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American stand-up comedian and actorDavid Cross
Stand-up, Mr. Show with Bob and David co-creator and Tobias Fünke on Arrested Development.
- Born
- April 4, 1964
- Known as
- American stand-up comedian and actor
- On My Show Notes
- 1 episode
Who is David Cross?
David Cross is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television producer.
Cross is best known for his stand-up performances, the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David, his role as Ian Hawke in the first three Alvin and the Chipmunks movies, and his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox/Netflix sitcom Arrested Development.
He has been described as "one of the defining figures of cult Gen X comedy".
Cross created, wrote, executive produced, and starred in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret; developed and had a prominent role in Freak Show; appeared on Modern Family; and portrayed Ian Hawke in Alvin and the Chipmunks, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.
On the podcasts
Full episodes where David is a guest or comes up, newest first.
On My Show Notes
Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention David Cross.
- MyShowNotes ✓ Sam Morril on TYSO – #376
David Cross FAQ
Who is David Cross?
David Cross is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television producer.
How old is David Cross?
David Cross is 62, born April 4, 1964.
Where does David Cross come up on My Show Notes?
In Sam Morril on TYSO – #376.
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Bobby LeePhotos: Rick Glassman: Photo: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Sam Morril: Photo: Raph_PH, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Dave Attell: Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · Jerrod Carmichael: Photo: CleftClips, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Andrew Santino: Photo: Andrew Santino, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Bobby Lee: Photo: Neal Brennan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Dan Depew, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Facts checked Oct 26, 2026. Bio from Wikipedia (revision 1378534219).
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