John DiMaggio
John DiMaggio (/dɪˈmæʒioʊ/)[1] is an American voice 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, King Zøg on Disenchantment, Wakka and Kimahri in Final Fantasy X, and Rath and Aggregor on Ben 10 and Niblet, on pound puppies.
John DiMaggio | |
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DiMaggio at the 2019 GalaxyCon Richmond | |
Born | |
Alma mater | Rutgers University |
Occupation | Voice actor |
Years active | 1986–present |
Spouse(s) |
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, Wakka and Kimahri in Final Fantasy X, 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]
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
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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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] | |
2005 | Lilo and Stitch: The Series | Fu Dog, Dr. Drakken | Ep. "Morpholomew", "Rufus" | |
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] | |
2012-2015 | 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] | |
2013-2016 | 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] | |
2014–
2018 |
Clarence | Mel Sumouski | ||
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 | ||
Adventure Time: Distant Lands | Jake the Dog | Ep. "Together Again" | ||
Spitting Image | Pope Francis, Elon Musk | Series regular | ||
The Casagrandes | Flip | Ep: "Cursed!" | ||
Animaniacs (2020 TV series) | The Incredible Gnome in People's Mouths | Ep. "The Incredible Gnome in People's Mouths" |
Feature films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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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] | |
2008 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Rico | [8] | |
2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Leadfoot | [8] | |
2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Rico | [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 / Skullitron | [8] | |
2018 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | Arthur, Pop up Blocker | [19] | |
2020 | Scoob! | Restaurant Owner | [8] | |
2020 | Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie | Fourarms,Phil | Direct-to video |
Direct-to-video and television films
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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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 | Shadow of Rome | Additional voices | [24] | |
2005 | X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse | Juggernaut | [8] | |
2006 | Yakuza | Osamu Kashiwagi | English dub | [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] | |
2007 | The Simpsons Game | Bender | ||
2008 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Gorvan, Vulkanus | [8] | |
2008 | Valkyria Chronicles | Gen. Georg von Damon | English dub | |
2008 | Crash: Mind over Mutant | Uka Uka | [8] | |
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 | [25] | |
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][26] | |
2013 | Ben 10: Omniverse 2 | Watchmaker, Four arms | [8] | |
2014 | Destiny | Banshee-44, City Civilian | [27] | |
2014 | Halo 2 Anniversary | Sesa 'Refumee | Terminals only | [28] |
2016 | Gears of War 4 | Marcus Fenix | [8][29] | |
2017 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy | Uka Uka, Tiny Tiger | Grouped under "Voice Actors" | [8] |
2017 | Halo Wars 2 | Atriox | [30] | |
2018 | Hearthstone | Dr. Boom | [31] | |
2019 | Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled | Tiny Tiger, Uka Uka, Ebeneezer Von Clutch | [32] | |
2019 | Gears 5 | Marcus Fenix | [8] | |
2019 | Freedom Finger | The Comrade, Pee Pants Dude | [33] | |
2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake | Heidegger | [34] | |
Live-action
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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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" | [35] |
2008 | Bones | Jim Dodd | Episode: "The Man in the Outhouse" | |
2012 | Modern Family | Boat Captain | Episode: "Leap Day" | [36] |
2013 | I Know That Voice | Himself | Documentary Also narrator, writer and producer | |
2018 | Superior Donuts | Craig | Episode: "The Chicago Way | |
2019 | Historical Roasts | Angelo Dundee | Episode: “Muhammad Ali” | [37] |
2020 | Better Call Saul | Construction Foreman | Episode: "Dedicato a Max | |
2020 | Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet | Dan Williams | 3 episodes | |
2020 | Sierra Grove's Trip to Saturn | Sleep Paralysis Demon | 2 episodes |
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.
- "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
- 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."
- 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."
- http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2008/12/12/one-on-one-with-john-dimaggio/
- 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.
- "Behind The Voice Actors – John DiMaggio". Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- "The Voices of Futurama – John DiMaggio on Bender – Futurama – Comedy Central". Comedy Central. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- Terrace 2008, p. 564
- http://www.jeffgoode.com/tv/americandragon/01season/105.htm
- Terrace 2008, p. 36
- Terrace 2008, p. 10
- Terrace 2008, p. 346
- "New Half Hour Animated Series "Golan the Insatiable" Premieres". Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
- "Marvel's Animated Spider-Man Voice Cast and Premiere Date". July 14, 2017.
- 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.
- http://www.wdsmediafile.com/media/RalphBreaksTheInternet/writen-material/RalphBreaksTheInternet5bdce2c0c0501.pdf
- Handlen, Zack. "Futurama: Bender's Big Score". avclub.com. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- Handlen, Zack. "Futurama: Bender's Game". avclub.com. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- "Retro Review: Wonder Woman (2009) – A Fun Modernization of an Origins Story". monkeysfightingrobots.com. June 4, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- Trumbore, Dave (November 14, 2017). "'Gotham by Gaslight' Blu-ray Details Confirm Epic Cast, Release Date and Special Features". Collider. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
- "Shadow of Rome (2005 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 23, 2021. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of the title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
- 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.
- Destiny – End Credits – IGN Video. IGN Video. September 11, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
- Remaking the Legend – Halo 2: Anniversary. 343 Industries Video. November 3, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- "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.
- Beenox (June 21, 2019). Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One). Activision. Scene: Credits.
- "Cartoon Shooter 'Freedom Finger' Gets New E3 Trailer Starring Nolan North". Variety.com. June 12, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- Meet the English voice cast for FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE
- "BB". My Name Is Earl. Season 1. Episode 25.
- "10 Voice Actors You Probably Didn't Notice in Live Action".
- 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.
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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- John DiMaggio on Twitter
- John DiMaggio at IMDb
- HoboTrashcan – One on One with John DiMaggio – interview with audio highlights
- Interview on PMPNetwork (RealAudio audio file)