
David Cross
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David Cross (born April 4, 1964) 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.
Known for
Credits

Scary Movie 2 (2001)
as Dwight Hartman

Kung Fu Panda (2008)
as Crane (voice)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
as Rob

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
as Crane (voice)

Megamind (2010)
as Minion (voice)

Men in Black (1997)
as Morgue Attendant

Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
as Crane (voice)

Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
as Ian

She's the Man (2006)
as Gold

The Post (2017)
as Howard Simons

Men in Black II (2002)
as Newton

Small Soldiers (1998)
as Irwin Wayfair

Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
as Riff Off Host

Oh, Hi! (2025)
as Steve

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
as Ian

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
as Ian

Sorry to Bother You (2018)
as Cassius Green's White Voice (voice)

Year One (2009)
as Cain

The Cable Guy (1996)
as Sales Manager

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008)
as Crane (voice)

Curious George (2006)
as Junior (voice)

Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
as Dog / Animal Groupie #2 (voice)

Next Gen (2018)
as Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)

Beastie Boys Story (2020)
as Self

Ghost World (2001)
as Pushy Guy (Gerrold)

I'm Not There (2007)
as Allen Ginsberg

Kill Your Darlings (2013)
as Louis Ginsberg

Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010)
as Crane (voice)

The Grand (2007)
as Larry Schwartzman

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016)
as Crane (voice)

Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011)
as Minion (voice)

You Hurt My Feelings (2023)
as Jonathan

Waiting for Guffman (1997)
as UFO Expert

Battle for Terra (2007)
as Giddy (voice)

The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
as Male Radio Caller (voice) / Bookstore Man

Pootie Tang (2001)
as Dennis

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008)
as Yivo (voice)

Night of the Living Doo (2001)
as David Cross (voice)

Obvious Child (2014)
as Sam

Run Ronnie Run (2002)
as Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow

8-Bit Christmas (2021)
as Dealer

Demoted (2011)
as Ken Castro

Call Me Lucky (2015)
as Self

School for Scoundrels (2006)
as Ian

Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011)
as Nathanial Hornblower

Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics (2020)
as Self

Chain of Fools (2001)
as Andy

The Last Laugh (2016)
as Self

Martin & Orloff (2002)
Actor

From Darkness to Light (2025)
as Self (archive footage)
Unbearable Christmas (—)
Actor

Last Laugh '04 (2004)
as Self

Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995)
as Ralph Dellaposa

Are We Good? (2025)
as Self

Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight (1994)
as Reporter at Dock #2
Last Laugh '05 (2005)
as Self

It's a Disaster (2013)
as Glenn Randolph

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020)
as Self

A Bucket of Blood (1995)
as Charlie

Heckler (2007)
as Self

The Thin Pink Line (1998)
as Tommy Dansbury

The Legend of Secret Pass (2010)
as Loo (voice)

Life Without Dick (2002)
as Rex

Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection (2013)
as Crane (Voice)

David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End (2026)
Actor

The Slugger's Wife (1985)
as (uncredited)

Fired! (2007)
as Self
The TV Wheel (1995)
as Various

The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)
as Self

The Arrested Development Documentary Project (2013)
as Self

Who's the Caboose? (1997)
as Jaded Guy

Can't Stop Dancing (1999)
as Chapman
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep (2014)
as Self
Into the Sky (—)
Actor

Chop & Steele (2022)
as Self

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! (2010)
as Self

David Cross: Oh Come On (2019)
as Himself
Lucy Schulman (2026)
Actor

Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003)
as Seminar Leader

A Bad Situationist (2008)
as Barry Winston

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 (2021)
as Self

The Dark Divide (2020)
as Robert Pyle

Crashing (2007)
as Space Station Man

The Toe Tactic (2009)
as Timmy (voice)

David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer (2010)
as Himself

Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016)
as Chris DeRose
One Day... (2001)
as The Turd

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020)
as Self
Kissinger Takes Paris (—)
Actor

Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole (2010)
as Self (archive footage)

Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu (2026)
as Self

All Tomorrow's Parties (2009)
as Self

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour (2007)
as Self
The Muslims Are Coming! (2013)
as Self
David's Situation (2008)
as Self

Quest for Sleep (2003)
as Roger Duhntonnen
Meltdown (2009)
as Ham Sandwich (voice)

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)
as Self

David Cross: The Pride Is Back (1999)
as Himself

The Elephant 6 Recording Co. (2023)
as Self

David Cross: Let America Laugh (2003)
as Himself

Deal of a Lifetime (2023)
as Roland

Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns (2003)
Actor
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report (1998)
as Various Characters

Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia - Some More News: The Movie (2020)
as David Cross

David Cross: Making America Great Again (2016)
as Self

Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl (2006)
Actor

Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue (2009)
as Commercial Voiceover

David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World (2023)
as Self
The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway (2006)
as Self

David Cross: I'm From The Future (2022)
as Self

David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour (1996)
as Himself

A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower (2006)
as Nathaniel Hornblower





