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
The Boxtrolls (2014)
as Sir Broderick / Male Workman 1 / Male Workman 2 (voice)
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
as Lab Technician
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018)
as Professor Pyg (voice)
The Nanny Diaries (2007)
as Educational Consultant
Things Heard & Seen (2021)
as Bram
Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019)
as Agent Marcus Strang
Thelma the Unicorn (2024)
as Confused Fan (voice)
Invitation to a Murder (2023)
as Gordon
Across the Universe (2007)
as Sadie's Manager
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
as Rod Flexner
Ride with the Devil (1999)
as Poker Player
Tesla (2020)
as Professor Anthony
Dead Media (2025)
as Dr Sven Rendall
You Don't Know Jack (2010)
as Jack Lessenberry
Sweet and Lowdown (1999)
as Harry
Play House (2026)
Actor
Rebel in the Rye (2017)
as Gus Lobrano
Wonderstruck (2017)
as Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father
Dave Made a Maze (2017)
as Harry
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023)
as Dr. Venture / Phantom Limb / Jonas Venture Jr. (voice)
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The Robot Chicken [adult swim] 25th Anniversary Special (2026)
as Dr. Rusty Venture (voice)
Fay Grim (2007)
as Simon Grim
American Splendor (2003)
as Robert Crumb
The Music Never Stopped (2011)
as Mike Tappin
Condor's Nest (2023)
as Heinrich Himmler
Gonzo Girl (2023)
as Lionel
Teknolust (2002)
as Agent Hopper
Manhattan Mixup (2011)
as Ernst
Theatre People (2025)
as Drama Teacher
Road (2005)
as The Ranger
Advantageous (2015)
as Fisher
Grimm Fairy Tales Animated (2012)
as The Dark One
Taz: Quest for Burger (2023)
as Rocky (voice)
Sound of My Voice (2011)
as Mr. Pritchett
Ned Rifle (2015)
as Simon Grim
The Last Temptation of Becky (2026)
as Dr. Friedrich Metzger
No Such Thing (2002)
as Concierge
Grind (2026)
Actor
Henry Fool (1998)
as Simon Grim
Laws of Man (2025)
as Proprietor Isaac
Chicago 10 (2008)
as Rennie Davis / Richard Schultz (voice)
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close (2020)
as Del Close
Death of a President (2006)
as Dr. James Pearn
Every Heavy Thing (2025)
as William Shaffer
Godstar (—)
Actor
From the Head (2011)
as Danny
Beauty (2022)
as Irv Merlin
Such Good People (2014)
as Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D.
iSteve (2013)
as Bill Gates
Intern (2000)
as Olivier Di Santo
The Muppet Scriptmas Carol (2025)
as Ebenezer Scrooge
Hello Lonesome (2010)
as Gary
NYC 3/94 (1994)
Actor
The Girl from Monday (2005)
as Funk
Plain Dirty (2003)
as Druden Hunt
Beware the Gonzo (2010)
as Principal Roy
Opera No. 1 (1994)
as James
Passengers (2002)
Actor
The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live (2015)
as Doll Zero
After Adderall (2016)
as The Agent
The Occupants (2014)
as Glen
The Book of Life (1998)
as True Believer
The Making of 'Fay Grim' or: How Do You Spell Espionage? (2007)
as Himself
Advantageous (2012)
as Dave Fisher
Test Screening (2024)
Actor
The Sisters Rosensweig (—)
as Nick
The Diagnosis (2008)
as Dr. Besman
Drones (2010)
as Pete
The Country Club (2023)
as Victor Simmons
Bitter Orange (2013)
as Sweetie
Breakup Season (2024)
as Kirby
Fortunes (2005)
as Lewis Croshere
Marfa Lights (—)
as Roscoe
The Last Romantic (2006)
as Alex Scarvey
The Sticky Fingers of Time (1997)
as Isaac
The Other Also (1997)
as (voice)
Snake 'n' Bacon (2009)
as (voice)
Upheaval (2002)
as Martin
Indoor Baseball (2023)
as Roy
B Movie (2004)
as Professor Friend
Puddysticks (2026)
as Eustace the Boss
Daypass (2002)
as Simple Simon
The Rainbow Bridge (2024)
as Herb
Book of Christ (2014)
as Rev. Boxley Fryer