Versatile Character Actor & Voice Artist; Known for "Barry," "Office Space" & "King of the Hill"
Stephen Root Biography
Stephen Root is a character actor known for his extensive work in film, television, theater, and voice acting. Root attended the University of Florida, where he initially studied journalism before shifting his focus to theater after discovering a passion for performance. He joined the National Shakespeare Company, touring the United States and performing in productions such as "The Winter's Tale," "The Comedy of Errors," and "Romeo and Juliet." Root began his professional career on stage, making his Broadway debut in the play "Journey's End." He later contributed to the University of Florida by funding an acting studio, now named the Stephen Root Acting Studio.
Root gained recognition for his roles as Jimmy James on the NBC sitcom "NewsRadio" and as Milton Waddams in the comedy film "Office Space." His portrayal of Milton Waddams in "Office Space" became a defining role, while his work on "NewsRadio" showcased his comedic range. Root has collaborated with filmmakers such as the Coen Brothers, Mike Judge, and George Clooney, appearing in films including "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," "The Ladykillers," "No Country for Old Men," "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," and "The Tragedy of Macbeth." He also played Jim Hudson in Jordan Peele's horror film "Get Out" and appeared in "Selma," "Rango," "Ice Age," and "Finding Nemo."
In television, Root portrayed a handler in the HBO series "Barry," earning a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and multiple Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for ensemble performance. He has also held roles in "True Blood," "Boardwalk Empire," "The Man in the High Castle," "Perry Mason," and "Succession." In 2026, he was featured in "Widow's Bay," which earned him another Emmy nomination.
Root is active in voice acting, notably voicing Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland on the animated series "King of the Hill." His voice work extends to animated films such as "Ice Age," "Ice Age: The Meltdown," "Finding Nemo," "Finding Dory," and "Rango." He has also contributed to series including "Rick & Morty," "Bob's Burgers," "American Dad!" and "Batman: The Animated Series." Root is recognized for his ability to navigate both comedic and dramatic roles across live-action and animation, maintaining a consistent presence in the entertainment industry.
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Stephen Root Videos
Stephen Root On ‘Barry,’ ‘Office Space,’ ‘Dodgeball’ & More w/ Rich Eisen
Actor Stephen Root joins the Rich Eisen Show in-studio to preview the new season of HBO’s ‘Barry,’ plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or...
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