John Roberts
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