Actor
David Cross
- Born: 4 April 1974, Cross River, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
David Cross is a celebrated actor and comedian known for his distinctive voice and sharp wit. He gained fame through his role as Tobias Fünke in the critically acclaimed series 'Arrested Development'. Cross has a diverse career spanning film, television, and…
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About David Cross
David Cross is a celebrated actor and comedian known for his distinctive voice and sharp wit. He gained fame through his role as Tobias Fünke in the critically acclaimed series 'Arrested Development'. Cross has a diverse career spanning film, television, and stand-up comedy, often recognized for his contributions to alternative comedy and satire.
- Born
- 4 April 1974, Cross River, New York, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Amber Tamblyn (2012-present)
- Children
- 1, Marlow Alice Cross
- Parents
- Karen Cross, Robert Cross
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about David Cross
- David Cross was a writer and performer on the sketch comedy show 'Mr. Show' alongside Bob Odenkirk.
- He voiced the character of Clyde in the animated film 'Kung Fu Panda 3'.
Famous David Cross quotes
“I just can't help but feel that if I were a better person, I wouldn't be in this situation.”
“I think the best way to get to know someone is to watch them do their job.”
“I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV.”
David Cross filmography
Cast (197)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Into the Sky Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | President Curtis TV | Dr. Kenny Finch (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2026 | Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu Movie | Self | |
| 2026 | Lucy Schulman Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 2025 | Are We Good? Movie | Self | 4.5 |
| 2025 | Oh, Hi! Movie | Steve | 6.2 |
| 2025 | From Darkness to Light Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.7 |
| 2024 | Elsbeth TV | Nolan Hurst | 6.8 |
| 2023 | David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World Movie | Self | 3.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Deal of a Lifetime Movie | Roland | 6.5 |
| 2023 | Krapopolis TV | Mage (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2023 | The Elephant 6 Recording Co. Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 2023 | You Hurt My Feelings Movie | Jonathan | 6.3 |
| 2022 | Chop & Steele Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2022 | David Cross: I'm From The Future Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Station Eleven TV | Gil | 7.0 |
| 2021 | 8-Bit Christmas Movie | Dealer | 6.4 |
| 2021 | Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2021 | Teenage Euthanasia TV | Unknown character | 5.7 |
| 2021 | Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated Movie | Self | |
| 2020 | Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia - Some More News: The Movie Movie | David Cross | 7.5 |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2020 | Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2020 | Beastie Boys Story Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2020 | Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2020 | The Dark Divide Movie | Robert Pyle | 5.3 |
| 2019 | David Cross: Oh Come On Movie | Himself | 7.2 |
| 2019 | What We Do in the Shadows TV | Dominykas the Dreadful | 8.0 |
| 2019 | The Umbrella Academy TV | Sy Grossman | 8.5 |
| 2018 | The Shivering Truth TV | (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2018 | Next Gen Movie | Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Sorry to Bother You Movie | Cassius Green's White Voice (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2017 | The Post Movie | Howard Simons | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Big Mouth TV | Skip Glouberman (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2017 | Genius TV | Jerry Wexler | 7.5 |
| 2016 | Goliath TV | Pete 'The Broker' Oakland | 7.6 |
| 2016 | Ask the Storybots TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2016 | David Cross: Making America Great Again Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2016 | Chelsea TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2016 | The Last Laugh Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Folk Hero & Funny Guy Movie | Chris DeRose | 5.2 |
| 2016 | Kung Fu Panda 3 Movie | Crane (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll Movie | Crane (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2015 | W/ Bob & David TV | Various Characters | 6.8 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2015 | We Bare Bears TV | Director (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2015 | Call Me Lucky Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Pig Goat Banana Cricket TV | Thaddeus D. Actwell (voice) | 4.2 |
| 2015 | Pitch Perfect 2 Movie | Riff Off Host | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Hot Ones TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2015 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TV | Russ Snyder | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep Movie | Self | |
| 2014 | Obvious Child Movie | Sam | 6.4 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty TV | Prince Nebulon / Radio Voice (voice) | 8.7 |
| 2013 | Kill Your Darlings Movie | Louis Ginsberg | 7.0 |
| 2013 | The Muslims Are Coming! Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection Movie | Crane (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2013 | Maron TV | Himself | 7.0 |
| 2013 | The Arrested Development Documentary Project Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2013 | It's a Disaster Movie | Glenn Randolph | 6.3 |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 2012 | The Secret Policeman's Ball Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2011 | Impractical Jokers TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2011 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Movie | Ian | 5.7 |
| 2011 | Kung Fu Panda 2 Movie | Crane (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2011 | Soul Quest Overdrive TV | Bert (voice) | 4.7 |
| 2011 | Fight for Your Right Revisited Movie | Nathanial Hornblower | 6.5 |
| 2011 | Demoted Movie | Ken Castro | 4.8 |
| 2011 | Megamind: The Button of Doom Movie | Minion (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2011 | Bubble Guppies TV | Freezy Dragon (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2010 | Kung Fu Panda Holiday Movie | Crane (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Megamind Movie | Minion (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2010 | The Legend of Secret Pass Movie | Loo (voice) | 5.7 |
| 2010 | The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret TV | Todd Margaret | 6.8 |
| 2010 | Running Wilde TV | Andy Weeks | 6.3 |
| 2010 | Mary Shelley's Frankenhole TV | Belushi (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2010 | David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer Movie | Himself | 6.7 |
| 2010 | The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2010 | Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2009 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Movie | Ian | 5.7 |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | Duane Bailey | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Community TV | Hank Hickey | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Archer TV | Noah (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Meltdown Movie | Ham Sandwich (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2009 | Year One Movie | Cain | 5.0 |
| 2009 | All Tomorrow's Parties Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue Movie | Commercial Voiceover | 7.2 |
| 2009 | Important Things with Demetri Martin TV | Co-Worker | 6.5 |
| 2009 | The Toe Tactic Movie | Timmy (voice) | 4.0 |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five Movie | Crane (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs Movie | Yivo (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Panda Movie | Crane (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2008 | A Bad Situationist Movie | Barry Winston | 1.0 |
| 2008 | David's Situation Movie | Self | |
| 2007 | Alvin and the Chipmunks Movie | Ian | 5.8 |
| 2007 | Heckler Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 2007 | Comedy Showcase TV | Todd Margaret | 7.0 |
| 2007 | I'm Not There Movie | Allen Ginsberg | 6.5 |
| 2007 | The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2007 | Battle for Terra Movie | Giddy (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2007 | The Grand Movie | Larry Schwartzman | 5.8 |
| 2007 | Fired! Movie | Self | 5.7 |
| 2007 | Clark and Michael TV | Driving Instructor | 7.5 |
| 2007 | Human Giant TV | Peter Burns | 7.3 |
| 2007 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! TV | Lou, Ted Danson's Agent | 7.2 |
| 2007 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! TV | Pussy Doodles Artist | 7.2 |
| 2007 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! TV | Pizza Boy | 7.2 |
| 2007 | The Vice Guide to Travel TV | Unknown character | |
| 2007 | Crashing Movie | Space Station Man | 5.0 |
| 2006 | Freak Show TV | Primi | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Freak Show TV | Benny | 7.2 |
| 2006 | School for Scoundrels Movie | Ian | 5.5 |
| 2006 | The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower Movie | Nathaniel Hornblower | 8.0 |
| 2006 | Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl Movie | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 2006 | She's the Man Movie | Gold | 6.8 |
| 2006 | Curious George Movie | Junior (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Last Laugh '05 Movie | Self | 5.6 |
| 2005 | The Colbert Report TV | Russ Lieber (voice) (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Too Late with Adam Carolla TV | Unknown character | 8.5 |
| 2005 | Wonder Showzen TV | T-Totaled Timbo | 7.3 |
| 2005 | Wonder Showzen TV | Junkyard Jessip | 7.3 |
| 2005 | Wonder Showzen TV | Hostage | 7.3 |
| 2004 | Last Laugh '04 Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2004 | Tom Goes to the Mayor TV | Todd (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2004 | Pilot Season TV | Ben | 6.4 |
| 2004 | O'Grady TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2004 | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Movie | Rob | 8.1 |
| 2004 | Cheap Seats TV | Dr. Gail Timlin | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Melvin Goes to Dinner Movie | Seminar Leader | 5.4 |
| 2003 | Celebrity Poker Showdown TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 2003 | David Cross: Let America Laugh Movie | Himself | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Arrested Development TV | Tobias Fünke | 7.9 |
| 2003 | Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2003 | VH1 Goes Inside TV | Unknown character | 8.5 |
| 2003 | Oliver Beene TV | Older Oliver Beene (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest Co-Host | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Quest for Sleep Movie | Roger Duhntonnen | |
| 2002 | Men in Black II Movie | Newton | 6.4 |
| 2002 | Martin & Orloff Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 2002 | Life Without Dick Movie | Rex | 3.7 |
| 2002 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 2002 | Run Ronnie Run Movie | Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Night of the Living Doo Movie | David Cross (voice) | 8.9 |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | Ronnie Chase | 7.6 |
| 2001 | Ghost World Movie | Pushy Guy (Gerrold) | 7.1 |
| 2001 | Dinner for Five TV | Unknown character | 8.2 |
| 2001 | Scary Movie 2 Movie | Dwight | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Pootie Tang Movie | Dennis | 5.1 |
| 2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 Movie | Dog / Animal Groupie #2 (voice) | 5.3 |
| 2001 | Chain of Fools Movie | Andy | 5.8 |
| 2001 | One Day... Movie | The Turd | 5.6 |
| 2000 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force TV | Bert Banana (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2000 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force TV | Happy Time Harry (voice) | 7.5 |
| 1999 | David Cross: The Pride Is Back Movie | Himself | 6.9 |
| 1999 | Home Movies TV | Unknown character | 7.6 |
| 1999 | Strangers with Candy TV | Dr. Trepanning | 7.5 |
| 1999 | Can't Stop Dancing Movie | Chapman | 3.0 |
| 1998 | The Thin Pink Line Movie | Tommy Dansbury | 4.7 |
| 1998 | Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report Movie | Various Characters | 7.0 |
| 1998 | Hercules TV | Fear (voice) | 6.8 |
| 1998 | Small Soldiers Movie | Irwin Wayfair | 6.6 |
| 1997 | Tenacious D TV | Nun | 7.2 |
| 1997 | Men in Black Movie | Morgue Attendant | 7.2 |
| 1997 | Who's the Caboose? Movie | Jaded Guy | 4.8 |
| 1997 | Just Shoot Me! TV | Donnie DiMauro | 6.6 |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman Movie | UFO Expert | 7.0 |
| 1997 | King of the Hill TV | Ward Rackley (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1996 | David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour Movie | Himself | |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.4 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | The Cable Guy Movie | Sales Manager | 6.0 |
| 1996 | The Truth About Cats & Dogs Movie | Male Radio Caller (voice) / Bookstore Man | 6.1 |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and David TV | Self - Host / Various | 7.5 |
| 1995 | The Drew Carey Show TV | Earl | 6.5 |
| 1995 | A Bucket of Blood Movie | Charlie | 5.0 |
| 1995 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist TV | David (voice) | 7.8 |
| 1995 | Destiny Turns on the Radio Movie | Ralph Dellaposa | 5.0 |
| 1995 | NewsRadio TV | David | 7.4 |
| 1995 | NewsRadio TV | Theo | 7.4 |
| 1995 | The TV Wheel Movie | Various | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight Movie | Reporter at Dock #2 | 6.2 |
| 1994 | Space Ghost Coast to Coast TV | Unknown character | 7.8 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1992 | The Ben Stiller Show TV | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1985 | The Slugger's Wife Movie | (uncredited) | 3.7 |
| TBA | The George Lucas Talk Show: Live TV | Self | |
| TBA | Unbearable Christmas Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Kissinger Takes Paris Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (48)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | Lucy Schulman Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.0 |
| 2026 | David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End Movie | Director · Directing | 4.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World Movie | Writer · Writing | 3.0 |
| 2022 | David Cross: I'm From The Future Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2022 | David Cross: I'm From The Future Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2020 | LEGO Marvel Avengers: Climate Conundrum TV | Thanks · Crew | 4.6 |
| 2020 | The Dark Divide Movie | Producer · Production | 5.3 |
| 2019 | David Cross: Oh Come On Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 2019 | David Cross: Oh Come On Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2018 | Bliss TV | Creator · Creator | 5.8 |
| 2016 | David Cross: Making America Great Again Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2016 | David Cross: Making America Great Again Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2015 | W/ Bob & David TV | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 2015 | W/ Bob & David TV | Creator · Creator | 6.8 |
| 2015 | W/ Bob & David TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2015 | The Wolfpack Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep Movie | Thanks · Crew | |
| 2014 | Hits Movie | Producer · Production | 4.8 |
| 2014 | Hits Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.8 |
| 2014 | Hits Movie | Director · Directing | 4.8 |
| 2010 | The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret TV | Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2010 | The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret TV | Creator · Creator | 6.8 |
| 2010 | David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2009 | Infomercials TV | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2009 | Paid Programming TV | Creator · Creator | |
| 2009 | Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2008 | David's Situation Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2007 | Comedy Showcase TV | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2006 | Freak Show TV | Creator · Creator | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Freak Show TV | Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 2003 | David Cross: Let America Laugh Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2003 | David Cross: Let America Laugh Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2002 | Run Ronnie Run Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1999 | David Cross: The Pride Is Back Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 1998 | Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Tenacious D TV | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 1997 | Tenacious D TV | Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 1997 | Tenacious D TV | Creator · Creator | 7.2 |
| 1996 | David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and David TV | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and David TV | Creator · Creator | 7.5 |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and David TV | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and David TV | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1995 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist TV | Additional Writing · Crew | 7.8 |
| 1992 | The Ben Stiller Show TV | Writer · Writing | 5.0 |
Latest releases
- Into the Sky2026
- Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu2026
- Lucy Schulman2026
- David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End2026 / TMDB 4.0
- Are We Good?2025 / TMDB 4.5
- Oh, Hi!2025 / TMDB 6.2
Questions about David Cross
What are some of David Cross's notable roles?
David Cross is best known for his role as Tobias Fünke in 'Arrested Development' and for his work in 'Mr. Show'. He has also appeared in films like 'Evan Almighty' and 'Chipwrecked'.
Has David Cross won any awards?
David Cross has received several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for his writing on 'The Ben Stiller Show' and nominations for his work on 'Arrested Development'.
What was David Cross's first film?
David Cross made his film debut in the 1995 movie 'Mickey Blue Eyes' where he played a minor role. His early career included various television appearances and comedic performances.
What are David Cross's most successful films?
Some of David Cross's successful films include 'Evan Almighty', 'Alvin and the Chipmunks', and 'Chipwrecked', which have performed well at the box office.
What is David Cross's personal life like?
David Cross is married to actress Amber Tamblyn, and they have one child together, Marlow Alice Cross. He often shares aspects of his family life on social media.
What is David Cross's estimated net worth?
David Cross's estimated net worth is around $10 million, primarily earned through his acting, writing, and stand-up comedy career.
What are some milestones in David Cross's filmography?
Milestones in David Cross's filmography include his role in 'Arrested Development', his writing on 'Mr. Show', and his performances in various animated films like 'Kung Fu Panda 3'.
What genre is David Cross associated with?
David Cross is primarily associated with alternative comedy, known for his satirical humor and unique voice, often blending observational comedy with social commentary.