
David Cross
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 4, 1964
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian perhaps best known for his work on HBO's sketch comedy series Mr. Show and for his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox sitcom Arrested Development.
Filmography

Unbearable Christmas TBA
as Barry Brown
- Kissinger Takes Paris
Kissinger Takes Paris TBA
Actor

Into the Sky 2026
Actor

Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu 2026
as Self, Producer, Executive Producer

Lucy Schulman 2026
Actor, Executive Producer

David Cross: The End of the Beginning of the End 2026
Actor, Director, Writer

Are We Good? 2025
as Self

Oh, Hi! 2025
as Steve

From Darkness to Light 2025
as Self (archive footage)

David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World 2023
as Self, Writer

Deal of a Lifetime 2023
as Roland

The Elephant 6 Recording Co. 2023
as Self

You Hurt My Feelings 2023
as Jonathan

Chop & Steele 2022
as Self

David Cross: I'm From The Future 2022
as Self, Writer, Executive Producer

8-Bit Christmas 2021
as Dealer

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 2021
as Self

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated 2021
as Self

Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia - Some More News: The Movie 2020
as David Cross

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp 2020
as Self

Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics 2020
as Self

Beastie Boys Story 2020
as Self

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness 2020
as Self

The Dark Divide 2020
as Robert Pyle, Producer

David Cross: Oh Come On 2019
as Himself, Writer, Executive Producer

Next Gen 2018
as Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)

Sorry to Bother You 2018
as Cassius Green's White Voice (voice)

The Post 2017
as Howard Simons

David Cross: Making America Great Again 2016
as Self, Writer, Executive Producer

The Last Laugh 2016
as Self

Folk Hero & Funny Guy 2016
as Chris DeRose

Kung Fu Panda 3 2016
as Crane (voice)

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll 2016
as Crane (voice)

Call Me Lucky 2015
as Self

The Wolfpack 2015
Executive Producer

Pitch Perfect 2 2015
as Riff Off Host

Hits 2015
Director, Writer, Producer
- Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep 2014
as Self, Thanks

Obvious Child 2014
as Sam

Kill Your Darlings 2013
as Louis Ginsberg
- The Muslims Are Coming!
The Muslims Are Coming! 2013
as Self

Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection 2013
as Crane (voice)

The Arrested Development Documentary Project 2013
as Self

It's a Disaster 2013
as Glenn Randolph

The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012
as Self

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked 2011
as Ian

Kung Fu Panda 2 2011
as Crane (voice)

Fight for Your Right Revisited 2011
as Nathanial Hornblower

Demoted 2011
as Ken Castro

Megamind: The Button of Doom 2011
as Minion (voice)

Kung Fu Panda Holiday 2010
as Crane (voice)

Megamind 2010
as Minion (voice)

The Legend of Secret Pass 2010
as Loo (voice)

David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer 2010
as Himself, Writer

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! 2010
as Self

Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole 2010
as Self (archive footage)

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel 2009
as Ian
- Meltdown
Meltdown 2009
as Ham Sandwich (voice)

Year One 2009
as Cain

All Tomorrow's Parties 2009
as Self

Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue 2009
as Commercial Voiceover, Writer

The Toe Tactic 2009
as Timmy (voice)

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five 2008
as Crane (voice)

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs 2008
as Yivo (voice)

Kung Fu Panda 2008
as Crane (voice)
- David's Situation
David's Situation 2008
as Self, Writer

A Bad Situationist 2008
as Barry Winston

Alvin and the Chipmunks 2007
as Ian

Heckler 2007
as Self

I'm Not There 2007
as Allen Ginsberg

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour 2007
as Self

Battle for Terra 2007
as Giddy (voice)

The Grand 2007
as Larry Schwartzman

Fired! 2007
as Self

Crashing 2007
as Space Station Man

School for Scoundrels 2006
as Ian
- The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway
The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway 2006
as Self

A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower 2006
as Nathaniel Hornblower

Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl 2006
Actor

She's the Man 2006
as Gold

Curious George 2006
as Junior (voice)
- Last Laugh '05
Last Laugh '05 2005
as Self

Last Laugh '04 2004
as Self

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 2004
as Rob

Melvin Goes to Dinner 2003
as Seminar Leader

David Cross: Let America Laugh 2003
as Himself, Director, Writer

Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns 2003
Actor

Quest for Sleep 2003
as Roger Duhntonnen

Men in Black II 2002
as Newton

Martin & Orloff 2002
Actor

Life Without Dick 2002
as Rex

Run Ronnie Run 2002
as Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow, Writer

Night of the Living Doo 2001
as David Cross (voice)

Ghost World 2001
as Pushy Guy (Gerrold)

Scary Movie 2 2001
as Dwight

Pootie Tang 2001
as Dennis

Dr. Dolittle 2 2001
as Dog / Animal Groupie #2 (voice)

Chain of Fools 2001
as Andy
- One Day...
One Day... 2001
as The Turd

David Cross: The Pride Is Back 1999
as Himself, Writer

Can't Stop Dancing 1999
as Chapman

The Thin Pink Line 1998
as Tommy Dansbury
- Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report 1998
as Various Characters, Writer

Small Soldiers 1998
as Irwin Wayfair

Men in Black 1997
as Morgue Attendant

Who's the Caboose? 1997
as Jaded Guy

Waiting for Guffman 1997
as UFO Expert

David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour 1996
as Himself, Writer

The Cable Guy 1996
as Sales Manager

The Truth About Cats & Dogs 1996
as Male Radio Caller (voice) / Bookstore Man

A Bucket of Blood 1995
as Charlie

Destiny Turns on the Radio 1995
as Ralph Dellaposa
- The TV Wheel
The TV Wheel 1995
as Various

Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight 1994
as Reporter at Dock #2

The Slugger's Wife 1985
as (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.