Oppenheimer2023
As Kurt Gödel
TMDb 8.0 / 10
James Urbaniak
Born
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 (87)
The Fabelmans2022
As Grand View High School Principal
TMDb 7.6 / 10
The Boxtrolls2014
As Sir Broderick / Male Workman 1 / Male Workman 2 (voice)
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde2003
As Lab Technician
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Thelma the Unicorn2024
As Confused Fan (voice)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
The Nanny Diaries2007
As Educational Consultant
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay2018
As Professor Pyg (voice)
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Across the Universe2007
As Sadie's Manager
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Ride with the Devil1999
As Poker Player
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind2002
As Rod Flexner
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Tesla2020
As Professor Anthony
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Things Heard & Seen2021
As Bram
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Invitation to a Murder2023
As Gordon
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Sweet and Lowdown1999
As Harry
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart2023
As Dr. Venture / Phantom Limb / Jonas Venture Jr. (voice)
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Where'd You Go, Bernadette2019
As Agent Marcus Strang
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Rebel in the Rye2017
As Gus Lobrano
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Play House2026
Condor's Nest2023
As Heinrich Himmler
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Wonderstruck2017
As Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father
TMDb 6.1 / 10
You Don't Know Jack2010
As Jack Lessenberry
TMDb 7.0 / 10
American Splendor2003
As Robert Crumb
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Gonzo Girl2023
As Lionel
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Sound of My Voice2011
As Mr. Pritchett
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Laws of Man2025
As Proprietor Isaac
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Dead Media2025
As Dr Sven Rendall
Teknolust2002
As Agent Hopper
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Dave Made a Maze2017
As Harry
TMDb 6.4 / 10
The Music Never Stopped2011
As Mike Tappin
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Ned Rifle2015
As Simon Grim
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Fay Grim2007
As Simon Grim
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Taz: Quest for Burger2023
As Rocky (voice)
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Road2005
As The Ranger
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Grind2026
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Hello Lonesome2010
As Gary
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Theatre People2025
As Drama Teacher
Such Good People2014
As Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D.
TMDb 5.2 / 10
No Such Thing2002
As Concierge
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Henry Fool1998
As Simon Grim
TMDb 6.6 / 10
The Book of Life1998
As True Believer
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Beauty2022
As Irv Merlin
TMDb 4.8 / 10
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close2020
As Del Close
TMDb 6.7 / 10
The Last Temptation of Becky2026
As Dr. Friedrich Metzger
Death of a President2006
As Dr. James Pearn
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Advantageous2015
As Fisher
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live2015
As Doll Zero
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Chicago 102008
As Rennie Davis / Richard Schultz (voice)
TMDb 5.8 / 10
The Muppet Scriptmas Carol2025
As Ebenezer Scrooge
Intern2000
As Olivier Di Santo
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Manhattan Mixup
Manhattan Mixup2011
As Ernst
Grimm Fairy Tales Animated2012
As The Dark One
Beware the Gonzo2010
As Principal Roy
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Red Bird Lane
Red Bird Lane2021
As Tanner
Every Heavy Thing2025
As William Shaffer
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Passengers2002
TMDb 4.3 / 10
From the Head2011
As Danny
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Advantageous2012
As Dave Fisher
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Making of 'Fay Grim' or: How Do You Spell Espionage?2007
As Himself
The Girl from Monday2005
As Funk
TMDb 4.2 / 10
Test Screening2024
Plain Dirty2003
As Druden Hunt
TMDb 4.9 / 10
My Love For You Is Deep But the Devil Loves Me Deeper
My Love For You Is Deep But the Devil Loves Me Deeper2026
Godstar
GodstarRelease date TBA
The Occupants2014
As Glen
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Breakup Season2024
As Kirby
TMDb 5.4 / 10
The Country Club2023
As Victor Simmons
TMDb 4.0 / 10
The Sisters RosensweigRelease date TBA
As Nick
iSteve2013
As Bill Gates
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Drones2010
As Pete
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Opera No. 11994
As James
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Marfa Lights
Marfa LightsRelease date TBA
As Roscoe
The Sticky Fingers of Time1997
As Isaac
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Bitter Orange2013
As Sweetie
TMDb 5.2 / 10
The Rainbow Bridge2024
As Herb
Puddysticks2026
As Eustace the Boss
After Adderall
After Adderall2016
As The Agent
TMDb 3.0 / 10
Indoor Baseball2023
As Roy
Book of Christ2014
As Rev. Boxley Fryer
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Other Also1997
As (voice)
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Last Romantic2006
As Alex Scarvey
TMDb 10.0 / 10
The Diagnosis
The Diagnosis2008
As Dr. Besman
Fortunes2005
As Lewis Croshere
TMDb 10.0 / 10
NYC 3/941994
TMDb 6.5 / 10
B Movie2004
As Professor Friend
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Upheaval2002
As Martin
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Snake 'n' Bacon2009
As (voice)
Daypass2002
As Simple Simon
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Filmography and biography: TMDb