Dave Herman

Dave Herman is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian best known for his extensive work in animation and comedy television. He gained prominence as a cast member on the influential sketch comedy series MADtv and has since become a prolific voice actor in numerous animated series and films. His distinctive voice and comedic timing have made him a recognizable presence in projects for 20th Century Fox, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim.

Early life and education

David Herman was born in 1967 in New York City. He developed an interest in performance and comedy at a young age, which led him to pursue acting. Herman attended Boston University, where he studied communications and began honing his comedic skills. Following his graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment, initially performing with various improvisational and sketch comedy troupes.

Career

Herman's breakthrough came when he joined the cast of the Fox sketch comedy series MADtv in 1995, where he remained for several seasons and created numerous memorable characters. This exposure led to significant voice acting opportunities, beginning with a main role as the title character in the MTV animated series The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina. He became a frequent collaborator with Mike Judge, voicing multiple characters on King of the Hill and appearing in Judge's film Office Space. His voice work expanded to include major roles in series such as Futurama (as Scruffy and others), Bob's Burgers, and The Cleveland Show. Herman has also provided voices for video games, including the Grand Theft Auto series and Destroy All Humans!, and had a recurring on-screen role on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock.

Personal life

Herman married comedian and actress Kira Soltanovich in 2008. The couple resides in Los Angeles. He is known to be private about his personal life, with few public details beyond his professional work. In his spare time, Herman is an avid fan of music and cinema.

Filmography

* Office Space (1999) - Michael Bolton * How High (2001) - Scout Leader * Idiocracy (2006) - Secretary of State * The Good Dinosaur (2015) - Voice * The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) - Additional Voices

Discography

Herman's discography primarily consists of soundtrack contributions and comedy albums related to his television work. He contributed to the soundtrack of Office Space and is featured on various MADtv compilation albums. He has also made guest appearances on comedy podcasts and radio shows, including The Adam Carolla Show.

Awards and nominations

While Herman has not received major individual awards, projects he has been involved with have garnered critical acclaim. King of the Hill won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, and Futurama won several Annie Awards. His work on MADtv contributed to the show's nomination for a Television Critics Association Award. Category:American male actors Category:American voice actors Category:American comedians Category:MADtv cast members Category:1967 births Category:Living people Category:People from New York City Category:Boston University alumni