Stephen Root is an American actor and former voice actor. He is best known for his comedic work on the TV sitcom NewsRadio, in the film Office Space and as the voices of Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland in the animated series King of the Hill. He has also won acclaim for his occasional dramatic roles. Root was born in Sarasota, Florida, the son of Leona Estelle and Rolland Clair Root, a construction supervisor. He graduated from Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he majored in acting and broadcasting. Among his most... recognized television roles are eccentric billionaire Jimmy James on the sitcom NewsRadio and as the voice of depressed Army barber Bill Dauterive and Hank Hill's skirt-chasing boss Buck Strickland on the animated television series King of the Hill . He had a recurring role on the final two seasons of The West Wing as Republican campaign consultant Bob Mayer.
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| Birthdate: | November 17, 1951 |
| Birthplace: | Sarasota, Florida |
| Age: | 60 |
| Height: | 5' 9" |
| Education: | Fisher School of Accounting, Vero Beach High School |
| Also known as: | Steve Root |