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Phil LaMarr Biography

Birth Name:Phillip LaMarr

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Became involved in comedy groups like The Groundlings, The Second City and Off the Wall
  • While attending Yale University, LaMarr helped found the improvisational theater group Purple Crayon
  • Known for his dynamic voice, which he uses to impersonate a number of celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Nat King Cole, and Michael Jackson
  • Has provided voice work for various video games, including "Saints Row 2," "Madagascar" and "Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance․"
  • Portrayed Humphrey Bogart in a high school production of "Play It Again, Sam․"
  • His involvement with sketh comedy lead him to appear in the films "It's Pat" and "Bio-Dome․"
  • Made a cameo appearance in the films "Step Brothers" and "Spider-Man 2․"

Awards

  • 2010Streamy Award-Best Ensemble Cast in a Web Series: nominated
  • 2012BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: winner
  • 2012BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: winner
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical: nominated
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
  • 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: winner
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: winner
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: winner
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
  • 2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
  • 2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: winner
  • 2018Grand Jury Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series: winner
  • 2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: winner
  • 2018KaPow Intergalactic Film Festival Award-Best Ensemble Drama: winner