David Cross

Acting • 235 Credits

Biography

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.

🎬 Directed Titles (4)

Directorial Filmography
Mr. Show with Bob and David

Mr. Show with Bob and David

1995 ⭐ 3.8
Hits

Hits

2014 ⭐ 2.4
David Cross: Let America Laugh

David Cross: Let America Laugh

2003 ⭐ 3.3
David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End

David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End

2026 ⭐ 2.0

✍️ Written & Story Credits (18)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Mr. Show with Bob and David

Mr. Show with Bob and David

1995 ⭐ 3.8
Writer
Run Ronnie Run

Run Ronnie Run

2002 ⭐ 3.0
Writer
W/ Bob & David

W/ Bob & David

2015 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
David Cross: Making America Great Again

David Cross: Making America Great Again

2016 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Hits

Hits

2014 ⭐ 2.4
Writer
Tenacious D

Tenacious D

1997 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
The Ben Stiller Show

The Ben Stiller Show

1992 ⭐ 2.5
Writer
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer

David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer

2010 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
David Cross: Let America Laugh

David Cross: Let America Laugh

2003 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
David Cross: The Pride Is Back

David Cross: The Pride Is Back

1999 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
David Cross: Oh Come On

David Cross: Oh Come On

2019 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue

Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue

2009 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
David Cross: I'm From The Future

David Cross: I'm From The Future

2022 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Infomercials

Infomercials

2009 ⭐ 3.0
Writer
David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World

David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World

2023 ⭐ 2.7
Writer
David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End

David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End

2026 ⭐ 2.0
Writer
Comedy Showcase

Comedy Showcase

2007 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour

David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour

1996
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

2004 ⭐ 4.0
as Rob
Men in Black

Men in Black

1997 ⭐ 3.6
as Morgue Attendant
Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda

2008 ⭐ 3.7
as Crane (voice)
Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty

2013 ⭐ 4.3
as Prince Nebulon / Radio Voice (voice)
Men in Black II

Men in Black II

2002 ⭐ 3.2
as Newton
The Umbrella Academy

The Umbrella Academy

2019 ⭐ 4.2
as Sy Grossman
Kung Fu Panda 2

Kung Fu Panda 2

2011 ⭐ 3.5
as Crane (voice)
Megamind

Megamind

2010 ⭐ 3.5
as Minion (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 3

Kung Fu Panda 3

2016 ⭐ 3.5
as Crane (voice)
Pitch Perfect 2

Pitch Perfect 2

2015 ⭐ 3.4
as Riff Off Host
Scary Movie 2

Scary Movie 2

2001 ⭐ 2.9
as Dwight
The Post

The Post

2017 ⭐ 3.5
as Howard Simons
Alvin and the Chipmunks

Alvin and the Chipmunks

2007 ⭐ 2.9
as Ian
Modern Family

Modern Family

2009 ⭐ 4.0
as Duane Bailey
She's the Man

She's the Man

2006 ⭐ 3.4
as Gold
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

2009 ⭐ 2.8
as Ian
The Cable Guy

The Cable Guy

1996 ⭐ 3.0
as Sales Manager
Small Soldiers

Small Soldiers

1998 ⭐ 3.3
as Irwin Wayfair
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

2011 ⭐ 2.9
as Ian
Community

Community

2009 ⭐ 4.0
as Hank Hickey
Year One

Year One

2009 ⭐ 2.5
as Cain
Sorry to Bother You

Sorry to Bother You

2018 ⭐ 3.4
as Cassius Green's White Voice (voice)
We Bare Bears

We Bare Bears

2015 ⭐ 3.9
as Director (voice)
Dr. Dolittle 2

Dr. Dolittle 2

2001 ⭐ 2.6
as Dog / Animal Groupie #2 (voice)
Arrested Development

Arrested Development

2003 ⭐ 4.0
as Tobias Fünke
Ghost World

Ghost World

2001 ⭐ 3.5
as Pushy Guy (Gerrold)
Archer

Archer

2009 ⭐ 4.0
as Noah (voice)
Kill Your Darlings

Kill Your Darlings

2013 ⭐ 3.5
as Louis Ginsberg
Big Mouth

Big Mouth

2017 ⭐ 3.8
as Skip Glouberman (voice)
What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows

2019 ⭐ 4.0
as Dominykas the Dreadful