John DiMaggio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John DiMaggio
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DiMaggio at GalaxyCon Oklahoma City in 2025
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| Born |
John William DiMaggio
September 4, 1968 |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Kate Miller
(m. 2014) |
John William DiMaggio (born September 4, 1968) is an American actor. He is famous for using his voice to bring many cartoon and video game characters to life. Some of his most well-known roles include Bender from Futurama, Jake the Dog from Adventure Time, and Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War video game series. He also voiced Dr. Drakken on Kim Possible and King Zøg on Disenchantment.
Early Life and Education
John DiMaggio grew up in North Plainfield, New Jersey. He finished high school there in 1986. Later, he went to Rutgers University.
Career Highlights
John DiMaggio is best known for his amazing voice acting. He has given a unique voice to many characters that people love.
His role as Bender, a funny robot from the show Futurama, is one of his most famous. He also voiced Jake the Dog, a magical dog, in the popular cartoon Adventure Time. In video games, he is the voice of Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War series.
DiMaggio has also voiced Dr. Drakken in Kim Possible, Hak Foo in Jackie Chan Adventures, and The Scotsman in Samurai Jack. He was also the voice of Brother Blood in Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go!.
In 2013, DiMaggio helped create a documentary called I Know That Voice. This film was all about the world of voice acting and how voice actors bring characters to life. He was an executive producer and narrator for the movie.
In 2022, when the show Futurama was going to return, there was a discussion about fair pay for voice actors. DiMaggio spoke up for himself and other voice actors, wanting them to be paid fairly for their work. This discussion was called "#BenderGate" by some fans. Even though he didn't get a pay raise, he felt it was important to bring attention to how voice actors are paid. In the end, he decided to return to voice Bender, which made many fans happy.
John DiMaggio has voiced characters in many other shows and movies, including Chowder, American Dragon: Jake Long, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Fish Hooks, and Ben 10. He also voiced Wakka and Kimahri in the video game Final Fantasy X.
Personal Life
John DiMaggio lives in both Los Angeles and New York City. He has been married to actress Kate Miller since 2014.
Awards and Recognition
John DiMaggio has won awards for his voice acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Film/TV show | Results |
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| 2001 | Annie Awards | Best Voice Acting in an Animated TV Show | Futurama | Won |
| 2007 | Interactive Achievement Awards | Best Character Performance in a Video Game - Male | Gears of War | Won |
See also
In Spanish: John DiMaggio para niños
