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