John William DiMaggio (/dɪˈmæʒioʊ/; born September 4, 1968) is an American actor. His most famous voice roles include Bender on Futurama, Jake the Dog on Adventure Time, Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War series, Dr. Drakken on Kim Possible, Hak Foo in Jackie Chan Adventures, The 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, Rath and Aggregor on Ben 10, and Gonza in Princess Mononoke.
Early life
Born and raised in North Plainfield, New Jersey, DiMaggio graduated from North Plainfield High School. He attended Rutgers University.
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.
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.
Personal life
DiMaggio lives in Los Angeles and New York City. He has been married to actress Kate Miller since 2014. He is not related to Joe DiMaggio.
Filmography
Animation
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Johnny Bravo | Various characters | ||
| 1998 | The Powerpuff Girls | Various characters | ||
| 1999 | Todd McFarlane’s Spawn | Various characters | ||
| 1999–2003, 2008–13 | Futurama | Bender, Robot Santa, various characters | ||
| 2000 | Rocket Power | Mongo | ||
| 2000 | Static Shock | Tarmack | ||
| 2001-05 | Jackie Chan Adventures | Hak Foo | ||
| 2001–04, 2017 | Samurai Jack | The Scotsman, others | ||
| 2002–07 | Kim Possible | Dr Drakken, Motor Ed | ||
| 2002–05 | Codename: Kids Next Door | Big Brother, Emperor Dave | ||
| 2003 | Star Wars: Clone Wars | General Grievous, Sha’a Gi | ||
| 2003–05 | Teen Titans | Brother Blood, Spike | ||
| 2003–05 | Duck Dodgers | Crusher, others | ||
| 2004 | Dave the Barbarian | Gagnar | ||
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited | Dreamslayer | ||
| 2004–05 | The Batman | Rhino, Mugsy | ||
| 2005, 2014 | The Simpsons | Bender | 2 episodes | |
| 2005 | Catscratch | Various characters | ||
| 2005 | Ben 10 | Baron Highway, Vulcanus | ||
| 2005, 2014 | The Boondocks | Rich Partygoers, Steve Wilkos | 2 episodes | |
| 2005–07 | American Dragon: Jake Long | Fu Dog | ||
| 2005 | Lilo and Stitch: The Series | Fu Dog, Dr Drakken | Ep. “Morpholomew”, “Rufus” | |
| 2006 | Korgoth of Barbaria | Stink, Skrotus, others | ||
| 2006–08 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Actor Toph, Actor Iroh, Additional voices | ||
| 2006–20 | American Dad! | Various characters | 15 episodes | |
| 2007 | Afro Samurai | Brother 2, Ivanov | English dub | |
| 2007 | SpongeBob SquarePants | Blackjack | Ep. “Blackjack” | |
| 2007 | El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera | El Oso, others | ||
| 2007 | All Grown Up! | Hungarian Man | Ep. “O Bro, Where Art Thou?” | |
| 2007–10 | Chowder | Schnitzel, others | ||
| 2008–11 | Back at the Barnyard | Various characters | ||
| 2008–09 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Hammerhead, Sandman | ||
| 2008–11 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Aquaman, Gorilla Grodd, Faceless Hunter, Black Adam, Black Mask, Toyman, Vigilante, Hellgrammite, Mr. Freeze, Captain Boomerang |
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| 2008, 2011 | Phineas and Ferb | Pinhead Pierre | 2 episodes | |
| 2008–15 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Rico, Bada, Burt, others | ||
| 2009 | Fanboy and Chum Chum | Yum Yum the Gum | ||
| 2010–18 | Adventure Time | Jake the Dog, others | ||
| 2010–14 | Fish Hooks | Jocktopus | ||
| 2010–13 | Generator Rex | Various characters | ||
| 2010–12 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Various characters | ||
| 2010 | Planet Sheen | Guard #2 | ||
| 2010–11 | Sym-Bionic Titan | The King, General Julius Steel, Muculox, & Adnon | ||
| 2010 | Transformers: Prime | Vogel | ||
| 2010–13 | Pound Puppies | Niblet, others | ||
| 2010 | The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes | Eitri | ||
| 2011–13 | The Problem Solverz | Narrator, Teacher, The Mewmeoh, Jerry, Gary, Tux Dog, Badcat | ||
| 2011–16 | Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness | Fung, Wall Eye, Bing, others | ||
| 2012 | Green Lantern: The Animated Series | Kothack | ||
| 2012 | Ultimate Spider-Man | Wrecker, Grizzly, others | ||
| 2012 | The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange | Big Rock Candy Monster, others | ||
| 2012 | Kaijudo | Master Nigel Brightmore, Heller, Toji, Vorg, Lord Skycrusher, others | ||
| 2012–16 | Gravity Falls | Manly Dan, Harry Claymore, Love God | ||
| 2012–15 | Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja | Hannibal McFist, others | ||
| 2012 | Ben 10: Omniverse | Various characters | ||
| 2012–13 | Brickleberry | Various characters | ||
| 2012 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Pizzaface, Zeno, others | ||
| 2013–15 | Aqua Teen Hunger Force | Master Shake’s Muscles (credited as Johnny D), Dr Zord (uncredited) | 2 episodes | |
| 2013 | Out There | Wayne | ||
| 2013 | The Animated Tales of GWAR | Beefcake the Mighty | ||
| 2013–present | Teen Titans Go! | Brother Blood | ||
| 2013–16 | Sanjay and Craig | Penny Pepper, Noodman’s Father, Noodman’s Grandfather, others | ||
| 2013 | Avengers Assemble | Wrecker, Galactus, others | ||
| 2013 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Galactus, Obnoxio, Firelord, Null, others | ||
| 2013 | Turbo Fast | Various characters | ||
| 2014 | Breadwinners | Lava Mole, Baby Lava Mole | ||
| 2014 | TripTank | Various characters | ||
| 2014 | Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered | Lex Luthor, Joker | ||
| 2014 | All Hail King Julien | Jumping Rats, others | ||
| 2014–18 | Clarence | Mel Sumouski | ||
| 2015–18 | The Adventures of Puss in Boots | Mole King, others | ||
| 2015 | Transformers: Robots in Disguise | Groundpounder, Farnum | ||
| 2015 | Pig Goat Banana Cricket | Various characters | ||
| 2015 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Lunatik | ||
| 2015 | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Various characters | ||
| 2015 | The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show | George Stephenson | Ep. “George Stephenson” | |
| 2015 | Golan the Insatiable | Mayor of Oak Grove | ||
| 2016–present | The Loud House | Bud Grouse, Chunk, Flip, others | ||
| 2016 | Morris and the Cow | Windy Joe | ||
| 2016 | Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures | Baash, others | ||
| 2016–present | Ben 10 | Four Arms, Maurice, Zombozo, others | ||
| 2017 | F Is for Family | Scoop Dunbarton | ||
| 2017 | We Bare Bears | Ralph | ||
| 2017, 2019 | Rick and Morty | Death Stalker Leader, Knight, Trandor, Bully #2, Gramuflack Reporter | Ep. “Rickmancing the Stone”, “The ABCs of Beth”, “Edge of Tomorty: Rick Die Rickpeat”, “One Crew over the Crewcoo’s Morty” | |
| 2017–18 | Spider-Man | Raymond Warren / Jackal | ||
| 2018–present | Disenchantment | King Zøg | ||
| 2018–present | Final Space | Terk, Superior Stone, additional voices | ||
| 2018 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Joey the Junkyard Dog | Ep. “Mascot Melee” | |
| 2018 | Voltron: Legendary Defender | Tavo, Ozar | ||
| 2018 | DuckTales | Fisher | Ep. “The Ballad of Duke Baloney!” | |
| 2019–present | Amphibia | Stumpy | ||
| 2019 | Love, Death & Robots | Mike | Ep. “Ice Age” | |
| 2019 | Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? | Abraham Lincoln, Jebb | ||
| 2019 | Star Wars Resistance | Vranki the Blue | Ep. “The Voxx Vortex 5000” | |
| 2020 | It’s Pony | Dave | ||
| Adventure Time: Distant Lands | Jake the Dog | Ep. “Together Again” | ||
| Spitting Image | Pope Francis, Elon Musk | Series regular | ||
| The Casagrandes | Flip | Ep: “Cursed!” | ||
| Animaniacs | The Incredible Gnome in People’s Mouths | Ep. “The Incredible Gnome in People’s Mouths” | ||
| 2021 | Middlemost Post | Angus |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | Wassup Fish, Mouse, Seeing Eye Dog | ||
| 2006 | Barnyard | Bud the Cow, Officer O’Hanlon | ||
| 2007 | Happily N’Ever After | Dwarf #1, Dwarf #2, Giant | ||
| 2007 | TMNT | Colonel Santino | ||
| 2007 | Underdog | Attack, Bulldog | ||
| 2007 | Bee Movie | Janitor, Baliff | ||
| 2008 | Bolt | Saul | ||
| 2008 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Rico | ||
| 2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Leadfoot | ||
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted | Rico | ||
| 2012 | Wreck-It Ralph | Beard Papa | ||
| 2013 | Epic | Pinecone Jinn | ||
| 2014 | Transformers: Age of Extinction | Crosshairs | ||
| 2016 | Zootopia | Jerry Jumbeaux Jr, Woolter, Jesse, Pig Reporter, Moose | ||
| 2017 | Transformers: The Last Knight | Crosshairs / Nitro Zeus / Skullitron | ||
| 2018 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | Arthur, Pop up Blocker | ||
| 2020 | Scoob! | Restaurant Owner | ||
| 2020 | Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie | Fourarms, Phil | Direct-to video |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Princess Mononoke | Gonza | English dub | |
| 2000 | Whispers: An Elephant’s Tale | Tough Tusk, Fulla Bull | ||
| 2001 | Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust | Nolt, Machira, John Elbourne, Sheriff | ||
| 2003 | The Animatrix | Crew Man, Kaiser | English dub | |
| 2003 | Castle in the Sky | Additional Voices | English dub | |
| 2004 | Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster | Colin Haggart, Volunteer #1 | ||
| 2004 | Van Helsing: The London Assignment | Coachman | ||
| 2005 | Pom Poko | Ryutaro, First Drunk | English dub | |
| 2005 | Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry | Spike, J.W. | ||
| 2005 | Thru the Moebius Strip | Bodkus | ||
| 2006 | Asterix and the Vikings | Timandahaf | ||
| 2006 | Casper’s Scare School | Stinkie, Frankengymteacher | ||
| 2007 | Futurama: Bender’s Big Score | Bender | ||
| 2007 | Superman: Doomsday | Toyman, Winslow Schott | ||
| 2008 | Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five | Crocodile #1, Gorilla Bandit | ||
| 2008 | Futurama: Bender’s Game | Bender / Titanius Anglesmith, Igner / Ignus | ||
| 2009 | Wonder Woman | Deimos | ||
| 2009 | Dragon Hunters | Fat John | ||
| 2009 | The Haunted World of El Superbeasto | Burt the Spurt | ||
| 2009 | Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure | Minister of Autumn | ||
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo | Amos the Groundskeeper | ||
| 2010 | Batman: Under the Red Hood | Joker | ||
| 2010 | Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back | Zartog, Human #1, Human #2 | ||
| 2011 | All-Star Superman | Samson | ||
| 2011 | Mia and the Migoo | Jekhide | ||
| 2011 | Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur | Friz, GPS, Bikers, others | ||
| 2012 | Back to the Sea | Boss | ||
| 2012 | Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse | Little John | ||
| 2012 | Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings | Minister of Autumn | ||
| 2012 | Dino Time | Horace, Big Guard | ||
| 2013 | Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon | Mr. Hyde | ||
| 2013 | Tom and Jerry’s Giant Adventure | Meathead | ||
| 2014 | Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 | Chopper Pilot | ||
| 2014 | Batman: Assault on Arkham | King Shark | ||
| 2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League | Deathstroke, Lex Luthor | ||
| 2015 | Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts | Killer Croc | ||
| 2015 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom | Lex Luthor, Joker | ||
| 2016 | Batman: Bad Blood | Tusk | ||
| 2016 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout | Deathstroke | ||
| 2016 | Batman: The Killing Joke | Carlos Francesco | ||
| 2016 | DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year | Vice-Principal Gorilla Grood | ||
| 2016 | Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants | Killer Croc, General Sam Lane | ||
| 2017 | Batman and Harley Quinn | Alec Holland / Swamp Thing, Sarge Steel | ||
| 2018 | Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Aquaman, Mr. Freeze, Crimson Cloak | ||
| 2018 | Batman: Gotham by Gaslight | Chief Bullock, Big Bill Dust | ||
| 2019 | Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Mr. Freeze | ||
| 2020 | Justice League Dark: Apokolips War | Trigon the Demon and King Shark | ||
| 2021 | Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two | Jervis Tetch / The Mad Hatter |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | T’ai Fu: Wrath of the Tiger | T’ai Fu | ||
| 2001 | Final Fantasy X | Wakka, Kimahri Ronso | English dub | |
| 2003 | Crash Nitro Kart | Tiny Tiger | ||
| 2003 | Final Fantasy X-2 | Kimahri Ronso, Wakka | English dub | |
| 2003 | Futurama (video game) | Bender | ||
| 2003 | Spawn: Armageddon | Redeemer, Space Station Crew | ||
| 2004 | Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku | The Scotsman, The King, Announcer, The Tree Spirit | ||
| 2004 | X-Men Legends | Juggernaut, General William Kincaid | ||
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | Rhino | ||
| 2004 | Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines | Smiling Jack | ||
| 2005 | Shadow of Rome | Additional voices | ||
| 2005 | X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse | Juggernaut | ||
| 2006 | Yakuza | Osamu Kashiwagi | English dub | |
| 2006 | Final Fantasy XII | Migelo, Gilgamesh | English dub | |
| 2006 | Gears of War | Marcus Fenix | ||
| 2007 | Halo 3 | Brute Chieftain | ||
| 2007 | Spider-Man: Friend or Foe | Rhino | ||
| 2007 | Crash of the Titans | Uka Uka | ||
| 2007 | The Simpsons Game | Bender | ||
| 2008 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Gorvan, Vulkanus | ||
| 2008 | Valkyria Chronicles | Gen. Georg von Damon | English dub | |
| 2008 | Crash: Mind over Mutant | Uka Uka | ||
| 2008 | Gears of War 2 | Marcus Fenix, Franklin Tsoko | ||
| 2009 | Afro Samurai | Brother 2 | ||
| 2009 | MadWorld | Kreese Kreely | ||
| 2009 | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Sideways, Maj. Lennox | ||
| 2009 | Final Fantasy XIII | Cocoon Inhabitants | ||
| 2010 | Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks | Vilgax, Octagon Vreedle | ||
| 2010 | Valkyria Chronicles II | Drill Instructor | ||
| 2010 | Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions | Hammerhead | ||
| 2010 | Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction | Rath, Vulkanus, Zombozo, Octagon Vreedle, Will Harangue | ||
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp | Dustin Planks | ||
| 2011 | Gears of War 3 | Marcus Fenix | ||
| 2011 | Ben 10: Galactic Racing | Vilgax, Rath, Octagon Vreedle | ||
| 2011 | Generator Rex: Agent of Providence | Bobo Haha, Quarry | ||
| 2011 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | Nico Okarr | ||
| 2012 | Ben 10: Omniverse | Octagon Vreedle, Four Arms | ||
| 2012 | Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d You Steal Our Garbage?!! | Jake the Dog | ||
| 2013 | Gears of War: Judgment | Marcus Fenix | ||
| 2013 | Ben 10: Omniverse 2 | Watchmaker, Four arms | ||
| 2014 | Destiny | Banshee-44, City Civilian | ||
| 2014 | Halo 2 Anniversary | Sesa ‘Refumee | Terminals only | |
| 2016 | Gears of War 4 | Marcus Fenix | ||
| 2017 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy | Uka Uka, Tiny Tiger | Grouped under “Voice Actors” | |
| 2017 | Halo Wars 2 | Atriox | ||
| 2018 | Hearthstone | Dr. Boom | ||
| 2019 | Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled | Tiny Tiger, Uka Uka, Ebeneezer Von Clutch | ||
| 2019 | Gears 5 | Marcus Fenix | ||
| 2019 | Freedom Finger | The Comrade, Pee Pants Dude | ||
| 2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake | Heidegger |
Live-action
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Law & Order | Bartender | Episode: “Charm City” | |
| 1997 | Cracker | Simon | Episode: “Talk to Me” | |
| 1999 | Pirates of Silicon Valley | Steve Ballmer | Television film | |
| 2006 | My Name Is Earl | Officer Ross | Episode: “BB” | |
| 2008 | Bones | Jim Dodd | Episode: “The Man in the Outhouse” | |
| 2012 | Modern Family | Boat Captain | Episode: “Leap Day” | |
| 2013 | I Know That Voice | Himself | Documentary Also narrator, writer and producer |
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| 2018 | Superior Donuts | Craig | Episode: “The Chicago Way | |
| 2019 | Historical Roasts | Angelo Dundee | Episode: “Muhammad Ali” | |
| 2020 | Better Call Saul | Construction Foreman | Episode: “Dedicado a Max” | |
| 2020 | Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet | Dan Williams | 3 episodes | |
| 2020 | Sierra Grove’s Trip to Saturn | Sleep Paralysis Demon | 2 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 |
External Links
Actor John DiMaggio – Wikipedia
