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James Urbaniak

Actor | * 09/17/1963 (60) | Bayonne, New Jersey (United States of America (USA))
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James Christian Urbaniak (born September 17, 1963) is an American character actor. He is best known for his roles as Simon Grim in three Hal Hartley films: Henry Fool (1997), Fay Grim (2006) and Ned Rifle (2014), Robert Crumb in American Splendor (2003), Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture on the animated series The Venture Bros. (2003–2023), Grant Grunderschmidt on Review (2014–2017), and Arthur Tack on Difficult People (2015–2017). ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Crime

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An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar. ...

American Splendor

R

2003 | 3.6/5 | 1h 41min
Comedy, Drama
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Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of f ...

The Fabelmans

PG-13

2022 | 3.9/5 | 2h 31min
Drama, Comedy
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Hank and Dean Venture, with their father Doctor Venture and faithful bodyguard Brock Samson, go on wild adventures facing megalomaniacs, zombies, and suspicious ninjas, all for the glory of adventure. ...

The Venture Bros.

TV-MA

2004 | 3.9/5 | 22min per episode
Comedy, Animation, Action & Adventure
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Explore an aspirational world where NASA and the space program remained a priority and a focal point of our hopes and dreams as told through the lives of NASA astronauts, engineers, and their families ...

For All Mankind

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2019- | 3.9/5
Drama, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, War & Politics
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Movies with James Urbaniak as Actor(63)

as Eustance the Boss2024 Puddysticks
as Kirby2024 Breakup Season
2024 The Rainbow Bridge
as Victor Simmons2023 The Country Club
as Kurt Gödel2023 Oppenheimer
as Rocky (voice)2023 Taz: Quest for Burger
as Lewis Croshere2023 Fortunes
as Gordon2023 Invitation to a Murder
as Lionel2023 Gonzo Girl
2023 Gonzo Girl
as Dr. Venture (voice)2023 The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
as Heinrich Himmler2023 Condor's Nest
as Grand View High School Principal2022 The Fabelmans
as Irv Merlin2022 Beauty
as Bram2021 Things Heard & Seen
as Professor Anthony2020 Tesla
as Agent Marcus Strang2019 Where'd You Go, Bernadette
as Lazlo Valentin / Professor Pyg (voice)2018 Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
as Harry2017 Dave Made a Maze
as Gus Lobrano2017 Rebel in the Rye
as Dr. Kincaid2017 Wonderstruck
as The Agent2016 After Adderall
as Doll Zero2015 The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live
as Fisher2015 Advantageous
as Simon Grim2015 Ned Rifle
as Rev. Boxley Fryer2014 Book of Christ
as Glen2014 The Occupants
as Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D.2014 Such Good People
as Sir Broderick / Male Workman 1 / Male Workman 2 (voice)2014 The Boxtrolls
as Sweetie2013 Bitter Orange
as Bill Gates2013 iSteve
as Dave Fisher2012 Advantageous
as Mr. Pritchett2011 Sound of My Voice
as Danny2011 From the Head
as Ernst2011 Manhattan Mixup
as Mike Tappin2011 The Music Never Stopped
as Jack Lessenberry2010 You Don't Know Jack
as Pete2010 Drones
as Principal Roy2010 Beware the Gonzo
as Sadie's Manager2007 Across the Universe
as Educational Consultant2007 The Nanny Diaries
as Simon Grim2006 Fay Grim
as Alex Scarvey2006 The Last Romantic
as Dr. James Pearn2006 Death of a President
as Funk2005 The Girl from Monday
as Professor Friend2004 B Movie
as Lab Technician2003 Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
as Druden Hunt2003 Plain Dirty
as Robert Crumb2003 American Splendor
as Agent Hopper2002 Teknolust
as Martin2002 Upheaval
as Rod Flexner2002 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
as Simple Simon2001 Daypass
as Concierge2001 No Such Thing
as Olivier Di Santo2000 Intern
as Harry1999 Sweet and Lowdown
as Poker Player1999 Ride with the Devil
as True Believer1998 The Book of Life
as Isaac1997 The Sticky Fingers of Time
as Voice1997 The Other Also
as Simon Grim1997 Henry Fool
1994 NYC 3/94
as James1994 Opera No. 1

TV Shows/Series with James Urbaniak as Actor(47)

as Roman Soldier2023 History of the World: Part II
as Interviewer2021 Made for Love
as Imp2020 9-1-1: Lone Star
as Pierce Hamilton2020 Just Add Magic: Mystery City
as Backstage Manager2019 The Morning Show
as Gavin Donahue2019 For All Mankind
as Tom2019 Fam
as Stevie2019 Too Old to Die Young
as Dr. Toodles (voice)2019 Ollie & Scoops
as Ophthalmologist2019 Dickinson
2018 Lodge 49
as The Trinket Man2018 Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
as Howard Pine2015 Documentary Now!
as Maaldorian Doctor2015 Supergirl
as Nose Picker Fish (voice)2015 Pig Goat Banana Cricket
as Norm Wakely2015 Better Call Saul
as Miles Van Ert2015 Marvel's Agent Carter
as Arthur Tack2015 Difficult People
as Grant Grunderschmidt2014 Review
as Lemur #1 (voice)2014 All Hail King Julien
as Nick Lingeman2013 Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as Mike Sylva2012 Scandal
as Henrik Habersteam2012 Cleve Dixon: Terrible Detective
as Dr. Leo Demopoulos2012 Elementary
as Mr. Blakeney2012 The New Normal
as Larry2011 Homeland
as Richard Simmons2011 Unforgettable
as Walter Morgan2011 Unforgettable
as Walter Morgan / John Fox2011 Unforgettable
as Aaron Kalinoski2008 The Mentalist
as Sarkissian2008 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
as Cafe Manager2008 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2006 Kidnapped
as Mr. Enright2005 Medium
as Owen Quinn2005 Criminal Minds
as Rolf2005 The Office
2005 Numb3rs
as The Wizard2005 Weeds
2004 The Jury
as Dr. Venture (voice)2004 The Venture Bros.
2003 NCIS
2002 CSI: Miami
as Damon Lafleur2002 Without a Trace
as Dr. Roger Stern2001 Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Gallery owner2000 Ed
as Wade Donato1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Buster1998 Sex and the City

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Full Name: James Urbaniak
Born: Tuesday, 09/17 1963 (September) in Bayonne, New Jersey (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 60 years + 223 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Brookdale Community College
James Urbaniak frequently works together with these people:
Hal Hartley (28x, Crew)
Myk Watford (13x, Actor)
Tim Guinee (12x, Actor)
Rebecca Wisocky (12x, Actress)
Nico Colaleo (12x, Crew)
Paul Boocock (12x, Actor)
Michael Gaston (11x, Actor)
Susan Misner (11x, Actress)
Terry Serpico (11x, Actor)
J. C. MacKenzie (10x, Actor)
John Hartmann (10x, Actor)
Lou Martini Jr. (10x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:4245, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024