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Patrick WarburtonAmerican television actor
Date of Birth: 14.11.1964
Country:  USA |
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Early Life and Education
Patrick John Warburton was born on November 14, 1964, in Paterson, New Jersey. His family relocated to Huntington Beach, California, when he was three. His father, John Warburton, was an orthopedic surgeon, while his mother, Barbara Lord (née Barbara Jeanette Gratz), was an actress. Patrick has three sisters: Mary, Lara, and Megan.
After graduating from Servite High School in Anaheim, California, Warburton briefly studied marine biology at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. However, he dropped out to pursue a career in acting and modeling.
Acting Career
Warburton's roles often capitalize on his deep voice and imposing physique. He gained prominence in the mid to late 1990s for his portrayal of David Puddy on the sitcom "Seinfeld." He also starred in the lead role in the short-lived FOX sitcom "The Tick." Notable film roles include the NASA official in "Contact" and the vindictive Johnny Johnson on "NewsRadio."
In the mid-1990s, Warburton appeared on the CBS sitcom "Dave's World" as Eric and played Craig in "Designing Women." He portrayed police officer Walter Kramitz in the 2002 film "Big Trouble" and had a small role as Agent T in "Men in Black II."
Voice Acting
Warburton has become a sought-after voice actor, thanks to his distinctive vocal characteristics. He served as the voice of the titular character in the animated series "Game Over," Buzz Lightyear in "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command," Nick Sharpe in "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," and Steve Barkin in Disney's "Kim Possible."
In 2003, Warburton joined the cast of the ensemble comedy series "Less Than Perfect," playing news anchor Jeb Denton. He reprised his role as Kronk in the popular animated film sequel "The Emperor's New Groove 2: Kronk's New Groove" and the spin-off television series "The Emperor's New School." Other major animated projects include "The Venture Bros." and voicing Joe Swanson on "Family Guy."
Recent Projects
In 2005, Warburton voiced the wolf in the computer-animated film "Hoodwinked!," a comedic retelling of the famous fairy tale. He also voiced a cop alien in "Chicken Little," Mr. X in the cartoon "The X's," and a character in the animated film "Open Season."
Warburton has lent his voice to Lok in the "Tak" video game series and the Nickelodeon television show "Tak and the Power of Juju." He is also the voice behind advertisements for Carrier Corporation's air conditioning and HVAC products. Additionally, he voiced Superman in a commercial promotion for American Express featuring the "Seinfeld" cast.
Personal Life
Patrick Warburton has been married to Cathy Warburton since 1991. The couple and their four children reside in Camarillo, California.
