John Di Maggio
USABiography of John DiMaggio
John William DiMaggio is an American voice actor, best known for his work on the animated series "Futurama" where he voiced the character Bender. He is also recognized for his roles as Marcus Fenix in the video game "Gears of War," Moto Ed and Dr. Drakken in "Kim Possible," Rico the penguin in the "Madagascar" franchise, Vakka in "Final Fantasy X," Rhino in "Spider-Man," Fu Dog in "American Dragon: Jake Long," and Jake in the animated series "Adventure Time."
Early Life and Stand-up Comedy
Before pursuing a career in voice acting, John DiMaggio was involved in stand-up comedy, performing as part of the comedy duo "Red Johnny and the Round Guy." He also had a few roles in films, most notably portraying Steve Ballmer in the movie "Pirates of Silicon Valley."
Notable Roles
However, DiMaggio's true talent lies in voice acting, where he has lent his voice to numerous iconic characters. In one episode of "The Simpsons," Homer receives all the money from a comic book store owner in exchange for a baseball card featuring John DiMaggio. It is later revealed that the card actually depicts Joe DiMaggio, the baseball player.
Despite this mix-up, John DiMaggio has left a lasting impression in the world of voice acting with his versatile and captivating performances. His ability to bring characters to life through his distinctive voice has earned him a prominent place in the entertainment industry.
