David Cross facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Cross
Cross in 2012
Born	(1964-04-04) April 4, 1964 (age 61) Roswell, Georgia, U.S.
Education	Emerson College
Genres	Political satire Alternative comedy Black comedy Sketch comedy
Spouse	Amber Tamblyn ​ (m. 2012)​
Children	1
Relative(s)	Russ Tamblyn (father-in-law)
Notable works and roles	Mr. Show Arrested Development The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret Freak Show Alvin and the Chipmunks Kung Fu Panda Megamind Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television producer. He is famous for his stand-up comedy shows and for acting in many popular TV shows and movies.

Some of his most well-known roles include Tobias Fünke in the sitcom Arrested Development and the villain Ian Hawke in the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies. He also co-created and starred in the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David. Many people see him as a key figure in alternative comedy.

Cross has also created and starred in other TV shows, like The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret. He has done voice acting for many animated movies and shows, including the Kung Fu Panda movies, Megamind, and Curious George.

For his work, Cross has won a Primetime Emmy Award for writing on The Ben Stiller Show. He has also been nominated for several other awards, including Emmys for Mr. Show and Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.

Early life

David Cross was born in Roswell, Georgia, to a Jewish family. His parents were Barry and Susi Cross. His father was from Leeds, England.

Shortly after he was born, his family moved to Florida. They later moved to New York and Connecticut before settling back in Roswell. Cross is the oldest of three children and has two younger sisters.

His family did not have a lot of money, and they faced some hard times. His father left the family when Cross was ten years old.

Career

Stand-up comedy

Cross started doing stand-up comedy when he was 17. After graduating from high school in Atlanta, he moved to New York City. He later went to Emerson College in Boston but left after one semester. In Boston, he joined a college sketch group called This is Pathetic.

He began performing stand-up comedy more often in Boston. In the early 1990s, he became part of a new comedy scene at the Catch a Rising Star comedy club. He performed with other comedians like Janeane Garofalo and Louis C.K.. He also formed a sketch group called "Cross Comedy."

Cross's stand-up comedy often includes jokes about politics and society. He has released several comedy albums and specials. Two of his albums were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

Television and film roles

Cross at the 2007 Plug Awards

Cross's television career began as a writer for The Ben Stiller Show. He sometimes appeared in sketches on the show. This is where he met Bob Odenkirk, and together they created the sketch comedy show Mr. Show with Bob and David in 1995.

He played Tobias Fünke in the popular sitcom Arrested Development. The role was only meant to be small, but he became a main character. He also had roles in shows like Just Shoot Me! and The Drew Carey Show.

Cross has appeared in many movies. He played a morgue attendant in Men in Black and returned for the sequel, Men in Black II. He also acted in films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and School for Scoundrels.

Voice acting

Cross is also a talented voice actor. He voiced the character Crane in the Kung Fu Panda movies and Minion in Megamind. He also provided voices for video games, including "Zero" in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and a Marine in Halo 2.

Cross at the 2009 Brooklyn Book Festival

In 2009, Cross wrote his first book, I Drink for a Reason. It includes stories from his life and other funny writings.

In 2014, he directed his first movie, Hits, which was shown at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Instead of a traditional release, he released the film online using Bit Torrent and a "pay what you want" model.

In 2015, he reunited with Bob Odenkirk for a new sketch show on Netflix called W/ Bob & David.

Personal life

Cross married actress Amber Tamblyn in 2012. They have one daughter, who was born in 2017.

Although he was raised in a Jewish family, Cross is now an atheist, which means he does not believe in God. He has described his political views as being more aligned with socialist Democrats. He has expressed support for politicians like Senator Bernie Sanders.

Cross was one of the first people to invest in the crowdfunding website Kickstarter back in 2006. He is also a fan of the music group Beastie Boys and has appeared in some of their music videos and projects.

He holds dual citizenship with both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Selected filmography

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: David Cross para niños