James Urbaniak

James Christian Urbaniak was born on September 17, 1963, and is widely regarded as a talented character actor hailing from America. His acting career is marked by celebrated roles such as Simon Grim in Hal Hartley's film trilogy: Henry Fool (1997), Fay Grim (2006), and Ned Rifle (2014). He showcased his versatility in American Splendor (2003), playing the role of the legendary cartoonist, Robert Crumb. Besides his film contributions, he's also contributed in animation with his longstanding work on the animated series The Venture Bros. (2003–2023), where he provided the voice for the characters Dr. Thaddeus 'Rusty' Venture, Jonas Venture Junior, and Phantom Limb. His other television performances include roles in Review (2014–2017) and Difficult People (2015–2017).

Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Urbaniak carries Polish descent. He was only 20 when he made his first media appearance in 1983 during Late Night with David Letterman. His career took off when he delivered a remarkable performance in Richard Foreman's The Universe, which earned him an Obie. He has consistently received accolades for his acting performances, with a Drama Desk Award nomination for his role in Thom Pain (based on nothing). Notably, he was also part of the iconic 'Whassup?' television commercials for Budweiser. His recent works include roles in critically-acclaimed series and films like Difficult People, Wonderstruck, Supergirl, Criminal Minds, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, For All Mankind, and The Morning Show among others.