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John Roberts Biography

Birth Name:John Roberts

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Earned an associates degree from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • Became interested in comedy after seeing a performance of Pee Wee Herman at Carnegie Hall
  • First gained widespread attention after posting several comedic videos on YouTube by the end of the 2000s, one of which would eventually earn a Broadband Emmy nomination
  • While not writing for various stand-up shows, he also enjoys completing voiceover work, as his first recurring role came in 2011 with Fox's "Bob's Burgers"
  • In 2002, he started the band Opti-Grab in New York City

Awards

  • 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
  • 2017OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance in a Animated Program: nominated
  • 2025Annie-Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Media Production: nominated