---
name: "Stephen Root"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/stephen-root"
fi1m_id: "stephen-root"
imdb_id: "nm0740535"
tmdb_id: 17401
wikidata_id: "Q464320"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "17 November 1951"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 26
average_fi1m_score: 75
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 26
updated: "2026-10-07T14:32:38.841760+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Stephen Root

## Identity

Stephen Root

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/stephen-root
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** stephen-root
- **IMDb ID:** nm0740535
- **TMDB ID:** 17401
- **Wikidata ID:** Q464320
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Root, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464320, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0740535/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/17401

Actor. Born 17 November 1951 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 17 November 1951, Sarasota, Florida, USA
- **Active:** 1988–present
- **Also known as:** Steve Root
- **Frequently works with:** [Gore Verbinski](https://film.one/person/gore-verbinski.md), [Hiro Murai](https://film.one/person/hiro-murai.md), [Johnny Depp](https://film.one/person/johnny-depp.md), [Mike Judge](https://film.one/person/mike-judge.md)
- **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 1 Emmy (1 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 75, as actor, over 26 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 61 (3), 1990s 81 (4), 2000s 75 (7), 2010s 75 (10), 2020s 80 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 75 to 70 across 23 titles
- **Score spread:** 13 at 80+, 10 at 60–79, 3 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 12 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 15, Drama 11, Adventure 8, Animation 7, Family 6, Thriller 4
- **Screen time:** 33 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $5,047m across 17 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Root, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464320, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0740535/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/17401

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Get Out*](https://film.one/film/get-out.md) (89), [*Finding Nemo*](https://film.one/film/finding-nemo.md) (85), [*King of the Hill*](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md) (82), [*Ice Age*](https://film.one/film/ice-age.md) (73)
- **Apple TV:** [*No Country for Old Men*](https://film.one/film/no-country-for-old-men.md) (91), [*Widow's Bay*](https://film.one/tv/widows-bay.md) (80), [*Crocodile Dundee II*](https://film.one/film/crocodile-dundee-ii.md) (44)
- **HBO Max:** [*Barry*](https://film.one/tv/barry.md) (85)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Ghost*](https://film.one/film/ghost.md) (80)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Stephen Root

> At his best, Stephen Root gives awkward, eccentric people enough dignity that the joke need not be on them. We rate his quiet precision, especially when an ensemble needs someone to make its supporting roles matter.

In *Widow's Bay* (2026), Stephen Root's Wyck Crawford helps make an island community worth knowing, quite apart from whatever is wrong with it. We rate him for giving a supporting character a life without making a fuss about it. Matthew Rhys gives the mayor conviction, while Kate O'Flynn makes Patricia Moyer's peculiarities something we can care about. We grew fond of these islanders because the ensemble, Root included, gives us people to worry about rather than merely a mystery to follow. It is useful work in a series that needs its residents to be more than clues.

Jimmy James in *NewsRadio* (1995–1999) and Milton Waddams in *Office Space* (1999) established him as a familiar comic presence. Milton shows how much sympathy Root can find in someone easily dismissed. He plays vulnerability small enough that eccentricity need not account for the entire person. After *NewsRadio*, too many offers asked him to supply another quirky supporting player. The danger with such recognisable comic work is that casting directors keep asking for it again.

His recurring work with the Coen brothers includes *No Country for Old Men* (2007), and his later parts make that narrow view harder to defend. Jim Hudson in *Get Out* (2017) belongs to his darker work. Monroe Fuches in *Barry* (2018), with actor and creator Bill Hader, gives him a sustained role in which to negotiate changes in tone. He moves between comedy and darker drama without making the change look like an effort.

There are limits to treating his name as a recommendation. In *Ghost* (1990), he plays a police sergeant, but our affection for Jerry Zucker's film rests on Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore making the loss personal, and Whoopi Goldberg keeping it funny. *Widow's Bay* gives us a better reason to seek him out, even though O'Flynn is the performer we most want to see return. Its supernatural rules can ask for more attention than they merit. Watch it for the company, including Root; the island's mysteries can wait their turn.

## Biography

Stephen Root is an American actor. Born on 17 November 1951 in Sarasota, Florida, he trained at the University of Florida, where he earned a BFA in acting.

Root is known for his roles as Jimmy James in the sitcom *NewsRadio* (1995–1999), Milton Waddams in the film *Office Space* (1999), and as the voice of Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland in the animated series *King of the Hill* (1997–2010, 2025–present). He has appeared in several films by the Coen brothers, including *O Brother, Where Art Thou?* (2000), *No Country for Old Men* (2007) and *The Ballad of Buster Scruggs* (2018). Other film roles include Jim Hudson in *Get Out* (2017).

On television, Root played Monroe Fuches in the series *Barry* (2018–2023) and Wyck Crawford in *Widow's Bay* (2026–present), earning Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for both performances. He has also voiced characters in *Finding Nemo* (2003) and *Ice Age* (2002).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, latimes.com, televisionacademy.com.*

## On Fi1m (26)

- *Widow's Bay* (2026), Fi1m 80, as Wyck Crawford — [page](https://film.one/tv/widows-bay.md)
- *The Tragedy of Macbeth* (2021), Fi1m 80, as Porter — [page](https://film.one/film/the-tragedy-of-macbeth.md)
- *Bombshell* (2019), Fi1m 63, as Neil Mullin — [page](https://film.one/film/bombshell.md)
- *Barry* (2018), Fi1m 85, as Monroe Fuches — [page](https://film.one/tv/barry.md)
- *The Ballad of Buster Scruggs* (2018), Fi1m 79, as Teller (segment "Near Algodones") — [page](https://film.one/film/the-ballad-of-buster-scruggs.md)
- *Get Out* (2017), Fi1m 89, as Jim Hudson — [page](https://film.one/film/get-out.md)
- *Finding Dory* (2016), Fi1m 68, as Bubbles (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/finding-dory.md)
- *Trumbo* (2015), Fi1m 58, as Hymie King — [page](https://film.one/film/trumbo.md)
- *BoJack Horseman* (2014), Fi1m 91, as Jeremiah Whitewhale (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/bojack-horseman.md)
- *Selma* (2014), Fi1m 84, as Col. Al Lingo — [page](https://film.one/film/selma.md)
- *The Lone Ranger* (2013), Fi1m 55, as Habberman — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lone-ranger.md)
- *Rango* (2011), Fi1m 77, as Doc / Merrimack / Mr. Snuggles (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/rango.md)
- *Californication* (2007), Fi1m 63, as Ricardo Collini — [page](https://film.one/tv/californication.md)
- *No Country for Old Men* (2007), Fi1m 91, as Man Who Hires Wells — [page](https://film.one/film/no-country-for-old-men.md)
- *The Big Bang Theory* (2007), Fi1m 68, as Dan — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-big-bang-theory.md)
- *Ice Age: The Meltdown* (2006), Fi1m 61, as Aardvark Dad (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-the-meltdown.md)
- *Finding Nemo* (2003), Fi1m 85, as Bubbles (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/finding-nemo.md)
- *Ice Age* (2002), Fi1m 73, as Rhino / Start (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age.md)
- *O Brother, Where Art Thou?* (2000), Fi1m 82, as Radio Station Man — [page](https://film.one/film/o-brother-where-art-thou.md)
- *Office Space* (1999), Fi1m 80, as Milton — [page](https://film.one/film/office-space.md)
- *King of the Hill* (1997), Fi1m 82, as Bill Dauterive (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md)
- *Ghost* (1990), Fi1m 80, as Police Sgt. — [page](https://film.one/film/ghost.md)
- *Northern Exposure* (1990), Fi1m 82, as Brother Timothy — [page](https://film.one/tv/northern-exposure.md)
- *Black Rain* (1989), Fi1m 62, as Berg — [page](https://film.one/film/black-rain.md)
- *Crocodile Dundee II* (1988), Fi1m 44, as DEA Agent (Toilet) — [page](https://film.one/film/crocodile-dundee-ii.md)
- *Murphy Brown* (1988), Fi1m 77, Actor — [page](https://film.one/tv/murphy-brown.md)

## Complete filmography (260)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look* (2026), as Brian Heder (voice) (uncredited)
- *President Curtis* (2026), series, as Toomoo (voice)
- *The Long Haul* (2026), Actor
- *Regular Show: The Lost Tapes* (2026), series, as Jampft (voice)
- *The Terror: Devil in Silver* (2026), series, as Dr. Badger
- *Widow's Bay* (2026), series, as Wyck Crawford — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/widows-bay.md)
- *Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice* (2026), as Chet
- *Strip Law* (2026), series, as Glem Blorchman (voice)
- *The Wrecking Crew* (2026), as Detective Rennert
- *Playdate* (2025), as Gordon
- *Heads of State* (2025), as Arthur Hammond
- *Dog Man* (2025), as Grampa (voice)
- *StuGo* (2025), series, as Dr. Rostrum (voice)
- *It's Florida, Man.* (2024), series, as Title Narrator (voice)
- *Lousy Carter* (2024), as Analyst
- *Masters of the Universe: Revolution* (2024), series, as Cringer (voice)
- *Scott Pilgrim Takes Off* (2023), series, as The Nanomachines (voice)
- *Beacon 23* (2023), series, as Solomon Smythe
- *Krapopolis* (2023), series, as Salt (voice)
- *Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake* (2023), series, as Martin Mertens (voice)
- *Praise Petey* (2023), series, as Petey's Father (voice)
- *Clone High* (2023), series, as Mr. Big Corporation (voice)
- *Fired on Mars* (2023), series, as Mark (voice)
- *Paint* (2023), as Tony
- *Velma* (2023), series, as Chief Cogburn / Merie Cogburn (voice), Merie Cogburn (voice), Chief Cogburn (voice)
- *To Leslie* (2022), as Dutch
- *Bee and PuppyCat* (2022), series, as Warlock G (voice), Warlock G / Mr. Assam (voice), Warlock G / Police Officer (voice)
- *Hamster & Gretel* (2022), series, as Jeff Strawberry (voice)
- *Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head* (2022), series, as Gary (voice)
- *Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe* (2022), as Jail Tattoo Artist (voice)
- *The Legend of Vox Machina* (2022), series, as Professor Anders (voice)
- *We Baby Bears* (2022), series, as Rexford / Zach / Rover (voice), Zach / Bread Monster (voice), Rexford / Trees / Video Person (voice)
- *The Book of Boba Fett* (2021), series, as Lortha Peel
- *The Tragedy of Macbeth* (2021), as Porter — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/the-tragedy-of-macbeth.md)
- *Blade Runner: Black Lotus* (2021), series, as Police Chief Earl Grant (voice)
- *Queenpins* (2021), as Agent Flannigan
- *Home* (2021), as Father Browning
- *Masters of the Universe: Revelation* (2021), series, as Cringer / Battle Cat (voice)
- *Four Good Days* (2021), as Chris
- *Happily* (2021), as Goodman
- *Resident Alien* (2021), series, as Ed Vanderspeigle
- *Uncle Frank* (2020), as Daddy Mac
- *The Mighty Ones* (2020), series, as Bernard (voice)
- *The Empty Man* (2020), as Arthur Parsons
- *Star Trek: Lower Decks* (2020), series, as Gene Jakobowski (voice)
- *Adventure Time: Distant Lands* (2020), series, as Mr. M / Bob / Additional Voices (voice)
- *Perry Mason* (2020), series, as Maynard Barnes — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/perry-mason.md)
- *Solar Opposites* (2020), series, as Train Store Owner (voice)
- *Bombshell* (2019), as Neil Mullin — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/bombshell.md)
- *Seberg* (2019), as Walt Breckman
- *Jay and Silent Bob Reboot* (2019), as Cockmando (voice) — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/jay-and-silent-bob-reboot.md)
- *Amphibia* (2019), series, as Mayor Toadstool (voice)
- *On the Basis of Sex* (2018), as Professor Brown
- *The Ballad of Buster Scruggs* (2018), as Teller (segment "Near Algodones") — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/the-ballad-of-buster-scruggs.md)
- *The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants* (2018), series, as Mr. Fyde / Avacadwoe / Hush Muffleman (voice)
- *Summer Camp Island* (2018), series, as Dean Stuart / Additional Voices (voice), Stuart (voice), Additional Voices (voice), Prime Monister (voice)
- *Succession* (2018), series, as Ron Petkus — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/succession.md)
- *Dallas & Robo* (2018), series, as Uncle Danny
- *Life of the Party* (2018), as Mike Cook
- *Barry* (2018), series, as Monroe Fuches — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/tv/barry.md)
- *Cook-Off!* (2017), as Morty Van Rookle
- *Three Christs* (2017), as Dr. Rogers
- *DuckTales* (2017), series, as J.W. Guidebook (voice)
- *Miles* (2017), as Ron Walton
- *Infinity Baby* (2017), as Fenton
- *Get Out* (2017), as Jim Hudson — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/get-out.md)
- *Spectral* (2016), as Dr. Mindala
- *Looking for the Jackalope* (2016), as The Jackalope (voice)
- *Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates* (2016), as Burt
- *Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz* (2016), as Uncle Henry (voice)
- *Finding Dory* (2016), as Bubbles (voice) — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/finding-dory.md)
- *All the Way* (2016), as J. Edgar Hoover
- *Angie Tribeca* (2016), series, as Mortimer Begoyle — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/angie-tribeca.md)
- *Idiotsitter* (2016), series, as Ken Russel
- *Hello, My Name Is Doris* (2015), as Todd
- *O.W.C.A. Files* (2015), as Floyd / Additional Voices (voice)
- *Trumbo* (2015), as Hymie King — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/trumbo.md)
- *Con Man* (2015), series, as Pascal
- *7 Chinese Brothers* (2015), as George
- *Star vs. the Forces of Evil* (2015), series, as Brian (voice)
- *The Man in the High Castle* (2015), series, as Hawthorne Abendsen
- *Selma* (2014), as Col. Al Lingo — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/selma.md)
- *Bee and PuppyCat* (2014), series, as Farmer (voice)
- *BoJack Horseman* (2014), series, as Jeremiah Whitewhale (voice) — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/bojack-horseman.md)
- *Fargo* (2014), series, as Burt Canton — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/fargo-2014.md)
- *Rick and Morty* (2013), series, as Gromflomite General (voice), Carl (voice) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/rick-and-morty.md)
- *Feels So Good* (2013), as Nick Celisco
- *Sweetwater* (2013), as Hugh
- *Masters of Sex* (2013), series, as Harvey Toplin — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/masters-of-sex.md)
- *Brooklyn Nine-Nine* (2013), series, as Lynn Boyle — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/brooklyn-nine-nine.md)
- *Bad Milo!* (2013), as Roger
- *The Lone Ranger* (2013), as Habberman — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lone-ranger.md)
- *Superman: Unbound* (2013), as Zor-El (voice)
- *The Arrangement* (2013), as Avery Boomer
- *The Company You Keep* (2012), as Billy Cusimano
- *DreamWorks Dragons* (2012), series, as Mildew (voice)
- *The Newsroom* (2012), series, as General Stomtonovich
- *Gravity Falls* (2012), series, as Bud Gleeful (voice), Bud Gleeful / Additional Voices (voice) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/gravity-falls.md)
- *Veep* (2012), series, as Judge Walsh — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/veep.md)
- *The Legend of Korra* (2012), series, as White Lotus Leader / Gommu / Chung (voice), Gommu (voice)
- *Big Miracle* (2012), as Governor Haskell
- *J. Edgar* (2011), as Arthur Koehler
- *Batman: Year One* (2011), as Brendon (voice)
- *Red State* (2011), as Sherrif Wynan
- *Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz* (2011), as Uncle Henry / Crows (voice)
- *ThunderCats* (2011), series, as Hattanzo the Drifter (voice)
- *Everything Must Go* (2011), as Elliot
- *The Conspirator* (2011), as John Lloyd
- *Workaholics* (2011), series, as Carty
- *Rango* (2011), as Doc / Merrimack / Mr. Snuggles (voice) — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/rango.md)
- *Son of Morning* (2011), as Senator Larder
- *Cedar Rapids* (2011), as Bill Krogstad
- *Bob's Burgers* (2011), series, as Jackson (voice)
- *Young Justice* (2010), series, as Jack Haly (voice)
- *The Defenders* (2010), series, as Judge Taylor
- *Raising Hope* (2010), series, as Cap Collins
- *Boardwalk Empire* (2010), series, as Gaston Means — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/boardwalk-empire.md)
- *Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare* (2010), as Burt (voice)
- *Louie* (2010), series, as Dr. Hepa — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/louie.md)
- *Hot in Cleveland* (2010), series, as Brian
- *Unthinkable* (2010), as Charles Thompson
- *Adventure Time* (2010), series, as Martin (voice)
- *Justified* (2010), series, as Mike Reardon — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/justified.md)
- *Glock* (2009), as Remington
- *The Men Who Stare at Goats* (2009), as Gus Lacey
- *The Good Wife* (2009), series, as Judge Murphy Wicks — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-wife.md)
- *Glenn Martin, DDS* (2009), series, Actor
- *Squirly Town* (2009), as Lance (voice)
- *Imagine That* (2009), as Fred Franklin
- *The Soloist* (2009), as Curt Reynolds
- *Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts* (2009), as Turtle (voice)
- *Bob Funk* (2009), as Steve
- *Childrens Hospital* (2008), series, as Hank Maestro
- *Random! Cartoons* (2008), series, as Lance (voice)
- *Batman: The Brave and the Bold* (2008), series, as Penguin / Planet Master (voice), Woozy Winks (voice), Penguin / Carnival Barker (voice), Killer Croc / Penguin (voice)
- *Fringe* (2008), series, as Raymond — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/fringe.md)
- *True Blood* (2008), series, as Eddie — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/true-blood.md)
- *Tripping the Rift: The Movie* (2008), as Chode (voice)
- *Leatherheads* (2008), as Suds
- *Drillbit Taylor* (2008), as Principal Doppler
- *Over Her Dead Body* (2008), as Sculptor
- *Mad Money* (2008), as Glover
- *No Country for Old Men* (2007), as Man Who Hires Wells — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/film/no-country-for-old-men.md)
- *Pushing Daisies* (2007), series, as Dwight Dixon — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/pushing-daisies.md)
- *The Big Bang Theory* (2007), series, as Dan — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-big-bang-theory.md)
- *Phineas and Ferb* (2007), series, as Floyd (voice) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/phineas-and-ferb.md)
- *Californication* (2007), series, as Ricardo Collini — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/californication.md)
- *Have Dreams, Will Travel* (2007), as Sheriff Brock
- *Head Case* (2007), series, as Pat Jennings
- *The Sarah Silverman Program* (2007), series, as Johnny Forrealz
- *The Fox and the Hound 2* (2006), as Talent Scout (voice)
- *The Path to 9/11* (2006), series, as Richard Clarke
- *Idiocracy* (2006), as Judge Hector "The Hangman" (uncredited) — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/idiocracy.md)
- *Gretchen* (2006), as Herb
- *Ice Age: The Meltdown* (2006), as Aardvark Dad (voice) — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age-the-meltdown.md)
- *The X's* (2005), series, Actor
- *Just Friends* (2005), as KC
- *Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama* (2005), as Cowboy Gambler (voice; uncredited)
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Dick (voice), Dick / Dentist's Father (voice)
- *Unscripted* (2005), series, as Stephen Root
- *Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie* (2004), as Vince Masters
- *Boston Legal* (2004), series, as Ethan Melman — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/boston-legal.md)
- *Surviving Christmas* (2004), as Dr. Freeman
- *DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story* (2004), as Gordon
- *The Ladykillers* (2004), as Fernand Gudge
- *Jersey Girl* (2004), as Greenie
- *Raising Genius* (2004), as Dwight Nestor
- *Tripping the Rift* (2004), series, as Chode (voice)
- *Grind* (2003), as Cameron
- *Teen Titans* (2003), series, as Val Yor (voice)
- *The Making of 'King of the Hill'* (2003), Actor
- *Finding Nemo* (2003), as Bubbles (voice) — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/finding-nemo.md)
- *The Country Bears* (2002), as Zeb (voice)
- *Kim Possible* (2002), series, as Pop-Pop Porter (voice), Mr. Nevius (voice), Texan (voice), Phillipe Bullion / Pop-Pop Porter (voice), Chester Yapsby (voice), Memphis (voice)
- *Ice Age* (2002), as Rhino / Start (voice) — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/ice-age.md)
- *Justice League* (2001), series, as Cat Man (voice)
- *24* (2001), series, as Bill Prady — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/24.md)
- *According to Jim* (2001), series, as Al Crannis
- *The Proud Family* (2001), series, as Mr. Andrews (voice)
- *The Legend of Tarzan* (2001), series, as Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt (voice)
- *The Andy Dick Show* (2001), series, Actor
- *Grounded for Life* (2001), series, as Tony Bustamante
- *DAG* (2000), series, as Senator Culpepper
- *Ed* (2000), series, as George MacPherson
- *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Michael Kirkwood
- *Buzz Lightyear of Star Command* (2000), series, as Sheriff (voice), Sheriff / Sentry #2 (voice)
- *O Brother, Where Art Thou?* (2000), as Radio Station Man — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/o-brother-where-art-thou.md)
- *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000), series, as John Pratt
- *Bicentennial Man* (1999), as Dennis Mansky
- *Courage the Cowardly Dog* (1999), series, Actor
- *The West Wing* (1999), series, as Bob Mayer — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md)
- *Ladies Man* (1999), series, as Gene
- *The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot* (1999), series, as Dr. Donovan (voice)
- *The Sissy Duckling* (1999), as Big Ducky (voice)
- *The Norm Show* (1999), series, as Mr. Sweeney
- *Office Space* (1999), as Milton — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/office-space.md)
- *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Professor O'Callaghan (voice), Priest (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md)
- *The Monster Hunter* (1999), as Mr. Crenshaw
- *Gut Feeling* (1999), as Kane Cohen
- *From the Earth to the Moon* (1998), series, as Chris Kraft
- *Krippendorf's Tribe* (1998), as Gerald Adams
- *steve.oedekerk.com* (1997), Actor
- *Just Shoot Me!* (1997), series, as Dr. Drake Kelson
- *King of the Hill* (1997), series, as Bill Dauterive (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md)
- *Pandora's Clock* (1996), series, as Mark Hastings
- *The Lottery* (1996), as Graham Dunbar
- *Profiler* (1996), series, as Houston Plant Manager
- *Superman: The Animated Series* (1996), series, as Reverend Amos Howell / Unity (voice)
- *The Road to Galveston* (1996), as Ed Kirkman
- *In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice* (1995), as Jaan Laaman
- *Night of the Scarecrow* (1995), as Frank
- *NewsRadio* (1995), series, as Jimmy James
- *Bye Bye Love* (1995), as Awakened Neighbor
- *VR.5* (1995), series, as F.A.A. Negotiator
- *Cybill* (1995), series, as Phil Asher
- *Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter* (1994), as Kevin McDonald
- *Chicago Hope* (1994), series, as Trumpet Playing Mental Patient
- *Party of Five* (1994), series, as Football Coach — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md)
- *Christy* (1994), series, as Clarence Sweetwater
- *Diagnosis: Murder* (1993), series, as Charlie Lane
- *Harts of the West* (1993), series, as R.O
- *Frasier* (1993), series, as Harbin — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/frasier.md)
- *Extreme Justice* (1993), as Max Alvarez
- *Dave* (1993), as Don Durenberger
- *Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story* (1993), as Dr. Kirby
- *Class of '61* (1993), as Secretary of War Edwin Stanton
- *RoboCop 3* (1993), as Coontz
- *The Golden Palace* (1992), series, as Mr. Tucker
- *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* (1992), as Gary Murray
- *A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story* (1992), as Kevin McDonald
- *Civil Wars* (1991), series, Actor
- *Bed & Breakfast* (1991), as Randolph
- *The Torkelsons* (1991), series, as Sheriff Bobby
- *Home Improvement* (1991), series, as Exterminator
- *Eerie, Indiana* (1991), series, as Mr. Chaney
- *V.I. Warshawski* (1991), as Mickey
- *Golden Years* (1991), as Major Moreland
- *Golden Years* (1991), series, as Major Moreland
- *Guilty by Suspicion* (1991), as RKO Guard
- *Ghost* (1990), as Police Sgt. — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/ghost.md)
- *Northern Exposure* (1990), series, as Brother Timothy — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/northern-exposure.md)
- *Blossom* (1990), series, Actor
- *Stanley & Iris* (1990), as Mr. Hentley
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Bildorf (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Black Rain* (1989), as Berg — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/black-rain.md)
- *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Mr. Lager — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md)
- *Quantum Leap* (1989), series, as John Tremaine Jr.
- *Murphy Brown* (1988), series, Actor — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/murphy-brown.md)
- *Roseanne* (1988), series, Actor — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/roseanne.md)
- *Monkey Shines* (1988), as Dean Burbage
- *Crocodile Dundee II* (1988), as DEA Agent (Toilet) — Fi1m 44, [page](https://film.one/film/crocodile-dundee-ii.md)
- *Star Trek: The Next Generation* (1987), series, as Captain K'Vada — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/star-trek-the-next-generation.md)
- *Jake and the Fatman* (1987), series, Actor
- *Wiseguy* (1987), series, Actor
- *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as Brandon McCafferty, Ferret
- *Night Court* (1984), series, as Spirit of Death, Mr. Willard
- *Unbearable Christmas*, Actor
- *The Girlfriend*, Actor
- *Bob's Best Friends*, as Edgar (voice)
- *October*, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Stephen Root](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-aa20b16155b1.jpg) Stephen Root — Fuzheado, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Stephen_Root_2024.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Stephen Root at South by Southwest 2024](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-088bd7005ba3.jpg) Stephen Root at South by Southwest 2024 — Jay Dixit, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/2024-03-09_SXSW_Conan_Nick-Kroll_Office-Space33.jpg/1280px-2024-03-09_SXSW_Conan_Nick-Kroll_Office-Space33.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Stephen Root at South by Southwest 2024](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-4aa60098fd88.jpg) Stephen Root at South by Southwest 2024 — Jay Dixit, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/2024-03-09_SXSW_Conan_Nick-Kroll_Office-Space44.jpg/1280px-2024-03-09_SXSW_Conan_Nick-Kroll_Office-Space44.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Stephen Root at South by Southwest 2024](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-fff9a9861191.jpg) Stephen Root at South by Southwest 2024 — Jay Dixit, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/2024-03-09_SXSW_Conan_Nick-Kroll_Office-Space_events_07282.jpg/1280px-2024-03-09_SXSW_Conan_Nick-Kroll_Office-Space_events_07282.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Stephen Root](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-8d07b4dfcf9b.jpg) Stephen Root — Image via TMDB
- ![Stephen Root](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-4c3b3e24e7c1.jpg) Stephen Root — Image via TMDB
- ![Stephen Root](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-4b73e711823e.jpg) Stephen Root — Image via TMDB
- ![Stephen Root at South by Southwest 2024](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-831c53fe32b5.jpg) Stephen Root at South by Southwest 2024 — Jay Dixit, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/2024-03-09_SXSW_Conan_Nick-Kroll_Office-Space_events_07300.jpg/1280px-2024-03-09_SXSW_Conan_Nick-Kroll_Office-Space_events_07300.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Office Space 25th Anniversary panel at South by Southwest 2024 featuring actors Ron Livingston, Mike Judge, Ajay Naidu, David Herman, Stephen Root and reporter ](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-c8b71f800224.jpg) Office Space 25th Anniversary panel at South by Southwest 2024 featuring actors Ron Livingston, Mike Judge, Ajay Naidu, David Herman, Stephen Root and reporter  — Vbrunophotog, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Office_Space_25th_Anniversary_panel_at_South_by_Southwest_2024.jpg/1280px-Office_Space_25th_Anniversary_panel_at_South_by_Southwest_2024.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Stephen Root](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-c0ab25c3ee2a.jpg) Stephen Root — Image via TMDB
- ![Stephen Root](https://film.one/media/person/294/gallery-741c2f9957a2.jpg) Stephen Root — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 1 won

- 2026: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *Widow's Bay*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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