / Male Workman 2 (voice) | 2014 |
Tesla | Professor Anthony | 2020 |
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Rod Flexner | 2002 |
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde | Lab Technician | 2003 |
The Fabelmans | Grand View High School Principal | 2022 |
Across the Universe | Sadie's Manager | 2007 |
Electric City | Voice Actor (voice) | 2016 |
Ride with the Devil | Poker Player | 1999 |
The Nanny Diaries | Educational Consultant | 2007 |
Oppenheimer | Kurt Gödel | 2023 | Series | Cast | Year |
Kidnapped | 2006 | |
Medium | Mr. Enright | 2005 |
Numb3rs | 2005 | |
CSI: Miami | 2002 | |
Ed | Gallery owner | 2000 |
Without a Trace | Damon Lafleur | 2002 |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Wade Donato | 1999 |
Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Dr. Roger Stern | 2001 |
NCIS | 2003 | |
The Jury | 2004 | |
The Office | Rolf | 2005 |
The Mentalist | Aaron Kalinoski | 2008 |
Weeds | The Wizard | 2005 |
Marvel's Agent Carter | Miles Van Ert | 2015 |
The Venture Bros. | Dr. Venture (voice) | 2004 |
Review | Grant Grunderschmidt | 2014 |
Supergirl | Maaldorian Doctor | 2015 |
Difficult People | Arthur Tack | 2015 |
Criminal Minds | Owen Quinn | 2005 |
Elementary | Dr. Leo Demopoulos | 2012 |
Cleve Dixon: Terrible Detective | Henrik Habersteam | 2012 |
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Sarkissian | 2008 |
Documentary Now! | Howard Pine | 2015 |
Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Nick Lingeman | 2013 |
Homeland | Larry | 2011 |
Just Add Magic: Mystery City | Pierce Hamilton | 2020 |
Too Old to Die Young | Stevie | 2019 |
Adventure Time | Vice President Blowfish | 2010 |
Adventure Time | Rat King / Leaf Beard | 2010 |
Lodge 49 | 2018 | |
For All Mankind | Gavin Donahue | 2019 |
Ollie & Scoops | Dr. Toodles (voice) | 2019 |
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina | The Trinket Man | 2018 |
Dickinson | Ophthalmologist | 2019 |
9-1-1: Lone Star | Imp | 2020 |
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Cafe Manager | 2008 |
The New Normal | Mr. Blakeney | 2012 |
All Hail King Julien | Lemur #1 (voice) | 2014 |
Unforgettable | Richard Simmons | 2011 |
Unforgettable | Walter Morgan | 2011 |
Unforgettable | Walter Morgan / John Fox | 2011 |
Sex and the City | Buster | 1998 |
Fam | Tom | 2019 |
The Morning Show | Backstage Manager | 2019 |
Pig Goat Banana Cricket | Nose Picker Fish (voice) | 2015 |
Better Call Saul | Norm Wakely | 2015 |
Scandal | Mike Sylva | 2012 |
Made for Love | Interviewer | 2021 |
History of the World: Part II | Roman Soldier | 2023 |
Body of Proof | Daniel Grubstick | 2011 |
Dr. Ken | James Miller | 2015 |
The Good Wife | Judge Bernard Temple | 2009 |
Childrens Hospital | Future Doctor | 2008 |
The Adventures of Puss in Boots | Thriffith (voice) | 2015 |
Carol & the End of the World | 2023 | |
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures | M-OC (voice) | 2016 |
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures | M-OC / Sgt. Corcillo (voice) | 2016 |
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures | M-OC / Imperial Ensign (voice) | 2016 |