



Stephen Root
Steve Root
About the person
Career:
Acting
Date of birth:1951-11-1774
Place of birth:Sarasota, Florida, USA
Gender:Male
Popularity:4
Biography
Stephen Root (born November 17, 1951) is an American actor. He has starred as Jimmy James on the NBC sitcom NewsRadio (1995–1999), as Milton Waddams in the film Office Space (1999), and voiced Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland on the animated series King of the Hill (1997–2010, 2025–present). Root has appeared in numerous Coen brothers films, including O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Ladykillers (2004), No Country for Old Men (2007), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). Other notable film roles include Dave (1993), Dodgeball (2004), Idiocracy (2006), Cedar Rapids (2011), Selma (2014), Trumbo (2015), Get Out (2017), and On the Basis of Sex (2018).
Filmography
Rating by year
- Regular Show: The Lost TapesJampft (voice)2026-05-119.6100
- The Terror: Devil in SilverDr. Badger2026-05-076.728
- Widow's BayWyck Crawford2026-04-288.2234
- Mike & Nick & Nick & AliceChet2026-03-146.7376
- Strip LawGlem Blorchman (voice)2026-02-207.013
- The Wrecking CrewDetective Rennert2026-01-287.01,102
- PlaydateGordon2025-11-046.1615
- Heads of StateArthur Hammond2025-06-246.81,070
- Dog ManGrampa (voice)2025-01-247.4366
- StuGoDr. Rostrum (voice)2025-01-014.45
- It's Florida, Man.Title Narrator (voice)2024-10-185.422
- Lousy CarterAnalyst2024-03-296.221
- Masters of the Universe: RevolutionCringer (voice)2024-01-257.894
- Scott Pilgrim Takes OffThe Nanomachines (voice)2023-11-178.0406
- Beacon 23Solomon Smythe2023-11-125.898
- KrapopolisSalt (voice)2023-09-247.343
- Adventure Time: Fionna and CakeMartin Mertens (voice)2023-08-318.6331
- Praise PeteyPetey's Father (voice)2023-07-216.09
- Clone HighMr. Big Corporation (voice)2023-05-236.740
- Fired on MarsMark (voice)2023-04-207.130
- PaintTony2023-04-065.3151
- VelmaChief Cogburn / Merie Cogburn (voice)2023-01-123.5349
- VelmaMerie Cogburn (voice)2023-01-123.5349
- VelmaChief Cogburn (voice)2023-01-123.5349
- To LeslieDutch2022-10-077.0243
- Bee and PuppyCatWarlock G (voice)2022-09-068.534
- Bee and PuppyCatWarlock G / Mr. Assam (voice)2022-09-068.534
- Bee and PuppyCatWarlock G / Police Officer (voice)2022-09-068.534
- Hamster & GretelJeff Strawberry (voice)2022-08-126.415
- Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-HeadGary (voice)2022-08-047.992
- Beavis and Butt-Head Do the UniverseJail Tattoo Artist (voice)2022-06-236.9261
- The Legend of Vox MachinaProfessor Anders (voice)2022-01-278.2662
- We Baby BearsRexford / Zach / Rover (voice)2022-01-017.3277
- We Baby BearsZach / Bread Monster (voice)2022-01-017.3277
- We Baby BearsRexford / Trees / Video Person (voice)2022-01-017.3277
- The Book of Boba FettLortha Peel2021-12-297.52,991
- The Tragedy of MacbethPorter2021-12-056.9879
- Blade Runner: Black LotusPolice Chief Earl Grant (voice)2021-11-147.0237
- QueenpinsAgent Flannigan2021-08-266.5504
- HomeFather Browning2021-07-296.765
- Masters of the Universe: RevelationCringer / Battle Cat (voice)2021-07-236.6399
- Four Good DaysChris2021-04-306.8288
- HappilyGoodman2021-03-195.8144
- Resident AlienEd Vanderspeigle2021-01-277.8978
- Uncle FrankDaddy Mac2020-11-257.3444
- The Mighty OnesBernard (voice)2020-11-097.413
- The Empty ManArthur Parsons2020-10-226.21,035
- Star Trek: Lower DecksGene Jakobowski (voice)2020-08-067.6449
- Adventure Time: Distant LandsMr. M / Bob / Additional Voices (voice)2020-06-258.2549
- Perry MasonMaynard Barnes2020-06-217.2372
- Solar OppositesTrain Store Owner (voice)2020-05-087.8628
- SebergWalt Breckman2019-12-135.9290
- BombshellNeil Mullin2019-12-136.83,217
- Jay and Silent Bob RebootCockmando (voice)2019-10-155.7605
- AmphibiaMayor Toadstool (voice)2019-06-178.6347
- On the Basis of SexProfessor Brown2018-12-257.31,136
- The Ballad of Buster ScruggsTeller (segment "Near Algodones")2018-11-097.14,446
- The Epic Tales of Captain UnderpantsMr. Fyde / Avacadwoe / Hush Muffleman (voice)2018-07-137.575
- Summer Camp IslandDean Stuart / Additional Voices (voice)2018-07-077.857
- Summer Camp IslandStuart (voice)2018-07-077.857
- Summer Camp IslandAdditional Voices (voice)2018-07-077.857
- Summer Camp IslandPrime Monister (voice)2018-07-077.857
- SuccessionRon Petkus2018-06-038.31,663
- Dallas & RoboUncle Danny2018-05-306.011
- Life of the PartyMike Cook2018-05-106.11,056
- BarryMonroe Fuches2018-03-257.91,158
- Cook-Off!Morty Van Rookle2017-11-175.241
- Three ChristsDr. Rogers2017-09-236.6154
- DuckTalesJ.W. Guidebook (voice)2017-08-127.8311
- MilesRon Walton2017-06-095.325
- Infinity BabyFenton2017-03-116.322
- Get OutJim Hudson2017-02-247.618,973
- SpectralDr. Mindala2016-12-096.62,016
- Looking for the JackalopeThe Jackalope (voice)2016-11-034.01
- Mike and Dave Need Wedding DatesBurt2016-07-076.02,627
- Tom and Jerry: Back to OzUncle Henry (voice)2016-06-216.166
- Finding DoryBubbles (voice)2016-06-167.012,686
- All the WayJ. Edgar Hoover2016-05-236.7313
- Angie TribecaMortimer Begoyle2016-01-176.4146
- IdiotsitterKen Russel2016-01-146.018
- Hello, My Name Is DorisTodd2015-11-276.4519
- O.W.C.A. FilesFloyd / Additional Voices (voice)2015-11-097.57
- TrumboHymie King2015-10-277.21,695
- Con ManPascal2015-09-306.669
- 7 Chinese BrothersGeorge2015-08-145.343
- Star vs. the Forces of EvilBrian (voice)2015-01-188.41,507
- The Man in the High CastleHawthorne Abendsen2015-01-157.51,492
- SelmaCol. Al Lingo2014-12-257.42,329
- Lennon or McCartneySelf2014-12-125.329
- Bee and PuppyCatFarmer (voice)2014-11-068.263
- BoJack HorsemanJeremiah Whitewhale (voice)2014-08-228.52,881
- FargoBurt Canton2014-04-158.33,284
- I Know That VoiceSelf2014-01-077.1104
- Rick and MortyGromflomite General (voice)2013-12-028.711,029
- Rick and MortyCarl (voice)2013-12-028.711,029
- Feels So GoodNick Celisco2013-11-215.111
- SweetwaterHugh2013-10-096.1211
- Masters of SexHarvey Toplin2013-09-297.1416
- Brooklyn Nine-NineLynn Boyle2013-09-178.24,001
- Bad Milo!Roger2013-08-285.7259
- The Lone RangerHabberman2013-07-036.16,179
- Superman: UnboundZor-El (voice)2013-04-236.6461
- The ArrangementAvery Boomer2013-01-014.611
- The Company You KeepBilly Cusimano2012-12-206.2788
- DreamWorks DragonsMildew (voice)2012-08-077.8759
- The NewsroomGeneral Stomtonovich2012-06-248.1734
- Gravity FallsBud Gleeful (voice)2012-06-158.63,498
- Gravity FallsBud Gleeful / Additional Voices (voice)2012-06-158.63,498
- VeepJudge Walsh2012-04-227.5527
- The Legend of KorraWhite Lotus Leader / Gommu / Chung (voice)2012-04-148.22,342
- The Legend of KorraGommu (voice)2012-04-148.22,342
- Big MiracleGovernor Haskell2012-02-026.7528
- J. EdgarArthur Koehler2011-11-096.22,595
- Batman: Year OneBrendon (voice)2011-09-277.21,053
- Red StateSherrif Wynan2011-08-196.01,046
- Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of OzUncle Henry / Crows (voice)2011-08-136.3140
- ThunderCatsHattanzo the Drifter (voice)2011-07-297.9256
- Everything Must GoElliot2011-05-136.2670
- The ConspiratorJohn Lloyd2011-04-156.6501
- WorkaholicsCarty2011-04-067.4311
- RangoDoc / Merrimack / Mr. Snuggles (voice)2011-03-026.97,153
- Son of MorningSenator Larder2011-02-283.021
- Cedar RapidsBill Krogstad2011-02-115.9464
- Bob's BurgersJackson (voice)2011-01-097.81,094
- Young JusticeJack Haly (voice)2010-11-268.41,223
- The DefendersJudge Taylor2010-09-227.234
- Raising HopeCap Collins2010-09-217.4331
- Boardwalk EmpireGaston Means2010-09-198.01,275
- Scooby-Doo! Camp ScareBurt (voice)2010-09-147.8334
- LouieDr. Hepa2010-06-297.8576
- Hot in ClevelandBrian2010-06-167.2135
- UnthinkableCharles Thompson2010-05-266.81,461
- Adventure TimeMartin (voice)2010-04-058.53,140
- JustifiedMike Reardon2010-03-168.0850
- GlockRemington2009-12-310.00
- The Men Who Stare at GoatsGus Lacey2009-10-176.02,417
- 13 Scarier Movie MomentsSelf2009-10-109.04
- The Good WifeJudge Murphy Wicks2009-09-227.6672
- Glenn Martin, DDS2009-08-176.315
- Squirly TownLance (voice)2009-08-160.00
- Imagine ThatFred Franklin2009-06-196.0601
- The SoloistCurt Reynolds2009-04-246.7829
- Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar MuttsTurtle (voice)2009-04-085.5135
- Bob FunkSteve2009-03-204.622
- Childrens HospitalHank Maestro2008-12-087.093
- Random! CartoonsLance (voice)2008-12-067.310
- Batman: The Brave and the BoldWoozy Winks (voice)2008-11-147.6282
- Batman: The Brave and the BoldPenguin / Planet Master (voice)2008-11-147.6282
- Batman: The Brave and the BoldPenguin / Carnival Barker (voice)2008-11-147.6282
- Batman: The Brave and the BoldKiller Croc / Penguin (voice)2008-11-147.6282
- FringeRaymond2008-09-098.12,812
- True BloodEddie2008-09-077.62,076
- Tripping the Rift: The MovieChode (voice)2008-03-255.236
- LeatherheadsSuds2008-03-245.9496
- Drillbit TaylorPrincipal Doppler2008-02-045.81,108
- Over Her Dead BodySculptor2008-02-015.5489
- Mad MoneyGlover2008-01-176.5719
- No Country for Old MenMan Who Hires Wells2007-11-098.013,401
- Pushing DaisiesDwight Dixon2007-10-037.9467
- The Big Bang TheoryDan2007-09-247.912,524
- Phineas and FerbFloyd (voice)2007-08-177.91,027
- CalifornicationRicardo Collini2007-08-137.61,316
- Have Dreams, Will TravelSheriff Brock2007-05-217.658
- Head CasePat Jennings2007-04-186.37
- The Sarah Silverman Program.Johnny Forrealz2007-02-016.275
- The Fox and the Hound 2Talent Scout (voice)2006-11-096.0713
- The Path to 9/11Richard Clarke2006-09-107.316
- IdiocracyJudge Hector "The Hangman" (uncredited)2006-09-016.43,606
- GretchenHerb2006-08-056.73
- Ice Age: The MeltdownAardvark Dad (voice)2006-03-296.710,384
- The X's2005-11-256.414
- Just FriendsKC2005-11-236.21,811
- Kim Possible Movie: So the DramaCowboy Gambler (voice; uncredited)2005-04-086.9204
- American Dad!Dick (voice)2005-02-067.02,383
- American Dad!Dick / Dentist's Father (voice)2005-02-067.02,383
- UnscriptedStephen Root2005-01-098.54
- Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieVince Masters2004-12-286.0195
- Boston LegalEthan Melman2004-10-037.9381
- Surviving ChristmasDr. Freeman2004-09-215.7591
- DodgeBall: A True Underdog StoryGordon2004-06-186.43,858
- Jersey GirlGreenie2004-03-256.21,156
- The LadykillersFernand Gudge2004-03-256.11,757
- Raising GeniusDwight Nestor2004-03-104.311
- Tripping the RiftChode (voice)2004-03-046.458
- GrindCameron2003-08-156.0158
- Teen TitansVal Yor (voice)2003-07-198.41,328
- The Making of 'King of the Hill'2003-07-010.00
- Finding NemoBubbles (voice)2003-05-307.820,634
- The Country BearsZeb (voice)2002-07-264.7130
- Kim PossiblePop-Pop Porter (voice)2002-06-077.5563
- Kim PossibleTexan (voice)2002-06-077.5563
- Kim PossibleChester Yapsby (voice)2002-06-077.5563
- Kim PossiblePhillipe Bullion / Pop-Pop Porter (voice)2002-06-077.5563
- Kim PossibleMr. Nevius (voice)2002-06-077.5563
- Kim PossibleMemphis (voice)2002-06-077.5563
- Ice AgeRhino / Start (voice)2002-03-147.414,361
- Justice LeagueCat Man (voice)2001-11-178.2600
- 24Bill Prady2001-11-067.81,796
- According to JimAl Crannis2001-10-036.5390
- The Proud FamilyMr. Andrews (voice)2001-09-157.7156
- The Legend of TarzanTheodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt (voice)2001-09-037.0103
- The Andy Dick Show2001-02-277.65
- Grounded for LifeTony Bustamante2001-01-106.7106
- DAGSenator Culpepper2000-11-147.02
- EdGeorge MacPherson2000-10-087.752
- CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationMichael Kirkwood2000-10-067.61,393
- Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandSheriff (voice)2000-10-026.573
- Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandSheriff / Sentry #2 (voice)2000-10-026.573
- O Brother, Where Art Thou?Radio Station Man2000-08-307.34,623
- Malcolm in the MiddleJohn Pratt2000-01-098.54,883
- Bicentennial ManDennis Mansky1999-12-177.33,947
- Courage the Cowardly Dog1999-11-128.21,643
- The West WingBob Mayer1999-09-228.3581
- Ladies ManGene1999-09-207.36
- The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy RobotDr. Donovan (voice)1999-09-187.25
- The Sissy DucklingBig Ducky (voice)1999-09-145.111
- The Norm ShowMr. Sweeney1999-03-247.127
- Office SpaceMilton Waddams1999-02-197.43,416
- Family GuyProfessor O'Callaghan (voice)1999-01-317.44,992
- Family GuyPriest (voice)1999-01-317.44,992
- Gut FeelingKane Cohen1999-01-0110.01
- The Monster HunterMr. Crenshaw1999-01-015.010
- From the Earth to the MoonChris Kraft1998-04-058.1131
- Krippendorf's TribeGerald Adams1998-02-274.691
- steve.oedekerk.com1997-09-035.52
- Just Shoot Me!Dr. Drake Kelson1997-03-046.6174
- King of the HillBill Dauterive (voice)1997-01-127.4673
- Pandora's ClockMark Hastings1996-11-105.58
- The LotteryGraham Dunbar1996-09-296.07
- ProfilerHouston Plant Manager1996-09-217.072
- Superman: The Animated SeriesReverend Amos Howell / Unity (voice)1996-09-067.7377
- The Road to GalvestonEd Kirkman1996-01-244.54
- In the Line of Duty: Hunt for JusticeJaan Laaman1995-10-014.88
- Night of the ScarecrowFrank1995-08-085.046
- NewsRadioJimmy James1995-03-217.4134
- Bye Bye LoveAwakened Neighbor1995-03-166.077
- VR.5F.A.A. Negotiator1995-03-106.719
- CybillPhil Asher1995-01-025.935
- Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last ChapterKevin McDonald1994-10-146.39
- Party of FiveFootball Coach1994-09-127.0131
- ChristyClarence Sweetwater1994-04-038.310
- Diagnosis: MurderCharlie Lane1993-10-297.1120
- Harts of the WestR.O1993-09-256.85
- FrasierHarbin1993-09-167.7889
- Extreme JusticeMax Alvarez1993-06-265.029
- DaveDon Durenberger1993-05-076.7843
- Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore StoryDr. Kirby1993-05-037.47
- Class of '61Secretary of War Edwin Stanton1993-04-124.418
- RoboCop 3Coontz1993-01-214.91,455
- The Golden PalaceMr. Tucker1992-09-186.428
- Buffy the Vampire SlayerGary Murray1992-07-245.6917
- A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick StoryKevin McDonald1992-03-015.918
- Civil Wars1991-11-204.54
- Bed & BreakfastRandolph1991-09-225.88
- The TorkelsonsSheriff Bobby1991-09-218.25
- Home ImprovementExterminator1991-09-177.4718
- Eerie, IndianaMr. Chaney1991-09-157.682
- V.I. WarshawskiMickey1991-07-264.8114
- Golden YearsMajor Moreland1991-07-165.856
- Golden YearsMajor Moreland1991-07-166.219
- Guilty by SuspicionRKO Guard1991-03-156.5193
- GhostPolice Sgt.1990-07-137.26,060
- Northern ExposureBrother Timothy1990-07-127.9200
- Blossom1990-07-056.2109
- Stanley & IrisMr. Hentley1990-02-096.5175
- The SimpsonsBildorf (voice)1989-12-178.010,842
- Black RainBerg1989-09-226.61,241
- SeinfeldMr. Lager1989-07-058.32,359
- Quantum LeapJohn Tremaine Jr.1989-03-268.0773
- Murphy Brown1988-11-146.484
- Roseanne1988-10-186.8394
- Monkey ShinesDean Burbage1988-07-296.3364
- Crocodile Dundee IIDEA Agent (Toilet)1988-05-195.91,231
- Star Trek: The Next GenerationCaptain K'Vada1987-09-288.41,775
- Jake and the Fatman1987-09-266.254
- Wiseguy1987-09-166.637
- L.A. LawBrandon McCafferty1986-09-157.177
- L.A. LawFerret1986-09-157.177
- Night CourtSpirit of Death1984-01-047.3141
- Night CourtMr. Willard1984-01-047.3141