Biografia e filmografia

Stephen Root

Stephen Root (born November 17, 1951) is an American actor and voice actor. Known for his extensive character actor roles in film and television, he gained attention for his roles as Jimmy James on the NBC sitcom NewsRadio (1995–1999), as Milton Waddams in the comedy film Office Space (1999), and voiced Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland on the animated series King of the Hill (1997–2010, 2025–present).[1]

Root has appeared in numerous Coen brothers films including O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Ladykillers (2004), No Country for Old Men (2007), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). Other notable film roles include Dave (1993), Bicentennial Man (1999), Dodgeball (2004), Idiocracy (2006), Cedar Rapids (2011), Selma (2014), Trumbo (2015), Get Out (2017), and On the Basis of Sex (2018), as well as his voice roles in Ice Age (2002) and Finding Nemo (2003).

On television, he played supporting roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1991), True Blood (2008–2009), Boardwalk Empire (2012–2013), Fargo (2014), The Man in the High Castle (2016–2019), Perry Mason (2020), and Succession (2021–2023). He has received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, in 2019 for the role of manipulative hitman handler Monroe Fuches in the HBO dark comedy crime series Barry (2018–2023) and in 2026 for the role of fisherman and outspoken superstitious Wyck Crawford in the Apple TV comedy horror series Widow's Bay (2026–present), which he won.

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Fotos

Filmes (127)

Slayground

Slayground

2027 · Kenneth Adams

Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look

Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look

2026 · Brian Heder (voice) (uncredited)

The Long Haul

The Long Haul

2026

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

2026 · Chet

Dupla Perigosa

Dupla Perigosa

2026 · Detective Rennert

Um Dia Fora de Controle

Um Dia Fora de Controle

2025 · Gordon

Chefes de Estado

Chefes de Estado

2025 · Arthur Hammond

O Homem-Cão

O Homem-Cão

2025 · Grampa (voice)

Lousy Carter

Lousy Carter

2024 · Analyst

O Pintor

O Pintor

2023 · Tony

A Sorte Grande

A Sorte Grande

2022 · Dutch

Starting Now: the Making of Barry

Starting Now: the Making of Barry

2022 · Self

Beavis e Butt-Head: Detonam o Universo

Beavis e Butt-Head: Detonam o Universo

2022 · Jail Tattoo Artist (voice)

A Tragédia de Macbeth

A Tragédia de Macbeth

2021 · Porter

As Trambiqueiras

As Trambiqueiras

2021 · Agent Flannigan

Home

Home

2021 · Father Browning

Quatro Dias com Ela

Quatro Dias com Ela

2021 · Chris

A Felicidade é de Matar

A Felicidade é de Matar

2021 · Goodman

Tio Frank

Tio Frank

2020 · Daddy Mac

O Mensageiro do Último Dia

O Mensageiro do Último Dia

2020 · Arthur Parsons

Seberg Contra Todos

Seberg Contra Todos

2019 · Walt Breckman

O Escândalo

O Escândalo

2019 · Neil Mullin

O Império (do Besteirol) Contra-Ataca: Reboot

O Império (do Besteirol) Contra-Ataca: Reboot

2019 · Cockmando (voice)

Suprema

Suprema

2018 · Professor Brown

A Balada de Buster Scruggs

A Balada de Buster Scruggs

2018 · Teller (segment "Near Algodones")

Alma da Festa

Alma da Festa

2018 · Mike Cook

A Guerra dos Chefes

A Guerra dos Chefes

2017 · Morty Van Rookle

Três Cristos

Três Cristos

2017 · Dr. Rogers

Miles

Miles

2017 · Ron Walton

Infinity Baby

Infinity Baby

2017 · Fenton

Corra!

Corra!

2017 · Jim Hudson

Spectral

Spectral

2016 · Dr. Mindala

Looking for the Jackalope

Looking for the Jackalope

2016 · The Jackalope (voice)

Os Caça-Noivas

Os Caça-Noivas

2016 · Burt

Tom & Jerry: De Volta À Oz

Tom & Jerry: De Volta À Oz

2016 · Uncle Henry (voice)

Procurando Dory

Procurando Dory

2016 · Bubbles (voice)

Até o Fim

Até o Fim

2016 · J. Edgar Hoover

Doris, Redescobrindo o Amor

Doris, Redescobrindo o Amor

2015 · Todd

Trumbo: Lista Negra

Trumbo: Lista Negra

2015 · Hymie King

Sete Irmãos Chineses

Sete Irmãos Chineses

2015 · George

Selma: Uma Luta pela Igualdade

Selma: Uma Luta pela Igualdade

2014 · Col. Al Lingo

Lennon or McCartney

Lennon or McCartney

2014 · Self

I Know That Voice

I Know That Voice

2014 · Self

Feels So Good

Feels So Good

2013 · Nick Celisco

Sweetwater

Sweetwater

2013 · Hugh

Bad Milo!

Bad Milo!

2013 · Roger

O Cavaleiro Solitário

O Cavaleiro Solitário

2013 · Habberman

Superman: Sem Limites

Superman: Sem Limites

2013 · Zor-El (voice)

O Acordo

O Acordo

2013 · Avery Boomer

Sem Proteção

Sem Proteção

2012 · Billy Cusimano

O Grande Milagre

O Grande Milagre

2012 · Governor Haskell

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

2011 · Arthur Koehler

Batman: Ano Um

Batman: Ano Um

2011 · Brendon (voice)

Seita Mortal

Seita Mortal

2011 · Sherrif Wynan

Tom e Jerry e O Mágico de Oz

Tom e Jerry e O Mágico de Oz

2011 · Uncle Henry / Crows (voice)

Pronto para Recomeçar

Pronto para Recomeçar

2011 · Elliot

Conspiração Americana

Conspiração Americana

2011 · John Lloyd

Rango

Rango

2011 · Doc / Merrimack / Mr. Snuggles (voice)

Filho da Manhã

Filho da Manhã

2011 · Senator Larder

Um Negócio Nada Seguro

Um Negócio Nada Seguro

2011 · Bill Krogstad

Scooby-Doo! Acampamento Assustador

Scooby-Doo! Acampamento Assustador

2010 · Burt (voice)

Ameaça Terrorista

Ameaça Terrorista

2010 · Charles Thompson

Glock

Glock

2009 · Remington

Os Homens Que Encaravam Cabras

Os Homens Que Encaravam Cabras

2009 · Gus Lacey

13 Scarier Movie Moments

13 Scarier Movie Moments

2009 · Self

Squirly Town

Squirly Town

2009 · Lance (voice)

Imagine Só

Imagine Só

2009 · Fred Franklin

O Solista

O Solista

2009 · Curt Reynolds

Dr. Dolittle 5

Dr. Dolittle 5

2009 · Turtle (voice)

Bob Funk

Bob Funk

2009 · Steve

Tripping the Rift: The Movie

Tripping the Rift: The Movie

2008 · Chode (voice)

O Amor Não Tem Regras

O Amor Não Tem Regras

2008 · Suds

Meu Nome é Taylor, Drillbit Taylor

Meu Nome é Taylor, Drillbit Taylor

2008 · Principal Doppler

Nem por Cima do Meu Cadáver

Nem por Cima do Meu Cadáver

2008 · Sculptor

Loucas Por Amor, Viciadas em Dinheiro

Loucas Por Amor, Viciadas em Dinheiro

2008 · Glover

Onde os Fracos Não Têm Vez

Onde os Fracos Não Têm Vez

2007 · Man Who Hires Wells

Em Busca da Felicidade

Em Busca da Felicidade

2007 · Sheriff Brock

O Cão e a Raposa 2

O Cão e a Raposa 2

2006 · Talent Scout (voice)

Idiocracia

Idiocracia

2006 · Judge Hector "The Hangman" (uncredited)

Gretchen

Gretchen

2006 · Herb

A Era do Gelo 2

A Era do Gelo 2

2006 · Aardvark Dad (voice)

Apenas Amigos

Apenas Amigos

2005 · KC

Kim Possible: O Drama do Amor

Kim Possible: O Drama do Amor

2005 · Cowboy Gambler (voice; uncredited)

Acorde, Ron Burgundy: O Filme Perdido

Acorde, Ron Burgundy: O Filme Perdido

2004 · Vince Masters

Sobrevivendo ao Natal

Sobrevivendo ao Natal

2004 · Dr. Freeman

Com a Bola Toda

Com a Bola Toda

2004 · Gordon

Menina dos Olhos

Menina dos Olhos

2004 · Greenie

Matadores de Velhinha

Matadores de Velhinha

2004 · Fernand Gudge

Raising Genius

Raising Genius

2004 · Dwight Nestor

Manobras Radicais

Manobras Radicais

2003 · Cameron

The Making of 'King of the Hill'

The Making of 'King of the Hill'

2003

Procurando Nemo

Procurando Nemo

2003 · Bubbles (voice)

Beary e os Ursos Caipiras

Beary e os Ursos Caipiras

2002 · Zeb (voice)

A Era do Gelo

A Era do Gelo

2002 · Rhino / Start (voice)

E Aí, Meu Irmão, Cadê Você?

E Aí, Meu Irmão, Cadê Você?

2000 · Radio Station Man

O Homem Bicentenário

O Homem Bicentenário

1999 · Dennis Mansky

The Sissy Duckling

The Sissy Duckling

1999 · Big Ducky (voice)

Como Enlouquecer Seu Chefe

Como Enlouquecer Seu Chefe

1999 · Milton

Gut Feeling

Gut Feeling

1999 · Kane Cohen

The Monster Hunter

The Monster Hunter

1999 · Mr. Crenshaw

A Tribo dos Krippendorf

A Tribo dos Krippendorf

1998 · Gerald Adams

steve.oedekerk.com

steve.oedekerk.com

1997

The Lottery

The Lottery

1996 · Graham Dunbar

The Road to Galveston

The Road to Galveston

1996 · Ed Kirkman

In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice

In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice

1995 · Jaan Laaman

A Noite do Espantalho

A Noite do Espantalho

1995 · Frank

Os Descasados

Os Descasados

1995 · Awakened Neighbor

Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter

Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter

1994 · Kevin McDonald

Extreme Justice

Extreme Justice

1993 · Max Alvarez

Dave, Presidente por um Dia

Dave, Presidente por um Dia

1993 · Don Durenberger

Os Crimes da Viúva Negra

Os Crimes da Viúva Negra

1993 · Dr. Kirby

Class of '61

Class of '61

1993 · Secretary of War Edwin Stanton

RoboCop 3

RoboCop 3

1993 · Coontz

Buffy, a Caça Vampiros

Buffy, a Caça Vampiros

1992 · Gary Murray

A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story

A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story

1992 · Kevin McDonald

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

1991 · Randolph

Bonita e Perigosa

Bonita e Perigosa

1991 · Mickey

Golden Years

Golden Years

1991 · Major Moreland

Culpado Por Suspeita

Culpado Por Suspeita

1991 · RKO Guard

Ghost: Do Outro Lado da Vida

Ghost: Do Outro Lado da Vida

1990 · Police Sgt.

Cartas a Iris

Cartas a Iris

1990 · Mr. Hentley

Black Rain

Black Rain

1989 · Berg

Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

1988 · Dean Burbage

Crocodile Dundee II

Crocodile Dundee II

1988 · DEA Agent (Toilet)

Unbearable Christmas

Unbearable Christmas

· Bob

Bob's Best Friends

Bob's Best Friends

· Edgar (voice)

The Girlfriend

The Girlfriend

Séries (140)

Presidente Curtis

Presidente Curtis

2026 · Toomoo (voice)

Apenas um Show: As Fitas Perdidas

Apenas um Show: As Fitas Perdidas

2026 · Jampft (voice), Mark (voice)

The Terror: El Diablo En Plata

The Terror: El Diablo En Plata

2026 · Dr. Badger

O Segredo de Widow's Bay

O Segredo de Widow's Bay

2026 · Wyck Crawford

Strip: A Lei de Las Vegas

Strip: A Lei de Las Vegas

2026 · Glem Blorchman (voice)

StuGo: Acampamento de Verão

StuGo: Acampamento de Verão

2025 · Dr. Rostrum (voice)

Só Acontece na Flórida.

Só Acontece na Flórida.

2024 · Title Narrator (voice)

Mestres do Universo: A Revolução

Mestres do Universo: A Revolução

2024 · Cringer (voice)

Scott Pilgrim: A Série

Scott Pilgrim: A Série

2023 · The Nanomachines (voice)

Beacon 23

Beacon 23

2023 · Solomon Smythe

Krapopolis

Krapopolis

2023 · Salt (voice)

Hora de Aventura com Fionna e Cake

Hora de Aventura com Fionna e Cake

2023 · Martin Mertens (voice)

Louvada Seja Petey

Louvada Seja Petey

2023 · Petey's Father (voice)

Projeto Clonagem

Projeto Clonagem

2023 · Mr. Big Corporation (voice)

Fired on Mars

Fired on Mars

2023 · Mark (voice)

Velma

Velma

2023 · Chief Cogburn / Merie Cogburn (voice), Merie Cogburn (voice), Chief Cogburn (voice)

Bee y PuppyCat: Lazy in Space

Bee y PuppyCat: Lazy in Space

2022 · Warlock G (voice), Warlock G / Mr. Assam (voice), Warlock G / Police Officer (voice)

Gretel e o Hamster

Gretel e o Hamster

2022 · Jeff Strawberry (voice)

Beavis e Butt-Head

Beavis e Butt-Head

2022 · Gary (voice)

A Lenda de Vox Machina

A Lenda de Vox Machina

2022 · Professor Anders (voice)

Ursinhos em Curso

Ursinhos em Curso

2022 · Rexford / Zach / Rover (voice), Zach / Bread Monster (voice), Rexford / Trees / Video Person (voice)

O Livro de Boba Fett

O Livro de Boba Fett

2021 · Lortha Peel

Blade Runner - Lótus Preto

Blade Runner - Lótus Preto

2021 · Police Chief Earl Grant (voice)

Mestres do Universo: Salvando Eternia

Mestres do Universo: Salvando Eternia

2021 · Cringer / Battle Cat (voice)

Resident Alien

Resident Alien

2021 · Ed Vanderspeigle

Os Empoderados

Os Empoderados

2020 · Bernard (voice)

Viaje a las Estrellas: Rangos Inferiores

Viaje a las Estrellas: Rangos Inferiores

2020 · Gene Jakobowski (voice)

Hora de Aventura: Terras Distantes

Hora de Aventura: Terras Distantes

2020 · Mr. M / Bob / Additional Voices (voice)

Perry Mason

Perry Mason

2020 · Maynard Barnes

Solar Opposites

Solar Opposites

2020 · Train Store Owner (voice)

Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020 · Self

Trolados

Trolados

2019 · Self - Panelist

Anfibilândia

Anfibilândia

2019 · Mayor Toadstool (voice)

As Épicas Aventuras do Capitão Cueca

As Épicas Aventuras do Capitão Cueca

2018 · Mr. Fyde / Avacadwoe / Hush Muffleman (voice)

Acampamento de Verão

Acampamento de Verão

2018 · Dean Stuart / Additional Voices (voice), Stuart (voice), Additional Voices (voice), Prime Monister (voice)

Succession

Succession

2018 · Ron Petkus

Dallas & Robo

Dallas & Robo

2018 · Uncle Danny

Barry

Barry

2018 · Monroe Fuches

DuckTales: Os Caçadores de Aventuras

DuckTales: Os Caçadores de Aventuras

2017 · J.W. Guidebook (voice)

Angie Tribeca

Angie Tribeca

2016 · Mortimer Begoyle

Idiotsitter

Idiotsitter

2016 · Ken Russel

Con Man

Con Man

2015 · Pascal

Star vs. As Forças do Mal

Star vs. As Forças do Mal

2015 · Brian (voice)

O Homem do Castelo Alto

O Homem do Castelo Alto

2015 · Hawthorne Abendsen

Bee e o Gatiorrinho

Bee e o Gatiorrinho

2014 · Farmer (voice)

BoJack Horseman

BoJack Horseman

2014 · Jeremiah Whitewhale (voice)

Fargo

Fargo

2014 · Burt Canton

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 · Self - Guest

Rick e Morty

Rick e Morty

2013 · Gromflomite General (voice), Carl (voice)

Masters of Sex

Masters of Sex

2013 · Harvey Toplin

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Lei e Desordem

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Lei e Desordem

2013 · Lynn Boyle

Dragões: A Série

Dragões: A Série

2012 · Mildew (voice)

The Newsroom

The Newsroom

2012 · General Stomtonovich

Gravity Falls: Um Verão de Mistérios

Gravity Falls: Um Verão de Mistérios

2012 · Bud Gleeful (voice), Bud Gleeful / Additional Voices (voice)

Veep

Veep

2012 · Judge Walsh

A Lenda de Korra

A Lenda de Korra

2012 · White Lotus Leader / Gommu / Chung (voice), Gommu (voice)

Thundercats (2011)

Thundercats (2011)

2011 · Hattanzo the Drifter (voice)

Workaholics

Workaholics

2011 · Carty

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers

2011 · Jackson (voice)

Justiça Jovem

Justiça Jovem

2010 · Jack Haly (voice)

The Defenders

The Defenders

2010 · Judge Taylor

Raising Hope

Raising Hope

2010 · Cap Collins

Boardwalk Empire: O Império do Contrabando

Boardwalk Empire: O Império do Contrabando

2010 · Gaston Means

Louie

Louie

2010 · Dr. Hepa

No Calor de Cleveland

No Calor de Cleveland

2010 · Brian

Hora de Aventura

Hora de Aventura

2010 · Martin (voice)

Justificado

Justificado

2010 · Mike Reardon

The Good Wife

The Good Wife

2009 · Judge Murphy Wicks

Glenn Martin, DDS

Glenn Martin, DDS

2009

Hospital Infantil

Hospital Infantil

2008 · Hank Maestro

Random! Cartoons

Random! Cartoons

2008 · Lance (voice)

Batman: Os Bravos e Destemidos

Batman: Os Bravos e Destemidos

2008 · Woozy Winks (voice), Penguin / Planet Master (voice), Penguin / Carnival Barker (voice), Killer Croc / Penguin (voice)

Fronteiras

Fronteiras

2008 · Raymond

Sangue Fresco

Sangue Fresco

2008 · Eddie

Um Toque de Vida

Um Toque de Vida

2007 · Dwight Dixon

Big Bang: A Teoria

Big Bang: A Teoria

2007 · Dan

Phineas e Ferb

Phineas e Ferb

2007 · Floyd (voice)

Californication

Californication

2007 · Ricardo Collini

Head Case

Head Case

2007 · Pat Jennings

The Sarah Silverman Program

The Sarah Silverman Program

2007 · Johnny Forrealz

The Path to 9/11

The Path to 9/11

2006 · Richard Clarke

Los X

Los X

2005

American Dad!

American Dad!

2005 · Dick (voice), Dick / Dentist's Father (voice)

Unscripted

Unscripted

2005 · Stephen Root

Justiça Sem Limites

Justiça Sem Limites

2004 · Ethan Melman

Tripping the Rift

Tripping the Rift

2004 · Chode (voice)

Os Jovens Titãs

Os Jovens Titãs

2003 · Val Yor (voice)

Kim Possible

Kim Possible

2002 · Pop-Pop Porter (voice), Texan (voice), Chester Yapsby (voice), Phillipe Bullion / Pop-Pop Porter (voice), Mr. Nevius (voice), Memphis (voice)

Liga da Justiça

Liga da Justiça

2001 · Cat Man (voice)

24 Horas

24 Horas

2001 · Bill Prady

O Jim é Assim

O Jim é Assim

2001 · Al Crannis

A Família Radical

A Família Radical

2001 · Mr. Andrews (voice)

A Lenda de Tarzan

A Lenda de Tarzan

2001 · Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt (voice)

The Andy Dick Show

The Andy Dick Show

2001

Grounded for Life

Grounded for Life

2001 · Tony Bustamante

DAG

DAG

2000 · Senator Culpepper

Ed, o Advogado do Boliche

Ed, o Advogado do Boliche

2000 · George MacPherson

CSI: Investigação Criminal

CSI: Investigação Criminal

2000 · Michael Kirkwood

Buzz Lightyear do Comando Estelar

Buzz Lightyear do Comando Estelar

2000 · Sheriff (voice), Sheriff / Sentry #2 (voice)

Malcolm

Malcolm

2000 · John Pratt

Coragem, o Cão Covarde

Coragem, o Cão Covarde

1999

West Wing: Nos Bastidores do Poder

West Wing: Nos Bastidores do Poder

1999 · Bob Mayer

Ladies Man

Ladies Man

1999 · Gene

Big Guy e Rusty, O Menino Robô

Big Guy e Rusty, O Menino Robô

1999 · Dr. Donovan (voice)

The Norm Show

The Norm Show

1999 · Mr. Sweeney

Uma Família da Pesada

Uma Família da Pesada

1999 · Professor O'Callaghan (voice), Priest (voice)

Da Terra à Lua

Da Terra à Lua

1998 · Chris Kraft

Ai, Que Vida!

Ai, Que Vida!

1997 · Dr. Drake Kelson

O Rei do Pedaço

O Rei do Pedaço

1997 · Bill Dauterive (voice)

Pandora's Clock

Pandora's Clock

1996 · Mark Hastings

Profiler

Profiler

1996 · Houston Plant Manager

Superman: A Série Animada

Superman: A Série Animada

1996 · Reverend Amos Howell / Unity (voice)

NewsRadio

NewsRadio

1995 · Jimmy James

VR.5

VR.5

1995 · F.A.A. Negotiator

Cybill

Cybill

1995 · Phil Asher

Chicago Hope

Chicago Hope

1994 · Trumpet Playing Mental Patient

O Quinteto

O Quinteto

1994 · Football Coach

Christy

Christy

1994 · Clarence Sweetwater

Diagnosis: Murder

Diagnosis: Murder

1993 · Charlie Lane

Harts of the West

Harts of the West

1993 · R.O

O Psiquiatra da Rádio

O Psiquiatra da Rádio

1993 · Harbin

The Golden Palace

The Golden Palace

1992 · Mr. Tucker

Civil Wars

Civil Wars

1991

The Torkelsons

The Torkelsons

1991 · Sheriff Bobby

Família em Obras

Família em Obras

1991 · Exterminator

Cidade Misteriosa

Cidade Misteriosa

1991 · Mr. Chaney

Jovem Outra Vez

Jovem Outra Vez

1991 · Major Moreland

Northern Exposure

Northern Exposure

1990 · Brother Timothy

Blossom

Blossom

1990

Os Simpsons

Os Simpsons

1989 · Bildorf (voice)

Cross of Fire

Cross of Fire

1989 · Boots

Seinfeld

Seinfeld

1989 · Mr. Lager

Quantum Leap

Quantum Leap

1989 · John Tremaine Jr.

Murphy Brown

Murphy Brown

1988

Roseanne

Roseanne

1988

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: The Next Generation

1987 · Captain K'Vada

Jake and the Fatman

Jake and the Fatman

1987

Wiseguy

Wiseguy

1987

L.A. Law

L.A. Law

1986 · Brandon McCafferty, Ferret

Night Court

Night Court

1984 · Spirit of Death, Mr. Willard