Stephen Root
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Person

Stephen Root

Known for
Acting
Born
November 17, 1951
Place of birth
Sarasota, Florida, USA
Also known as
Steve Root

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Biography

Stephen Root (born November 17, 1951) is an American actor and voice actor. Known for his extensive character actor roles in film and television, he gained attention for his roles as Jimmy James on the NBC sitcom NewsRadio (1995–1999), as Milton Waddams in the comedy film Office Space (1999), and voiced Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland on the animated series King of the Hill (1997–2010, 2025–present).[1]

Root has appeared in numerous Coen brothers films including O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Ladykillers (2004), No Country for Old Men (2007), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). Other notable film roles include Dave (1993), Bicentennial Man (1999), Dodgeball (2004), Idiocracy (2006), Cedar Rapids (2011), Selma (2014), Trumbo (2015), Get Out (2017), and On the Basis of Sex (2018), as well as his voice roles in Ice Age (2002) and Finding Nemo (2003).

On television, he played supporting roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1991), True Blood (2008–2009), Boardwalk Empire (2012–2013), Fargo (2014), The Man in the High Castle (2016–2019), Perry Mason (2020), and Succession (2021–2023). He has received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, in 2019 for the role of manipulative hitman handler Monroe Fuches in the HBO dark comedy crime series Barry (2018–2023) and in 2026 for the role of fisherman and outspoken superstitious Wyck Crawford in the Apple TV comedy horror series Widow's Bay (2026–present), which he won.

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In Catlg

8 Works in the catalog credit them.

Acting (8)

Filmography

  • SlaygroundFilm · 2027 · Acting
  • Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended LookFilm · 2026 · as Brian Heder (voice) (uncredited)
  • Mike & Nick & Nick & AliceFilm · 2026 · as Chet
  • President CurtisTV · 2026 · as Toomoo (voice) · 1 episode
  • Regular Show: The Lost TapesTV · 2026 · as Jampft (voice) · 2 episodes
  • Strip LawTV · 2026 · as Glem Blorchman (voice) · 10 episodes
  • The Long HaulFilm · 2026 · Acting
  • The Terror: Devil in SilverTV · 2026 · as Dr. Badger · 4 episodes
  • The Wrecking CrewFilm · 2026 · as Detective Rennert
  • Widow's BayTV · 2026 · as Wyck Crawford · 10 episodes
  • Dog ManFilm · 2025 · as Grampa (voice)
  • Heads of StateFilm · 2025 · as Arthur Hammond
  • PlaydateFilm · 2025 · as Gordon
  • StuGoTV · 2025 · as Dr. Rostrum (voice) · 1 episode
  • It's Florida, Man.TV · 2024 · as Title Narrator (voice) · 12 episodes
  • Lousy CarterFilm · 2024 · as Analyst
  • Masters of the Universe: RevolutionTV · 2024 · as Cringer (voice) · 5 episodes
  • Adventure Time: Fionna and CakeTV · 2023 · as Martin Mertens (voice) · 1 episode
  • Beacon 23TV · 2023 · as Solomon Smythe · 4 episodes
  • Clone HighTV · 2023 · as Mr. Big Corporation (voice) · 1 episode
  • Fired on MarsTV · 2023 · as Mark (voice) · 3 episodes
  • KrapopolisTV · 2023 · as Salt (voice) · 1 episode
  • PaintFilm · 2023 · as Tony
  • Praise PeteyTV · 2023 · as Petey's Father (voice) · 10 episodes
  • Scott Pilgrim Takes OffTV · 2023 · as The Nanomachines (voice) · 1 episode
  • VelmaTV · 2023 · as Chief Cogburn / Merie Cogburn (voice) · 4 episodes
  • Beavis and Butt-Head Do the UniverseFilm · 2022 · as Jail Tattoo Artist (voice)
  • Bee and PuppyCatTV · 2022 · as Warlock G (voice) · 1 episode
  • Hamster & GretelTV · 2022 · as Jeff Strawberry (voice) · 1 episode
  • Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-HeadTV · 2022 · as Gary (voice) · 1 episode
  • Starting Now: the Making of BarryFilm · 2022 · as Self
  • The Legend of Vox MachinaTV · 2022 · as Professor Anders (voice) · 4 episodes
  • To LeslieFilm · 2022 · as Dutch
  • We Baby BearsTV · 2022 · as Rexford / Zach / Rover (voice) · 1 episode
  • Blade Runner: Black LotusTV · 2021 · as Police Chief Earl Grant (voice) · 6 episodes
  • Four Good DaysFilm · 2021 · as Chris
  • HappilyFilm · 2021 · as Goodman
  • HomeFilm · 2021 · as Father Browning
  • Masters of the Universe: RevelationTV · 2021 · as Cringer / Battle Cat (voice) · 10 episodes
  • QueenpinsFilm · 2021 · as Agent Flannigan
  • Resident AlienTV · 2021 · as Ed Vanderspeigle · 1 episode
  • The Book of Boba FettTV · 2021 · as Lortha Peel · 1 episode
  • The Tragedy of MacbethFilm · 2021 · as Porter
  • Adventure Time: Distant LandsTV · 2020 · as Mr. M / Bob / Additional Voices (voice) · 1 episode
  • Perry MasonTV · 2020 · as Maynard Barnes · 7 episodes
  • Solar OppositesTV · 2020 · as Train Store Owner (voice) · 1 episode
  • Star Trek: Lower DecksTV · 2020 · as Gene Jakobowski (voice) · 1 episode
  • Stars in the HouseTV · 2020 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Empty ManFilm · 2020 · as Arthur Parsons
  • The Mighty OnesTV · 2020 · as Bernard (voice) · 4 episodes
  • Uncle FrankFilm · 2020 · as Daddy Mac
  • AmphibiaTV · 2019 · as Mayor Toadstool (voice) · 15 episodes
  • BombshellFilm · 2019 · as Neil Mullin
  • Jay and Silent Bob RebootFilm · 2019 · as Cockmando (voice)
  • Lights Out with David SpadeTV · 2019 · as Self - Panelist · 1 episode
  • SebergFilm · 2019 · as Walt Breckman
  • BarryTV · 2018 · as Monroe Fuches · 32 episodes
  • Dallas & RoboTV · 2018 · as Uncle Danny · 8 episodes
  • Life of the PartyFilm · 2018 · as Mike Cook
  • On the Basis of SexFilm · 2018 · as Professor Brown
  • SuccessionTV · 2018 · as Ron Petkus · 2 episodes
  • Summer Camp IslandTV · 2018 · as Dean Stuart / Additional Voices (voice) · 5 episodes
  • The Ballad of Buster ScruggsFilm · 2018 · as Teller (segment "Near Algodones")
  • The Epic Tales of Captain UnderpantsTV · 2018 · as Mr. Fyde / Avacadwoe / Hush Muffleman (voice) · 1 episode
  • Cook-Off!Film · 2017 · as Morty Van Rookle
  • DuckTalesTV · 2017 · as J.W. Guidebook (voice) · 1 episode
  • Get OutFilm · 2017 · as Jim Hudson
  • Infinity BabyFilm · 2017 · as Fenton
  • MilesFilm · 2017 · as Ron Walton
  • Three ChristsFilm · 2017 · as Dr. Rogers
  • All the WayFilm · 2016 · as J. Edgar Hoover
  • Angie TribecaTV · 2016 · as Mortimer Begoyle · 1 episode
  • Finding DoryFilm · 2016 · as Bubbles (voice)
  • IdiotsitterTV · 2016 · as Ken Russel · 17 episodes
  • Looking for the JackalopeFilm · 2016 · as The Jackalope (voice)
  • Mike and Dave Need Wedding DatesFilm · 2016 · as Burt
  • SpectralFilm · 2016 · as Dr. Mindala
  • Tom and Jerry: Back to OzFilm · 2016 · as Uncle Henry (voice)
  • 7 Chinese BrothersFilm · 2015 · as George
  • Con ManTV · 2015 · as Pascal · 1 episode
  • Hello, My Name Is DorisFilm · 2015 · as Todd
  • Star vs. the Forces of EvilTV · 2015 · as Brian (voice) · 2 episodes
  • The Man in the High CastleTV · 2015 · as Hawthorne Abendsen · 10 episodes
  • TrumboFilm · 2015 · as Hymie King
  • Bee and PuppyCatTV · 2014 · as Farmer (voice) · 2 episodes
  • BoJack HorsemanTV · 2014 · as Jeremiah Whitewhale (voice) · 1 episode
  • FargoTV · 2014 · as Burt Canton · 2 episodes
  • I Know That VoiceFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • Late Night with Seth MeyersTV · 2014 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Lennon or McCartneyFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • SelmaFilm · 2014 · as Col. Al Lingo
  • Bad Milo!Film · 2013 · as Roger
  • Brooklyn Nine-NineTV · 2013 · as Lynn Boyle · 4 episodes
  • Feels So GoodFilm · 2013 · as Nick Celisco
  • Masters of SexTV · 2013 · as Harvey Toplin · 1 episode
  • Rick and MortyTV · 2013 · as Gromflomite General (voice) · 1 episode
  • Superman: UnboundFilm · 2013 · as Zor-El (voice)
  • SweetwaterFilm · 2013 · as Hugh
  • The ArrangementFilm · 2013 · as Avery Boomer
  • The Lone RangerFilm · 2013 · as Habberman
  • Big MiracleFilm · 2012 · as Governor Haskell
  • DreamWorks DragonsTV · 2012 · as Mildew (voice) · 16 episodes
  • Gravity FallsTV · 2012 · as Bud Gleeful (voice) · 5 episodes
  • The Company You KeepFilm · 2012 · as Billy Cusimano
  • The Legend of KorraTV · 2012 · as White Lotus Leader / Gommu / Chung (voice) · 1 episode
  • The NewsroomTV · 2012 · as General Stomtonovich · 2 episodes
  • VeepTV · 2012 · as Judge Walsh · 1 episode
  • Batman: Year OneFilm · 2011 · as Brendon (voice)
  • Bob's BurgersTV · 2011 · as Jackson (voice) · 1 episode
  • Cedar RapidsFilm · 2011 · as Bill Krogstad
  • Everything Must GoFilm · 2011 · as Elliot
  • J. EdgarFilm · 2011 · as Arthur Koehler
  • RangoFilm · 2011 · as Doc / Merrimack / Mr. Snuggles (voice)
  • Red StateFilm · 2011 · as Sherrif Wynan
  • Son of MorningFilm · 2011 · as Senator Larder
  • The ConspiratorFilm · 2011 · as John Lloyd
  • ThunderCatsTV · 2011 · as Hattanzo the Drifter (voice) · 1 episode
  • Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of OzFilm · 2011 · as Uncle Henry / Crows (voice)
  • WorkaholicsTV · 2011 · as Carty · 1 episode
  • Adventure TimeTV · 2010 · as Martin (voice) · 1 episode
  • Boardwalk EmpireTV · 2010 · as Gaston Means · 1 episode
  • Hot in ClevelandTV · 2010 · as Brian · 1 episode
  • JustifiedTV · 2010 · as Mike Reardon · 7 episodes
  • LouieTV · 2010 · as Dr. Hepa · 1 episode
  • Raising HopeTV · 2010 · as Cap Collins · 1 episode
  • Scooby-Doo! Camp ScareFilm · 2010 · as Burt (voice)
  • The DefendersTV · 2010 · as Judge Taylor · 1 episode
  • UnthinkableFilm · 2010 · as Charles Thompson
  • Young JusticeTV · 2010 · as Jack Haly (voice) · 2 episodes
  • 13 Scarier Movie MomentsFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • Bob FunkFilm · 2009 · as Steve
  • Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar MuttsFilm · 2009 · as Turtle (voice)
  • Glenn Martin, DDSTV · 2009 · Acting · 1 episode
  • GlockFilm · 2009 · as Remington
  • Imagine ThatFilm · 2009 · as Fred Franklin
  • Squirly TownFilm · 2009 · as Lance (voice)
  • The Good WifeTV · 2009 · as Judge Murphy Wicks · 2 episodes
  • The Men Who Stare at GoatsFilm · 2009 · as Gus Lacey
  • The SoloistFilm · 2009 · as Curt Reynolds
  • Batman: The Brave and the BoldTV · 2008 · as Woozy Winks (voice) · 2 episodes
  • Childrens HospitalTV · 2008 · as Hank Maestro · 1 episode
  • Drillbit TaylorFilm · 2008 · as Principal Doppler
  • FringeTV · 2008 · as Raymond · 1 episode
  • LeatherheadsFilm · 2008 · as Suds
  • Mad MoneyFilm · 2008 · as Glover
  • Over Her Dead BodyFilm · 2008 · as Sculptor
  • Random! CartoonsTV · 2008 · as Lance (voice) · 1 episode
  • Tripping the Rift: The MovieFilm · 2008 · as Chode (voice)
  • True BloodTV · 2008 · as Eddie · 5 episodes
  • CalifornicationTV · 2007 · as Ricardo Collini · 1 episode
  • Have Dreams, Will TravelFilm · 2007 · as Sheriff Brock
  • Head CaseTV · 2007 · as Pat Jennings · 1 episode
  • No Country for Old MenFilm · 2007 · as Man Who Hires Wells
  • Phineas and FerbTV · 2007 · as Floyd (voice) · 1 episode
  • Pushing DaisiesTV · 2007 · as Dwight Dixon · 5 episodes
  • The Big Bang TheoryTV · 2007 · as Dan · 2 episodes
  • The Sarah Silverman ProgramTV · 2007 · as Johnny Forrealz · 1 episode
  • GretchenFilm · 2006 · as Herb
  • Ice Age: The MeltdownFilm · 2006 · as Aardvark Dad (voice)
  • IdiocracyFilm · 2006 · as Judge Hector "The Hangman" (uncredited)
  • The Fox and the Hound 2Film · 2006 · as Talent Scout (voice)
  • The Path to 9/11TV · 2006 · as Richard Clarke · 2 episodes
  • American Dad!TV · 2005 · as Dick (voice) · 6 episodes
  • Just FriendsFilm · 2005 · as KC
  • Kim Possible Movie: So the DramaFilm · 2005 · as Cowboy Gambler (voice; uncredited)
  • The X'sTV · 2005 · Acting · 2 episodes
  • UnscriptedTV · 2005 · as Stephen Root · 1 episode
  • Boston LegalTV · 2004 · as Ethan Melman · 1 episode
  • DodgeBall: A True Underdog StoryFilm · 2004 · as Gordon
  • Jersey GirlFilm · 2004 · as Greenie
  • Raising GeniusFilm · 2004 · as Dwight Nestor
  • Surviving ChristmasFilm · 2004 · as Dr. Freeman
  • The LadykillersFilm · 2004 · as Fernand Gudge
  • Tripping the RiftTV · 2004 · as Chode (voice) · 39 episodes
  • Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieFilm · 2004 · as Vince Masters
  • Finding NemoFilm · 2003 · as Bubbles (voice)
  • GrindFilm · 2003 · as Cameron
  • Teen TitansTV · 2003 · as Val Yor (voice) · 1 episode
  • The Making of 'King of the Hill'Film · 2003 · Acting
  • Ice AgeFilm · 2002 · as Rhino / Start (voice)
  • Kim PossibleTV · 2002 · as Pop-Pop Porter (voice) · 1 episode
  • The Country BearsFilm · 2002 · as Zeb (voice)
  • 24TV · 2001 · as Bill Prady · 3 episodes
  • According to JimTV · 2001 · as Al Crannis · 1 episode
  • Grounded for LifeTV · 2001 · as Tony Bustamante · 3 episodes
  • Justice LeagueTV · 2001 · as Cat Man (voice) · 2 episodes
  • The Andy Dick ShowTV · 2001 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Legend of TarzanTV · 2001 · as Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt (voice) · 1 episode
  • The Proud FamilyTV · 2001 · as Mr. Andrews (voice) · 1 episode
  • Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandTV · 2000 · as Sheriff (voice) · 2 episodes
  • CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV · 2000 · as Michael Kirkwood · 1 episode
  • DAGTV · 2000 · as Senator Culpepper · 1 episode
  • EdTV · 2000 · as George MacPherson · 1 episode
  • Malcolm in the MiddleTV · 2000 · as John Pratt · 2 episodes
  • O Brother, Where Art Thou?Film · 2000 · as Radio Station Man
  • Bicentennial ManFilm · 1999 · as Dennis Mansky
  • Courage the Cowardly DogTV · 1999 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Family GuyTV · 1999 · as Professor O'Callaghan (voice) · 1 episode
  • Gut FeelingFilm · 1999 · as Kane Cohen
  • Ladies ManTV · 1999 · as Gene · 30 episodes
  • Office SpaceFilm · 1999 · as Milton
  • The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy RobotTV · 1999 · as Dr. Donovan (voice) · 26 episodes
  • The Monster HunterFilm · 1999 · as Mr. Crenshaw
  • The Norm ShowTV · 1999 · as Mr. Sweeney · 2 episodes
  • The Sissy DucklingFilm · 1999 · as Big Ducky (voice)
  • The West WingTV · 1999 · as Bob Mayer · 9 episodes
  • From the Earth to the MoonTV · 1998 · as Chris Kraft · 5 episodes
  • Krippendorf's TribeFilm · 1998 · as Gerald Adams
  • Just Shoot Me!TV · 1997 · as Dr. Drake Kelson · 1 episode
  • King of the HillTV · 1997 · as Bill Dauterive (voice) · 275 episodes
  • steve.oedekerk.comFilm · 1997 · Acting
  • Pandora's ClockTV · 1996 · as Mark Hastings · 2 episodes
  • ProfilerTV · 1996 · as Houston Plant Manager · 2 episodes
  • Superman: The Animated SeriesTV · 1996 · as Reverend Amos Howell / Unity (voice) · 1 episode
  • The LotteryFilm · 1996 · as Graham Dunbar
  • The Road to GalvestonFilm · 1996 · as Ed Kirkman
  • Bye Bye LoveFilm · 1995 · as Awakened Neighbor
  • CybillTV · 1995 · as Phil Asher · 1 episode
  • In the Line of Duty: Hunt for JusticeFilm · 1995 · as Jaan Laaman
  • NewsRadioTV · 1995 · as Jimmy James · 97 episodes
  • Night of the ScarecrowFilm · 1995 · as Frank
  • VR.5TV · 1995 · as F.A.A. Negotiator · 1 episode
  • Chicago HopeTV · 1994 · as Trumpet Playing Mental Patient · 1 episode
  • ChristyTV · 1994 · as Clarence Sweetwater · 2 episodes
  • Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last ChapterFilm · 1994 · as Kevin McDonald
  • Party of FiveTV · 1994 · as Football Coach · 1 episode
  • Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore StoryFilm · 1993 · as Dr. Kirby
  • Class of '61Film · 1993 · as Secretary of War Edwin Stanton
  • DaveFilm · 1993 · as Don Durenberger
  • Diagnosis: MurderTV · 1993 · as Charlie Lane · 1 episode
  • Extreme JusticeFilm · 1993 · as Max Alvarez
  • FrasierTV · 1993 · as Harbin · 1 episode
  • Harts of the WestTV · 1993 · as R.O · 15 episodes
  • RoboCop 3Film · 1993 · as Coontz
  • A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick StoryFilm · 1992 · as Kevin McDonald
  • Buffy the Vampire SlayerFilm · 1992 · as Gary Murray
  • The Golden PalaceTV · 1992 · as Mr. Tucker · 1 episode
  • Bed & BreakfastFilm · 1991 · as Randolph
  • Civil WarsTV · 1991 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Eerie, IndianaTV · 1991 · as Mr. Chaney · 1 episode
  • Golden YearsFilm · 1991 · as Major Moreland
  • Golden YearsTV · 1991 · as Major Moreland · 6 episodes
  • Guilty by SuspicionFilm · 1991 · as RKO Guard
  • Home ImprovementTV · 1991 · as Exterminator · 1 episode
  • The TorkelsonsTV · 1991 · as Sheriff Bobby · 1 episode
  • V.I. WarshawskiFilm · 1991 · as Mickey
  • BlossomTV · 1990 · Acting · 4 episodes
  • GhostFilm · 1990 · as Police Sgt.
  • Northern ExposureTV · 1990 · as Brother Timothy · 1 episode
  • Stanley & IrisFilm · 1990 · as Mr. Hentley
  • Black RainFilm · 1989 · as Berg
  • Quantum LeapTV · 1989 · as John Tremaine Jr. · 1 episode
  • SeinfeldTV · 1989 · as Mr. Lager · 1 episode
  • The SimpsonsTV · 1989 · as Bildorf (voice) · 1 episode
  • Crocodile Dundee IIFilm · 1988 · as DEA Agent (Toilet)
  • Monkey ShinesFilm · 1988 · as Dean Burbage
  • Murphy BrownTV · 1988 · Acting · 1 episode
  • RoseanneTV · 1988 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Jake and the FatmanTV · 1987 · Acting · 2 episodes
  • Star Trek: The Next GenerationTV · 1987 · as Captain K'Vada · 2 episodes
  • WiseguyTV · 1987 · Acting · 1 episode
  • L.A. LawTV · 1986 · as Brandon McCafferty · 3 episodes
  • Night CourtTV · 1984 · as Spirit of Death · 1 episode
  • Bob's Best FriendsFilm · as Edgar (voice)
  • The GirlfriendFilm · Acting
  • Unbearable ChristmasFilm · Acting

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