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.
Known For
Kung Fu Panda
(2008)
Crane (voice)
The Post
(2017)
Howard Simons
Megamind
(2010)
Minion (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 3
(2016)
Crane (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 2
(2011)
Crane (voice)
Men in Black
(1997)
Morgue Attendant
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
(2004)
Rob Eakin
Scary Movie 2
(2001)
Dwight Hartman
Pitch Perfect 2
(2015)
Riff Off Host
Men in Black II
(2002)
Newton
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
(2011)
Ian
Small Soldiers
(1998)
Irwin Wayfair
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
(2009)
Ian
Alvin and the Chipmunks
(2007)
Ian
Year One
(2009)
Cain
She's the Man
(2006)
Horatio Gold
Full Filmography
Acting
The Slugger's Wife
(1985)
(uncredited)
Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight
(1994)
Reporter at Dock #2
A Bucket of Blood
(1995)
Charlie
The TV Wheel
(1995)
Various
Destiny Turns on the Radio
(1995)
Ralph Dellaposa
The Cable Guy
(1996)
Sales Manager
Waiting for Guffman
(1996)
UFO Expert
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
(1996)
Male Radio Caller (voice) / Bookstore Man
David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour
(1996)
Himself
Who's the Caboose?
(1997)
Jaded Guy
Men in Black
(1997)
Morgue Attendant
Small Soldiers
(1998)
Irwin Wayfair
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
(1998)
Various Characters
The Thin Pink Line
(1998)
Tommy Dansbury
David Cross: The Pride Is Back
(1999)
Himself
Can't Stop Dancing
(1999)
Chapman
Ghost World
(2001)
Pushy Guy (Gerrold)
Scary Movie 2
(2001)
Dwight Hartman
Chain of Fools
(2001)
Andy
One Day...
(2001)
The Turd
Night of the Living Doo
(2001)
David Cross (voice)
Dr. Dolittle 2
(2001)
Dog / Animal Groupie #2 (voice)
Pootie Tang
(2001)
Dennis
Men in Black II
(2002)
Newton
Martin & Orloff
(2002)
Run Ronnie Run
(2002)
Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow
Life Without Dick
(2002)
Rex
David Cross: Let America Laugh
(2003)
Himself
Melvin Goes to Dinner
(2003)
Seminar Leader
Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns
(2003)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
(2004)
Rob Eakin
Last Laugh '04
(2004)
Self
Last Laugh '05
(2005)
Self
She's the Man
(2006)
Horatio Gold
School for Scoundrels
(2006)
Ian
Curious George
(2006)
Junior (voice)
The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway
(2006)
Himself
A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower
(2006)
Nathaniel Hornblower
Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl
(2006)
I'm Not There
(2007)
Alan Ginsberg
Heckler
(2007)
Self
The Grand
(2007)
Larry Schwartzman
Battle for Terra
(2007)
Giddy (voice)
Crashing
(2007)
Space Station Man
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
(2007)
Himself
Alvin and the Chipmunks
(2007)
Ian
Fired!
(2007)
Himself
Kung Fu Panda
(2008)
Crane (voice)
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
(2008)
Yivo (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
(2008)
Crane (voice)
A Bad Situationist
(2008)
Barry Winston
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
(2009)
Ian
Year One
(2009)
Cain
The Toe Tactic
(2009)
Timmy (voice)
All Tomorrow's Parties
(2009)
Self
Meltdown
(2009)
Ham Sandwich (voice)
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer
(2010)
Himself
Megamind
(2010)
Minion (voice)
The Legend of Secret Pass
(2010)
Loo (voice)
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
(2010)
Crane (voice)
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
(2010)
Self (archive footage)
Fight for Your Right Revisited
(2011)
Nathanial Hornblower
Kung Fu Panda 2
(2011)
Crane (voice)
Megamind: The Button of Doom
(2011)
Minion (voice)
Demoted
(2011)
Ken Castro
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
(2011)
Ian
The Secret Policeman's Ball
(2012)
Self
It's a Disaster
(2013)
Glenn Randolph
Kill Your Darlings
(2013)
Louis Ginsberg
The Arrested Development Documentary Project
(2013)
Self
The Muslims Are Coming!
(2013)
Self
Obvious Child
(2014)
Sam
Call Me Lucky
(2015)
Self
Pitch Perfect 2
(2015)
Riff Off Host
David Cross: Making America Great Again
(2016)
Himself
Kung Fu Panda 3
(2016)
Crane (voice)
Folk Hero & Funny Guy
(2016)
Chris DeRose
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
(2016)
Crane (voice)
The Last Laugh
(2016)
Self
The Post
(2017)
Howard Simons
Sorry to Bother You
(2018)
Cassius Green's White Voice (voice)
Next Gen
(2018)
Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)
David Cross: Oh Come On
(2019)
Himself
The Dark Divide
(2020)
Robert Pyle
Beastie Boys Story
(2020)
Self
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
(2020)
Self
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
(2020)
Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
(2020)
Self
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
(2021)
Self
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
(2021)
Self
8-Bit Christmas
(2021)
Dealer
David Cross: I'm From The Future
(2022)
Self
Chop & Steele
(2022)
Self
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
(2023)
Self
You Hurt My Feelings
(2023)
Jonathan
David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World
(2023)
Self
Deal of a Lifetime
(2023)
Roland
Writing
David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour
(1996)
Writer
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
(1998)
Writer
David Cross: The Pride Is Back
(1999)
Writer
Run Ronnie Run
(2002)
Writer
David Cross: Let America Laugh
(2003)
Writer
Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue
(2009)
Writer
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer
(2010)
Writer
Hits
(2014)
Writer
David Cross: Making America Great Again
(2016)
Writer
David Cross: Oh Come On
(2019)
Writer
David Cross: I'm From The Future
(2022)
Writer
David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World
(2023)
Writer
Directing
Production