David Herman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Herman
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Herman at SXSW 2024
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| Born | February 20, 1967 |
| Education | State University of New York, Purchase (BFA) |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse(s) | Christi Campbell (divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
David Herman (born February 20, 1967) is an American actor and comedian. You might not recognize his face, but you have almost certainly heard his voice! He is famous for playing characters in animated shows like Futurama, Bob's Burgers, and King of the Hill.
Herman was also one of the original cast members of the comedy show MADtv. He is well-known for his role as the nerdy Michael Bolton in the popular movie Office Space.
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Early Life and Education
David Herman was born in New York City and grew up in the Washington Heights neighborhood. He was interested in acting from a young age.
He attended the famous Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, graduating in 1985. After high school, he studied acting at the State University of New York at Purchase.
Acting Career
Herman has had a long career in both live-action movies and television, as well as voice acting for cartoons and video games.
Live-Action Roles
MADtv
In 1995, Herman became one of the first cast members of the sketch comedy show MADtv. On the show, he played many funny characters. He was also great at impersonating famous people, including:
- Tim Allen as Tim Taylor from Home Improvement
- Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump
- Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Bill Clinton
Herman left MADtv in 1997 to work on other projects. He wanted to try new things, and his unique way of leaving the show allowed him to pursue a role in the movie Office Space.
Office Space and Other Films
One of Herman's most famous movie roles was in the 1999 comedy Office Space. He played Michael Bolton, a quiet office worker who loves rap music. A running joke in the movie is that he shares his name with the famous singer Michael Bolton, which he dislikes.
Herman also appeared in other movies, such as Dude, Where's My Car? and another film by Office Space director Mike Judge called Idiocracy.
Voice Acting Career
David Herman is a very successful voice actor. He has brought hundreds of animated characters to life with his voice.
Futurama
In the popular animated series Futurama, Herman voices many memorable characters, including:
- Scruffy, the quiet janitor of Planet Express.
- Roberto, a wild robot who loves to stab things.
- Ogden Wernstrom, Professor Farnsworth's main rival.
King of the Hill
On the show King of the Hill, Herman voiced several characters. His most known role was Buckley, the boyfriend of the character Luanne.
Bob's Burgers and Other Shows
Herman is also a key voice actor on the show Bob's Burgers, where he plays Mr. Frond, the school's guidance counselor. He also voices many other side characters.
His voice can be heard in many other animated series, such as:
- Disenchantment, where he voices The Herald.
- OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, where he plays Mr. Gar and Brandon.
- Brickleberry, where he was the voice of Steve Williams.
- Paradise PD, where he voiced Kevin Crawford.
Selected Roles
Here are some of David Herman's most well-known roles in movies, TV shows, and video games.
Famous Movie Roles
- Office Space (1999) - Michael Bolton
- Dude, Where's My Car? (2000) - Nelson
- Idiocracy (2006) - Secretary of State
- Bee Movie (2007) - Buzz, Bob Bumble (voice)
- The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) - Mr. Frond (voice)
- Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe (2022) - Gage (voice)
Famous Television Roles
- MADtv (1995–1997) - Various Characters
- King of the Hill (1997–2010) - Buckley, various voices
- Futurama (1999–present) - Scruffy, Roberto, Wernstrom, various voices
- Bob's Burgers (2011–present) - Mr. Frond, various voices
- Brickleberry (2012–2015) - Steve Williams (voice)
- OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes (2017–2019) - Mr. Gar, Brandon (voice)
- Disenchantment (2018–2023) - The Herald, Jerry (voice)
- Paradise PD (2018–2022) - Kevin Crawford (voice)
Video Game Roles
- Jak and Daxter series - Errol, various voices
- Futurama (2003) - Larry, Adoy
- High on Life (2022) - Gene Zaroothian
See also
In Spanish: David Herman para niños
