David Cross Photos, Biography, TV Shows, and Facts

David Cross 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.

quick facts

Birthdate:	April 4, 1964
Birthplace:	Atlanta, Georgia
Age:	48
Height:	5' 9"
Education:	Emerson College, North Atlanta High School
Religion:	Atheism, Judaism
Also known as:	David Cross (II), Sir Willups Brightslymoore, david_cross

TV appearances by David Cross

Soul Quest Overdrive
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
Running Wilde
Important Things with Demetri Martin
Comedy Showcase

Title	Character	First Air Date	Last Air Date
Soul Quest Overdrive	Bert	2011
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret	Todd Margaret	2010	2012
Running Wilde	Andy Weeks	2010	2010
Important Things with Demetri Martin	Co-Worker	2009	2010
Comedy Showcase	Todd Margaret	2007	2007
Clark and Michael	Driving Instructor	2007	2007
Human Giant	Peter Burns	2007	2008
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!	Lou	2007	2010
Freak Show		2006	2007
The Colbert Report	Russ Lieber	2005
Wonder Showzen		2005	2006
Tom Goes to the Mayor	Todd	2004	2006
Pilot Season	Ben	2004	2004
O'Grady	Randy Harnisch	2004	2006
Cheap Seats	Dr. Gail Timlin	2004	2006
Arrested Development	Tobias Fünke	2003	2006
Oliver Beene	Narrator	2003	2004
Odd Job Jack	Julius J	2003	2007
Crank Yankers	Ray Shanty	2002	2007
Aqua Teen Hunger Force	Bert Banana	2001	2007
Law & Order: Criminal Intent	Ronnie Chase	2001	2011
Home Movies	Guy in Grocery Store	1999	2004
Strangers with Candy	Dr. Trepanning	1999	2000
Family Guy	Jerry Kirkwood	1999	2002
Tenacious D	Comic Dressed as Nun	1997	2000
Just Shoot Me!	Donnie DiMauro	1997	2003
King of the Hill	Ward Rackley	1997	2009
Mr. Show		1995	1998
The Drew Carey Show	Earl	1995	2004
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist	David	1995	1999
NewsRadio	David	1995	1999
The Ben Stiller Show		1992	1993
Night of the Living Doo
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
Vice Guide to Travel

Movies with appearances by David Cross

Title	Released	Genre
It's a Disaster	2012	Comedy
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked	2011	Comedy
Kung Fu Panda 2	2011	Animation
Megamind: The Button of Doom	2011	Science Fiction
Fight for Your Right Revisited	2011	Short Film
The Legend of Secret Pass	2010
Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special	2010
MegaMind	2010	Comedy
Cat tale	2010	Animation
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel	2009	Comedy
Year One	2009	Comedy
Battle for Terra	2009	Science Fiction
Demoted	2009	Comedy
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer	2009	Stand-up comedy
Gavin McInnes Is a Fking Ahole	2009	Comedy
Meltdown	2009	Animation
Secrets of the Furious Five	2008	Computer Animation
Kung Fu Panda	2008	Computer Animation
The Grand	2008	Comedy
The Toe Tactic	2008	Indie
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs	2008	Science Fiction
Alvin and the Chipmunks	2007	Comedy
I'm Not There	2007	Biographical film
Comedians of Comedy: Live at the Troubadour	2007	Comedy
Crashing	2007	Comedy
Heckler	2007	Indie
Tool: Vicarious	2007
School for Scoundrels	2006	Comedy
She's the Man	2006	Comedy
Curious George	2006	Children's
Fired!	2006	Documentary
Invite Them Up	2005	Comedy
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind	2004	Romance Film
Dirty Old Town	2004	Concert film
Superchunk: Crowding Up Your Visual Field	2004
Let America Laugh	2003	Stand-up comedy
Run Ronnie Run	2003	Comedy
Melvin Goes to Dinner	2003	Indie
Martin & Orloff	2003	Comedy
Men in Black II	2002	Action
Scary Movie 2	2001	Parody
Pootie Tang	2001	Comedy
Dr. Dolittle 2	2001	Family Film
Ghost World	2001	Coming of age
Life Without Dick	2001	Satire
Aint It Cool News	2001
Chain of Fools	2000	Black comedy
Can't Stop Dancing	1999	Comedy
Small Soldiers	1998	Family Film
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report	1998	Comedy
The Thin Pink Line	1998	Satire
Men in Black	1997	Action
Waiting for Guffman	1997	Mockumentary
Who's the Caboose	1997	Mockumentary
The Cable Guy	1996	Black comedy
The Truth About Cats & Dogs	1996	Romantic comedy
A Bucket of Blood	1995	Black comedy
The TV Wheel	1995
Destiny Turns on the Radio	1995	Adventure
Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight	1994	Biopic [feature]
Arrested Development		Comedy

TV shows created or produced by David Cross

Title	Role	First Aired	Last Aired	Genre
Mr. Show	Created & Produced	1995	1998	Sketch, Sketch comedy, Comedy
Freak Show	Created & Produced	2006	2007	Animation, Situation comedy, Animated cartoon, Cartoon series, Comedy
Tenacious D	Created & Produced	1997	2000	Comedy, Miniseries
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret	Created & Produced	2010	2012	Situation comedy
Mr. Show	Created		1998	Sketch, Sketch comedy, Comedy
Freak Show	Created		2007	Animation, Situation comedy, Animated cartoon, Cartoon series, Comedy
Tenacious D	Created		2000	Comedy, Miniseries
Paid Programming	Created			Comedy, Parody
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret	Created		2012	Situation comedy
Mr. Show	Produced	1995	1998	Sketch, Sketch comedy, Comedy
Freak Show	Produced	2006	2007	Animation, Situation comedy, Animated cartoon, Cartoon series, Comedy
Tenacious D	Produced	1997	2000	Comedy, Miniseries
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret	Produced	2010	2012	Situation comedy

Written works by David Cross

Laughter for All Ages

I Drink for a Reason

Date published:August 31, 2009

Genre:Comedy

Places David Cross has lived

Marker	Location	Population
A	Florida	19,057,542
B	Connecticut	3,580,709
C	New York	19,465,197
D	Roswell	88,346
E	New York City	8,175,133
F	Atlanta	420,003

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
Which TV program starred David Cross?
A:
David Cross starred in the TV program "Mr. Show."
Q:
Who had a notable influence on David Cross?
A:
Lenny Bruce and Bill Hicks influenced David Cross.
Q:
On which television series did David Cross play a character in a guest role?
A:
He worked with the cast of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" in one of the television show's episodes.
Q:
Where was David Cross born?
A:
David Cross was born in Atlanta.