James Urbaniak

James Urbaniak

62 · Born: Sep 17, 1963

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornSep 17, 1963 Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Sara Pocock

    ( Mar 30, 2017 to Dec 10, 2025 )
  • Julie Marie Anderson

    ( Mar 8, 2003 to Sep 10, 2014 )

Biography

James Urbaniak, a talented individual, took his first breath on September 17, 1963, in the charming city of Bayonne, located in the state of New Jersey, within the United States of America. As a multifaceted personality, he has established himself as both an accomplished actor and writer, with a notable presence in various projects. His impressive filmography includes notable roles in "Oppenheimer" (2023),"The Fabelmans" (2022),and "The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart" (2023),showcasing his remarkable range and versatility as a performer.

On a personal note, James has been blessed with the love and companionship of his current wife, Sara Pocock, whom he married on March 30, 2017. Prior to their union, he was previously married to Julie Marie Anderson.

Career

2025
Laws of Man
Laws of Man as Proprietor Isaac
Theatre People
Theatre People as Drama Teacher
2024
Puddysticks
Puddysticks as Eustance the Boss
Thelma the Unicorn
Thelma the Unicorn as Confused Fan (voice)
2023
Condor's Nest
Condor's Nest as Heinrich Himmler
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart as Dr. Venture / Phantom Limb / Jonas Venture Jr. (voice)
The Country Club
The Country Club as Victor Simmons
Taz: Quest for Burger
Taz: Quest for Burger as Rocky (voice)
Gonzo Girl
Gonzo Girl as Lionel
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer as Kurt Gödel
2022
Beauty
Beauty as Irv Merlin
The Fabelmans
The Fabelmans as Grand View High School Principal
Tesla
Tesla as Professor Anthony
2019
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Where'd You Go, Bernadette as Agent Marcus Strang
2018
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay as Lazlo Valentin / Professor Pyg (voice)
2017
Wonderstruck
Wonderstruck as Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father
Rebel in the Rye
Rebel in the Rye as Gus Lobrano
2016
After Adderall
After Adderall as The Agent
2015
Ned Rifle
Ned Rifle as Simon Grim
Difficult People
Difficult People as Arthur Tack
2014
Such Good People
Such Good People as Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D.
The Boxtrolls
The Boxtrolls as Sir Broderick / Male Workman 1 / Male Workman 2 (voice)
Review
Review as Grant Grunderschmidt
2013
iSteve
iSteve as Bill Gates
2012
Futurestates
Futurestates as Dave Fisher
2011
Sound of My Voice
Sound of My Voice as Mr. Pritchett
2010
Drones
Drones as Pete
Beware the Gonzo
Beware the Gonzo as Principal Roy
You Don't Know Jack
You Don't Know Jack as Jack Lessenberry
2009
2008
2007
Chicago 10
Chicago 10 as Rennie Davis / Richard Schultz (voice)
Across the Universe
Across the Universe as Sadie's Manager
The Nanny Diaries
The Nanny Diaries as Educational Consultant
2006
Fay Grim
Fay Grim as Simon Grim
The Last Romantic
The Last Romantic as Alex Scarvey
Death of a President
Death of a President as Dr. James Pearn
2004
The Venture Bros.
The Venture Bros. as Dr. Venture (voice)
2003
American Splendor
American Splendor as Robert Crumb
Briar Patch
Briar Patch as Druden Hunt
2002
Teknolust
Teknolust as Agent Hopper
Daypass
Daypass as Simple Simon
Upheaval
Upheaval as Martin
2001
No Such Thing
No Such Thing as Concierge
2000
The Intern
The Intern as Olivier Di Santo
1999
Ride with the Devil
Ride with the Devil as Poker Player
1998
The Book of Life
The Book of Life as True Believer
1997
Henry Fool
Henry Fool as Simon Grim
1994