David Cross was born on April 4, 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is an Emmy-winning American comedian, writer and actor.

He got his big break as a writer for The Ben Stiller Show. This is where he met Bob Odenkirk, with whom he created and starred in the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show With Bob and David.

David has also appeared in several movies including Men in Black (1997), Scary Movie 2 (2001), and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).

He also appeared in School for Scoundrels (2006), I'm Not There (2007) and Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007).

Filmography

• Cat Tale (2008)
• Year One (2009)
• Kung Fu Panda (2008)
• The Toe Tactic (2008)
• Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008)
• The Legend of Secret Pass (2008)
• Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
• "Odd Job Jack" (1 episode, 2007)
• Terra (2007)
• I'm Not There (2007)
• The Grand (2007)
• "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (1 episode, 2007)
• "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!" (1 episode, 2007)
• I'm in Hell (2007)
• Crashing (2007)
• "Family Guy" (1 episode, 2006)
• "Freak Show" (5 episodes, 2006)
• School for Scoundrels (2006)
• "The Colbert Report" (6 episodes, 2005-2006)
• A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower (2006)
• "Wonder Showzen" (3 episodes, 2006)
• "O'Grady" (1 episode, 2006)
• She's the Man (2006)
• Curious George (2006)
• "Arrested Development" (53 episodes, 2003-2006)
• Clark and Michael (2006)
• "Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker" (1 episode, 2005)
• "The Standard" (2005)
• "People Uncut" (2005)
• "Tom Goes to the Mayor" (1 episode, 2005)
• Halo 2 (2004)
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)
• "Oliver Beene" (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
• "Pilot Season" (2004)
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
• "Crank Yankers" (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
• "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" (2 episodes, 2002-2003)
• Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns (2003)
• "Just Shoot Me!" (3 episodes, 1999-2003)
• "King of the Hill" (1 episode, 2003)
• Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003)
• Men in Black II (2002)
• Martin & Orloff (2002)
• Life Without Dick (2002)
• Run Ronnie Run (2002)
• "Home Movies" (1 episode, 2001)
• Scary Movie 2 (2001)
• Pootie Tang (2001)
• Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
• Ghost World (2001)
• One Day... (2001)
• Ain't It Cool News (2001)
• Chain of Fools (2000)
• "Strangers with Candy" (1 episode, 2000)
• Can't Stop Dancing (1999)
• "Mr. Show with Bob and David" (30 episodes, 1995-1998)
• "Hercules" (1 episode, 1998)
• Small Soldiers (1998)
• "NewsRadio" (2 episodes, 1996-1998)
• Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report (1998)
• The Thin Pink Line (1998)
• "Tenacious D" (1 episode, 1997)
• Men in Black (1997)
• "The Drew Carey Show" (2 episodes, 1996-1997)
• "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" (1 episode, 1997)
• Who's the Caboose? (1997)
• Waiting for Guffman (1996)
• The Cable Guy (1996)
• The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
• Mr. Show with Bob and David: Fantastic Newness (1996)
• Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995)
• The TV Wheel (1995)
• A Bucket of Blood (1995)
• Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight (1994)
• "The Ben Stiller Show" (2 episodes, 1993)