About David Cross
David Cross (born April 4, 1964, in Roswell, Georgia) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for his caustic, politically charged humor. He began performing stand-up as a teenager in Atlanta and attended Emerson College in Boston before dropping out to pursue comedy full-time.
After moving to Los Angeles, Cross became a writer on The Ben Stiller Show (1992-1995), winning an Emmy Award in 1993, and met collaborator Bob Odenkirk. Together they created and starred in the HBO sketch series Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-1998), which became a cult classic and remains influential in American sketch comedy. Cross later co-starred as Tobias Funke in the Fox/Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003-2006, 2013-2019) and voiced Ian Hawke in the first three Alvin and the Chipmunks films.
His stand-up specials have taken aim at American politics and religion, reflecting his liberal views, and he has been described as one of the defining figures of Generation X cult comedy.
Videos (225)
Videos 1 to 24 of 225.
2:47The "We're All In This Together" Video
1.4M views
0:49All we can make fun of Canada for is being polite
953K views
1:08:24Jason Bateman | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
591K views
1:09:06Bob Odenkirk | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
422K views
0:52Chicks dig it
420.7K views
1:17:35Michael Cera | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
279.4K views
0:24Second-ofly
191.5K views
1:22:46Marc Maron | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
189.6K views
1:21:44James Acaster | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross
185.8K views
1:20:00Janeane Garofalo | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
182K views
1:22:21Stephen Colbert | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
181.2K views
1:08:24Fred Armisen | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
168.5K views
0:41Just because of Florida
156.1K views
1:06:44Tim Heidecker | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
138.9K views
0:39That’s how capitalism works, and the country’s strong again!
105.6K views
0:55and scene
100.8K views
1:08:15Patton Oswalt | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
87K views
1:21:57Tony Hale | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
86.3K views
0:30What about astrology?
81.8K views
53:34Mark Normand | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
81.5K views
1:07:00David Cross: I'm from the Future
81K views
1:09:45Paul F. Tompkins | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
79K views
1:22:53Scott Aukerman | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
76.2K views
1:24:34Jon Benjamin | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
71.2K viewsGuest appearances (53)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring David Cross.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 53.
4:17David Cross Fought For Tobias’ Mustache In “Arrested Development" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.3M views
48:33David Cross | Getting Doug with High
Doug Benson
916.8K views
23:46Comedians & Actors on Drugs (David Cross, Natasha Lyonne, Margaret Cho)
Neal Brennan
361.1K views
2:04A Security Guard Quit In The Middle Of David Cross's Set | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
258.1K views
11:00David Cross on Why He Doesn’t Like LA, Machu Picchu Hike with Bob Odenkirk & New Comedy Special
Jimmy Kimmel
228.8K views
3:01David Cross’ Network TV Debut On “Late Night” Was Censored | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
171.6K views
2:00:49David Cross is a Bad Influence | Bertcast # 568
Bert Kreischer
150.8K views
8:23David Cross is Pro-Cocaine
Neal Brennan
141.8K views
1:03:32One Time Only w/ David Cross | Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino
Andrew Santino
136.6K views
0:52David Cross on Drugs
Neal Brennan
133K views
10:51David Cross on Missing Date Night with His Wife, Putting Trump on the Penny & His First Headshot
Jimmy Kimmel
123.9K views
1:12:35David Cross | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan
118.5K views
1:06David Cross: "Eat the R*tarded?" | His first good bit?
Neal Brennan
111.6K views
3:08David Cross On The Perils Of Being An Older Dad | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
98.4K views
4:13David Cross and Seth Have a Stand-Off - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
92.1K views
1:24:37HoneyDew Podcast | David Cross
Ryan Sickler
84.3K views
14:04David Cross admits to being the worst dad
Kevin Nealon
82.1K views
1:48David Cross Upset A Lot Of People In Utah With This Tweet | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
75.5K views
0:29New Yorkers lack compassion with Sam Morril, David Cross & Mark Normand
Sam Morril
74.8K views
17:44David Cross CALLS OUT Israel’s Apartheid State
Katie Halper
73.5K views
1:22:28Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast - with David Cross
Richard Herring
57.2K views
5:13David Cross on The Greatness of Video Games (Bioshock, Life is Strange, GTA Vice City)
Neal Brennan
52.1K views
1:20:15Wallace Shawn & David Cross CALL OUT Israel + Zi*nists Meltdown Over 'No Other Land' Oscar
Katie Halper
47.2K views
7:28David Cross on His 3-Year-Old Daughter & New Movie The Dark Divide
Jimmy Kimmel
46.1K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Doug Benson, Neal Brennan, Jimmy Kimmel, Bert Kreischer, Andrew Santino, Seth Meyers, Ryan Sickler, Kevin Nealon, Sam Morril, Katie Halper, Richard Herring
Frequently asked questions
Where is David Cross from?
David Cross was born on April 4, 1964, in Roswell, Georgia, and began performing stand-up as a teenager in Atlanta.
Did David Cross go to college?
David Cross attended Emerson College in Boston but dropped out to pursue comedy full-time.
Did David Cross win an Emmy?
Yes, David Cross won an Emmy Award in 1993 as a writer on The Ben Stiller Show, after moving to Los Angeles.
What is Mr. Show with Bob and David?
Mr. Show with Bob and David is the HBO sketch series David Cross created and starred in with Bob Odenkirk from 1995 to 1998, and it became a cult classic.
Which character did David Cross voice in Alvin and the Chipmunks?
David Cross voiced Ian Hawke in the first three Alvin and the Chipmunks films.
What are David Cross's stand-up specials about?
David Cross's stand-up specials take aim at American politics and religion, reflecting his liberal views and his caustic, politically charged humor.
