John DiMaggio

John DiMaggio (/dɪˈmæʒi/)[1] is an American voice actor. His voice features as Bender on Futurama, Jake the Dog on Adventure Time, Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War series, Dr. Drakken on Kim Possible, Scotsman on Samurai Jack, Brother Blood on Teen Titans, Shnitzel on Chowder, Hammerhead and Sandman on The Spectacular Spider-Man, Aquaman on Batman: The Brave and the Bold, King Zøg on Disenchantment, Wakka and Kimahri in Final Fantasy X, and Rath and Aggregor on Ben 10 and Niblet, on pound puppies.

John DiMaggio
DiMaggio at the 2019 GalaxyCon Richmond
Born
Alma materRutgers University
OccupationVoice actor
Years active1986–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 2014)

Early life

Born and raised in North Plainfield, New Jersey, DiMaggio graduated from North Plainfield High School.[2] He attended Rutgers University.[3][4]

Career

DiMaggio is known for his roles as Bender on Futurama, Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War franchise, Dr. Drakken on Kim Possible, Jake the Dog on Adventure Time, Wakka and Kimahri in Final Fantasy X, and Niblet on Pound Puppies. 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 and narrator of I Know That Voice, a documentary on voice acting, along with producer Tommy Reid and director Lawrence Shapiro.[6]

Personal life

DiMaggio lives in Los Angeles and New York City. He has been married to actress Kate Miller, since 2014.[7]

Filmography

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
1997Johnny BravoVarious characters[8]
1998The Powerpuff GirlsVarious characters[8]
1999Todd McFarlane's SpawnVarious characters[8]
1999–2013FuturamaBender, Robot Santa, various characters[9]
2000Static ShockTarmack[8]
2001–2004,
2017
Samurai JackThe Scotsman, others[8]
2002–07Kim PossibleDr. Drakken, Motor Ed[10]
2002-05Codename: Kids Next DoorBig Brother, Emperor Dave[10]
2003Star Wars: Clone WarsGeneral Grievous, Sha'a Gi[8]
2003–2005Teen TitansBrother Blood, Spike[8]
2003–2005Duck DodgersCrusher, others[8]
2004Dave the BarbarianGagnar[8]
2004Justice League UnlimitedDreamslayer[8]
2004–2005The BatmanRhino, Mugsy[8]
2005–2014The SimpsonsBender2 episodes[8]
2005CatscratchVarious characters[8]
2005Ben 10Baron Highway, Vulcanus[8]
2005–2014The BoondocksRich Partygoers, Steve Wilkos2 episodes[8]
2005–2007American Dragon: Jake LongFu Dog[11][12]
2005 Lilo and Stitch: The Series Fu Dog, Dr. Drakken Ep. "Morpholomew", "Rufus"
2006Korgoth of BarbariaStink, Skrotus, others[8]
2006–2008Avatar: The Last AirbenderActor Toph, Actor Iroh, Additional voices[8]
2007Afro SamuraiBrother 2, IvanovEnglish dub[8]
2007SpongeBob SquarePantsBlackjackEp. "Blackjack" 
2007El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny RiveraEl Oso, others[8]
2007All Grown Up!Hungarian ManEp. "O Bro, Where Art Thou?"[8]
2007–2010ChowderSchnitzel, others[8]
2008–2011Back at the BarnyardVarious characters[8]
2008–2009The Spectacular Spider-ManHammerhead, Sandman[8]
2008–2011Batman: The Brave and the BoldAquaman, Gorilla Grodd, Faceless Hunter, Black Adam, Black Mask,
Toyman, Vigilante, Hellgrammite, Mr. Freeze, Captain Boomerang
[8]
2008–2011Phineas and FerbPinhead Pierre2 episodes[8]
2008–2015The Penguins of MadagascarRico, Bada, Burt, others[8]
2010–2018Adventure TimeJake the Dog, others[8][13]
2010–2014Fish HooksJocktopus[14]
2010–2013Generator RexVarious characters[8]
2010–2012Ben 10: Ultimate AlienVarious characters[8]
2010Planet SheenGuard #2[8]
2010–2011Sym-Bionic TitanThe King, General Julius Steel, Muculox, & Adnon
2010Transformers: PrimeVogel[8]
2010–2013Pound PuppiesNiblet, others[8]
2010The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesEitri[8]
2011–2013The Problem SolverzNarrator, Teacher, The Mewmeoh, Jerry, Gary, Tux Dog, Badcat[8]
2011–2016Kung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessFung, Wall Eye, Bing, others[8]
2012Green Lantern: The Animated SeriesKothack[8]
2012Ultimate Spider-ManWrecker, Grizzly, others[8]
2012The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying OrangeBig Rock Candy Monster, others[8]
2012KaijudoMaster Nigel Brightmore, Heller, Toji, Vorg, Lord Skycrusher, others[8]
2012–2016Gravity FallsManly Dan, Harry Claymore, Love God[8]
2012-2015Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade NinjaHannibal McFist, others[8]
2012Ben 10: OmniverseVarious characters[8]
2012–2013BrickleberryVarious characters[8]
2012Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesPizzaface, Zeno, others[8]
2013–2015Aqua Teen Hunger ForceMaster Shake's Muscles (credited as Johnny D), Dr. Zord (uncredited)2 episodes[8]
2013Out ThereWayne[8]
2013The Animated Tales of GWARBeefcake the Mighty[8]
2013–presentTeen Titans Go!Brother Blood[8]
2013-2016Sanjay 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]
2014–

2018

Clarence Mel Sumouski
2015–2018The 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 Grove[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]
2017F Is for FamilyScoop Dunbarton[8]
2017 We Bare BearsRalph
2017, 2019Rick and MortyDeath Stalker Leader, Knight, Trandor, Bully #2, Gramuflack ReporterEp. "Rickmancing the Stone", "The ABCs of Beth", "Edge of Tomorty: Rick Die Rickpeat", "One Crew over the Crewcoo's Morty"
2017–2018Spider-ManRaymond Warren / Jackal[16]
2018–presentDisenchantmentKing Zøg[17]
2018–presentFinal SpaceTurk, Superior Stone, additional voices
2018Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesJoey the Junkyard DogEp. "Mascot Melee"
2018Voltron: Legendary DefenderTavo, Ozar
2018DuckTalesFisherEp. "The Ballad of Duke Baloney!"
2019–present Amphibia Stumpy [8]
2019Love, Death & RobotsMikeEp. "Ice Age"
2019Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?Abraham Lincoln, Jebb[8]
2019Star Wars ResistanceVranki the BlueEp. "The Voxx Vortex 5000"
2020It's PonyDave
Adventure Time: Distant LandsJake the DogEp. "Together Again"
Spitting ImagePope Francis, Elon MuskSeries regular
The CasagrandesFlipEp: "Cursed!"
Animaniacs (2020 TV series)The Incredible Gnome in People's MouthsEp. "The Incredible Gnome in People's Mouths"

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]
2007UnderdogAttack, Bulldog[8]
2007Bee MovieJanitor, Baliff[8]
2008BoltSaul[8]
2008Madagascar: Escape 2 AfricaRico[8]
2011Transformers: Dark of the MoonLeadfoot[8]
2012Madagascar 3: Europe's Most WantedRico[8]
2012Wreck-It RalphBeard Papa[8]
2013EpicPinecone Jinn[8]
2014Transformers: Age of ExtinctionCrosshairs[8][18]
2016ZootopiaJerry Jumbeaux Jr, Woolter, Jesse, Pig Reporter, Moose[8]
2017Transformers: The Last KnightCrosshairs / Nitro Zeus / Skullitron[8]
2018Ralph Breaks the InternetArthur, Pop up Blocker[19]
2020Scoob!Restaurant Owner[8]
2020 Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie Fourarms,Phil Direct-to video

Direct-to-video and television films

List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Source
1999Princess MononokeGonzaEnglish dub[8]
2000Whispers: An Elephant's TaleTough Tusk, Fulla Bull[8]
2001Vampire Hunter D: BloodlustNolt, Machira, John Elbourne, Sheriff[8]
2003The AnimatrixCrew Man, KaiserEnglish dub[8]
2003Castle in the SkyAdditional VoicesEnglish dub[8]
2004Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness MonsterColin Haggart, Volunteer #1[8]
2004Van Helsing: The London AssignmentCoachman[8]
2005Pom PokoRyutaroEnglish dub[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[20]
2007Superman: DoomsdayToyman, Winslow Schott[8]
2008Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious FiveCrocodile #1, Gorilla Bandit[8]
2008Futurama: Bender's GameBender / Titanius Anglesmith, Igner / Ignus[21]
2009Wonder WomanDeimos[8][22]
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 JokeCarlos Francesco[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 QuinnAlec Holland / Swamp Thing, Sarge Steel[8]
2018Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the BoldAquaman, Mr. Freeze, Crimson Cloak[8]
2018Batman: Gotham by GaslightChief Bullock, Big Bill Dust[8][23]
2019Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesMr. Freeze
2020Justice League Dark: Apokolips WarTrigon the Demon and King Shark

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 RonsoEnglish dub[8]
2003Crash Nitro KartTiny Tiger[8]
2003Final Fantasy X-2Kimahri Ronso, WakkaEnglish dub[8]
2003Spawn: ArmageddonRedeemer, Space Station Crew[8]
2004Samurai Jack: The Shadow of AkuThe Scotsman, The King, Announcer, The Tree Spirit[8]
2004X-Men LegendsJuggernaut, General William Kincaid[8]
2004Spider-Man 2Rhino[8]
2004Vampire: The Masquerade – BloodlinesSmiling Jack[8]
2005Shadow of RomeAdditional voices[24]
2005X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseJuggernaut[8]
2006YakuzaOsamu KashiwagiEnglish dub[8]
2006Final Fantasy XIIMigelo, GilgameshEnglish dub[8]
2006Gears of WarMarcus Fenix[8]
2007Halo 3Brute Chieftain[8]
2007Spider-Man: Friend or FoeRhino[8]
2007Crash of the TitansUka Uka[8]
2007The Simpsons GameBender
2008Ben 10: Alien ForceGorvan, Vulkanus[8]
2008Valkyria ChroniclesGen. Georg von DamonEnglish dub 
2008Crash: Mind over MutantUka Uka[8]
2008Gears of War 2Marcus Fenix, Franklin Tsoko[8]
2009Afro SamuraiBrother 2[8]
2009MadWorldKreese Kreely[8]
2009Transformers: Revenge of the FallenSideways, Maj. Lennox[8]
2009Final Fantasy XIIICocoon Inhabitants[25]
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]
2010Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky SwampDustin Planks
2011Gears of War 3Marcus Fenix[8]
2011Ben 10: Galactic RacingVilgax, Rath, Octagon Vreedle[8]
2011Generator Rex: Agent of ProvidenceBobo Haha, Quarry[8]
2011Star Wars: The Old RepublicNico Okarr
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: JudgmentMarcus Fenix[8][26]
2013Ben 10: Omniverse 2Watchmaker, Four arms[8]
2014DestinyBanshee-44, City Civilian[27]
2014Halo 2 AnniversarySesa 'RefumeeTerminals only[28]
2016Gears of War 4Marcus Fenix[8][29]
2017Crash Bandicoot N. Sane TrilogyUka Uka, Tiny TigerGrouped under "Voice Actors"[8]
2017Halo Wars 2Atriox[30]
2018HearthstoneDr. Boom[31]
2019Crash Team Racing Nitro-FueledTiny Tiger, Uka Uka, Ebeneezer Von Clutch[32]
2019Gears 5Marcus Fenix[8]
2019Freedom FingerThe Comrade, Pee Pants Dude[33]
2020Final Fantasy VII RemakeHeidegger[34]

Live-action

List of acting performances in film and television
Year Title Role Notes Source
1996Law & OrderBartenderEpisode: "Charm City"
1997CrackerSimonEpisode: "Talk to Me"
1999Pirates of Silicon ValleySteve BallmerTelevision film
2006My Name Is EarlOfficer RossEpisode: "BB"[35]
2008BonesJim DoddEpisode: "The Man in the Outhouse"
2012Modern FamilyBoat CaptainEpisode: "Leap Day"[36]
2013I Know That VoiceHimselfDocumentary
Also narrator, writer and producer
2018Superior DonutsCraigEpisode: "The Chicago Way
2019Historical RoastsAngelo DundeeEpisode: “Muhammad Ali”[37]
2020Better Call SaulConstruction ForemanEpisode: "Dedicato a Max
2020Mythic Quest: Raven's BanquetDan Williams3 episodes
2020Sierra Grove's Trip to SaturnSleep Paralysis Demon2 episodes


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

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