who is david cross

David Cross is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV producer best known for sharp, often political comedy and cult-favorite TV work.

Who is David Cross?

• Born April 4, 1964, in Georgia, USA, he started in stand-up and sketch comedy before moving into TV and film.

• He co-created and starred in the HBO sketch series Mr. Show with Bob and David alongside Bob Odenkirk, which became a cult classic among comedy fans.

• He’s widely recognized for playing Tobias Fünke on Arrested Development , a role that turned him into a long‑running cult TV figure.

• Beyond TV, he has done multiple stand-up specials and albums and appears frequently in film and voice roles.

Notable roles & projects

• Mr. Show with Bob and David (co-creator, star).

• Arrested Development – Tobias Fünke (original run and revival seasons).

• Films and voice work including appearances in Kung Fu Panda and other studio projects.

Style and reputation

• His stand-up is known for being intelligent, confrontational, and often critical of politics and religion.

• He has a reputation in forums and fan discussions as a comics’ comic with a loyal niche audience rather than a broad mainstream one.

Recent and “latest news” angle

• In recent years he has continued to tour stand-up, with fans on forums praising his live shows as still very strong.

• He has been in the news for publicly criticizing comedians performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, condemning the event because of Saudi Arabia’s human-rights record.

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