Patrick Warburton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Patrick Warburton
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Warburton at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2024
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| Born | November 14, 1964 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Orange Coast College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Cathy Jennings
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| Children | 4, including Talon |
| Relatives | Zach Shallcross (nephew) |
Patrick Warburton (born November 14, 1964) is a well-known American actor. He is famous for his deep voice and his many roles in TV shows, movies, and cartoons. You might recognize him from live-action shows like Seinfeld where he played David Puddy, or as Lemony Snicket in A Series of Unfortunate Events.
He has also lent his voice to many popular animated characters. These include Joe Swanson in Family Guy, Kronk in Disney's The Emperor's New Groove, and Buzz Lightyear in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. Patrick Warburton has been acting since 1986 and continues to work today.
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Early Life and Education
Patrick Warburton was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on November 14, 1964. His father, John Charles Warburton Jr., was a surgeon, and his mother, Barbara Jeanne Gratz, was an actress. He grew up in Huntington Beach, California, with his three sisters, Mary, Lara, and Megan.
He went to Saints Simon and Jude Catholic School. Later, he attended Servite High School and then Newport Harbor High School. Patrick also studied marine biology at Orange Coast College. However, he decided to leave college to follow his dreams of modeling and acting.
Acting Career Highlights
Patrick Warburton has had a long and successful career in both live-action and voice acting.
Famous TV Roles
In the 1990s, Patrick became well-known for his role as David Puddy on the popular show Seinfeld. Puddy was a calm auto mechanic and the on-again, off-again boyfriend of Elaine Benes. He also played the main character in the short-lived but memorable FOX series The Tick.
Later, he joined the cast of Less than Perfect as anchorman Jeb Denton. From 2007 to 2013, he starred as Jeff Bingham in the sitcom Rules of Engagement. More recently, he played the mysterious Lemony Snicket in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Voice Acting Adventures
Patrick Warburton is especially famous for his voice work. He has voiced many beloved animated characters.
One of his most recognizable voice roles is Joe Swanson on Fox's Family Guy, a role he has played since 1999. He also voiced Kronk in Disney's movie The Emperor's New Groove and its sequels and TV series, Kronk's New Groove and The Emperor's New School.
Other notable voice roles include:
- Buzz Lightyear in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
- Brock Samson in The Venture Bros.
- Sheriff Bronson Stone in Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
- Steve Barkin in the Disney Channel show Kim Possible
- Flynn in the Skylanders video game series and TV show
He has also lent his voice to animated films like Hoodwinked!, Chicken Little, Bee Movie, and Open Season.
Other Fun Appearances
Patrick Warburton has made appearances in various other projects. He was featured as a flight attendant named Patrick in the "preboarding" video for the "Soarin' Around the World" ride at Disney California Adventure and Epcot. He also voiced the droid G2-4T in the queue for "Star Tours: The Adventures Continue" at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland.
He is a big fan of the Los Angeles Kings hockey team. However, he has also appeared at New Jersey Devils games with his face painted, similar to his character David Puddy from Seinfeld. This became a memorable moment for Devils fans.
Commercials and Advertisements
You might also recognize Patrick Warburton's voice from many commercials. He has been the voice for Carrier Corporation air-conditioning ads and played Superman in commercials for American Express. He is also the voice for National Car Rental's "Be the Boss of You" commercials and the "Discover Fresh" radio ads for Souplantation restaurants.
He also voices Ranger, a forest ranger, in radio spots for the national Smokey Bear campaign.
Personal Life
In 1991, Patrick Warburton married Cathy Jennings, whom he met in college. They have four children: three sons named Talon, Shane, and Gabriel, and one daughter named Alexandra. The family lives in Santa Rosa Valley, California.
Patrick is a Christian. He has described himself as a "lifelong conservative" with some "liberal views" on certain topics.
Film and Television Roles
Patrick Warburton has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Film Roles
- Scream 3 (2000) as Steven Stone
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) as Kronk (voice)
- Men in Black II (2002) as Agent T
- Chicken Little (2005) as Alien Cop (voice)
- Sky High (2005) as Royal Pain (voice)
- Bee Movie (2007) as Kenneth Bloome (voice)
- Get Smart (2008) as Hymie
- Ted (2012) as Guy
- Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) as King Agamemnon (voice)
- Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014) as Pulaski (voice)
- Animal Crackers (2017) as Brock (voice)
- Unfrosted (2024) as Tom Terranova
Television Roles
- Seinfeld (1995–1998) as David Puddy (10 episodes)
- Family Guy (1999–present) as Joe Swanson (voice, main role)
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000–2001) as Buzz Lightyear (voice, main role)
- The Tick (2001–2002) as The Tick (9 episodes)
- Kim Possible (2002–2007) as Steve Barkin (voice, 35 episodes)
- Less than Perfect (2003–2006) as Jeb Denton (49 episodes)
- The Venture Bros. (2003–2018) as Brock Samson (voice, 71 episodes)
- The Emperor's New School (2006–2008) as Kronk (voice, 52 episodes)
- Rules of Engagement (2007–2013) as Jeff Bingham (100 episodes)
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–2013) as Sheriff Bronson Stone (voice, 34 episodes)
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017–2019) as Lemony Snicket (25 episodes)
- Baby Shark's Big Show! (2020–2025) as Grandpa Shark (voice)
Awards and Recognition
Patrick Warburton has received awards and nominations for his acting.
- In 2005, he won the New York VisionFest Outstanding Achievement Award for Acting – Male for his work in The Civilization of Maxwell Bright.
- He also won the Best Actor award at the Boulder International Film Festival in 2006 for the same film.
- He has been nominated for several Annie Awards for his voice acting in animated productions like The Emperor's New Groove, The Emperor's New School, Bee Movie, and Skylanders Academy.
- In 2021, he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program for Elena of Avalor: Coronation Day.
