David Cross

David Cross

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.

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Known For

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 • as Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 • as Self

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996 • as Self

Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003 • as Self

Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003 • as Himself

Conan

Conan

2010 • as Self

Filmography

2025

Oh, Hi!
Oh, Hi!
as Steve
Movie - Released: 7/25/2025

2023

You Hurt My Feelings
You Hurt My Feelings
as Jonathan
Movie - Released: 5/26/2023
David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World
David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/27/2023
Deal of a Lifetime
Deal of a Lifetime
as Roland
Movie - Released: 10/28/2023
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/25/2023
Krapopolis
Krapopolis
as Mage (voice)
TV - Released: 9/24/2023

2022

David Cross: I'm From The Future
David Cross: I'm From The Future
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/12/2022
Chop & Steele
Chop & Steele
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/17/2022

2021

8-Bit Christmas
8-Bit Christmas
as Dealer
Movie - Released: 11/24/2021
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/5/2021
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/11/2021
Station Eleven
Station Eleven
as Gil
TV - Released: 12/16/2021
Teenage Euthanasia
Teenage Euthanasia
TV - Released: 9/6/2021

2020

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/21/2020
Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia - Some More News: The Movie
Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia - Some More News: The Movie
as David Cross
Movie - Released: 11/2/2020
The Dark Divide
The Dark Divide
as Robert Pyle
Movie - Released: 3/28/2020
Beastie Boys Story
Beastie Boys Story
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/24/2020
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/11/2020
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/23/2020

2019

David Cross: Oh Come On
David Cross: Oh Come On
as Himself
Movie - Released: 5/10/2019
What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do in the Shadows
as Dominykas the Dreadful
TV - Released: 3/27/2019
The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy
as Sy Grossman
TV - Released: 2/15/2019

2018

Sorry to Bother You
Sorry to Bother You
as Cassius Green's White Voice (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/6/2018
Next Gen
Next Gen
as Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/7/2018
The Shivering Truth
The Shivering Truth
as (voice)
TV - Released: 12/9/2018

2017

The Post
The Post
as Howard Simons
Movie - Released: 12/22/2017
Genius
Genius
as Jerry Wexler
TV - Released: 4/25/2017
Big Mouth
Big Mouth
as Skip Glouberman (voice)
TV - Released: 9/29/2017

2016

Kung Fu Panda 3
Kung Fu Panda 3
as Crane (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/23/2016
Folk Hero & Funny Guy
Folk Hero & Funny Guy
as Chris DeRose
Movie - Released: 4/16/2016
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
as Crane (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/5/2016
The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/18/2016
David Cross: Making America Great Again
David Cross: Making America Great Again
as Himself
Movie - Released: 8/5/2016
Chelsea
Chelsea
as Self
TV - Released: 5/11/2016
Ask the Storybots
Ask the Storybots
TV - Released: 8/12/2016
Goliath
Goliath
TV - Released: 10/13/2016

2015

Call Me Lucky
Call Me Lucky
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/7/2015
Pitch Perfect 2
Pitch Perfect 2
as Riff Off Host
Movie - Released: 5/7/2015
We Bare Bears
We Bare Bears
as Director (voice)
TV - Released: 8/24/2015
W/ Bob & David
W/ Bob & David
as Various Characters
TV - Released: 11/13/2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2015
Pig Goat Banana Cricket
Pig Goat Banana Cricket
as Thaddeus D. Actwell (voice)
TV - Released: 7/16/2015
Hot Ones
Hot Ones
as Self
TV - Released: 3/12/2015
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
as Russ Snyder
TV - Released: 3/6/2015

2014

Obvious Child
Obvious Child
as Sam
Movie - Released: 6/6/2014
Movie
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/5/2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
TV - Released: 2/25/2014

2013

It's a Disaster
It's a Disaster
as Glenn Randolph
Movie - Released: 4/12/2013
Kill Your Darlings
Kill Your Darlings
as Louis Ginsberg
Movie - Released: 10/16/2013
The Arrested Development Documentary Project
The Arrested Development Documentary Project
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/2/2013
Movie
The Muslims Are Coming!
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/13/2013
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
as Crane (Voice)
Movie - Released: 8/27/2013
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
as Prince Nebulon / Radio Voice (voice)
TV - Released: 12/2/2013

2012

The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/4/2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Comedy Bang! Bang!
as Self
TV - Released: 6/8/2012

2011

Fight for Your Right Revisited
Fight for Your Right Revisited
as Nathanial Hornblower
Movie - Released: 4/22/2011
Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda 2
as Crane (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/25/2011
Megamind: The Button of Doom
Megamind: The Button of Doom
as Minion (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/25/2011
Demoted
Demoted
as Ken Castro
Movie - Released: 3/12/2011
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
as Ian
Movie - Released: 12/14/2011
Impractical Jokers
Impractical Jokers
TV - Released: 12/15/2011
Soul Quest Overdrive
Soul Quest Overdrive
as Bert (voice)
TV - Released: 5/24/2011
Bubble Guppies
Bubble Guppies
as Freezy Dragon (voice)
TV - Released: 1/24/2011

2010

David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer
as Himself
Movie - Released: 5/25/2010
Megamind
Megamind
as Minion (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/28/2010
The Legend of Secret Pass
The Legend of Secret Pass
as Loo (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/14/2010
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/10/2010
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
as Crane (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/26/2010
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
as Todd Margaret
TV - Released: 10/1/2010
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
as Belushi (voice)
TV - Released: 6/28/2010
Running Wilde
Running Wilde
as Andy Weeks
TV - Released: 9/21/2010
Conan
Conan
as Self
TV - Released: 11/8/2010

2009

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
as Ian
Movie - Released: 12/21/2009
Year One
Year One
as Cain
Movie - Released: 6/18/2009
Movie
The Toe Tactic
as Timmy (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/29/2009
All Tomorrow's Parties
All Tomorrow's Parties
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/14/2009
Movie
Meltdown
as Ham Sandwich (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/9/2009
Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue
Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue
as Commercial Voiceover
Movie - Released: 3/11/2009
Modern Family
Modern Family
as Duane Bailey
TV - Released: 9/23/2009
Important Things with Demetri Martin
Important Things with Demetri Martin
as Co-Worker
TV - Released: 2/11/2009
Community
Community
as Hank Hickey
TV - Released: 9/17/2009
Archer
Archer
as Noah (voice)
TV - Released: 9/17/2009

2008

Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda
as Crane (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/4/2008
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
as Yivo (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/30/2008
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
as Crane (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/8/2008
A Bad Situationist
A Bad Situationist
as Barry Winston
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008
Movie
David's Situation
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008

2007

I'm Not There
I'm Not There
as Allen Ginsberg
Movie - Released: 10/1/2007
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks
as Ian
Movie - Released: 12/13/2007
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/18/2007
Heckler
Heckler
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/4/2007
The Grand
The Grand
as Larry Schwartzman
Movie - Released: 6/7/2007
Battle for Terra
Battle for Terra
as Giddy (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/6/2007
Crashing
Crashing
as Space Station Man
Movie - Released: 1/23/2007
Fired!
Fired!
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/5/2007
Human Giant
Human Giant
as Peter Burns
TV - Released: 4/5/2007
Comedy Showcase
Comedy Showcase
as Todd Margaret
TV - Released: 10/5/2007
Clark and Michael
Clark and Michael
as Driving Instructor
TV - Released: 5/23/2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Pizza Boy
TV - Released: 2/11/2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Pussy Doodles Artist
TV - Released: 2/11/2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Lou, Ted Danson's Agent
TV - Released: 2/11/2007
The Vice Guide to Travel
The Vice Guide to Travel
TV - Released: 2/7/2007

2006

Curious George
Curious George
as Junior (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/10/2006
She's the Man
She's the Man
as Gold
Movie - Released: 3/17/2006
School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
as Ian
Movie - Released: 9/29/2006
A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower
A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower
as Nathaniel Hornblower
Movie - Released: 7/25/2006
Movie
The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/1/2006
Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl
Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl
Movie - Released: 4/1/2006
Freak Show
Freak Show
as Benny
TV - Released: 10/4/2006
Freak Show
Freak Show
as Primi
TV - Released: 10/4/2006

2005

Movie
Last Laugh '05
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/11/2005
Wonder Showzen
Wonder Showzen
as Junkyard Jessip
TV - Released: 3/11/2005
TV
Too Late with Adam Carolla
TV - Released: 8/8/2005
The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
as Self
TV - Released: 10/17/2005
The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
as Russ Lieber (voice) (uncredited)
TV - Released: 10/17/2005
Wonder Showzen
Wonder Showzen
as T-Totaled Timbo
TV - Released: 3/11/2005
Wonder Showzen
Wonder Showzen
as Hostage
TV - Released: 3/11/2005

2004

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
as Rob
Movie - Released: 3/19/2004
Last Laugh '04
Last Laugh '04
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/12/2004
Tom Goes to the Mayor
Tom Goes to the Mayor
as Todd (voice)
TV - Released: 11/14/2004
Cheap Seats
Cheap Seats
as Dr. Gail Timlin
TV - Released: 2/4/2004
O'Grady
O'Grady
TV - Released: 7/30/2004
Pilot Season
Pilot Season
as Ben
TV - Released: 9/6/2004

2003

David Cross: Let America Laugh
David Cross: Let America Laugh
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/4/2003
Melvin Goes to Dinner
Melvin Goes to Dinner
as Seminar Leader
Movie - Released: 12/4/2003
Quest for Sleep
Quest for Sleep
as Roger Duhntonnen
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003
Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns
Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns
Movie - Released: 10/1/2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2003
Oliver Beene
Oliver Beene
as Older Oliver Beene (voice)
TV - Released: 3/9/2003
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
as Tobias Fünke
TV - Released: 11/2/2003
TV
VH1 Goes Inside
TV - Released: 6/20/2003
TV
Celebrity Poker Showdown
as Self
TV - Released: 12/2/2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
as Self
TV - Released: 2/21/2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
as Himself
TV - Released: 2/21/2003

2002

Men in Black II
Men in Black II
as Newton
Movie - Released: 7/3/2002
Martin & Orloff
Martin & Orloff
Movie - Released: 5/1/2002
Run Ronnie Run
Run Ronnie Run
as Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow
Movie - Released: 1/20/2002
Life Without Dick
Life Without Dick
as Rex
Movie - Released: 3/5/2002
TV
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as Self
TV - Released: 3/4/2002

2001

Ghost World
Ghost World
as Pushy Guy (Gerrold)
Movie - Released: 7/20/2001
Scary Movie 2
Scary Movie 2
as Dwight Hartman
Movie - Released: 7/4/2001
Chain of Fools
Chain of Fools
as Andy
Movie - Released: 3/3/2001
Movie
One Day...
as The Turd
Movie - Released: 1/1/2001
Night of the Living Doo
Night of the Living Doo
as David Cross (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/31/2001
Dr. Dolittle 2
Dr. Dolittle 2
as Dog / Animal Groupie #2 (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/22/2001
Pootie Tang
Pootie Tang
as Dennis
Movie - Released: 6/29/2001
Dinner for Five
Dinner for Five
TV - Released: 7/6/2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Ronnie Chase
TV - Released: 9/30/2001

2000

Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
TV - Released: 12/30/2000

1999

David Cross: The Pride Is Back
David Cross: The Pride Is Back
as Himself
Movie - Released: 9/18/1999
Can't Stop Dancing
Can't Stop Dancing
as Chapman
Movie - Released: 1/16/1999
Home Movies
Home Movies
TV - Released: 4/26/1999
Strangers with Candy
Strangers with Candy
as Dr. Trepanning
TV - Released: 4/7/1999

1998

Small Soldiers
Small Soldiers
as Irwin Wayfair
Movie - Released: 7/10/1998
The Thin Pink Line
The Thin Pink Line
as Tommy Dansbury
Movie - Released: 10/7/1998
Movie
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
as Various Characters
Movie - Released: 10/1/1998
Hercules
Hercules
as Fear (voice)
TV - Released: 8/31/1998

1997

Who's the Caboose?
Who's the Caboose?
as Jaded Guy
Movie - Released: 4/10/1997
Men in Black
Men in Black
as Morgue Attendant
Movie - Released: 7/2/1997
Tenacious D
Tenacious D
as Comic Dressed as Nun
TV - Released: 11/28/1997
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
as Ward Rackley (voice)
TV - Released: 1/12/1997
Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
as Donnie DiMauro
TV - Released: 3/4/1997
Tenacious D
Tenacious D
as Nun
TV - Released: 11/28/1997

1996

The Cable Guy
The Cable Guy
as Sales Manager
Movie - Released: 6/10/1996
Waiting for Guffman
Waiting for Guffman
as UFO Expert
Movie - Released: 8/21/1996
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
as Male Radio Caller (voice) / Bookstore Man
Movie - Released: 4/26/1996
David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour
David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/25/1996
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self
TV - Released: 7/22/1996
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as Self
TV - Released: 11/12/1996

1995

A Bucket of Blood
A Bucket of Blood
as Charlie
Movie - Released: 9/12/1995
Movie
The TV Wheel
as Various
Movie - Released: 1/1/1995
Destiny Turns on the Radio
Destiny Turns on the Radio
as Ralph Dellaposa
Movie - Released: 4/28/1995
The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
as Earl
TV - Released: 9/13/1995
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Mr. Show with Bob and David
as Self - Host / Various
TV - Released: 11/3/1995
NewsRadio
NewsRadio
as Theo
TV - Released: 3/21/1995
NewsRadio
NewsRadio
as David
TV - Released: 3/21/1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
as David (voice)
TV - Released: 5/28/1995

1994

Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight
Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight
as Reporter at Dock #2
Movie - Released: 6/12/1994
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
TV - Released: 4/15/1994

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/13/1993

1992

The Ben Stiller Show
The Ben Stiller Show
TV - Released: 9/27/1992

1985

The Slugger's Wife
The Slugger's Wife
as (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/29/1985

Unknown

Movie
Kissinger Takes Paris
Movie
Movie
Unbearable Christmas
Movie