James Urbaniak

**James Christian Urbaniak** was born on September 17, 1963, and is widely regarded as a talented character actor hailing from America. His acting career is marked by celebrated roles such as Simon Grim in Hal Hartley's film trilogy: *Henry Fool* (1997), *Fay Grim* (2006), and *Ned Rifle* (2014). He showcased his versatility in *American Splendor* (2003), playing the role of the legendary cartoonist, Robert Crumb. Besides his film contributions, he's also contributed in animation with his longstanding work on the animated series The *Venture Bros.* (2003–2023), where he provided the voice for the characters Dr. Thaddeus 'Rusty' Venture, Jonas Venture Junior, and Phantom Limb. His other television performances include roles in *Review* (2014–2017) and *Difficult People* (2015–2017). Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Urbaniak carries Polish descent. He was only 20 when he made his first media appearance in 1983 during *Late Night with David Letterman*. His career took off when he delivered a remarkable performance in Richard Foreman's The Universe, which earned him an Obie. He has consistently received accolades for his acting performances, with a Drama Desk Award nomination for his role in *Thom Pain (based on nothing)*. Notably, he was also part of the iconic 'Whassup?' television commercials for Budweiser. His recent works include roles in critically-acclaimed series and films like *Difficult People*, *Wonderstruck*, *Supergirl*, *Criminal Minds*, *Where'd You Go, Bernadette*, *For All Mankind*, and *The Morning Show* among others.