David Cross Biography

Occup.Comedian
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BornApril 4, 1964
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Age60 years
David Cross was born upon April 4, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He matured in a humble family in the suburban areas of Atlanta, where he was increased by his moms and dads. His mommy, Susi, was a computer system programs instructor, and also his dad, Barry Cross, was a dental expert.

Cross went to Northside High School, where he began exploring the globe of comedy. He developed an illustration comedy group with some fellow pupils, and they would certainly perform in local clubs and cafes. After senior high school, he went to Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, where he continued to sharpen his comical abilities.

After leaving university, Cross relocated to New York City to seek a profession in funny. He quickly became a regular at the city's funny clubs, carrying out stand-up comedy as well as improv. In 1992, he was cast in the tv sketch funny collection, "The Ben Stiller Show". The show was critically well-known yet however just ran for one period.

Cross continued to work in tv, and also in 1995, he was cast in the hit comedy collection "Mr. Show with Bob and also David", which aired on HBO. The show was a big success and also was applauded for its smart, satirical wit.

In 1999, Cross made his attribute movie launching in the cult classic "Ghost World", where he starred along with Scarlett Johansson and also Thora Birch. He remained to operate in film, showing up in such movies as "Men in Black II", "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", and "Alvin as well as the Chipmunks".

Along with his onscreen job, Cross has also worked as an author and manufacturer. He created as well as starred in the funny collection "The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret", which aired on IFC from 2010 to 2016.

In his personal life, Cross has been wed two times. He married actress Amber Tamblyn in 2012 and also the couple has one child with each other. He was formerly married to actress Portia de Rossi from 1999 to 2005.

Throughout his career, Cross has actually been recognized for his sharp wit and also biting social commentary. He continues to be a noticeable figure in the comedy globe, and his work is loved by followers as well as doubters alike.

Our collection contains 24 quotes who is written / told by David.

Related authors: Mary Lynn Rajskub (Actress), Scarlett Johansson (Actress), Ben Stiller (Comedian), Peter Hammill (Musician), Amber Tamblyn (Actress), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Portia de Rossi (Actress)

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24 Famous quotes by David Cross

Small: I think people, for the most part, actually want what they think is best
"I think people, for the most part, actually want what they think is best"
Small: Besides if people really want to support the troops they would vote democrat
"Besides if people really want to support the troops they would vote democrat"
Small: Sketches have characters, exits, entrances and are vastly different
"Sketches have characters, exits, entrances and are vastly different"
Small: Occasionally Ill watch Fox News for as long as I can tolerate it, or CNN. Ill watch until I get infuria
"Occasionally I'll watch Fox News for as long as I can tolerate it, or CNN. I'll watch until I get infuriated, but you got to know what they're talking about and what they're not talking about"
Small: Nobody is going to be as bad for free thinking, right-minded individuals than George Bush
"Nobody is going to be as bad for free thinking, right-minded individuals than George Bush"
Small: Ill think of the idea and then Ill write something down, then within that there will be a joke or two w
"I'll think of the idea and then I'll write something down, then within that there will be a joke or two which is the original thing which I thought was funny"
Small: I dont think HBO would want to do anything in conjunction with Sub Pop but I never asked either
"I don't think HBO would want to do anything in conjunction with Sub Pop but I never asked either"
Small: We should just get somebody from the left and the right and they should all throw bumper stickers at ea
"We should just get somebody from the left and the right and they should all throw bumper stickers at each other and the first one to cover the other one wins"
Small: The best thing about me is there are no skeletons
"The best thing about me is there are no skeletons"
Small: My biggest problem is retaining the exact information
"My biggest problem is retaining the exact information"
Small: I hate bumper stickers, you cant sum anything up. All you do is paint yourself in some caricaturist cor
"I hate bumper stickers, you can't sum anything up. All you do is paint yourself in some caricaturist corner"
Small: In New York there isnt that weird palpable competitive thing where its friendly but everyone isnt tryin
"In New York there isn't that weird palpable competitive thing where it's friendly but everyone isn't trying to top one another with jokes when you're just hanging around"
Small: I remember being a kid and the Vietnam War was huge and looking at Watergate
"I remember being a kid and the Vietnam War was huge and looking at Watergate"
Small: As for Tenacious D, of course it could work as a full length movie all it requires is a great writer an
"As for Tenacious D, of course it could work as a full length movie; all it requires is a great writer and great director with an ability to think outside of conventional film comedy"
Small: You cant just yell jokes at people
"You can't just yell jokes at people"
Small: There were a number of referendums in 98 that most of the things I voted for passed. Thats very satisfy
"There were a number of referendums in '98 that most of the things I voted for passed. That's very satisfying when you feel that most of the country is in step with your views"
Small: I went to a bunch of marches in New York and Washington, and you know I believe in the cause, but to ma
"I went to a bunch of marches in New York and Washington, and you know I believe in the cause, but to march with those people takes a lot of compromise on my end"
Small: I lived in LA for almost nine years and if I never went back there again it would be fine
"I lived in LA for almost nine years and if I never went back there again it would be fine"
Small: I also try to think of ways to articulate the joke more economically
"I also try to think of ways to articulate the joke more economically"
Small: Originally they wanted me to be Buster but I really like the Tobias part
"Originally they wanted me to be Buster but I really like the Tobias part"
Small: Id be curious to find out, but I dont think people in the entertainment industry are proportionally mor
"I'd be curious to find out, but I don't think people in the entertainment industry are proportionally more or less serious politically than anyone in the landscaping industry"
Small: I love Tinkle, its really the most fun Ive had in years
"I love Tinkle, it's really the most fun I've had in years"
Small: Its not about trying to be funny all the time. Its more of a document that hopefully is funny
"It's not about trying to be funny all the time. It's more of a document that hopefully is funny"
Small: I love doing stuff with Todd Barry and Jon Benjamin. We give the stage to good bands and funny people
"I love doing stuff with Todd Barry and Jon Benjamin. We give the stage to good bands and funny people"