James Urbaniak
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James Christian Urbaniak (born September 17, 1963) is an American actor. Urbaniak was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. He lives in Santa Monica, California with his wife Julie and their twins, son Severn Jerzy and daughter Esme Maeve. One of his first noteworthy roles was in the avant-garde playwright/director Richard Foreman's The Universe, for which Urbaniak won an Obie. He has also been acclaimed for his acting in the films Henry Fool and American Splendor, in the latter of which he played legendary illustrator R. Crumb. He was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his role in Thom Pain (based on nothing). He provides the voice for main character Dr. Thaddeus Venture on The Venture Bros. as well as the Doctor's brother Jonas Venture Junior and the super-villain Phantom Limb. In one of his lesser-known roles, Urbaniak played a pizza guy in the famous "Whassup?" television commercials for Budweiser. He also portrayed the moderator in "Human Centipede Anonymous", a Funny or Die short depicting three men who grapple with their past as a human centipede.
Known for
Credits
Oppenheimer (2023)
as Kurt Gödel
The Fabelmans (2022)
as Grand View High School Principal
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
as Rod Flexner
The Boxtrolls (2014)
as Sir Broderick / Male Workman 1 / Male Workman 2 (voice)
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018)
as Professor Pyg (voice)
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
as Lab Technician
Tesla (2020)
as Professor Anthony
The Nanny Diaries (2007)
as Educational Consultant
Thelma the Unicorn (2024)
as Confused Fan (voice)
Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019)
as Agent Marcus Strang
Invitation to a Murder (2023)
as Gordon
The Last Temptation of Becky (2026)
as Dr. Friedrich Metzger
Things Heard & Seen (2021)
as Bram Sokolov
Sweet and Lowdown (1999)
as Harry
Across the Universe (2007)
as Sadie's Manager
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023)
as Dr. Venture / Phantom Limb / Jonas Venture Jr. (voice)
Wonderstruck (2017)
as Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father
Ride with the Devil (1999)
as Poker Player
My Love For You Is Deep But the Devil Loves Me Deeper (2026)
Actor
Advantageous (2015)
as Fisher
Play House (2026)
as Mr. Morton
Theatre People (2025)
as Drama Teacher
The Muppet Scriptmas Carol (2025)
as Ebenezer Scrooge
Road (2005)
as The Ranger
Rebel in the Rye (2017)
as Gus Lobrano
Dead Media (2025)
as Dr Sven Rendall
Manhattan Mixup (2011)
as Ernst
You Don't Know Jack (2010)
as Jack Lessenberry
Teknolust (2002)
as Agent Hopper
Sound of My Voice (2011)
as Mr. Pritchett
Dave Made a Maze (2017)
as Harry
Red Bird Lane (2021)
as Tanner
Godstar (—)
Actor
Condor's Nest (2023)
as Heinrich Himmler
Gonzo Girl (2023)
as Lionel
Grimm Fairy Tales Animated (2012)
as The Dark One
The Music Never Stopped (2011)
as Mike Tappin
Such Good People (2014)
as Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D.
Hello Lonesome (2010)
as Gary
American Splendor (2003)
as Robert Crumb
Fay Grim (2007)
as Simon Grim
Taz: Quest for Burger (2023)
as Rocky (voice)
Beauty (2022)
as Irv Merlin
Ned Rifle (2015)
as Simon Grim
Advantageous (2012)
as Dave Fisher
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close (2020)
as Del Close
NYC 3/94 (1994)
Actor
Breakup Season (2024)
as Kirby
Passengers (2002)
Actor
Laws of Man (2025)
as Proprietor Isaac
Chicago 10 (2008)
as Rennie Davis / Richard Schultz (voice)
Grind (2026)
Actor
Book of Christ (2014)
as Rev. Boxley Fryer
The Book of Life (1998)
as True Believer
Henry Fool (1998)
as Simon Grim
Intern (2000)
as Olivier Di Santo
Beware the Gonzo (2010)
as Principal Roy
Death of a President (2006)
as Dr. James Pearn
The Other Also (1997)
as (voice)
No Such Thing (2002)
as Concierge
The Girl from Monday (2005)
as Funk
Plain Dirty (2003)
as Druden Hunt
Drones (2010)
as Pete
The Rainbow Bridge (2024)
as Herb
Opera No. 1 (1994)
as James
The Occupants (2014)
as Glen
The Making of 'Fay Grim' or: How Do You Spell Espionage? (2007)
as Himself
From the Head (2011)
as Danny
The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live (2015)
as Doll Zero
iSteve (2013)
as Bill Gates
Fortunes (2005)
as Lewis Croshere
Indoor Baseball (2023)
as Roy
The Sticky Fingers of Time (1997)
as Isaac
Daypass (2002)
as Simple Simon
Puddysticks (2026)
as Eustace the Boss
After Adderall (2016)
as The Agent
Every Heavy Thing (2025)
as William Shaffer
Test Screening (2024)
Actor
The Sisters Rosensweig (—)
as Nick
The Last Romantic (2006)
as Alex Scarvey
The Country Club (2023)
as Victor Simmons
B Movie (2004)
as Professor Friend
Bitter Orange (2013)
as Sweetie
Upheaval (2002)
as Martin
Marfa Lights (—)
as Roscoe
The Diagnosis (2008)
as Dr. Besman
Snake 'n' Bacon (2009)
as (voice)