David Coburn (actor)
David Coburn | |
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| Born | October 31, 1969 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
David Coburn (born October 31, 1969) is an American actor. He is best known as the voice of Captain Planet in the TV series Captain Planet and the Planeteers.[1]
Early life
[edit]Coburn was born in Los Angeles, California on October 31, 1969, the day of Halloween.
Career
[edit]Coburn made his acting debut at the age of ten as Ted Loomis in the television series One Day at a Time (1979–1981). He later voiced Captain Planet in Captain Planet and the Planeteers, replacing original candidate Tom Cruise, and reprised the role in a crossover episode of OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes.[2][3][4]
Personal life
[edit]Coburn has lived in Paris, France, since 2011 while continuing to do environmental work. He has twin daughters.[2]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1981 | One Day at a Time | Ted Loomis | 2 episodes |
| 1980 | The Facts of Life | Carl | Episode: "Who Am I?" |
| 1980 | Diff'rent Strokes | Jimmy | 2 episodes |
| 1984 | Pole Position | Dan Darret (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 1989 | 21 Jump Street | Dave Gordon | Episode: "High High" |
| 1989–1990 | Growing Pains | Doug | 2 episodes |
| 1990 | New Kids on the Block | Donnie Wahlberg, Nikko (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 1990–1996 | Captain Planet and the Planeteers | Captain Planet, Captain Pollution (voice) | Main cast[5] |
| 1991 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Brower | Episode: "The Nth Degree" |
| 1991–1993 | Harry and the Hendersons | Walter Potter | 26 episodes[6] |
| 1992 | Defenders of Dynatron City | Toolbox (voice) | Television pilot |
| 1994, 1999 | Sister, Sister | Claude | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? | Lee Jordan (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Space Strikers | Captain Nemo (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 1998 | Oh Yeah! Cartoons | Galen (voice) | Episode: "Enchanted Adventures"[5] |
| 1999 | Can of Worms | Jarm (voice) | Television film[5] |
| 1999 | Babylon 5: A Call to Arms | Minbari Ranger | Television film |
| 1999 | Screenplay | Bobby | Television film |
| 2022 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Eddie Loomis | Episode: "Fault" |
| 2006 | The Sopranos | Bartender | Episode: "Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request..." |
| 2015 | Zip Zip | Washington, Mitch (voice) | English dub; 25 episodes |
| 2017 | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes | Captain Planet (voice) | Episode: "The Power Is Yours!"[5] |
| 2022 | FBI: International | Olivier | Episode: "Uprooting" |
| 2022 | Emily in Paris | Tim Davies | Episode: "Ex-En-Provence" |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Jazz Singer | Bar Mitzvah Boy | |
| 1986 | Born American | K.C. | |
| 1989 | The Fabulous Baker Boys | Kid at Vet | |
| 2002 | Pinocchio | Carabineres, Undertaker Rabbit, Warder | English dub |
| 2002 | Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Asterix | English dub |
| 2019 | Alice | Lawyer | |
| 2019 | My Life in Versailles | Mr. Angel (voice) | Short film; English dub |
| 2019 | Anna | CIA Chief |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Zoog Genius: Math, Science & Technology | MZ, Browser | [5] |
| 2003 | Manhunt | Innocents | [5] |
| 2004 | Def Jam: Fight for NY | Cruz | [5] |
| 2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Pedestrian | |
| 2006 | Neverwinter Nights 2 | Baalbisan, Annaeus Spirit, Darmon | |
| 2013 | Beyond: Two Souls | Stan | [5] |
| 2013 | Mars: War Logs | Roy | |
| 2014 | Blue Estate: The Game | Mauro, Gangsters | |
| 2016 | Furi | The Scale | [5] |
| 2017 | Styx: Shards of Darkness | Dwarf | [5] |
| 2018 | Detroit: Become Human | Richard Perkins | [5] |
| 2019 | Blacksad: Under the Skin | John Smirnov | [5] |
| 2019 | Alt-Frequencies | Ennis B | |
| 2021 | Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo | Nick Reyes | |
| 2022 | Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope | Augie, Woodrow, NPC Rabbids, Enemies & Bosses Rabbids | [5] |
| 2023 | Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh | Randolpho Bertolino, Red Sea Captain, Abudin Air Force Captain, Dr. Finney | [5] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Designing a World Where Environmentalists Win". GOOD Magazine. 29 February 2016.
- ^ a b Couch, Aaron (October 18, 2016). "Original 'Captain Planet' Voice Is Ready to Be in Leonardo DiCaprio's Movie". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Kelley, Shamus (September 27, 2017). "Captain Planet to Appear on OK KO". www.denofgeek.com. Den of Geek. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ Outlaw, Kofi (September 13, 2017). "Captain Planet Will Return in New 'OK K.O.' Episode". www.comicbook.com. ComicBook. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "David Coburn (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 4, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 509. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
External links
[edit]- David Coburn at IMDb
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