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David Cross

David Cross was born on April 4, 1964 in Roswell, Georgia. He is recognized as an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and director. Cross has made a name for himself in the world of comedy through his stand-up performances and his roles in series like HBO's Mr. Show with Bob and David and Fox/Netflix's Arrested Development. Throughout his career he has been involved in a diverse range of projects. He not only created, wrote, and starred in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, but also developed Freak Show, lending his voice to animated works such as Oliver Beene, Curious George, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Megamind. His voice-over work extends to popular franchises like Kung Fu Panda. Cross has been recognized and awarded for his writing and performances throughout his career, earning a Primetime Emmy for his work on The Ben Stiller Show and multiple nominations for his role on Arrested Development.

Cross's dedication to his craft is further manifested in his active contributions to the music and gaming industry. He has offered his voice for video games like Halo 2 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and has even featured in music videos. Despite the occasional controversies that Cross has been involved in, his consistent efforts in various spheres of entertainment and his candid political and social discourse has solidified him as a distinct voice in contemporary comedy. Off camera, he is known for his marriage to actress Amber Tamblyn and his contributions to progressive causes such as LGBT rights and environmental preservation.

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Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: David Cross

Born: Roswell, Georgia, U.S.

Citizenship: American, British

Birthday: April 4, 1964

Occupations: Stand-up comedian, Actor, Writer, Director

Years Active: 1981-present

Children: 1

Spouses: Amber Tamblyn

Movies Featuring David Cross

Sorry to Bother You

Sorry to Bother You

Next Gen

Next Gen

The Dark Divide

The Dark Divide

Kung Fu Panda 3

Kung Fu Panda 3

Obvious Child

Obvious Child

The Post

The Post

Kill Your Darlings

Kill Your Darlings

It's a Disaster

It's a Disaster

Folk Hero & Funny Guy

Folk Hero & Funny Guy

Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time- Vol. 3 Comedy and Camp

Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time- Vol. 3 Comedy and Camp

Oh, Hi!

Oh, Hi!

Kung Fu Panda Holiday

Kung Fu Panda Holiday

Megamind: The Button of Doom

Megamind: The Button of Doom

Demoted

Demoted

Fight for Your Right Revisited

Fight for Your Right Revisited

David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer

David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer

The Legend of Secret Pass

The Legend of Secret Pass

The Arrested Development Documentary Project

The Arrested Development Documentary Project

The Secret Policeman’s Ball

The Secret Policeman’s Ball

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll

David Cross: Making America Great Again

David Cross: Making America Great Again

Chain of Fools

Chain of Fools

Life Without Dick

Life Without Dick

One Day…

One Day…

David Cross: Let America Laugh

David Cross: Let America Laugh

Melvin Goes to Dinner

Melvin Goes to Dinner

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour

David Cross: Oh Come On

David Cross: Oh Come On

Run Ronnie Run

Run Ronnie Run

Clark and Michael

Clark and Michael

Heckler

Heckler

Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl

Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl

Crashing

Crashing

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia - Some More News: The Movie

Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia - Some More News: The Movie

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

David Cross: I’m From The Future

David Cross: I’m From The Future

Chop & Steele

Chop & Steele

David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World

David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World

The Night Holds Terror

The Night Holds Terror

The Decks Ran Red

The Decks Ran Red

The TV Wheel

The TV Wheel

A Bucket of Blood

A Bucket of Blood

The Thin Pink Line

The Thin Pink Line

The Magic Sword

The Magic Sword

Destiny Turns on the Radio

Destiny Turns on the Radio

David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour

David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour

Small Soldiers

Small Soldiers

The Toe Tactic

The Toe Tactic

Who’s the Caboose?

Who’s the Caboose?

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five

Are We Good?

Are We Good?

Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue

Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue

Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight

Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight

David Cross: The Pride Is Back

David Cross: The Pride Is Back

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs

From Darkness to Light

From Darkness to Light

Are We Good?

Are We Good?

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