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