Diedrich Bader
Bader at the 2017 WonderCon
Born
Karl Diedrich Bader

(1966-12-24) December 24, 1966
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
EducationUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1988–present
Agent(s)VOX, Inc.[1]
Political partyDemocratic[2]
Spouse
Dulcy Rogers
​
(m. 1997)​
Children2
Parents
RelativesEdward L. Bader (great-grandfather)

Karl Diedrich Bader (born December 24, 1966)[3] is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his comedy-centered and voice acting-related roles. He has appeared as a series regular in television sitcoms The Drew Carey Show, American Housewife, and Outsourced, along with notable recurring roles in Better Things and Veep. His film credits include The Beverly Hillbillies, Office Space, EuroTrip, and Napoleon Dynamite. He has also had a prolific voiceover career, playing characters such as Hoss Delgado in The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Zeta in The Zeta Project, Tank in the film Surf's Up, and provided the voice of Bruce Wayne / Batman in multiple animated films and television series, beginning in 2008 with Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

Early life

Karl Diedrich Bader was born in Alexandria, Virginia, on Christmas Eve, 1966, the son of Gretta Bader (née Margaret Marie Lange; 1931–2014), a sculptor, and William B. Bader (1931–2016), a foundation executive and political activist.[3] His patrilineal great-grandfather was Edward L. Bader, who served as the mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey and is of German and Scottish heritage.[4]

When Bader was two years old, his family moved to Paris, but he returned to the U.S. to attend Groveton High School. He graduated from T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, and attended college at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.[5]

Career

Bader at the 2010 Comic-Con

After a few guest roles on popular television series such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Quantum Leap, Diagnosis: Murder and Cheers, Bader's first major role was in the 1993 series Danger Theatre, playing The Searcher. He moved into cinema acting for the 1993 film version of The Beverly Hillbillies, but returned to television, playing Oswald on The Drew Carey Show starting in 1995. He appeared in the 1999 film Office Space as Peter's neighbor Lawrence, and in the 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite as Rex, the owner of a Taekwondo dojang. He performs in the 2004 film Eurotrip as a thief. In 2010, Bader took the role of Charlie on the television series Outsourced.

Bader in July 2011

As a voice actor, he has voiced various characters in animated features, television series and video games, such as Ice Age, The Simpsons, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, South Park and The Penguins of Madagascar. In 2012, he reprised his role as Rex in the animated TV series Napoleon Dynamite. He played the Russian Cosmonaut Yuri in Disney's Space Buddies. Bader has lent his voice to several different Batman cartoons, portraying both heroes and villains: Batman Beyond, The Zeta Project, The Batman, and starring as the title character Bruce Wayne / Batman in Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Harley Quinn. Bader also voices Guy Gardner in Green Lantern: The Animated Series.

His other voice credits include JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time, Judah Mannowdog in BoJack Horseman, the android Zeta in The Zeta Project, and the Fiskerton Phantom in The Secret Saturdays.

In 2016, Bader starred in the "It's the Obvious Choice" series of Time Warner Cable television commercials[6] and starred as Greg Otto in ABC sitcom American Housewife from 2016 to 2021. From 2014 to 2019, Bader had a recurring role on HBO sitcom Veep. Since 2016, Bader has had a recurring role as best friend, Rich, on Better Things.

Personal life

Bader has been married to actress Dulcy Rogers since May 1997.[3] Together they have two children, Ondine and Sebastian.[7][8][3]

Bader supported Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson during the 2016 United States presidential election.[9] In 2020, he endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, after initially voting for Elizabeth Warren in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.[10]

Filmography

Live-action

Film

List of acting performances in feature films
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 Bears Officer Cheets
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
2019Jay and Silent Bob RebootRelentless Security GuardCameo
2022The BlackeningOfficer White
2022Weird: The Al Yankovic StoryGrizzled Narrator
2023Shazam! Fury of the GodsMr. GeckleCameo

Television

List of acting performances in television shows
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"[11]
1995FrasierRoz's date, BradEpisode: "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
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

Web

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Kevin Pollak's Chat Show Himself Episode: "324"

Voice roles

Film

List of voice performances in feature and direct-to-video films
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]
2002The Country Bears Ted Bedderhead[14]
2002Ice AgeOscar[14][1]
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 2RufusDirect-to-video[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]
2012Scooby-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

List of voice performances in television shows
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, Various CharactersRecurring role; 5 episodes[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 and MandyHoss Delgado, Zombie, Pat the Baker, Caddy #2, Narrator, FlossRecurring role; 11 episodes[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 1, Captain Slash, Shadow Thief3 episodes[14]
2007–2009ChowderSergeant Hoagie, Officer Snow Leopard, Mr. Sambl, Fruit Tailor3 episodes[14][1]
2008–2014Phineas 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 BoldBruce Wayne / Batman / Matches Malone, Kilowog, Ace, Owlman, Solomon Grundy, 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]
2012, 2014Gravity FallsDundgren2 episodes
2013ChosenDaniel Easton3 episodes
2013–2017Ultimate Spider-ManKraven the Hunter, Man-Mouse, HYDRA Soldier, Moon KnightRecurring role; 11 episodes[14]
2013Farm LeagueBatmongoose
2013Fish HooksMr. McGrouchersonEpisode: "Milo vs. Milo"
2013–2014Monsters vs. AliensThe Missing Link, Soldier #2, Alien TV, Amoeba #2Main role; 25 episodes[14]
2013–2015Turbo FastHardcase, Gulpy, Race Announcer, Junkyard Jeff, Animal Delegate #1Recurring 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"[15][14]
2015Be Cool, Scooby-DooScott McDoon, Waiter, ChefEpisode: "All Paws on Deck"[16][14]
2015Nickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday SpecialVillainHoliday special
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; 5 episodes[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, Demon Guy Fieri3 episodes
2017OK K.O.! Let's Be HeroesCupidEpisode: "Second First Date"[14]
2017Michael Jackson's HalloweenFranklin SteinTV special[14]
2017–2019Wacky RacesPeter Perfect, Bugsy, Paul Perfect, Philomena Perfect, Pinky, Humpty Dumpty, Dr. Jekyll, Studio Exec[14]
2017Pig Goat Banana CricketTony Towel2 episodes[14]
2017—2020Rapunzel's Tangled AdventureStan the Guard18 episodes[14]
2018–2020The Boss Baby: Back in BusinessJunior Fancy[14]
2018Big Hero 6: The SeriesBluff Dunder, Felony Carl, Various charactersRecurring role[14]
2019–presentHarley QuinnBruce Wayne / Batman, No Pinkie Pete, Trainer, GoonRecurring role[14]
2019AmphibiaFrog JordanEpisode: "The Big Bugball Game"[14]
2020AnimaniacsOdysseusEpisode: "Warners Unbound"[17]
2021Masters of the Universe: RevelationKing Randor, Trap JawRecurring role; 6 episodes[14]
2022Transformers: EarthSparkMandroidRecurring role[18]
2022The Boss Baby: Back in the CribJunior Fancy Jr.
2023Hamster & GretelThe ImposterEpisode: "Hamnesia/Romancing the Scone"

Video games

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 Sundays: 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[19]

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