John DiMaggio

John DiMaggio
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.

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). 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/narrator of I Know That Voice, a documentary about the world of voice acting, along with producer Tommy Reid and director Lawrence Shapiro.[6]

Personal life

DiMaggio lives in Los Angeles, California. He is married to voice actress Kate Miller.[7]

Filmography

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
1997Johnny BravoVarious characters[8]
1998The Powerpuff GirlsVarious characters[8]
1999–2003,
2008–13		FuturamaBender, others[9]
2000Static ShockTarmack[8]
2001; 2017Samurai JackThe Scotsman, others[8]
2002–07Kim PossibleDr. Drakken[10]
2003–05Teen TitansBrother Blood, Spike[8]
2003–05Duck DodgersCrusher, others[8]
2004Dave the BarbarianGagnar[8]
2004Justice League UnlimitedDreamslayer[8]
2004–05The BatmanRhino, Mugsy[8]
2005CatscratchVarious characters[8]
2005Ben 10Baron Highway, Vulcanus[8]
2005–07American Dragon: Jake LongFu Dog[11][12]
2006Korgoth of BarbariaStink, Skrotus, others[8]
2007Afro SamuraiBrother 2, Ivanov[8]
2007El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny RiveraEl Oso, others[8]
2007–10ChowderSchnitzel, others[8]
2008–11Back at the BarnyardVarious characters[8]
2008–09The Spectacular Spider-ManHammerhead, Sandman[8]
2008–11Batman: The Brave and the BoldAquaman, Gorilla Grodd, Faceless Hunter, Black Adam, Black Mask, Toyman, Vigilante, Hellgrammite, Mr. Freeze, Captain Boomerang[8]
2008–15The Penguins of MadagascarRico, others[8]
2010–2018Adventure TimeJake the Dog, others[8][13]
2010–14Fish HooksJocktopus[14]
2010–13Generator RexVarious characters[8]
2010–12Ben 10: Ultimate AlienVarious characters[8]
2010Planet SheenGuard #2[8]
2010Transformers: PrimeVogel[8]
2010–13Pound PuppiesNiblet, others[8]
2010The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesEitri[8]
2012Kung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessFung, Wall Eye, Bing, others[8]
2012Green Lantern: The Animated SeriesKothack[8]
2012Ultimate Spider-ManThe Wrecker, Grizzly, others[8]
2012The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying OrangeBig Rock Candy Monster, others[8]
2012Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel MastersMaster Nigel Brightmore, Heller, Toji, Vorg, Lord Skycrusher, others[8]
2012–16Gravity FallsManly Dan, Harry Claymore, Love God[8]
2012Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaHannibal McFist, others[8]
2012Ben 10: OmniverseVarious characters[8]
2012–13BrickleberryVarious characters[8]
2012Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesPizzaface, Zeno, others[8]
2013Out ThereWayne[8]
2013–presentTeen Titans Go!Brother Blood[8]
2013Sanjay and CraigPenny Pepper, Noodman's Father, Noodman's Grandfather, others[8]
2013Avengers AssembleWrecker, Galactus, others[8]
2013Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Galactus, Obnoxio, Firelord, Null, others[8]
2013Turbo FASTVarious characters[8]
2014BreadwinnersLava Mole, Baby Lava Mole[8]
2014TripTankVarious characters[8]
2014Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-LeagueredLex Luthor, Joker[8]
2014All Hail King JulienJumping Rats, others[8]
2015–presentThe Adventures of Puss in BootsMole King, others[8]
2015Transformers: Robots in DisguiseGroundpounder, Farnum[8]
2015Pig Goat Banana CricketVarious characters[8]
2015Guardians of the GalaxyLunatik[8]
2015Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!Various characters[8]
2015The Mr. Peabody & Sherman ShowGeorge StephensonEp. "George Stephenson"[8]
2015Golan the InsatiableMayor of Oak GroveSeason 2[15]
2016–presentThe Loud HouseMr. Grouse, Chunk, Flip, others[8]
2016Morris and the CowWindy Joe[8]
2016Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker AdventuresBaash, others[8]
2016–presentBen 10Four Arms, Maurice, Zombozo, others[8]
2018–presentDisenchantmentKing Zøg[16]

Film

Feature films

List of voice performances in feature films
Year Title Role Notes Source
2001Dr. Dolittle 2Wassup Fish, Mouse, Seeing Eye Dog[8]
2006BarnyardBud the Cow, Officer O'Hanlon[8]
2007Happily N'Ever AfterDwarf 1, Dwarf 2, Giant[8]
2007TMNTColonel Santino[8]
2007UnderdogSupershep, Bulldog[8]
2007Bee MovieJanitor, Baliff[8]
2008BoltSaul[8]
2011Transformers: Dark of the MoonLeadfoot[8]
2012Wreck-It RalphBeard Papa[8]
2013EpicPinecone Jinn[8]
2014Transformers: Age of ExtinctionCrosshairs[8][17]
2016ZootopiaJerry Jumbeaux Jr.[8]

Direct-to-video and television films

List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Source
1999Princess MononokeGonza[8]
2000Whispers: An Elephant's TaleTough Tusk, Fulla Bull[8]
2001Vampire Hunter D: BloodlustNolt, Machira, John Elbourne, Sheriff[8]
2003The AnimatrixCrew Man, Kaiser[8]
2004Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness MonsterColin Haggart, Volunteer #1[8]
2004Van Helsing: The London AssignmentCoachman[8]
2005Pom PokoRyutaro[8]
2005Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the FurrySpike, J.W.[8]
2005Thru the Moebius StripBodkus[8]
2006Asterix and the VikingsTimandahaf[8]
2006Casper's Scare SchoolStinkie, Frankengymteacher[8]
2007Futurama: Bender's Big ScoreBender[18]
2007Superman: DoomsdayToyman, Winslow Schott[8]
2008Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious FiveCrocodile #1, Gorilla Bandit[8]
2008Futurama: Bender's GameBender, (Titanius Anglesmith, Igner)[19]
2009Wonder WomanDeimos[8][20]
2009Dragon HuntersFat John[8]
2009The Haunted World of El SuperbeastoBurt the Spurt[8]
2009Tinker Bell and the Lost TreasureMinister of Autumn[8]
2010Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-DooAmos the Groundskeeper[8]
2010Batman: Under the Red HoodJoker[8]
2010Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes BackZartog, Human #1, Human #2[8]
2011All-Star SupermanSamson[8]
2011Mia and the MigooJekhide[8]
2011Scooby-Doo! Legend of the PhantosaurFriz, GPS, Bikers, others[8]
2012Back to the SeaBoss[8]
2012Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry MouseLittle John[8]
2012Tinker Bell and the Secret of the WingsMinister of Autumn[8]
2012Dino TimeHorace, Big Guard[8]
2013Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue FalconMr. Hyde[8]
2013Tom and Jerry's Giant AdventureMeathead[8]
2014Stan Lee's Mighty 7Chopper Pilot[8]
2014Batman: Assault on ArkhamKing Shark[8]
2015Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro LeagueDeathstroke, Lex Luthor[8]
2015Batman Unlimited: Animal InstinctsKiller Croc[8]
2015Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of DoomLex Luthor, Joker[8]
2016Batman: Bad BloodTusk[8]
2016Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City BreakoutDeathstroke[8]
2016Batman: The Killing JokeFrancesco[8]
2016DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the YearVice-Principal Gorilla Grood[8]
2016Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. MutantsKiller Croc, General Sam Lane[8]
2017Batman and Harley QuinnSarge Steel[8]
2018Batman: Gotham by GaslightChief Bullock[21]

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
1999T'ai Fu: Wrath of the TigerT'ai Fu[8]
2001Final Fantasy XWakka, Kimahri Ronso[8]
2003Crash Nitro KartTiny Tiger[8]
2003Final Fantasy X-2Kimahri Ronso, Wakka[8]
2003Spawn: ArmageddonRedeemer, Space Station Crew[8]
2004Samurai Jack: The Shadow of AkuScottsman, The King, Announcer, The Tree Spirit[8]
2004X-Men LegendsJuggernaut, General William Kincaid[8]
2004Spider-Man 2Rhino[8]
2005X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseJuggernaut[8]
2006Final Fantasy XIIMigelo, Gilgamesh[8]
2006Gears of WarMarcus Fenix[8]
2007Halo 3Brute Chieftain[8]
2007Spider-Man: Friend or FoeRhino[8]
2007Crash of the TitansUka Uka[8]
2008Ben 10: Alien ForceGorvan, Vulkanus[8]
2008Gears of War 2Marcus Fenix, Franklin Tsoko[8]
2009Afro SamuraiBrother 2[8]
2009MadWorldKreese Kreely[8]
2009Transformers: Revenge of the FallenSideways[8]
2009Final Fantasy XIIICocoon Inhabitants[22]
2010Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax AttacksVilgax, Octagon Vreedle[8]
2010Valkyria Chronicles IIDrill Instructor[8]
2010Spider-Man: Shattered DimensionsHammerhead[8]
2010Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic DestructionRath, Vulkanus, Zombozo, Octagon Vreedle, Will Harangue[8]
2011Gears of War 3Marcus Fenix[8]
2011Ben 10: Galactic RacingVilgax, Rath, Octagon Vreedle[8]
2011Generator Rex: Agent of ProvidenceBobo Haha, Quarry[8]
2012Ben 10: OmniverseOctagon Vreedle, Four Arms[8]
2012Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!Jake the Dog[8]
2013Gears of War: Judgment Marcus Fenix[8][23]
2013Ben 10: Omniverse 2Watchmaker, Four arms[8]
2014DestinyBanshee-44, City Civilian[24]
2016Gears of War 4Marcus Fenix[8][25]
2017Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane TrilogyUka Uka, Tiny TigerGrouped under Voice Actors[8]
2017Halo Wars 2Atriox[26]
2018HearthstoneDr. Boom[27]
2019Gears 5Marcus Fenix[8]

Live-action television

List of acting performances in television
Year Title Role Notes Source
2006My Name Is EarlOfficer RossEpisode: "BB"[28]
2012Modern FamilyBoat CaptainEpisode: "Leap Day"[29]

Live-action films

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
2013I Know That VoiceHimselfAlso producer, writer and narrator
Documentary on voice acting		[30]

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

  1. ↑ Oller, Jacob (September 5, 2017). "An Appreciation of John DiMaggio". Film School Rejects. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ "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
  3. ↑ 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."
  4. ↑ 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."
  5. ↑ http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2008/12/12/one-on-one-with-john-dimaggio/
  6. ↑ Ken W. Hanley (September 6, 2013). "Exclusive Interview: John DiMaggio & Lawrence Shapiro". Diabolique Magazine. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 "Behind The Voice Actors – John DiMaggio". Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  9. ↑ "The Voices of Futurama – John DiMaggio on Bender – Futurama – Comedy Central". Comedy Central. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  10. ↑ Terrace 2008, p. 564
  11. ↑ http://www.jeffgoode.com/tv/americandragon/01season/105.htm
  12. ↑ Terrace 2008, p. 36
  13. ↑ Terrace 2008, p. 10
  14. ↑ Terrace 2008, p. 346
  15. ↑ "New Half Hour Animated Series "Golan the Insatiable" Premieres". Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
  16. ↑ Spencer, Samuel (August 20, 2018). "Disenchantment on Netflix cast: Who is Bender voice actor John DiMaggio?". express.co.uk. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ Handlen, Zack. "Futurama: Bender's Big Score". avclub.com. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  19. ↑ Handlen, Zack. "Futurama: Bender's Game". avclub.com. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Retro Review: Wonder Woman (2009) – A Fun Modernization of an Origins Story". monkeysfightingrobots.com. June 4, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  21. ↑ Trumbore, Dave (November 14, 2017). "'Gotham by Gaslight' Blu-ray Details Confirm Epic Cast, Release Date and Special Features". Collider. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  22. ↑ Square Enix. Final Fantasy XIII. Scene: Closing credits, 2:15 minutes in, Cocoon Inhabitants, Additional Voices.
  23. ↑ "Gears of War: Judgment Credits". Microsoft Game Studios. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  24. ↑ Destiny – End Credits – IGN Video. IGN Video. 2014-09-11. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  25. ↑ "Gears 4: How gaming taught Liam McIntyre to be a Fenix – finder.com.au". finder.com.au. October 4, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  26. ↑ 343 Industries; Creative Assembly (February 21, 2017). Halo Wars 2. Xbox One, Windows. Microsoft Studios. Scene: Credits.
  27. ↑ "Dave Kosak, Hearthstone game designer confirming John DiMaggio as the voice actor for Dr. Boom". reddit.com. July 11, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  28. ↑ "BB". My Name Is Earl. Season 1. Episode 25.
  29. ↑ "10 Voice Actors You Probably Didn't Notice in Live Action".
  30. ↑ 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.
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