David Cross
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.
Known For
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
The Daily Show
1996
The Daily Show
1996
Conan
2010
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Modern Family
2009
Rick and Morty
2013
The Colbert Report
2005
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Filmography
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self · 2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Guest · 2015
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self · 2014
The Daily Show
as Self · 1996
The Daily Show
as Self - Guest · 1996
Conan
as Self · 2010
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Ronnie Chase · 2001
Modern Family
as Duane Bailey · 2009
Rick and Morty
as Prince Nebulon / Radio Voice (voice) · 2013
The Colbert Report
as Russ Lieber (voice) (uncredited) · 2005
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest Co-Host · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest · 2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
as Self · 2003
King of the Hill
as Ward Rackley (voice) · 1997
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest · 1993
Archer
as Noah (voice) · 2009
Arrested Development
as Tobias Fünke · 2003
The Drew Carey Show
as Earl · 1995
Hot Ones
as Self · 2015
Community
as Hank Hickey · 2009
We Bare Bears
as Director (voice) · 2015
Elsbeth
as Nolan Hurst · 2024
What We Do in the Shadows
as Dominykas the Dreadful · 2019
Big Mouth
as Skip Glouberman (voice) · 2017
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as Self · 1996
President Curtis
as Dr. Kenny Finch (voice) · 2026
Goliath
as Pete 'The Broker' Oakland · 2016
Just Shoot Me!
as Donnie DiMauro · 1997
The Umbrella Academy
as Sy Grossman · 2019
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
as Russ Snyder · 2015
Comedy Bang! Bang!
as Self · 2012
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
as Happy Time Harry (voice) · 2000
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
as Bert Banana (voice) · 2000
Hercules
as Fear (voice) · 1998
Impractical Jokers
· 2011
NewsRadio
as Theo · 1995
NewsRadio
as David · 1995
Chelsea
as Self · 2016
Genius
as Jerry Wexler · 2017
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Pizza Boy · 2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Pussy Doodles Artist · 2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Lou, Ted Danson's Agent · 2007
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
· 1994
Bubble Guppies
as Freezy Dragon (voice) · 2011
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
as David (voice) · 1995
Krapopolis
as Mage (voice) · 2023
Kung Fu Panda
as Crane (voice) · 2008
Kung Fu Panda 2
as Crane (voice) · 2011
Men in Black II
as Newton · 2002
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
as Rob · 2004
Kung Fu Panda 3
as Crane (voice) · 2016
Scary Movie 2
as Dwight · 2001
Alvin and the Chipmunks
as Ian · 2007
Megamind
as Minion (voice) · 2010
Men in Black
as Morgue Attendant · 1997
Tom Goes to the Mayor
as Todd (voice) · 2004
Maron
as Himself · 2013
Pig Goat Banana Cricket
as Thaddeus D. Actwell (voice) · 2015
Mr. Show with Bob and David
as Self - Host / Various · 1995
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
as Ian · 2009
Cheap Seats
as Dr. Gail Timlin · 2004
Strangers with Candy
as Dr. Trepanning · 1999
Teenage Euthanasia
· 2021
Pitch Perfect 2
as Riff Off Host · 2015
Station Eleven
as Gil · 2021
Oliver Beene
as Older Oliver Beene (voice) · 2003
She's the Man
as Gold · 2006
The Post
as Howard Simons · 2017
Home Movies
· 1999
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
as Ian · 2011
The Ben Stiller Show
· 1992
Too Late with Adam Carolla
· 2005
Human Giant
as Peter Burns · 2007
The Cable Guy
as Sales Manager · 1996
Running Wilde
as Andy Weeks · 2010
Ask the Storybots
· 2016
Small Soldiers
as Irwin Wayfair · 1998
The George Lucas Talk Show: Live
as Self
Curious George
as Junior (voice) · 2006
Wonder Showzen
as Junkyard Jessip · 2005
Wonder Showzen
as T-Totaled Timbo · 2005
Wonder Showzen
as Hostage · 2005
Beastie Boys Story
as Self · 2020
Celebrity Poker Showdown
as Self · 2003
Tenacious D
as Nun · 1997
Important Things with Demetri Martin
as Co-Worker · 2009
Sorry to Bother You
as Cassius Green's White Voice (voice) · 2018
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
as Todd Margaret · 2010
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
as Crane (voice) · 2008
Year One
as Cain · 2009
The Shivering Truth
as (voice) · 2018
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
as Belushi (voice) · 2010
8-Bit Christmas
as Dealer · 2021
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
as Self · 2020
Dr. Dolittle 2
as Dog / Animal Groupie #2 (voice) · 2001
I'm Not There
as Allen Ginsberg · 2007
You Hurt My Feelings
as Jonathan · 2023
Comedy Showcase
as Todd Margaret · 2007
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
as Crane (voice) · 2016
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
as Crane (voice) · 2010
Oh, Hi!
as Steve · 2025
Battle for Terra
as Giddy (voice) · 2007
Next Gen
as Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice) · 2018
W/ Bob & David
as Various Characters · 2015
Kill Your Darlings
as Louis Ginsberg · 2013
Freak Show
as Benny · 2006
Freak Show
as Primi · 2006
VH1 Goes Inside
· 2003
Clark and Michael
as Driving Instructor · 2007
School for Scoundrels
as Ian · 2006
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as Self · 2002
Ghost World
as Pushy Guy (Gerrold) · 2001
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
as Yivo (voice) · 2008
O'Grady
· 2004
The Vice Guide to Travel
· 2007
Megamind: The Button of Doom
as Minion (voice) · 2011
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
as Male Radio Caller (voice) / Bookstore Man · 1996
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
as Self · 2021
Obvious Child
as Sam · 2014
It's a Disaster
as Glenn Randolph · 2013
The Slugger's Wife
as (uncredited) · 1985
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
as Self · 2020
Pootie Tang
as Dennis · 2001
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
as Self · 2020
The Grand
as Larry Schwartzman · 2007
The Last Laugh
as Self · 2016
Waiting for Guffman
as UFO Expert · 1997
Pilot Season
as Ben · 2004
The Thin Pink Line
as Tommy Dansbury · 1998
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
as Crane (voice) · 2013
Run Ronnie Run
as Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow · 2002
The TV Wheel
as Various · 1995
Demoted
as Ken Castro · 2011
The Legend of Secret Pass
as Loo (voice) · 2010
Destiny Turns on the Radio
as Ralph Dellaposa · 1995
Dinner for Five
· 2001
Fight for Your Right Revisited
as Nathanial Hornblower · 2011
From Darkness to Light
as Self (archive footage) · 2025
The Arrested Development Documentary Project
as Self · 2013
Crashing
as Space Station Man · 2007
Life Without Dick
as Rex · 2002
Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu
as Self · 2026
Melvin Goes to Dinner
as Seminar Leader · 2003
Chain of Fools
as Andy · 2001
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
as Self · 2021
Soul Quest Overdrive
as Bert (voice) · 2011
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
as Various Characters · 1998
Unbearable Christmas
Night of the Living Doo
as David Cross (voice) · 2001
Martin & Orloff
· 2002
Can't Stop Dancing
as Chapman · 1999
Folk Hero & Funny Guy
as Chris DeRose · 2016
The Secret Policeman's Ball
as Self · 2012
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
as Self · 2023
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
as Self · 2007
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as Self · 2020
A Bucket of Blood
as Charlie · 1995
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep
as Self · 2014
David Cross: I'm From The Future
as Self · 2022
The Dark Divide
as Robert Pyle · 2020
Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight
as Reporter at Dock #2 · 1994
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
as Self · 2010
Call Me Lucky
as Self · 2015
Who's the Caboose?
as Jaded Guy · 1997
Are We Good?
as Self · 2025
Heckler
as Self · 2007
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
as Self (archive footage) · 2010
Last Laugh '04
as Self · 2004
Deal of a Lifetime
as Roland · 2023
David Cross: Oh Come On
as Himself · 2019
Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl
· 2006
A Bad Situationist
as Barry Winston · 2008
Meltdown
as Ham Sandwich (voice) · 2009
Kissinger Takes Paris
The Muslims Are Coming!
as Self · 2013
Last Laugh '05
as Self · 2005
Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue
as Commercial Voiceover · 2009
All Tomorrow's Parties
as Self · 2009
Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia - Some More News: The Movie
as David Cross · 2020
Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns
· 2003
David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End
· 2026
The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway
as Self · 2006
One Day...
as The Turd · 2001
The Toe Tactic
as Timmy (voice) · 2009
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer
as Himself · 2010
David Cross: Let America Laugh
as Himself · 2003
David Cross: The Pride Is Back
as Himself · 1999
Chop & Steele
as Self · 2022
Fired!
as Self · 2007
David Cross: Making America Great Again
as Self · 2016
David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World
as Self · 2023
Into the Sky
· 2026
David's Situation
as Self · 2008
Quest for Sleep
as Roger Duhntonnen · 2003
A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower
as Nathaniel Hornblower · 2006
David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour
as Himself · 1996
Lucy Schulman
· 2026