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Diedrich Bader

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American actor (born 1966)

Diedrich Bader
Bader at Big Lick Comic Con inRoanoke, Virginia in 2026
Born
Karl Diedrich Bader

(1966-12-24)December 24, 1966 (age 59)
EducationUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts
OccupationActor • comedian
Years active1988–present
Agent(s)VOX, Inc.[1]
Spouse
Dulcy Rogers
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(m. 1997)​
Children2
Parents
RelativesEdward L. Bader (great-grandfather)

Karl Diedrich Bader (born December 24, 1966)[2] is an American actor. He is best known for his comedic and voice acting roles. He has appeared as a series regular in television sitcomsThe Drew Carey Show,American Housewife, andOutsourced, along with recurring roles inBetter Things andVeep. His film credits includeThe Beverly Hillbillies (1993),Office Space (1999), andNapoleon Dynamite (2004).

He has had a prolific voiceover career, playing characters such as Hoss Delgado inThe Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy,Zeta inThe Zeta Project, Tank Evans in the filmsSurf's Up andSurf's Up 2: WaveMania, Dr. Meridian/Mandroid inTransformers: EarthSpark, and provided the voice ofBruce Wayne / Batman in multiple animated films and television series, beginning in 2008 withBatman: The Brave and the Bold.

Early life and education

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Karl Diedrich Bader was born inAlexandria, Virginia, onChristmas Eve, 1966, the son ofGretta Bader (née Margaret Marie Lange; 1931–2014), a sculptor, andWilliam B. Bader (1931–2016), a foundation executive and political activist.[2] His patrilineal great-grandfather wasEdward L. Bader, who served as themayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey. He is of German and Scottish descent.[3]

When Bader was two years old, his family moved toParis, but he returned to the U.S. to attendGroveton High School. He graduated fromT.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, and attended college at theUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts.[4]

Career

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Bader at the 2010 Comic-Con

After a few guest roles on populartelevision series such asThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,Star Trek: The Next Generation,Quantum Leap,Diagnosis: Murder, andCheers, Bader's first major role was in the 1993 seriesDanger Theatre, playing The Searcher. He moved into cinema acting for the 1993 film version ofThe Beverly Hillbillies, and returned to television, playing Oswald onThe Drew Carey Show starting in 1995. He appeared in the 1999 filmOffice Space as Peter's neighbor Lawrence, and in the 2004 filmNapoleon Dynamite as Rex, the owner of aTaekwondodojang. He performs in the 2004 filmEurotrip as a thief. In 2010, Bader took the role of Charlie on the television seriesOutsourced.

Bader in 2011

As avoice actor, he has voiced various characters inanimated features, television series and video games, such asIce Age,The Simpsons,Buzz Lightyear of Star Command,The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy,South Park andThe Penguins of Madagascar. In 2012, he reprised his role as Rex in the animated TV seriesNapoleon Dynamite. He played the Russian Cosmonaut Yuri in Disney'sSpace Buddies. Bader has lent his voice to several differentBatmancartoons, portraying both heroes and villains:Batman Beyond,The Zeta Project,The Batman, and starring as the title characterBruce Wayne / Batman inBatman: The Brave and the Bold andHarley Quinn. Bader also voicesGuy Gardner inGreen Lantern: The Animated Series.

His other voice credits includeJLA Adventures: Trapped in Time, Judah Mannowdog inBoJack Horseman, theandroid Zeta inThe Zeta Project, and Fiskerton inThe Secret Saturdays.

In 2016, Bader starred in the "It's the Obvious Choice" series ofTime Warner Cable television commercials[5] and starred as Greg Otto inABC sitcomAmerican Housewife from 2016 to 2021. From 2014 to 2019, Bader had a recurring role onHBO sitcomVeep. From 2016 to 2022, Bader has had a recurring role as Sam's best friend, Rich, onBetter Things.

Personal life

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Bader has been married to actress Dulcy Rogers since May 1997.[2] They have two children.[6][7][2]

Bader predominately lives inHancock Park, Los Angeles. In 2017, he listed a townhouse he owns for rent.[8]

Bader supportedLibertarian candidateGary Johnson during the2016 United States presidential election.[9] In 2020, he endorsedJoe Biden in the2020 presidential election, after initially voting forElizabeth Warren in the2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.[10] In 2024, he endorsedVice PresidentKamala Harris in the2024 presidential election.[11]

Filmography

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Live-action

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1988LongarmRandyTelevision film
1988Desert RatsMortTelevision film
1989The Preppie MurderPeterTelevision film
1990Arduous ManShort film
1993The Beverly HillbilliesJethro Bodine / Jethrine Bodine
1994Teresa's TattooHiggins
1996The Assassination FileScott McDonoughTelevision film
1999Office SpaceLawrence
2000Certain GuysRonald
2000Couple Days... A Period PieceJosh
2001Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackMiramax Security Guard Gordon
2002The Country BearsOfficer Cheets
2003Evil Alien ConquerorsMy-ik
2004Napoleon DynamiteRex
2004EuroTripMugger
2004Dead & BreakfastChef Henri
2005Untitled Oakley & Weinstein ProjectLt. Peter FontaineTelevision film
2005Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and FabulousJoel
2006Cattle CallGlenn Dale
2007Cook Off!Del Crawford
2007Sunny & Share Love YouMr. Jami
2007Balls of FuryRandy Daytona's Concubine Companion
2008Skip TracerParker TuffeyTelevision film
2008Meet the SpartansTraitoro
2009Space BuddiesYuriDirect-to-video
2009Calvin MarshallFred Deerfield
2010Vampires SuckFrank Crane
2012Atlas Shrugged: Part IIQuentin Daniels
2012Sassy PantsDale Pinto
2013PlaydateMitchellDirect-to-video
2013The Starving GamesPresident Snowballs
2013I Know That VoiceHimselfDocumentary
2014Muffin Top: A Love StoryMichael Nicholson
2015All She WishesPatrick O'Dea
2019Phoenix, OregonKyle
2019Jay and Silent Bob RebootRelentless Security GuardCameo
2022The BlackeningOfficer White
2022Weird: The Al Yankovic StoryGrizzled Narrator
2023Shazam! Fury of the GodsMr. GeckleCameo
2024The 4:30 MovieDamocles
2024Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love StoryHank HigmanTelevision film

Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1989Star Trek: The Next GenerationTactical CrewmanEpisode: "The Emissary" (credited as Dietrich Bader)
1989Living DollsEpisode: "Martha Means Well"
1990–1991CheersWaiter, Paul2 episodes (credited as Dietrich Bader)
199021 Jump StreetPaul Edward NovackEpisode: "Last Chance High"
1990Quantum LeapDillonEpisode: "Rebel Without a Clue" (credited as Dietrich Bader)
1991The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirFrank Schaeffer2 episodes (credited as Dietrich Bader)
1993Danger TheatreThe Searcher7 episodes
1995Diagnosis MurderLincoln CutterEpisode: "The New Healers"
1995FrasierBradEpisode: "The Innkeepers"
1995–2004The Drew Carey ShowOswald Lee Harvey233 episodes
2004–2005Center of the UniverseTommy Barnett12 episodes
20077th HeavenTheodore Alan "Al" BonaducciEpisode: "Nothing Says Lovin' Like Something from the Oven"
2007MonkChance SingerEpisode: "Mr. Monk and the Naked Man"
2007Curb Your EnthusiasmSimonEpisode: "The TiVo Guy"
2008Reno 911!Tommy HawkEpisode: "Bounty Hunter Tommy Hawk"
2008CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationBud ParkerEpisode: "Two and a Half Deaths"
2009Drop Dead DivaWallace HaftEpisode: "The Chinese Wall"
2009CSI: MiamiMyles MartiniEpisode: "Dead on Arrival"
2009–2010BonesAndrew Hacker3 episodes
2010MediumFred RovickEpisode: "Will the Real Fred Rovick Please Stand Up?"
2010ChuckDelEpisode: "Chuck Versus the Beard"
2010–2011OutsourcedCharlie Davies22 episodes
2011PsychEliEpisode: "The Tao of Gus"
2012NTSF:SD:SUVRiddle TerroristEpisode: "Sabbath-tage"
2012–2013The ExesPaul4 episodes
2013Save MeElliot Tompkins7 episodes
2013Arrested DevelopmentGunnerEpisode: "Modern Marvels"
2013Baby DaddyWinston DouglasEpisode: "Never Ben in Love"
2013Raising HopeGaryEpisode: "Murder, She Hoped"
2014Two and a Half MenDirkEpisode: "Dial 1-900-Mix-A-Lot"
2014–2019VeepBill Ericsson21 episodes
2015The GoldbergsLouEpisode: "The Lost Boy"
2016–2021American HousewifeGreg Otto103 episodes
2016–2022Better ThingsRich12 episodes
2017Bill Nye Saves the WorldSmallpoxEpisode: "Do Some Shots, Save the World"
2017Playing HouseSimonEpisode: "Reverse the Curse"
2019Young SheldonBatmanEpisode: "Teenager Soup and a Little Ball of Fib"[12]
2020Space ForceGeneral Rongley3 episodes
2021Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!BatmanSpecial[13]
2023Lucky HankTony ConigulaMain cast
2025Running PointAssistant Coach Tony SpagnoliEpisode: "The Streak"

Web

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Kevin Pollak's Chat ShowHimselfEpisode: "324"

Voice roles

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Bartok the MagnificentVolDirect-to-video[14]
2000Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure BeginsWarp Darkmatter, Agent ZDirect-to-video[14]
2001Recess: School's OutGuard #2[14]
2002Ice AgeOscar[14][1]
2002The Country BearsTed Bedderhead[14]
2005Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby SunstoneJohnDirect-to-video[14]
2006Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise PartyUncle Dave BeechVideo short[14]
2006Asterix and the VikingsOlaf, Unhygienix[14]
2006Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas WishesUncle Dave BeechVideo short[14]
2007Surf's UpTank "The Shredder" Evans[14]
2007Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends ForeverUncle Dave BeechVideo short
2008Open Season 2Rufus[14]
2008Underfist: Halloween BashHoss DelgadoTelevision film[14]
2008BoltVeteran Cat[14]
2010The Search for Santa PawsCometDirect-to-video[14]
2011Spooky BuddiesHoundDirect-to-video[14]
2012Santa Paws 2: The Santa PupsCometDirect-to-video[14]
2013Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue FalconBrad Adams / Blue Falcon IIDirect-to-video[14]
2013Superman: UnboundSteve LombardDirect-to-video[14]
2014JLA Adventures: Trapped in TimeBruce Wayne / BatmanDirect-to-video[14]
2014Scooby-Doo! FrankencreepyMrs. VandersDirect-to-video[14]
2015Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro LeagueGuy Gardner / Green Lantern, Gardner Grant / GreenzarroDirect-to-video[14]
2015Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster MadnessH.A.M.Direct-to-video[14]
2016Pup StarKanoDirect-to-video[14]
2017Surf's Up 2: WaveManiaTank "The Shredder" EvansDirect-to-video[14]
2017Tangled: Before Ever AfterStan the GuardTelevision film[14]
2017Pup Star: Better2GetterKanoDirect-to-video[14]
2018Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the BoldBruce Wayne / BatmanDirect-to-video[14]
2018Duck Duck GooseBing[14]
2018Puppy Star ChristmasKanoDirect-to-video[14]
2020Superman: Red SonLex LuthorDirect-to-video[14]
2020Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the UniverseBorthos[14]

Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1996GargoylesJason Canmore3 episodes[1]
1998–1999HerculesAdonisRecurring role; 28 episodes[1]
1999Olive, the Other ReindeerZookeeperHoliday special[1]
1999–2000Pepper AnnAdditional voices3 episodes[1]
1999–2009King of the HillDoctor, Dirk, Jody "Ray-Roy" Strickland3 episodes[1]
2000The SimpsonsSheriffEpisode: "Kill the Alligator and Run"[1]
2000–2002Baby BluesKenny, additional voicesMain role[1]
2000–2001Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandWarp Darkmatter, Targo, Doorman, Natron, Zurg SpyRecurring role; 8 episodes[14][1]
2001–2002The Zeta ProjectZeta, Infiltration Unit 7Main role[14]
2001Batman BeyondZetaEpisode: "Countdown"[14]
2001The Legend of TarzanStanley ObrowskiEpisode: "Tarzan and the Silver Screen"
2001–2003Lloyd in SpaceHarvulian 'Boomer' StandervaultRecurring role; 10 episodes
2002Teamo SupremoDehydro3 episodes
2002Grim & EvilHoss Delgado2 episodes[1]
2002–2007The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyHoss Delgado, additional voicesRecurring role[14]
2004Dave the BarbarianMaster of Evolution, OxEpisode: "Beef!/Rite of Pillage"[14]
2005Kim Possible Movie: So the DramaLarsTelevision film
2005South ParkBat Dad, Tom NelsonEpisode: "The Losing Edge"
2005–2007Higglytown HeroesCrane Operator Hero2 episodes[1]
2006Korgoth of BarbariaKorgoth, Henchman #1Television short[14]
2006–2008The BatmanNumber One, Captain Slash,Shadow Thief3 episodes[14]
2007–2009ChowderSergeant Hoagie, Officer Snow Leopard, Mr. Sambl, Fruit Tailor3 episodes[14][1]
2008–2014; 2025–presentPhineas and FerbVance Ward, Albert DuBois, Tom Totally, Additional voicesRecurring role; 7 episodes[14]
2008–2010The Secret SaturdaysFiskerton, Dr. Henry Ceveyo, Maboul, CodyMain role; 33 episodes[14]
2008–2011Batman: The Brave and the BoldBatman,Kilowog,Ace,Owlman,Solomon Grundy,Matches Malone, Lord Death ManMain role[14]
2009–2012The Penguins of MadagascarRat KingRecurring role; 9 episodes[14]
2009The Goode FamilyJeff, LaneEpisode: "After-School Special"
2010Ben 10: Alien ForceSimian, LuEpisode: "Birds of a Feather"
2010–2011MadAnnouncer,Parker Selfridge, Batman,Hannibal,Iron Man4 episodes
2011Ben 10: Ultimate AlienSimianEpisode: "Simian Says"
2011–2014, 2016Kung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessHundun, Pig Waiter, Villager #1Recurring role; 8 episodes[14]
2012Napoleon DynamiteRex, Shasta, Male JudgeMain role[14]
2012–2013Pound PuppiesBanjo Player, Worker2 episodes[14]
2012–2013Green Lantern: The Animated SeriesGuy Gardner3 episodes[14]
2012The Looney Tunes ShowBarryEpisode: "The Shelf"
2012, 2014Gravity FallsDundgren2 episodes
2013ChosenDaniel Easton3 episodes
2013–2017Ultimate Spider-ManKraven the Hunter,Moon KnightRecurring role; 11 episodes[14]
2013Farm LeagueBatmongoose
2013Fish HooksMr. McGrouchersonEpisode: "Milo vs. Milo"
2013–2014Monsters vs. AliensThe Missing Link, additional voicesMain role; 25 episodes[14]
2013–2015Turbo FastHardcase, additional voicesRecurring role; 6 episodes[14]
2014Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesBigfoot, AnnouncerEpisode: "A Foot Too Big"[14]
2014Ben 10: OmniverseSimian, Alien Citizen2 episodes[14]
2014–2016All Hail King JulienAbner, Andy Fairfax, TrevorRecurring role; 17 episodes[14]
2014–2016TripTankDad, Cave Troll, Evil Tree, The Great Donkey4 episodes[14]
2015Transformers: Rescue BotsJules VerneEpisode: "The Last of Morocco"[14]
2015Be Cool, Scooby-DooScott McDoon, Waiter, ChefEpisode: "All Paws on Deck"[14]
2015Nickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday SpecialVillainHoliday special
2015–2020New Looney TunesReginald St. ArchibaldSupporting cast
2015–2018Miles from TomorrowlandAdmiral Crick, Sly, Dashiell Scamp, Mr. Cooney, additional voicesRecurring role; 46 episodes[14]
2016–2020BoJack HorsemanJudah Mannowdog, Blimp PilotRecurring role; 14 episodes[1]
2016–2019Milo Murphy's LawMartin Murphy, additional voicesRecurring role[14]
2016We Bare BearsTodd Eagle, additional voicesEpisode: "Baby Bears on a Plane"
2016Guardians of the GalaxyMaximus2 episodes[14]
2016–2017Justice League ActionBooster Gold,Uthool,H.I.V.E. MasterRecurring role; 11 episodes[14]
2017–2019American Dad!Juan 'Johnny Concussion' Consuelo, DemonGuy Fieri3 episodes
2017OK K.O.! Let's Be HeroesCupidEpisode: "Second First Date"[14]
2017Michael Jackson's HalloweenFranklin SteinTV special[14]
2017–2019Wacky RacesPeter Perfect, additional voices[14]
2017Pig Goat Banana CricketTony Towel2 episodes[14]
2017—2020Rapunzel's Tangled AdventureStan the Guard18 episodes[14]
2017–2022Pete the CatCallie's Dad15 episodes
2018–2020The Boss Baby: Back in BusinessJunior Fancy[14]
2018Big Hero 6: The SeriesBluff Dunder, Felony Carl, additional voicesRecurring role[14]
2019–presentHarley QuinnBatman,Thomas Wayne,Gorilla Grodd, additional voicesRecurring role[14]
2019AmphibiaFrog JordanEpisode: "The Big Bugball Game"[14]
2020AnimaniacsOdysseusEpisode: "Warners Unbound"
2021The Loud House Digital ShortsMuscle FishShorts: "Muscle Fish" and "Super Switchreoo-niverse"[14]
2021, 2024Masters of the Universe: RevelationKing Randor, Trap Jaw, Buzz Off, additional voicesRecurring role; 6 episodes[14]
2022Transformers: EarthSparkMandroidRecurring role[15]
2022The Boss Baby: Back in the CribJunior Fancy Jr.
2023–2025Hamster & GretelThe Imposter, additional voicesRecurring role
2024–presentRock, Paper, ScissorsChad BrockchadRecurring role
2024-presentKrapopolisSludge Monster/Frankensludge, Various3 episodes
2024Batman: Caped CrusaderHarvey Dent / Two-Face8 episodes[16][14]
2025Creature CommandosNanaue / King SharkEpisode: "A Very Funny Monster"[17][14]
2025Bat-FamKiller Moth[18][14]

Video games

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List of voice performances in video games
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006The Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyHoss Delgado[14]
2007Surf's UpTank "The Shredder" Evans[14]
2009Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFallHoss Delgado, Fiskerton[14]
2009The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th SunFiskerton[14]
2010Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The VideogameBatman,Kilowog[14]
2015Skylanders: SuperChargersSpitfire
2019Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderMaximus[14]
2023Justice League: Cosmic ChaosBatman, Super Fan Steve, Ethyl[19]

References

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  9. ^"Which Hollywood Stars are Voting for Third-Party Candidates?".The Hollywood Reporter. 8 November 2016.
  10. ^"I'm a democrat and i don't hate you. I voted for @ewarren and now I'll vote for @JoeBiden. Don't read any hate into that from me or any of my friends. I think @BernieSanders has done an amazing job bringing a progressive agenda into the national dialogue but he has dropped out".Twitter.com. Retrieved18 July 2022.
  11. ^https://x.com/bader_diedrich/status/1815176073165914568
  12. ^O'Neill, Shane (3 March 2023)."Diedrich Bader Voiced Young Sheldon's Batman (& He Had Experience to Back It Up)".Looper.
  13. ^Byrne, Craig (29 October 2021)."Tonight, The CW Asks "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!"".KSiteTV.com. Retrieved31 October 2021.
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  18. ^Milligan, Mercedes (18 September 2025)."Prime Video's 'Bat-Fam' Unmasks Voice Cast Heroes and Villains".
  19. ^Legacy, Spencer (24 February 2023)."Justice League: Cosmic Chaos Gameplay Trailer Spotlights Voice Cast".ComingSoon. Retrieved24 February 2023.

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