James Urbaniak
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Wade Donato
1999
Series
The Mentalist
Aaron Kalinoski
2008
Series
NCIS
Rod Daniels
2003
Series
Criminal Minds
Owen Quinn
2005
Series
The Office
Rolf
2005
Series
Hawaii Five-0
Gary Nathan
2010
Series
FBI
Mike Holland
2018
Series
CSI: Miami
Max Paulson
2002
Series
Adventure Time
Rat King / Leaf Beard (voice)
2010
Series
Adventure Time
Vice President Blowfish (voice)
2010
Series
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Roger Stern
2001
Series
Better Call Saul
Norm Wakely
2015
Series
Homeland
Larry
2011
Series
The Good Wife
Judge Bernard Temple
2009
Series
Elementary
Dr. Leo Demopoulos
2012
Series
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Nick Lingeman
2013
Series
Without a Trace
Damon Lafleur
2002
Series
Medium
Mr. Enright
2005
Series
Sex and the City
Buster
1998
Series
Numb3rs
Binky Moore
2005
Series
Scandal
Mike Sylva
2012
Series
Supergirl
Maaldorian Doctor
2015
Series
Unforgettable
Walter Morgan
2011
Series
Unforgettable
Richard Simmons
2011
Series
Unforgettable
Walter Morgan / John Fox
2011
Series
For All Mankind
Gavin Donahue
2019
Series
Weeds
The Wizard
2005
Film
Oppenheimer
Kurt Gödel
2023
Series
9-1-1: Lone Star
Imp
2020
Series
The Morning Show
Backstage Manager
2019
Series
Childrens Hospital
Future Doctor
2008
Series
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
The Trinket Man
2018
Series
Batman: Caped Crusader
Hugh Strange (voice)
2024
Series
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Cafe Manager
2008
Series
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Sarkissian
2008
Series
Body of Proof
Daniel Grubstick
2011
Series
Stars in the House
Self
2020
Series
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
Thriffith (voice)
2015
Series
All Hail King Julien
Lemur #1 (voice)
2014
Series
The Venture Bros.
Dr. Venture (voice)
2004
Series
Marvel's Agent Carter
Miles Van Ert
2015
Series
Close Enough
Commercial Bot (voice)
2020
Series
Dickinson
Ophthalmologist
2019
Series
Palm Royale
Palm Royale Manager
2024
Series
OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
Joff (voice)
2017
Series
Difficult People
Arthur Tack
2015
Series
Ed
Gallery owner
2000
Series
Dr. Ken
James Miller
2015
Series
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
M-OC (voice)
2016
Series
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
M-OC / Imperial Ensign (voice)
2016
Series
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
M-OC / Sgt. Corcillo (voice)
2016
Series
Documentary Now!
Howard Pine
2015
Film
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Rod Flexner
2002
Film
The Fabelmans
Grand View High School Principal
2022
Series
History of the World: Part II
Roman Soldier
2023
Series
Made for Love
Interviewer
2021
Series
Teachers
Carl Fromm
2016
Film
The Boxtrolls
Sir Broderick / Male Workman 1 / Male Workman 2 (voice)
2014
Series
NSFW Show
Self - Guest
2009
Series
Carol & the End of the World
(voice)
2023
Series
Lodge 49
2018
Series
The New Normal
Mr. Blakeney
2012
Series
Review
Grant Grunderschmidt
2014
Film
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Lab Technician
2003
Series
Too Old to Die Young
Stevie
2019
Series
Kidnapped
2006
Series
Infomercials
Rev. Boxley Fryer
2009
Series
Pig Goat Banana Cricket
Nose Picker Fish (voice)
2015
Film
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Professor Pyg (voice)
2018
Series
Liza on Demand
Jeremy
2018
Series
The Starter Wife
Gary
2008
Film
Tesla
Professor Anthony
2020
Series
The Jury
2004
Series
Ollie & Scoops
Dr. Toodles (voice)
2019
Series
Just Add Magic: Mystery City
Pierce Hamilton
2020
Film
Thelma the Unicorn
Confused Fan (voice)
2024
Film
The Nanny Diaries
Educational Consultant
2007
Film
Things Heard & Seen
Bram Sokolov
2021
Series
Fam
Tom
2019
Film
Across the Universe
Sadie's Manager
2007
Film
Rebel in the Rye
Gus Lobrano
2017
Film
Sweet and Lowdown
Harry
1999
Film
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Agent Marcus Strang
2019
Film
Ride with the Devil
Poker Player
1999
Film
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Dr. Venture / Phantom Limb / Jonas Venture Jr. (voice)
2023
Film
Invitation to a Murder
Gordon
2023
Film
The Last Temptation of Becky
Dr. Friedrich Metzger
2026
Film
You Don't Know Jack
Jack Lessenberry
2010
Film
Play House
Mr. Morton
2026
Film
Wonderstruck
Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father
2017
Series
Unconventional
Dr. Robert Montee
2025
Film
The Muppet Scriptmas Carol
Ebenezer Scrooge
2025
Film
Dead Media
Dr Sven Rendall
2025
Film
Dave Made a Maze
Harry
2017
Film
Sound of My Voice
Mr. Pritchett
2011
Film
The Music Never Stopped
Mike Tappin
2011
Film
Advantageous
Fisher
2015
Film
My Love For You Is Deep But the Devil Loves Me Deeper
2026
Film
American Splendor
Robert Crumb
2003
Film
Road
The Ranger
2005
Manhattan Mixup
Ernst
2011
Film
Condor's Nest
Heinrich Himmler
2023
Film
Teknolust
Agent Hopper
2002
Red Bird Lane
Tanner
2021
Film
Fay Grim
Simon Grim
2007
Film
Ned Rifle
Simon Grim
2015
Film
Theatre People
Drama Teacher
2025
Film
Gonzo Girl
Lionel
2023
Film
Hello Lonesome
Gary
2010
Godstar
Film
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
Del Close
2020
Film
Grimm Fairy Tales Animated
The Dark One
2012
Film
Henry Fool
Simon Grim
1998
Film
Taz: Quest for Burger
Rocky (voice)
2023
Film
Death of a President
Dr. James Pearn
2006
Film
NYC 3/94
1994
Film
Beauty
Irv Merlin
2022
Film
Plain Dirty
Druden Hunt
2003
Film
Passengers
2002
Film
Such Good People
Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D.
2014
Film
Laws of Man
Proprietor Isaac
2025
Film
The Girl from Monday
Funk
2005
Film
Grind
2026
Cleve Dixon: Terrible Detective
Henrik Habersteam
2012
Film
Chicago 10
Rennie Davis / Richard Schultz (voice)
2008
Film
iSteve
Bill Gates
2013
Film
The Book of Life
True Believer
1998
Film
The Other Also
(voice)
1997
Film
Beware the Gonzo
Principal Roy
2010
Film
The Occupants
Glen
2014
Film
Advantageous
Dave Fisher
2012
Film
No Such Thing
Concierge
2002
Film
Intern
Olivier Di Santo
2000
Film
The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live
Doll Zero
2015
Film
Book of Christ
Rev. Boxley Fryer
2014
Film
Test Screening
2024
Film
The Making of 'Fay Grim' or: How Do You Spell Espionage?
Himself
2007
Film
Breakup Season
Kirby
2024
Film
From the Head
Danny
2011
Film
The Sticky Fingers of Time
Isaac
1997
Film
Daypass
Simple Simon
2002
Film
The Country Club
Victor Simmons
2023
Film
Drones
Pete
2010
Film
Indoor Baseball
Roy
2023
Film
Fortunes
Lewis Croshere
2005
Film
B Movie
Professor Friend
2004
Film
Opera No. 1
James
1994
Film
The Rainbow Bridge
Herb
2024
Film
Puddysticks
Eustace the Boss
2026
Film
The Sisters Rosensweig
Nick
Film
Snake 'n' Bacon
(voice)
2009
After Adderall
The Agent
2016
Film
Bitter Orange
Sweetie
2013
Film
Upheaval
Martin
2002
Film
The Last Romantic
Alex Scarvey
2006
Marfa Lights
Roscoe
The Diagnosis
Dr. Besman
2008
Film
Every Heavy Thing
William Shaffer
2025