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John Roberts
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| Born | November 10, 1971 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
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| Years active | 2006–present |
John Roberts (born November 10, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for voicing Linda Belcher on the popular animated TV show Bob's Burgers.
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John Roberts' Career Highlights
John Roberts is the voice of Linda Belcher on the Fox animated comedy Bob's Burgers. Linda is the caring mother of the Belcher family. John has shared that he based Linda's voice on his own mother, Marge.
He has appeared on TV shows like NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He also co-wrote a TV pilot for MTV. John has performed in live shows with comedian Margaret Cho.
Roberts first became well-known for his work on YouTube. His video series "Jackie & Debra" was very popular. He has received over 20 million views on his YouTube videos. He has also created videos with famous artists like Debbie Harry. John often performs live at Joe's Pub in New York City.
In 2019, John Roberts released a song called "Looking". The music video for the song shows his love for 1980s dance pop music. It features bright lights and a fun, retro style.
About John Roberts' Life
John Roberts was born on November 10, 1971. His family background is part Italian and part Irish.
John Roberts' Acting Roles
John Roberts has acted in both movies and television shows.
Movies Featuring John Roberts
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Pact | Short film | |
| 2016 | Paint It Black | D (uncredited) | |
| 2022 | The Bob's Burgers Movie | Linda Belcher, Jocelyn | |
| Fire Island | Pat | ||
| 2024 | Stress Positions | Leo |
TV Shows Featuring John Roberts
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | Jimmy's Mom (uncredited) | Episode: #1.44 |
| 2011–present | Bob's Burgers | Linda Belcher, Jocelyn | Main role |
| 2012 | Eugene! | Johnny Outrageous | TV film |
| 2012–2015 | Gravity Falls | Xyler (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Archer | Linda Belcher (voice) | Episode: "Fugue and Riffs" |
| My ... Aunts | TV series | ||
| 2015 | The Awesomes | Episode: "The GayFather" | |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Jeff Sleazay | Episode: "Adam Pally Wears a Navy Blazer and Bright Blue Sneakers" | |
| 2016 | The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show | Cushions (uncredited) | Episode: "Ruff Guyz/George Crum" |
| 2018, 2022 | The Simpsons | Linda Belcher (voice) | Episodes: "My Way or the Highway to Heaven" (2018) "Treehouse of Horror XXXIII" (2022) |
| 2023 | The Great North | Bear (voice) | Episode: "A Bear-tiful Find Adventure" |
