David Cross
Known for
An American comedian, writer and actor known for his sharp, irreverent sensibility. Born in Atlanta, David Cross built a cult following in alternative comedy before becoming a familiar face on screen, memorably in Michel Gondry's 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004). He voiced the master Crane across the 'Kung Fu Panda' trilogy (2008-2016), lent his voice to 'Megamind' (2010), and turned up in 'Men in Black II' (2002) and 'The Post' (2017). A distinctive American character comic prized for his acerbic wit.
David Cross
59 Movies
46 Series
An American comedian, writer and actor known for his sharp, irreverent sensibility. Born in Atlanta, David Cross built a cult following in alternative comedy before becoming a familiar face on screen, memorably in Michel Gondry's 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004). He voiced the master Crane across the 'Kung Fu Panda' trilogy (2008-2016), lent his voice to 'Megamind' (2010), and turned up in 'Men in Black II' (2002) and 'The Post' (2017). A distinctive American character comic prized for his acerbic wit.
Movies
Plays Minion (voice)
Megamind
2010
Plays Crane (voice)
Kung Fu Panda
2008
Plays Rob
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004
Plays Morgue Attendant
Men in Black
1997
Plays Dwight
Scary Movie 2
2001
Plays Newton
Men in Black II
2002
Plays Crane (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 3
2016
Plays Crane (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 2
2011
Plays Ian
Alvin and the Chipmunks
2007
Plays Ian
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
2011
Plays Ian
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
2009
Plays Gold
She's the Man
2006
Plays Howard Simons
The Post
2017
Plays Irwin Wayfair
Small Soldiers
1998
Plays Sales Manager
The Cable Guy
1996
Plays Junior (voice)
Curious George
2006
Plays Crane (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
2008
Plays Cassius Green's White Voice (voice)
Sorry to Bother You
2018
Plays Dealer
8-Bit Christmas
2021
Plays Dog / Animal Groupie #2 (voice)
Dr. Dolittle 2
2001
Plays Steve
Oh, Hi!
2025
Plays Cain
Year One
2009
Plays Allen Ginsberg
I'm Not There
2007
Plays Crane (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
2016
Plays Pushy Guy (Gerrold)
Ghost World
2001
Plays Giddy (voice)
Battle for Terra
2007
Plays Space Station Man
Crashing
2007
Plays Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)
Next Gen
2018
Plays Jonathan
You Hurt My Feelings
2023
Plays Louis Ginsberg
Kill Your Darlings
2013
Plays Ken Castro
Demoted
2011
Plays Yivo (voice)
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
2008
Plays Minion (voice)
Megamind: The Button of Doom
2011
Plays Ian
School for Scoundrels
2006
Plays Male Radio Caller (voice) / Bookstore Man
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
1996
Plays Dennis
Pootie Tang
2001
Plays Crane (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
2013
Plays Larry Schwartzman
The Grand
2007
Plays UFO Expert
Waiting for Guffman
1997
Plays Rex
Life Without Dick
2002
Plays Ralph Dellaposa
Destiny Turns on the Radio
1995
Plays Glenn Randolph
It's a Disaster
2013
Plays Andy
Chain of Fools
2001
Plays Loo (voice)
The Legend of Secret Pass
2010
Plays Nathanial Hornblower
Fight for Your Right Revisited
2011
Plays Sam
Obvious Child
2014
Writer
Plays Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow
Run Ronnie Run
2002
Plays Chapman
Can't Stop Dancing
1999
Plays Seminar Leader
Melvin Goes to Dinner
2003
Plays Timmy (voice)
The Toe Tactic
2009
TV Shows
Plays Tobias Fünke
Arrested Development
2003
Plays Dr. Gail Timlin
Cheap Seats
2004
Director
Plays Self - Host / Various
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995
Plays Older Oliver Beene (voice)
Oliver Beene
2003
Creator
Plays Todd Margaret
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
2010
Plays Co-Worker
Important Things with Demetri Martin
2009
Plays Driving Instructor
Clark and Michael
2007
Plays Andy Weeks
Running Wilde
2010
Plays Jerry Wexler
Genius
2017
Writer
Plays Todd Margaret
Comedy Showcase
2007
Creator
Plays Benny
Freak Show
2006
Plays Dr. Kenny Finch (voice)
President Curtis
2026
Plays Ben
Pilot Season
2004
Plays Pete 'The Broker' Oakland
Goliath
2016
Creator
Plays Various Characters
W/ Bob & David
2015
Plays Bert (voice)
Soul Quest Overdrive
2011
Plays Sy Grossman
The Umbrella Academy
2019
Plays Russ Snyder
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
Plays Gil
Station Eleven
2021
Plays Junkyard Jessip
Wonder Showzen
2005
Plays Donnie DiMauro
Just Shoot Me!
1997
Plays Happy Time Harry (voice)
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2000
Plays Noah (voice)
Archer
2009
Plays Duane Bailey
Modern Family
2009
Plays Pizza Boy
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007
Plays David (voice)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Plays Theo
NewsRadio
1995
Plays Earl
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Plays Todd (voice)
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2004
Plays Belushi (voice)
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010
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Full Filmography
President Curtis
Dr. Kenny Finch (voice) · 7 episodes
2026–
TV
Oh, Hi!
Steve
2025
Film
Elsbeth
Nolan Hurst · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Deal of a Lifetime
Roland
2023
Film
Krapopolis
Mage (voice) · 1 episode
2023–
TV
You Hurt My Feelings
Jonathan
2023
Film
Station Eleven
Gil · 3 episodes
2021–
TV
8-Bit Christmas
Dealer
2021
Film
The Dark Divide
Robert Pyle
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Cross and where are they from?
David Cross is 62 years old, born on April 4, 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of David Cross?
David Cross is best known for roles in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Men in Black, Kung Fu Panda.
How many movies has David Cross been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), David Cross has appeared in 58 movies and 45 TV shows.
What was David Cross's first movie?
The career of David Cross began with The Slugger's Wife (1985).
What is David Cross's most recent movie or series?
David Cross's most recent release is Into the Sky, which premiered on September 17, 2026.
What TV shows has David Cross appeared in?
On television, David Cross has appeared in Rick and Morty, The Umbrella Academy, Modern Family, Community.
David Cross
1964-04-04 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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.