John DiMaggio
John DiMaggio | |
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DiMaggio on a panel for Futurama at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International | |
Born | (1968-09-04) September 4, 1968 North Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Rutgers University |
Occupation | Voice actor, comedian |
Years active | 1986–present |
Spouse(s) | Kate Miller (m. 2014) |
John DiMaggio (/dɪˈmæʒioʊ/; born September 4, 1968)[1] is an American voice actor and comedian. His gruff voice features as Bender from the television series Futurama, Jake the Dog on Adventure Time, Marcus Fenix in the Xbox video game Gears of War, Dr. Drakken and Motor Ed on Kim Possible, Brother Blood on Teen Titans, Aquaman in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Rico in The Penguins of Madagascar, Fu Dog and Ogre In American Dragon: Jake Long, Niblet on Pound Puppies, the Scotsman on Samurai Jack, King Zøg on Disenchantment and Shnitzel on Chowder.
Contents
1 Career
2 Personal life
3 Filmography
3.1 Animation
3.2 Film
3.2.1 Feature films
3.2.2 Direct-to-video and television films
3.3 Video games
3.4 Live-action television
3.5 Live-action films
4 Awards and nominations
5 References
5.1 Book references
6 External links
Career
A native of North Plainfield, New Jersey, DiMaggio graduated from North Plainfield High School.[2] DiMaggio attended Rutgers University.[3][4]
DiMaggio is known for his role as Bender on Futurama, as well as playing such roles as Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War franchise, Dr. Drakken on Kim Possible, Jake the Dog on Adventure Time, and Niblet on Pound Puppies (2010).[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]
In 2013, he was the executive producer/narrator of I Know That Voice, a documentary about the world of voice acting, along with producer Tommy Reid and director Lawrence Shapiro.[5]
Personal life
DiMaggio lives in Los Angeles, California. He is married to voice actress Kate Miller.[6]
Filmography
Animation
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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1997 | Johnny Bravo | Various characters | [7] | |
1998 | The Powerpuff Girls | Various characters | [7] | |
1999–2003, 2008–13 | Futurama | Bender, others | [8] | |
2000 | Static Shock | Tarmack | [7] | |
2001; 2017 | Samurai Jack | The Scotsman, others | [7] | |
2002–07 | Kim Possible | Dr. Drakken | [9] | |
2003–05 | Teen Titans | Brother Blood, Spike | [7] | |
2003–05 | Duck Dodgers | Crusher, others | [7] | |
2004 | Dave the Barbarian | Gagnar | [7] | |
2004 | Justice League Unlimited | Dreamslayer | [7] | |
2004–05 | The Batman | Rhino, Mugsy | [7] | |
2005 | Catscratch | Various characters | [7] | |
2005 | Ben 10 | Baron Highway, Vulcanus | [7] | |
2005–07 | American Dragon: Jake Long | Fu Dog | [10][11] | |
2006 | Korgoth of Barbaria | Stink, Skrotus, others | [7] | |
2007 | Afro Samurai | Brother 2, Ivanov | [7] | |
2007 | El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera | El Oso, others | [7] | |
2007–10 | Chowder | Schnitzel, others | [7] | |
2008–11 | Back at the Barnyard | Various characters | [7] | |
2008–09 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Hammerhead, Sandman | [7] | |
2008–11 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Aquaman, Gorilla Grodd, Faceless Hunter, Black Adam, Black Mask, Toyman, Vigilante, Hellgrammite, Mr. Freeze, Captain Boomerang | [7] | |
2008–15 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Rico, others | [7] | |
2010–2018 | Adventure Time | Jake the Dog, others | [7][12] | |
2010–14 | Fish Hooks | Jocktopus | [13] | |
2010–13 | Generator Rex | Various characters | [7] | |
2010–12 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Various characters | [7] | |
2010 | Planet Sheen | Guard #2 | [7] | |
2010 | Transformers: Prime | Vogel | [7] | |
2010–13 | Pound Puppies | Niblet, others | [7] | |
2010 | The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes | Eitri | [7] | |
2012 | Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness | Fung, Wall Eye, Bing, others | [7] | |
2012 | Green Lantern: The Animated Series | Kothack | [7] | |
2012 | Ultimate Spider-Man | The Wrecker, Grizzly, others | [7] | |
2012 | The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange | Big Rock Candy Monster, others | [7] | |
2012 | Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters | Master Nigel Brightmore, Heller, Toji, Vorg, Lord Skycrusher, others | [7] | |
2012–16 | Gravity Falls | Manly Dan, Harry Claymore, Love God | [7] | |
2012 | Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja | Hannibal McFist, others | [7] | |
2012 | Ben 10: Omniverse | Various characters | [7] | |
2012–13 | Brickleberry | Various characters | [7] | |
2012 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Pizzaface, Zeno, others | [7] | |
2013 | Out There | Wayne | [7] | |
2013–present | Teen Titans Go! | Brother Blood | [7] | |
2013 | Sanjay and Craig | Penny Pepper, Noodman's Father, Noodman's Grandfather, others | [7] | |
2013 | Avengers Assemble | Wrecker, Galactus, others | [7] | |
2013 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Galactus, Obnoxio, Firelord, Null, others | [7] | |
2013 | Turbo FAST | Various characters | [7] | |
2014 | Breadwinners | Lava Mole, Baby Lava Mole | [7] | |
2014 | TripTank | Various characters | [7] | |
2014 | Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered | Lex Luthor, Joker | [7] | |
2014 | All Hail King Julien | Jumping Rats, others | [7] | |
2015–present | The Adventures of Puss in Boots | Mole King, others | [7] | |
2015 | Transformers: Robots in Disguise | Groundpounder, Farnum | [7] | |
2015 | Pig Goat Banana Cricket | Various characters | [7] | |
2015 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Lunatik | [7] | |
2015 | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Various characters | [7] | |
2015 | The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show | George Stephenson | Ep. "George Stephenson" | [7] |
2015 | Golan the Insatiable | Mayor of Oak Grove | Season 2 | [14] |
2016–present | The Loud House | Mr. Grouse, Chunk, Flip, others | [7] | |
2016 | Morris and the Cow | Windy Joe | [7] | |
2016 | Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures | Baash, others | [7] | |
2016–present | Ben 10 | Four Arms, Maurice, Zombozo, others | [7] | |
2018–present | Disenchantment | King Zøg | [15] |
Film
Feature films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | Wassup Fish, Mouse, Seeing Eye Dog | [7] | |
2006 | Barnyard | Bud the Cow, Officer O'Hanlon | [7] | |
2007 | Happily N'Ever After | Dwarf 1, Dwarf 2, Giant | [7] | |
2007 | TMNT | Colonel Santino | [7] | |
2007 | Underdog | Supershep, Bulldog | [7] | |
2007 | Bee Movie | Janitor, Baliff | [7] | |
2008 | Bolt | Saul | [7] | |
2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Leadfoot | [7] | |
2012 | Wreck-It Ralph | Beard Papa | [7] | |
2013 | Epic | Pinecone Jinn | [7] | |
2014 | Transformers: Age of Extinction | Crosshairs | [7][16] | |
2016 | Zootopia | Jerry Jumbeaux Jr. | [7] |
Direct-to-video and television films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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1999 | Princess Mononoke | Gonza | [7] | |
2000 | Whispers: An Elephant's Tale | Tough Tusk, Fulla Bull | [7] | |
2001 | Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust | Nolt, Machira, John Elbourne, Sheriff | [7] | |
2003 | The Animatrix | Crew Man, Kaiser | [7] | |
2004 | Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster | Colin Haggart, Volunteer #1 | [7] | |
2004 | Van Helsing: The London Assignment | Coachman | [7] | |
2005 | Pom Poko | Ryutaro | [7] | |
2005 | Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry | Spike, J.W. | [7] | |
2005 | Thru the Moebius Strip | Bodkus | [7] | |
2006 | Asterix and the Vikings | Timandahaf | [7] | |
2006 | Casper's Scare School | Stinkie, Frankengymteacher | [7] | |
2007 | Futurama: Bender's Big Score | Bender | [17] | |
2007 | Superman: Doomsday | Toyman, Winslow Schott | [7] | |
2008 | Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five | Crocodile #1, Gorilla Bandit | [7] | |
2008 | Futurama: Bender's Game | Bender, (Titanius Anglesmith, Igner) | [18] | |
2009 | Wonder Woman | Deimos | [7][19] | |
2009 | Dragon Hunters | Fat John | [7] | |
2009 | The Haunted World of El Superbeasto | Burt the Spurt | [7] | |
2009 | Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure | Minister of Autumn | [7] | |
2010 | Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo | Amos the Groundskeeper | [7] | |
2010 | Batman: Under the Red Hood | Joker | [7] | |
2010 | Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back | Zartog, Human #1, Human #2 | [7] | |
2011 | All-Star Superman | Samson | [7] | |
2011 | Mia and the Migoo | Jekhide | [7] | |
2011 | Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur | Friz, GPS, Bikers, others | [7] | |
2012 | Back to the Sea | Boss | [7] | |
2012 | Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse | Little John | [7] | |
2012 | Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings | Minister of Autumn | [7] | |
2012 | Dino Time | Horace, Big Guard | [7] | |
2013 | Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon | Mr. Hyde | [7] | |
2013 | Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure | Meathead | [7] | |
2014 | Stan Lee's Mighty 7 | Chopper Pilot | [7] | |
2014 | Batman: Assault on Arkham | King Shark | [7] | |
2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League | Deathstroke, Lex Luthor | [7] | |
2015 | Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts | Killer Croc | [7] | |
2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom | Lex Luthor, Joker | [7] | |
2016 | Batman: Bad Blood | Tusk | [7] | |
2016 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout | Deathstroke | [7] | |
2016 | Batman: The Killing Joke | Francesco | [7] | |
2016 | DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year | Vice-Principal Gorilla Grood | [7] | |
2016 | Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants | Killer Croc, General Sam Lane | [7] | |
2017 | Batman and Harley Quinn | Sarge Steel | [7] | |
2018 | Batman: Gotham by Gaslight | Chief Bullock | [20] |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | T'ai Fu: Wrath of the Tiger | T'ai Fu | [7] | |
2001 | Final Fantasy X | Wakka, Kimahri Ronso | [7] | |
2003 | Crash Nitro Kart | Tiny Tiger | [7] | |
2003 | Final Fantasy X-2 | Kimahri Ronso, Wakka | [7] | |
2003 | Spawn: Armageddon | Redeemer, Space Station Crew | [7] | |
2004 | Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku | Scottsman, The King, Announcer, The Tree Spirit | [7] | |
2004 | X-Men Legends | Juggernaut, General William Kincaid | [7] | |
2004 | Spider-Man 2 | Rhino | [7] | |
2004 | Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines | Smiling Jack | [7] | |
2005 | X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse | Juggernaut | [7] | |
2006 | Final Fantasy XII | Migelo, Gilgamesh | [7] | |
2006 | Gears of War | Marcus Fenix | [7] | |
2007 | Halo 3 | Brute Chieftain | [7] | |
2007 | Spider-Man: Friend or Foe | Rhino | [7] | |
2007 | Crash of the Titans | Uka Uka | [7] | |
2008 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Gorvan, Vulkanus | [7] | |
2008 | Gears of War 2 | Marcus Fenix, Franklin Tsoko | [7] | |
2009 | Afro Samurai | Brother 2 | [7] | |
2009 | MadWorld | Kreese Kreely | [7] | |
2009 | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Sideways | [7] | |
2009 | Final Fantasy XIII | Cocoon Inhabitants | [21] | |
2010 | Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks | Vilgax, Octagon Vreedle | [7] | |
2010 | Valkyria Chronicles II | Drill Instructor | [7] | |
2010 | Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions | Hammerhead | [7] | |
2010 | Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction | Rath, Vulkanus, Zombozo, Octagon Vreedle, Will Harangue | [7] | |
2011 | Gears of War 3 | Marcus Fenix | [7] | |
2011 | Ben 10: Galactic Racing | Vilgax, Rath, Octagon Vreedle | [7] | |
2011 | Generator Rex: Agent of Providence | Bobo Haha, Quarry | [7] | |
2012 | Ben 10: Omniverse | Octagon Vreedle, Four Arms | [7] | |
2012 | Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!! | Jake the Dog | [7] | |
2013 | Gears of War: Judgment | Marcus Fenix | [7][22] | |
2013 | Ben 10: Omniverse 2 | Watchmaker, Four arms | [7] | |
2014 | Destiny | Banshee-44, City Civilian | [23] | |
2016 | Gears of War 4 | Marcus Fenix | [7][24] | |
2017 | Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy | Uka Uka, Tiny Tiger | Grouped under Voice Actors | [7] |
2017 | Halo Wars 2 | Atriox | [25] | |
2018 | Hearthstone | Dr. Boom | [26] | |
2019 | Gears 5 | Marcus Fenix | [7] |
Live-action television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | My Name Is Earl | Officer Ross | Episode: "BB" | [27] |
2012 | Modern Family | Boat Captain | Episode: "Leap Day" | [28] |
Live-action films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | I Know That Voice | Himself | Also producer, writer and narrator Documentary on voice acting | [29] |
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
^ Oller, Jacob (September 5, 2017). "An Appreciation of John DiMaggio". Film School Rejects. Retrieved November 23, 2017..mw-parser-output cite.citationfont-style:inherit.mw-parser-output qquotes:"""""""'""'".mw-parser-output code.cs1-codecolor:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registrationcolor:#555.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration spanborder-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-errordisplay:none;font-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-errorfont-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-formatfont-size:95%.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-leftpadding-left:0.2em.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-rightpadding-right:0.2em
^ "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
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^ 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."
^ Ken W. Hanley (September 6, 2013). "Exclusive Interview: John DiMaggio & Lawrence Shapiro". Diabolique Magazine. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
^ 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.
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^ Spencer, Samuel (August 20, 2018). "Disenchantment on Netflix cast: Who is Bender voice actor John DiMaggio?". express.co.uk. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
^ Bay, Michael (May 8, 2014). "John Goodman And Ken Watanabe Join The Autobot Voice Cast in Michael Bay's 'Transformers: Age Of Extinction'". Michael Bay. Retrieved May 8, 2014.
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^ Handlen, Zack. "Futurama: Bender's Game". avclub.com. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
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^ Square Enix. Final Fantasy XIII. Scene: Closing credits, 2:15 minutes in, Cocoon Inhabitants, Additional Voices.
^ "Gears of War: Judgment Credits". Microsoft Game Studios. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
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^ "Gears 4: How gaming taught Liam McIntyre to be a Fenix – finder.com.au". finder.com.au. October 4, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
^ 343 Industries; Creative Assembly (February 21, 2017). Halo Wars 2. Xbox One, Windows. Microsoft Studios. Scene: Credits.
^ "Dave Kosak, Hearthstone game designer confirming John DiMaggio as the voice actor for Dr. Boom". reddit.com. July 11, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
^ "BB". My Name Is Earl. Season 1. Episode 25.
^ "10 Voice Actors You Probably Didn't Notice in Live Action".
^ Ken W. Hanley (September 6, 2013). "Exclusive Interview: John DiMaggio & Lawrence Shapiro". Diabolique Magazine. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
Book references
Beck, Jerry (2005). The Animated Movie Guide:. Chicago Review Press. 386pp. ISBN 9781569762226.
Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (9th ed.). Random House Publishing Group. ISBN 9780307483201.
Terrace, Vincent (2008). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2d ed.). McFarland. ISBN 9780786486410.
Terrace, Vincent (2014). Internet Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Television Series, 1998-2013. McFarland. ISBN 9781476616452.
Perlmutter, David (2014). America Toons In: A History of Television Animation. McFarland. ISBN 9781476614885.
External links
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HoboTrashcan – One on One with John DiMaggio – interview with audio highlights
Interview on PMPNetwork (RealAudio audio file)