James Urbaniak
James Christian Urbaniak (born September 17, 1963) is an American actor. Urbaniak was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. He lives in Santa Monica, California with his wife Julie and their twins, son Severn Jerzy and daughter Esme Maeve.
One of his first noteworthy roles was in the avant-garde playwright/director Richard Foreman's The Universe, for which Urbaniak won an Obie. He has also been acclaimed for his acting in the films Henry Fool and American Splendor, in the latter of which he played legendary illustrator R. Crumb. He was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his role in Thom Pain (based on nothing). He provides the voice for main character Dr. Thaddeus Venture on The Venture Bros. as well as the Doctor's brother Jonas Venture Junior and the super-villain Phantom Limb.
In one of his lesser-known roles, Urbaniak played a pizza guy in the famous "Whassup?" television commercials for Budweiser. He also portrayed the moderator in "Human Centipede Anonymous", a Funny or Die short depicting three men who grapple with their past as a human centipede.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.6813 |
| Birthday | 1963-09-17 |
| Place of Birth | Bayonne, New Jersey, USA |
| Also Known As |
2004
B Movie
7/1
Cold, calculating, corrupt career cop Crazy Cave Man finds frequent fornicator Prof. Friend ferociously fellating furries.
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2007
The Nanny Diaries
6.388/1235
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The Nanny Diaries
2007
Fay Grim
5.601/84
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Fay Grim
2005
The Girl from Monday
4.353/17
A comic drama about a time in the near future when citizens are happy to be property traded on the stock exchange.
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The Girl from Monday
1999
Sweet and Lowdown
6.791/554
In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.
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Sweet and Lowdown
2010
You Don't Know Jack
7.016/435
Controversy and legal problems follow Dr. Jack Kevorkian as he advocates assisted suicide.
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1998
Henry Fool
6.612/107
An egocentric bum transforms the lives of a shy New Jersey garbageman and his sister.
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2023
Taz: Quest for Burger
5.9/28
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1999
Ride with the Devil
6.35/206
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Ride with the Devil
2010
Drones
5.7/15
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2003
Plain Dirty
4.875/8
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1997
The Sticky Fingers of Time
4.643/14
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2002
Teknolust
4.408/38
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Teknolust
2010
Beware the Gonzo
5.643/35
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2011
The Music Never Stopped
7.2/177
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2006
The Last Romantic
10/1
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2002
Upheaval
7.667/3
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Upheaval
2002
Daypass
8/1
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Daypass
2023
Oppenheimer
8.032/11647
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
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1994
Opera No. 1
6.333/6
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Opera No. 1
2023
Indoor Baseball
0/0
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2013
Bitter Orange
5.2/11
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Bitter Orange
2013
iSteve
4.7/40
The story of the modern technology guru Steve Jobs from Apple's humble start to a global phenomenon. Follow behind the scenes and discover how Jobs an...
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iSteve
2014
The Occupants
4.5/17
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2023
Invitation to a Murder
5.572/167
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Invitation to a Murder
2008
Chicago 10
5.8/17
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Chicago 10
2014
Such Good People
5.2/19
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Such Good People
2003
American Splendor
7.163/533
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
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American Splendor
2023
Gonzo Girl
1.2/4
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Gonzo Girl
2015
Ned Rifle
5.806/54
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Ned Rifle
2024
The Rainbow Bridge
0/0
Tina and her elderly dog MeeMoo discover a clinic promising human-to-pet communication. However, two sinister doctors uncover a bond between them so s...
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2022
The Fabelmans
7.572/2741
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2007
The Making of 'Fay Grim' or: How Do You Spell Espionage?
0/0
A short documentary about the making of 'Fay Grim.'
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The Country Club
4/1
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2015
Advantageous
5.964/165
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Advantageous
2011
From the Head
4.2/4
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2015
The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live
4.3/3
A concert film designed to bring the live Thrilling Adventure Hour experience to those unable to attend a recording of the show was filmed, as a resul...
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2024
Breakup Season
5.4/9
A young man brings his girlfriend to his rural Oregon hometown to introduce her to his family, only for things to go terribly wrong upon arrival.
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2024
Puddysticks
0/0
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Puddysticks
2014
Book of Christ
6/4
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2008
The Diagnosis
0/0
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2023
Condor's Nest
5.355/31
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Condor's Nest
2014
The Boxtrolls
6.707/1786
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2011
Manhattan Mixup
0/0
A homage to screwballs and mistaken identity films like The Great Dictator & North by Northwest, set in 1943. It's Cora Apple's birthday, and she...
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1994
NYC 3/94
6.5/4
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1997
The Other Also
5/1
A minimalist, atmospheric, meditation on the theme of "Love" or "Amour" that focuses on reconciliation and forgiveness.
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The Other Also
2012
Advantageous
5/2
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Advantageous
2024
Thelma the Unicorn
6.909/193
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Thelma the Unicorn
2017
Rebel in the Rye
6.627/264
The life of celebrated but reclusive author J.D. Salinger, who gained worldwide fame with the publication of his novel The Catcher in the Rye.
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Rebel in the Rye
2026
Grind
0/0
Four interconnected stories center around the gig economy, hustle culture, and evils of late-stage capitalism.
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Grind
2016
After Adderall
3/3
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After Adderall
2017
Dave Made a Maze
6.354/272
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Dave Made a Maze
2017
Wonderstruck
6.068/427
The story of a young boy in the Midwest is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl in New York from fifty years ago as they both seek the s...
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Wonderstruck
2011
Sound of My Voice
6.3/423
A journalist and his girlfriend get pulled in while they investigate a cult whose leader claims to be from the future.
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Sound of My Voice
2003
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
5.713/1732
Now a rising young lawyer, Elle Woods is about to make partner at her firm, but when she finds out her dog's relatives are being used as cosmetic test...
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Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
2007
Across the Universe
7.116/1434
When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shapi...
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Across the Universe
2019
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
6.585/722
When architect-turned-recluse Bernadette Fox goes missing prior to a family trip to Antarctica, her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, goes on a quest with Be...
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Where'd You Go, Bernadette
2002
No Such Thing
6.045/67
A young journalist journeys to Iceland to find her missing fiancé only to encounter a mythical creature who longs to die.
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No Such Thing
1998
The Book of Life
6.363/41
New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdalena discuss and debate the End of the World.
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The Book of Life
2000
Intern
3.719/16
A young, underappreciated intern at the ultra-hip magazine Skirt must learn to deal with kissy-face phoniness, model tantrums and bulimic editors, whi...
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Intern
2006
Death of a President
5.6/78
A fictional investigative documentary looks back on the "assassination" of George W. Bush and attempts to answer the question of who committed the mur...
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Death of a President
2012
Grimm Fairy Tales Animated
0/0
Animated adaptation of the Zenescope Comics horror/fantasy series.
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Grimm Fairy Tales Animated
2022
Beauty
4.8/34
A young singer on the brink of a promising career finds herself torn between a domineering family, industry pressures and her love for her girlfriend.
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Beauty
2020
Tesla
5.788/371
The story of the Promethean struggles of Nikola Tesla, as he attempts to transcend entrenched technology—including his own previous work—by pioneering...
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Tesla
2005
Fortunes
10/1
After an impulsive visit to a fortuneteller, three friends discover that the power of suggestion has forced them to consider the reality of "fate."
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Fortunes
2021
Things Heard & Seen
5.715/1067
A young woman discovers that both her husband and their new home harbor sinister secrets after they leave Manhattan for small-town life.
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Things Heard & Seen
2023
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
7.258/91
A nationwide manhunt for Hank Venture leads to untold dangers and unexpected revelations, while The Monarch is literally out for Dr Venture's blood. A...
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The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
The Sisters Rosensweig
0/0
Three very different sisters reunite after a lengthy separation and discover humanity, respect, and love in this definitive serious comedy about siste...
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The Sisters Rosensweig
2002
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
6.691/1254
Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. Television producer by day, CIA assassin by night, Chuck Barris was recruited by...
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2018
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
7.093/714
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Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
2020
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
6.7/3
Comedy guru Del Close, mentor to everyone from Bill Murray to Tina Fey, sets out to write his autobiography for D.C. Comics. As he leads us through se...
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For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2024
Test Screening
0/0
Oregon, 1982. Four teens suspect that a mysterious upcoming screening at their local cinema is the finale of the Star Wars trilogy, only to discover s...
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2025
Laws of Man
5.7/20
A pair of U.S. marshals search for a wanted murderer in Nevada at the height of the Cold War and encounter more than they bargained for.
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Laws of Man
2005
Road
4.5/3
Two exes take a dual-purpose road trip: allow Margaret (Catherine Kellner), a freelance photographer, to complete her assignment to check up on toxic...
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Marfa Lights
0/0
When a young solar install technician is dispatched from California to West Texas, his experiences with soulful locals, visiting artists, and untether...
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Marfa Lights
2025
Every Heavy Thing
2/1
A journey centered around an ad-seller for one of the last alt-weeklies in the country, who, after witnessing a murder, is intimidated into being the...
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Every Heavy Thing
2009
Snake 'n' Bacon
0/0
Pilot Episode: "Psst. Wanna See a Crime Scene?" Cold opening, followed by a visit to a crime scene. Later Snake and Bacon (Tim Lagasse) visit the dist...
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Snake 'n' Bacon
2025
Theatre People
0/0
Two no-name actors aren’t having the Broadway careers they dreamed of. The only thing that keeps them going are the small roles they’ve consistently b...
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Theatre People
2002
Passengers
4.25/2
A flying feather awakens several estranged people in a subway, but for how long?
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Passengers
2010
Hello Lonesome
6.2/16
Lonely since his wife left him and alienated from his daughter, a cantankerous voice-over artist strikes up an unlikely friendship with his regular de...
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Hello Lonesome
2026
Play House
0/0
While renovating a dilapidated house to win back his ex, a young man discovers VHS tapes of an unaired TV show in the basement. But as the show’s dark...
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Play House
2025
The Muppet Scriptmas Carol
0/0
The Muppet Script returns to bring you THE MUPPET SCRIPTMAS CAROL! When most people think of the Muppets, they think of the colorful characters made o...
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The Last Temptation of Becky
0/0
Working as a CIA field agent, Becky is sent undercover to Poland to infiltrate a family of innkeepers running a tourist venture at The Wolf’s Lair, Hi...
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The Last Temptation of Becky
2025
Dead Media
0/0
A troubled young woman wants to relax by streaming an old horror movie. Her lonely Gen X uncle demands they watch it on DVD. But the disc is haunted,...
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