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 Boxtrolls (2014)
as Sir Broderick / Male Workman 1 / Male Workman 2 (voice)
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
as Lab Technician
The Fabelmans (2022)
as Grand View High School Principal
Thelma the Unicorn (2024)
as Confused Fan (voice)
The Nanny Diaries (2007)
as Educational Consultant
Across the Universe (2007)
as Sadie's Manager
Things Heard & Seen (2021)
as Bram
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
as Rod Flexner
Invitation to a Murder (2023)
as Gordon
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018)
as Professor Pyg (voice)
Tesla (2020)
as Professor Anthony
Sweet and Lowdown (1999)
as Harry
Gonzo Girl (2023)
as Lionel
You Don't Know Jack (2010)
as Jack Lessenberry
Ride with the Devil (1999)
as Poker Player
Wonderstruck (2017)
as Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father
Rebel in the Rye (2017)
as Gus Lobrano
Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019)
as Agent Marcus Strang
Chicago 10 (2008)
as Rennie Davis / Richard Schultz (voice)
Condor's Nest (2023)
as Heinrich Himmler
American Splendor (2003)
as Robert Crumb
Fay Grim (2007)
as Simon Grim
Ned Rifle (2015)
as Simon Grim
Advantageous (2015)
as Fisher
Sound of My Voice (2011)
as Mr. Pritchett
Laws of Man (2025)
as Proprietor Isaac
Dave Made a Maze (2017)
as Harry
Henry Fool (1998)
as Simon Grim
Plain Dirty (2003)
as Druden Hunt
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023)
as Dr. Venture / Phantom Limb / Jonas Venture Jr. (voice)
No Such Thing (2002)
as Concierge
Taz: Quest for Burger (2023)
as Rocky (voice)
Manhattan Mixup (2011)
as Ernst
Teknolust (2002)
as Agent Hopper
The Music Never Stopped (2011)
as Mike Tappin
Grind (2026)
Actor
Beware the Gonzo (2010)
as Principal Roy
From the Head (2011)
as Danny
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close (2020)
as Del Close
Intern (2000)
as Olivier Di Santo
Play House (2026)
Actor
Death of a President (2006)
as Dr. James Pearn
The Last Temptation of Becky (—)
as Dr. Friedrich Metzger
Beauty (2022)
as Irv Merlin
iSteve (2013)
as Bill Gates
The Occupants (2014)
as Glen
Bitter Orange (2013)
as Sweetie
Test Screening (2024)
Actor
After Adderall (2016)
as The Agent
Marfa Lights (—)
as Roscoe
Such Good People (2014)
as Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D.
The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live (2015)
as Doll Zero
Road (2005)
as The Ranger
The Muppet Scriptmas Carol (2025)
as Ebenezer Scrooge
NYC 3/94 (1994)
Actor
Grimm Fairy Tales Animated (2012)
as The Dark One
Indoor Baseball (2023)
as Roy
Breakup Season (2024)
as Kirby
The Book of Life (1998)
as True Believer
Every Heavy Thing (2025)
as William Shaffer
Puddysticks (2026)
as Eustace the Boss
The Making of 'Fay Grim' or: How Do You Spell Espionage? (2007)
as Himself
Passengers (2002)
Actor
Advantageous (2012)
as Dave Fisher
The Country Club (2023)
as Victor Simmons
Drones (2010)
as Pete
Dead Media (2025)
as Dr Sven Rendall
B Movie (2004)
as Professor Friend
Snake 'n' Bacon (2009)
as (voice)
Fortunes (2005)
as Lewis Croshere
The Girl from Monday (2005)
as Funk
The Sticky Fingers of Time (1997)
as Isaac
The Last Romantic (2006)
as Alex Scarvey
The Other Also (1997)
as Voice
Opera No. 1 (1994)
as James
The Diagnosis (2008)
as Dr. Besman
The Rainbow Bridge (2024)
as Herb
The Sisters Rosensweig (—)
as Nick
Hello Lonesome (2010)
as Gary
Theatre People (2025)
as Drama Teacher
Upheaval (2002)
as Martin
Book of Christ (2014)
as Rev. Boxley Fryer
Daypass (2002)
as Simple Simon