Stephen Root

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Stephen Root (born November 17, 1951) is an American actor. He is principally known for his comedic work, but has won acclaim for his occasional dramatic roles.

Root was born in Sarasota, Florida, the son of Leona Estelle and Rolland Clair Root, a construction supervisor. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/78/Stephen-Root.html Stephen Root Biography (1951-) ] ] He is a graduate of the University of Florida.

Among his most recognized television roles are eccentric billionaire Jimmy James on the sitcom "NewsRadio" and as the voice of Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland on the animated television series "King of the Hill". He had a recurring role on the final two seasons of "The West Wing" as Republican campaign consultant Bob Mayer, for which he received an Emmy nomination. His most recognizable film roles to date are as the mumbling, quirky Milton Waddams in "Office Space", as the mild-mannered gymrat Gordon Pibb in "", as Suds, a drunk sports writer, in "Leatherheads", and as the dimwitted principal in the 2008 Judd Apatow produced comedy "Drillbit Taylor".

Root is a favorite of the Coen Brothers; He has appeared in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", "The Ladykillers", and "No Country For Old Men". Kevin Smith wrote a role in "Jersey Girl" specifically for Root.

Root reunited with Mike Judge in "Idiocracy" and has also portrayed NASA flight director Chris Kraft in the miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon". He has also had many guest appearances in television programs across several genres. He was Klingon Captain K'Vada in the ' episode "Unification." He took on the biographical role of Richard A. Clarke in "The Path to 9/11". In 1992 Root appeared on the TV series Night Court as Mr Willard. He guest starred as a bank manager in the "Seinfeld" episode "The Invitations," handling Kramer's hello greeting issue. He had another guest appearance role in the ' episode "Homebodies" as the father of a rape victim. Root had a recurring role in the short-lived CBS series "Ladies Man" which starred Sharon Lawrence, soon after she left NYPD Blue.

Root also has an active career as a voice artist. He has played various characters in animated films, such as "Ice Age", "Finding Nemo", and "Courage the Cowardly Dog". In animated television, he has had a few recurring roles, such as Commander Chode in "Tripping the Rift" and Homebase in "The X's". Additionally, he has provided guest-starring vocal talent in animated television series, like "Chowder" and "Teen Titans".

References

He has also had a part in RoboCop 3

External links

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