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John DiMaggio
DiMaggio at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2019
Born
John William DiMaggio

(1968-09-04) September 4, 1968 (age 56)
North Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma materRutgers University
OccupationActor
Years active1986–present
Spouse
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(m. 2014)​

John William DiMaggio (/dɪˈmæʒioʊ/; born September 4, 1968)[1] is an American voice, film and television actor. His voice features as Bender on Futurama, Jake the Dog on Adventure Time, Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War series, Dr. Drakken on Kim Possible, Scotsman on Samurai Jack, Brother Blood on Teen Titans, Shnitzel on Chowder, Hammerhead and Sandman on The Spectacular Spider-Man, Aquaman on Batman: The Brave and the Bold and King Zøg on the Netflix series Disenchantment and Rath on Ben 10.

Early life

Born and raised in North Plainfield, New Jersey, DiMaggio graduated from North Plainfield High School.[2] He attended Rutgers University.[3][4]

Career

DiMaggio is known for his roles as Bender on Futurama, Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War franchise, Dr. Drakken on Kim Possible, Jake the Dog on Adventure Time and Niblet on Pound Puppies. He is a former comedian, appearing on stage as part of a comic duo named "Red Johnny and the Round Guy" and has several on-screen credits, such as Steve Ballmer in Pirates of Silicon Valley (the docudrama about the history of Apple Computer and Microsoft) and as Dr. Sean Underhill, a recurring character on Chicago Hope.[5] He has appeared as Dan Williams on the AppleTV series Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet, and has been seen on Historical Roasts Netflix, Modern Family ABC, Superior Donuts CBS, The Newsroom HBO, The League FX, and Better Call Saul AMC.[citation needed]

In 2013, he was the executive producer and narrator of I Know That Voice, a documentary on voice acting, along with producer Tommy Reid and director Lawrence Shapiro.[6]

Personal life

DiMaggio lives in Los Angeles and New York City. He has been married to actress Kate Miller, since 2014.[7]

Filmography

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
1997 Johnny Bravo Various characters [8]
1998 The Powerpuff Girls Various characters [8]
1999 Todd McFarlane's Spawn Various characters [8]
1999–2013 Futurama Bender, Robot Santa, various characters [9]
2000 Static Shock Tarmack [8]
2001–2004,
2017		 Samurai Jack The Scotsman, others [8]
2002–07 Kim Possible Dr. Drakken, Motor Ed [10]
2002-05 Codename: Kids Next Door Big Brother, Emperor Dave [10]
2003 Star Wars: Clone Wars General Grievous, Sha'a Gi [8]
2003–2005 Teen Titans Brother Blood, Spike [8]
2003–2005 Duck Dodgers Crusher, others [8]
2004 Dave the Barbarian Gagnar [8]
2004 Justice League Unlimited Dreamslayer [8]
2004–2005 The Batman Rhino, Mugsy [8]
2005–2014 The Simpsons Bender 2 episodes [8]
2005 Catscratch Various characters [8]
2005 Ben 10 Baron Highway, Vulcanus [8]
2005–2014 The Boondocks Rich Partygoers, Steve Wilkos 2 episodes [8]
2005–2007 American Dragon: Jake Long Fu Dog [11][12]
2006 Korgoth of Barbaria Stink, Skrotus, others [8]
2006–2008 Avatar: The Last Airbender Actor Toph, Actor Iroh, Additional voices [8]
2007 Afro Samurai Brother 2, Ivanov English dub [8]
2007 SpongeBob SquarePants Blackjack Ep. "Blackjack"  
2007 El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera El Oso, others [8]
2007 All Grown Up! Hungarian Man Ep. "O Bro, Where Art Thou?" [8]
2007–2010 Chowder Schnitzel, others [8]
2008–2011 Back at the Barnyard Various characters [8]
2008–2009 The Spectacular Spider-Man Hammerhead, Sandman [8]
2008–2011 Batman: The Brave and the Bold Aquaman, Gorilla Grodd, Faceless Hunter, Black Adam, Black Mask,
Toyman, Vigilante, Hellgrammite, Mr. Freeze, Captain Boomerang		 [8]
2008–2011 Phineas and Ferb Pinhead Pierre 2 episodes [8]
2008–2015 The Penguins of Madagascar Rico, Bada, Burt, others [8]
2010–2018 Adventure Time Jake the Dog, others [8][13]
2010–2014 Fish Hooks Jocktopus [14]
2010–2013 Generator Rex Various characters [8]
2010–2012 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Various characters [8]
2010 Planet Sheen Guard #2 [8]
2010–2011 Sym-Bionic Titan The King, General Julius Steel, Muculox, & Adnon
2010 Transformers: Prime Vogel [8]
2010–2013 Pound Puppies Niblet, others [8]
2010 The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Eitri [8]
2011–2013 The Problem Solverz Narrator, Teacher, The Mewmeoh, Jerry, Gary, Tux Dog, Badcat [8]
2011–2016 Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness Fung, Wall Eye, Bing, others [8]
2012 Green Lantern: The Animated Series Kothack [8]
2012 Ultimate Spider-Man Wrecker, Grizzly, others [8]
2012 The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange Big Rock Candy Monster, others [8]
2012 Kaijudo Master Nigel Brightmore, Heller, Toji, Vorg, Lord Skycrusher, others [8]
2012–2016 Gravity Falls Manly Dan, Harry Claymore, Love God [8]
2012 Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja Hannibal McFist, others [8]
2012 Ben 10: Omniverse Various characters [8]
2012–2013 Brickleberry Various characters [8]
2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzaface, Zeno, others [8]
2013–2015 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Master Shake's Muscles (credited as Johnny D), Dr. Zord (uncredited) 2 episodes [8]
2013 Out There Wayne [8]
2013 The Animated Tales of GWAR Beefcake the Mighty [8]
2013–present Teen Titans Go! Brother Blood [8]
2013 Sanjay and Craig Penny Pepper, Noodman's Father, Noodman's Grandfather, others [8]
2013 Avengers Assemble Wrecker, Galactus, others [8]
2013 Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. Galactus, Obnoxio, Firelord, Null, others [8]
2013 Turbo Fast Various characters [8]
2014 Breadwinners Lava Mole, Baby Lava Mole [8]
2014 TripTank Various characters [8]
2014 Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered Lex Luthor, Joker [8]
2014 All Hail King Julien Jumping Rats, others [8]
2015–2018 The Adventures of Puss in Boots Mole King, others [8]
2015 Transformers: Robots in Disguise Groundpounder, Farnum [8]
2015 Pig Goat Banana Cricket Various characters [8]
2015 Guardians of the Galaxy Lunatik [8]
2015 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Various characters [8]
2015 The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show George Stephenson Ep. "George Stephenson" [8]
2015 Golan the Insatiable Mayor of Oak Grove [15]
2016–present The Loud House Mr. Grouse, Chunk, Flip, others [8]
2016 Morris and the Cow Windy Joe [8]
2016 Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures Baash, others [8]
2016–present Ben 10 Four Arms, Maurice, Zombozo, others [8]
2017 F Is for Family Scoop Dunbarton [8]
2017 We Bare Bears Ralph
2017, 2019 Rick and Morty Death Stalker Leader, Knight, Trandor, Bully #2, Gramuflack Reporter Ep. "Rickmancing the Stone", "The ABCs of Beth", "Edge of Tomorty: Rick Die Rickpeat", "One Crew over the Crewcoo's Morty"
2017–2018 Spider-Man Raymond Warren / Jackal [16]
2018–present Disenchantment King Zøg [17]
2018–present Final Space Turk, Superior Stone, additional voices
2018 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Joey the Junkyard Dog Ep. "Mascot Melee"
2018 Voltron: Legendary Defender Tavo, Ozar
2018 DuckTales Fisher Ep. "The Ballad of Duke Baloney!"
2019–present Amphibia Stumpy [8]
2019 Love, Death & Robots Mike Ep. "Ice Age"
2019 Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? Abraham Lincoln, Jebb [8]
2019 Star Wars Resistance Vranki the Blue Ep. "The Voxx Vortex 5000"
2020 It's Pony Dave
2020 Adventure Time: Distant Lands Jake the Dog Ep. "Together Again"

Film

Feature films

List of voice performances in feature films
Year Title Role Notes Source
2001 Dr. Dolittle 2 Wassup Fish, Mouse, Seeing Eye Dog [8]
2006 Barnyard Bud the Cow, Officer O'Hanlon [8]
2007 Happily N'Ever After Dwarf #1, Dwarf #2, Giant [8]
2007 TMNT Colonel Santino [8]
2007 Underdog Attack, Bulldog [8]
2007 Bee Movie Janitor, Baliff [8]
2008 Bolt Saul [8]
2011 Transformers: Dark of the Moon Leadfoot [8]
2012 Wreck-It Ralph Beard Papa [8]
2013 Epic Pinecone Jinn [8]
2014 Transformers: Age of Extinction Crosshairs [8][18]
2016 Zootopia Jerry Jumbeaux Jr, Woolter, Jesse, Pig Reporter, Moose [8]
2017 Transformers: The Last Knight Crosshairs / Nitro Zeus [8]
2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet Arthur, Pop up Blocker [19]
2020 Scoob! Restaurant Owner [8]

Direct-to-video and television films

List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Source
1999 Princess Mononoke Gonza English dub [8]
2000 Whispers: An Elephant's Tale Tough Tusk, Fulla Bull [8]
2001 Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Nolt, Machira, John Elbourne, Sheriff [8]
2003 The Animatrix Crew Man, Kaiser English dub [8]
2004 Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster Colin Haggart, Volunteer #1 [8]
2004 Van Helsing: The London Assignment Coachman [8]
2005 Pom Poko Ryutaro English dub [8]
2005 Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry Spike, J.W. [8]
2005 Thru the Moebius Strip Bodkus [8]
2006 Asterix and the Vikings Timandahaf [8]
2006 Casper's Scare School Stinkie, Frankengymteacher [8]
2007 Futurama: Bender's Big Score Bender [20]
2007 Superman: Doomsday Toyman, Winslow Schott [8]
2008 Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five Crocodile #1, Gorilla Bandit [8]
2008 Futurama: Bender's Game Bender / Titanius Anglesmith, Igner / Ignus [21]
2009 Wonder Woman Deimos [8][22]
2009 Dragon Hunters Fat John [8]
2009 The Haunted World of El Superbeasto Burt the Spurt [8]
2009 Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure Minister of Autumn [8]
2010 Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo Amos the Groundskeeper [8]
2010 Batman: Under the Red Hood Joker [8]
2010 Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back Zartog, Human #1, Human #2 [8]
2011 All-Star Superman Samson [8]
2011 Mia and the Migoo Jekhide [8]
2011 Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur Friz, GPS, Bikers, others [8]
2012 Back to the Sea Boss [8]
2012 Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse Little John [8]
2012 Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings Minister of Autumn [8]
2012 Dino Time Horace, Big Guard [8]
2013 Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon Mr. Hyde [8]
2013 Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure Meathead [8]
2014 Stan Lee's Mighty 7 Chopper Pilot [8]
2014 Batman: Assault on Arkham King Shark [8]
2015 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League Deathstroke, Lex Luthor [8]
2015 Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts Killer Croc [8]
2015 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom Lex Luthor, Joker [8]
2016 Batman: Bad Blood Tusk [8]
2016 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout Deathstroke [8]
2016 Batman: The Killing Joke Carlos Francesco [8]
2016 DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year Vice-Principal Gorilla Grood [8]
2016 Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants Killer Croc, General Sam Lane [8]
2017 Batman and Harley Quinn Alec Holland / Swamp Thing, Sarge Steel [8]
2018 Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold Aquaman, Mr. Freeze, Crimson Cloak [8]
2018 Batman: Gotham by Gaslight Chief Bullock, Big Bill Dust [8][23]
2019 Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mr. Freeze

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
1999 T'ai Fu: Wrath of the Tiger T'ai Fu [8]
2001 Final Fantasy X Wakka, Kimahri Ronso English dub [8]
2003 Crash Nitro Kart Tiny Tiger [8]
2003 Final Fantasy X-2 Kimahri Ronso, Wakka English dub [8]
2003 Spawn: Armageddon Redeemer, Space Station Crew [8]
2004 Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku The Scotsman, The King, Announcer, The Tree Spirit [8]
2004 X-Men Legends Juggernaut, General William Kincaid [8]
2004 Spider-Man 2 Rhino [8]
2004 Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines Smiling Jack [8]
2005 X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse Juggernaut [8]
2006 Final Fantasy XII Migelo, Gilgamesh English dub [8]
2006 Gears of War Marcus Fenix [8]
2007 Halo 3 Brute Chieftain [8]
2007 Spider-Man: Friend or Foe Rhino [8]
2007 Crash of the Titans Uka Uka [8]
2008 Ben 10: Alien Force Gorvan, Vulkanus [8]
2008 Valkyria Chronicles Gen. Georg von Damon English dub  
2008 Gears of War 2 Marcus Fenix, Franklin Tsoko [8]
2009 Afro Samurai Brother 2 [8]
2009 MadWorld Kreese Kreely [8]
2009 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Sideways, Maj. Lennox [8]
2009 Final Fantasy XIII Cocoon Inhabitants [24]
2010 Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks Vilgax, Octagon Vreedle [8]
2010 Valkyria Chronicles II Drill Instructor [8]
2010 Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Hammerhead [8]
2010 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction Rath, Vulkanus, Zombozo, Octagon Vreedle, Will Harangue [8]
2010 Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp Dustin Planks
2011 Gears of War 3 Marcus Fenix [8]
2011 Ben 10: Galactic Racing Vilgax, Rath, Octagon Vreedle [8]
2011 Generator Rex: Agent of Providence Bobo Haha, Quarry [8]
2011 Star Wars: The Old Republic Nico Okarr
2012 Ben 10: Omniverse Octagon Vreedle, Four Arms [8]
2012 Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!! Jake the Dog [8]
2013 Gears of War: Judgment Marcus Fenix [8][25]
2013 Ben 10: Omniverse 2 Watchmaker, Four arms [8]
2014 Destiny Banshee-44, City Civilian [26]
2014 Halo 2 Anniversary Sesa 'Refumee Terminals only [27]
2016 Gears of War 4 Marcus Fenix [8][28]
2017 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Uka Uka, Tiny Tiger Grouped under "Voice Actors" [8]
2017 Halo Wars 2 Atriox [29]
2018 Hearthstone Dr. Boom [30]
2019 Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Tiny Tiger, Uka Uka, Ebeneezer Von Clutch [31]
2019 Gears 5 Marcus Fenix [8]
2019 Freedom Finger The Comrade, Pee Pants Dude [32]
2020 Final Fantasy VII Remake Heidegger [33]

Live-action

List of acting performances in film and television
Year Title Role Notes Source
1996 Law & Order Bartender Episode: "Charm City"
1997 Cracker Simon Episode: "Talk to Me"
1999 Pirates of Silicon Valley Steve Ballmer Television film
2006 My Name Is Earl Officer Ross Episode: "BB" [34]
2008 Bones Jim Dodd Episode: "The Man in the Outhouse"
2012 Modern Family Boat Captain Episode: "Leap Day" [35]
2013 I Know That Voice Himself Documentary
Also narrator, writer and producer
2019 Historical Roasts Angelo Dundee Episode: “Muhammad Ali” [36]
2020 Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet Dan Williams 3 episodes
2020 Better Call Saul Construction Foreman Episode: "Dedicado a Max"


Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film/TV show Results
2001 Annie Awards Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Television Production Futurama Won
2011 Golden Raspberry Awards Worst Screen Ensemble (shared with the entire cast) Transformers: Dark of the Moon Nominated

References

  1. ^ Oller, Jacob (September 5, 2017). "An Appreciation of John DiMaggio". Film School Rejects. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  2. ^ "North Plainfield High School Alumni Association 2018 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Set for April 21"". TAPinto. Warren. March 18, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018. John DiMaggio, Class of '86 – Film/TV Arts
  3. ^ Olivier, Bobby. "Through countless cartoons, N.J. native's voice touches all corners of N.Y. Comic Con", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, October 11, 2013. Accessed November 23, 2017. "John DiMaggio, a North Plainfield native, is a wildly successful voice actor whose tones have fueled hundreds of characters from television, film and video games.... Growing up in North Plainfield, DiMaggio attended Rutgers University in the late '80s."
  4. ^ American Dragon: Jake Long – John DiMaggio "Fu Dog", Disney Channel, backed up by the Internet Archive as of June 8, 2008. Accessed November 23, 2017. "A native of North Plainfield, New Jersey, DiMaggio celebrates his birthday September 4 and resides in Los Angeles."
  5. ^ http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2008/12/12/one-on-one-with-john-dimaggio/
  6. ^ Ken W. Hanley (September 6, 2013). "Exclusive Interview: John DiMaggio & Lawrence Shapiro". Diabolique Magazine. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  7. ^ DiMaggio, John. "Happy birthday to my wife @kate_dorierosie!!!! Love you, lady!!! Here's to many more!pic.twitter.com/LjY54MQtI0". twitter.com. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da db dc dd de df dg dh di dj dk dl dm dn do dp dq dr ds dt du dv dw dx dy dz ea eb ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej ek el em en eo ep eq er es et eu ev ew ex ey ez fa fb fc "Behind The Voice Actors – John DiMaggio". Retrieved August 25, 2017.
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  13. ^ Terrace 2008, p. 10
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  21. ^ Handlen, Zack. "Futurama: Bender's Game". avclub.com. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
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  24. ^ Square Enix. Final Fantasy XIII. Scene: Closing credits, 2:15 minutes in, Cocoon Inhabitants, Additional Voices.
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  30. ^ "Dave Kosak, Hearthstone game designer confirming John DiMaggio as the voice actor for Dr. Boom". reddit.com. July 11, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  31. ^ Beenox (June 21, 2019). Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One). Activision. Scene: Credits.
  32. ^ "Cartoon Shooter 'Freedom Finger' Gets New E3 Trailer Starring Nolan North". Variety.com. June 12, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
  33. ^ Meet the English voice cast for FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE
  34. ^ "BB". My Name Is Earl. Season 1. Episode 25. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  35. ^ "10 Voice Actors You Probably Didn't Notice in Live Action".
  36. ^ Ross, Jeffrey (July 1, 2019). "#Repost @therealjeffreyross with @get_repost ・・・ Have you seen the #MuhammadAli episode of #HistoricalRoasts yet ? 🥊Shout out to @jaleelwhite @leonardo_nam #johngemberling @jamar_neighbors @thejohndimaggio & rock star #joshhomme of @queensofthestoneage". Retrieved October 2, 2019.

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