James Urbaniak
Acting
🎂 1963-09-17
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.
Cast credits(145)
Wade Donato
1999
Dr. Rod Daniels
2003
Owen Quinn
2005
Aaron Kalinoski
2008
Rolf
2005
Gary Nathan
2010
2002
Vice President Blowfish
2010
Rat King / Leaf Beard
2010
Dr. Roger Stern
2001
Norm Wakely
2015
Mike Holland
2018
Judge Bernard Temple
2009
Nick Lingeman
2013
Dr. Leo Demopoulos
2012
Buster
1998
Maaldorian Doctor
2015
Damon Lafleur
2002
Mike Sylva
2012
Mr. Enright
2005
Larry
2011
Backstage Manager
2019
Kurt Gödel
2023
Gavin Donahue
2019
Imp
2020
The Wizard
2005
Binky Moore
2005
The Trinket Man
2018
Richard Simmons
2011
Walter Morgan
2011
Walter Morgan / John Fox
2011
Ophthalmologist
2019
Lemur #1 (voice)
2014
Daniel Grubstick
2011
Cafe Manager
2008
Sarkissian
2008
Future Doctor
2008
Commercial Bot (voice)
2020
Palm Royale Manager
2024
Dr. Venture (voice)
2004
Miles Van Ert
2015
Thriffith (voice)
2015
Confused Fan (voice)
2024
Joff (voice)
2017
Self
2020
Lab Technician
2003
Roman Soldier
2023
Carl Fromm
2016
Grand View High School Principal
2022
M-OC / Imperial Ensign (voice)
2016
M-OC (voice)
2016
M-OC / Sgt. Corcillo (voice)
2016
Gordon
2023
Howard Pine
2015
Gallery owner
2000
Nose Picker Fish (voice)
2015
Rod Flexner
2002
Simon Grim
2015
Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father
2017
2004
Kirby
2024
Mr. Blakeney
2012
Sir Broderick / Male Workman 1 / Male Workman 2 (voice)
2014
Arthur Tack
2015
(voice)
2023
James Miller
2015
2025
Professor Anthony
2020
2006
Educational Consultant
2007
Lazlo Valentin / Professor Pyg (voice)
2018
Mike Tappin
2011
Stevie
2019
Interviewer
2021
Roscoe
Olivier Di Santo
2000
Gus Lobrano
2017
Pierce Hamilton
2020
2018
Harry
2017
Gary
2007
Bram
2021
Danny
2011
Dr. Besman
2008
Simon Grim
1998
Sadie's Manager
2007
James
1994
Bill Gates
2013
Mr. Pritchett
2011
Jack Lessenberry
2010
Tom
2019
Harry
1999
Agent Marcus Strang
2019
Rennie Davis / Richard Schultz (voice)
2008
Dr. Venture / Phantom Limb / Jonas Venture Jr. (voice)
2023
Irv Merlin
2022
Voice Actor (voice)
2016
Rocky (voice)
2023
Lionel
2023
Grant Grunderschmidt
2014
Doll Zero
2015
The Ranger
2005
Heinrich Himmler
2023
Dr. James Pearn
2006
Druden Hunt
2003
Victor Simmons
2023
Dr. Robert Montee
2025
Robert Crumb
2003
Poker Player
1999
Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D.
2014
Agent Hopper
2002
Herb
2024
Fisher
2015
Simple Simon
2002
Glen
2014
Principal Roy
2010
Eustance the Boss
2024
Simon Grim
2007
Roy
2023
Del Close
2020
Pete
2010
Nick
The Agent
2016
Dr. Toodles (voice)
2019
Isaac
1997
1994
Alex Scarvey
2006
True Believer
1998
Funk
2005
Grand Moff Tarkin
2025
Proprietor Isaac
2025
Voice
1997
Sweetie
2013
Martin
2002
Himself
2007
2024
Professor Friend
2004
Rev. Boxley Fryer
2014
The Dark One
2012
Ernst
2011
Lewis Croshere
Dave Fisher
2012
Concierge
2002
Henrik Habersteam
2012