
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

Kung Fu Panda (2008)
as Crane (voice)

Men in Black (1997)
as Morgue Attendant

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
as Rob

Megamind (2010)
as Minion (voice)

Men in Black II (2002)
as Newton

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

Scary Movie 2 (2001)
as Dwight

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

Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
as Ian

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

Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
as Riff Off Host

Small Soldiers (1998)
as Irwin Wayfair

She's the Man (2006)
as Gold

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
as Ian

The Cable Guy (1996)
as Sales Manager

The Post (2017)
as Howard Simons

Curious George (2006)
as Junior (voice)

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

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

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

Oh, Hi! (2025)
as Steve

Year One (2009)
as Cain

Demoted (2011)
as Ken Castro

8-Bit Christmas (2021)
as Dealer

I'm Not There (2007)
as Allen Ginsberg

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

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

Martin & Orloff (2002)
Actor

Beastie Boys Story (2020)
as Self

You Hurt My Feelings (2023)
as Jonathan

Ghost World (2001)
as Pushy Guy (Gerrold)

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

Crashing (2007)
as Space Station Man

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

Battle for Terra (2007)
as Giddy (voice)

School for Scoundrels (2006)
as Ian

Kill Your Darlings (2013)
as Louis Ginsberg

Last Laugh '04 (2004)
as Self

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

Life Without Dick (2002)
as Rex

A Bucket of Blood (1995)
as Charlie

Pootie Tang (2001)
as Dennis

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

The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
as Male Radio Caller (voice) / Bookstore Man
Last Laugh '05 (2005)
as Self

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

Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995)
as Ralph Dellaposa

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

The Grand (2007)
as Larry Schwartzman

Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011)
as Nathanial Hornblower

It's a Disaster (2013)
as Glenn Randolph
Unbearable Christmas (—)
Actor

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

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

Obvious Child (2014)
as Sam

Chain of Fools (2001)
as Andy

The Last Laugh (2016)
as Self

Waiting for Guffman (1997)
as UFO Expert

The Elephant 6 Recording Co. (2023)
as Self

Are We Good? (2025)
as Self

Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu (2026)
as Self

The Thin Pink Line (1998)
as Tommy Dansbury

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

Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003)
as Seminar Leader

Call Me Lucky (2015)
as Self

All Tomorrow's Parties (2009)
as Self

Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight (1994)
as Reporter at Dock #2

The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)
as Self

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

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

Heckler (2007)
as Self

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

Fired! (2007)
as Self

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

Can't Stop Dancing (1999)
as Chapman

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

Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl (2006)
Actor

Deal of a Lifetime (2023)
as Roland

David Cross: Oh Come On (2019)
as Himself

The Dark Divide (2020)
as Robert Pyle
Meltdown (2009)
as Ham Sandwich (voice)

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020)
as Self

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour (2007)
as Self

Quest for Sleep (2003)
as Roger Duhntonnen

From Darkness to Light (2025)
as Self (archive footage)

The Arrested Development Documentary Project (2013)
as Self

The Toe Tactic (2009)
as Timmy (voice)

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

Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016)
as Chris DeRose

Into the Sky (2026)
Actor

David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World (2023)
as Self

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

David Cross: The Pride Is Back (1999)
as Himself
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep (2014)
as Self

David Cross: Making America Great Again (2016)
as Self
One Day... (2001)
as The Turd
The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway (2006)
as Self

David Cross: Let America Laugh (2003)
as Himself

Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue (2009)
as Commercial Voiceover
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report (1998)
as Various Characters

A Bad Situationist (2008)
as Barry Winston
The TV Wheel (1995)
as Various

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

Chop & Steele (2022)
as Self

Lucy Schulman (2026)
Actor

Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns (2003)
Actor

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

David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer (2010)
as Himself

A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower (2006)
as Nathaniel Hornblower
The Muslims Are Coming! (2013)
as Self
Kissinger Takes Paris (—)
Actor

David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour (1996)
as Himself
David's Situation (2008)
as Self





