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Roberts in 2022
Born (1971-11-10) November 10, 1971 (age 53)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active 2006–present

John Roberts, born on November 10, 1971, is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is famous for voicing Linda Belcher in the popular animated TV show Bob's Burgers.

John Roberts' Career Highlights

John Roberts is well-known for his voice acting role as Linda Belcher in the animated comedy Bob's Burgers. Linda is the loving mother of the Belcher family. Roberts has shared that he based Linda's voice on his own mother, Marge.

Roberts has appeared on TV shows like NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Watch What Happens Live!. He also worked with Bob Odenkirk on a pilot for MTV. He performed in two national tours for Margaret Cho and her Showtime special.

Early Success on YouTube

John Roberts first became known for his work on YouTube. His video "Jackie & Debra" won an award called The Comedy Smalls in London. His videos have been watched over 20 million times. He has even made videos with famous people like Debbie Harry and David Cross.

Music and Other Projects

Roberts performs several times a year at Joe's Pub in New York City. He also signed a music deal with French Kiss Records. On May 17, 2019, Roberts released a song called "Looking." The music video for "Looking" mixes Roberts' love for 1980s dance-pop music with bright lights and cool vintage items.

John Roberts' Acting Roles

John Roberts has acted in both movies and television shows. He is most recognized for his voice work.

Film Appearances

Roberts has appeared in several films. In 2022, he voiced Linda Belcher and Jocelyn in The Bob's Burgers Movie. He also had roles in Paint It Black (2016) and Fire Island (2022). In 2024, he appeared in the film Stress Positions.

Television Roles

On television, Roberts' main role is voicing Linda Belcher and Jocelyn in Bob's Burgers, which started in 2011. He also voiced Xyler in three episodes of Gravity Falls from 2012 to 2015. He even voiced Linda Belcher in an episode of Archer in 2013. Roberts has made guest appearances on The Simpsons as Linda Belcher in 2018 and 2022. In 2023, he voiced Bear in an episode of The Great North.

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