Daniel Roebuck

Biography

Daniel Roebuck, an American actor and writer, began with the lead in Cavegirl in 1985 and then appeared in River's Edge (1986) and Dudes (1987). He was Marshal Bob Biggs in The Fugitive (1993) and later in the spin-off U.S. Marshals (1998), and Mr. Banks in Agent Cody Banks (2003) and its sequel Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004). On television, he portrayed Cliff Lewis on Matlock from 1992 to 1995, had a recurring role as Rick Bettina on Nash Bridges, played Jay Leno in The Late Shift (1996), and was Dr. Leslie Arzt on Lost. Rob Zombie often cast him, in The Devil's Rejects (2005), Halloween (2007), Halloween II (2009), 31 (2016), and The Munsters (2022). Don Coscarelli cast him in Phantasm: Ravager (2016) and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002), and he also appeared in John Dies at the End (2012). He has voiced video game characters, including in L.A. Noire and Dead Rising 3.

63years old

Turns 64 on March 4in 142 days

Born March 4, 1963Bethlehem
Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
Also credited as Daniel James Roebuck, Dan Roebuck and Daniel Randall James Roebuck

Movie Career

Films: 45
Career span: 38 years1986 to 2024

Genres

Comedy53%, 24 films
Drama29%, 13 films
Action24%, 11 films
Horror20%, 9 films
Adventure18%, 8 films

First and latest

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First role
Roebuck's first film role came in 1985, when he played the lead in Cavegirl, a credit that launched a run of films including River's Edge and Dudes.
Behind the camera
Roebuck has worked as a writer and producer on the Monsterama series, and he has also appeared in some of the episodes.

Daniel Roebuck movies on Netflix

12 to Midnight2024IMDb rating 3.7as Captain Rhodes
Saint Nick of Bethlehem2024IMDb rating 6.6as Nick
Terrifier 32024IMDb rating 6.2as Charlie Johnson / Santa Claus
Colonials2023IMDb rating 2.3as Senator Tobias
Spooktacular!2023IMDb rating 6.8as Himself
The Munsters2022IMDb rating 4.5as The Count / Ezra Mosher
Disrupted2020IMDb rating 5.2as Jack
Penance Lane2020IMDb rating 4.2as Sheriff Denny Wilson
Dead Night2017IMDb rating 4.4as Jack Sterling
Let There Be Light2017IMDb rating 4.8as Norm
Phantasm: Ravager2016IMDb rating 4.9as Demeter
Soaked in Bleach2015IMDb rating 7.3as Tom Grant
At the Devil's Door2014IMDb rating 4.8as Chuck
Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever2014IMDb rating 5.1as George
John Dies at the End2013IMDb rating 6.3as Largeman
InSight2011IMDb rating 4.8as Sgt. Reed
That's What I Am2011IMDb rating 7.0as Jim Nichol
A Fork in the Road2010IMDb rating 5.9as Martin Cheeder
Dark and Stormy Night2009IMDb rating 6.6as 8 O'Clock Farraday
Halloween II2009IMDb rating 4.8as Lou Martini
Jack and the Beanstalk2009IMDb rating 4.7as Mayor Lichfield
Finding Amanda2008IMDb rating 5.5as Link
Flash of Genius2008IMDb rating 7.0as Frank Sertin
Christmas Is Here Again2007IMDb rating 5.1as Paul Rocco / Jacque (voice)
Shredderman Rules2007IMDb rating 4.9as Bob Bixby
Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber2005IMDb rating 4.7as Alex
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London2004IMDb rating 4.6as Mr. Banks
Agent Cody Banks2003IMDb rating 5.2as Mr. Banks
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'2003IMDb rating 6.4as Ted Bergman
The Low Budget Time Machine2003IMDb rating 5.4as Mook
Bubba Ho-tep2002IMDb rating 6.9as Hearse Driver
Hansel & Gretel2002IMDb rating 4.4as Dad
Double Take2001IMDb rating 5.4as Agent Norville
Final Destination2000IMDb rating 6.7as Agent Weine
Quints2000IMDb rating 5.5as Jim Grover
U.S. Marshals1998IMDb rating 6.6as Deputy Marshal Bobby Biggs
Money Talks1997IMDb rating 6.2as Detective Williams
Abducted: A Father's Love1996IMDb rating 6.3as Johnny
House Arrest1996IMDb rating 5.8as Officer Brickowski
The Late Shift1996IMDb rating 6.7as Jay Leno
The Fugitive1993IMDb rating 7.8as Biggs
Only You1992IMDb rating 5.3as Marty
Dudes1987IMDb rating 5.6as Biscuit
Project X1987IMDb rating 6.2as Hadfield
River's Edge1986IMDb rating 6.8as Samson

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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The Fugitive1993 Action, Adventure, Crimeas Biggs
IMDb rating 7.8351K votes
Final Destination2000 Fantasy, Horror, Thrilleras Agent Weine
IMDb rating 6.7341K votes
U.S. Marshals1998as Deputy Marshal Bobby Biggs
IMDb rating 6.6121K votes
Soaked in Bleach2015as Tom Grant
IMDb rating 7.312K votes
River's Edge1986as Samson
IMDb rating 6.824K votes
John Dies at the End2013as Largeman
IMDb rating 6.342K votes
The Munsters2022as The Count / Ezra Mosher
IMDb rating 4.513K votes
Flash of Genius2008as Frank Sertin
IMDb rating 7.018K votes

Most often with

Don Coscarelli directed two of these films, Rob Zombie two and Betty Thomas two. David Lewis appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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David Lewis

Keith David

Christopher Lloyd

Wallace Shawn

Ed Begley Jr.

Kathy BatesDon CoscarelliDirector, 2 films

Rob ZombieDirector, 2 films

Betty ThomasDirector, 2 films

Films together

David Lewis3 films together, 2003 to 2014
David Lewis's page
- Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever2014IMDb rating 5.1Roebuck as GeorgeLewis as Marcus Crabtree
- Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber2005IMDb rating 4.7Roebuck as AlexLewis as Stan
- Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'2003IMDb rating 6.4Roebuck as Ted BergmanLewis as Ira Denmark
Keith David2 films together, 2003 to 2004
Keith David's page
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London2004IMDb rating 4.6Roebuck as Mr. BanksDavid as CIA Director
- Agent Cody Banks2003IMDb rating 5.2Roebuck as Mr. BanksDavid as CIA Director
Christopher Lloyd2 films together, 2009 to 2011
Christopher Lloyd's page
- InSight2011IMDb rating 4.8Roebuck as Sgt. ReedLloyd as Shep
- Jack and the Beanstalk2009IMDb rating 4.7Roebuck as Mayor LichfieldLloyd as Headmaster
Wallace Shawn2 films together, 1996 to 2009
Wallace Shawn's page
- Jack and the Beanstalk2009IMDb rating 4.7Roebuck as Mayor LichfieldShawn as Broker
- House Arrest1996IMDb rating 5.8Roebuck as Officer BrickowskiShawn as Victor 'Vic' Finley
Ed Begley Jr.2 films together, 1996 to 2008
Ed Begley Jr.'s page
- Finding Amanda2008IMDb rating 5.5Roebuck as LinkBegley as Himself
- The Late Shift1996IMDb rating 6.7Roebuck as Jay LenoBegley as Rod Perth
Kathy Bates2 films together, 1996 to 2007
Kathy Bates's page
- Christmas Is Here Again2007IMDb rating 5.1Roebuck as Paul Rocco / JacquevoiceBates as Miss Dowdyvoice
- The Late Shift1996IMDb rating 6.7Roebuck as Jay LenoBates as Helen Kushnick
Don CoscarelliDirector, 2 films, 2002 to 2013
All films by Don Coscarelli
- John Dies at the End2013IMDb rating 6.3Roebuck as Largeman
- Bubba Ho-tep2002IMDb rating 6.9Roebuck as Hearse Driver
Rob ZombieDirector, 2 films, 2009 to 2022
All films by Rob Zombie
- The Munsters2022IMDb rating 4.5Roebuck as The Count / Ezra Mosher
- Halloween II2009IMDb rating 4.8Roebuck as Lou Martini
Betty ThomasDirector, 2 films, 1992 to 1996
All films by Betty Thomas
- The Late Shift1996IMDb rating 6.7Roebuck as Jay Leno
- Only You1992IMDb rating 5.3Roebuck as Marty
Also two films together30 more actors
- Tommy Lee JonesU.S. Marshals (1998) and The Fugitive (1993)
- Joe PantolianoU.S. Marshals (1998) and The Fugitive (1993)
- Matthew BroderickFinding Amanda (2008) and Project X (1987)
- James KarenDark and Stormy Night (2009) and Jack and the Beanstalk (2009)
- Gary GrubbsLet There Be Light (2017) and Double Take (2001)
- Helen HuntOnly You (1992) and Project X (1987)
- Richard BrakeThe Munsters (2022) and Halloween II (2009)
- Rick OvertonInSight (2011) and A Fork in the Road (2010)
- Veronica CartwrightInSight (2011) and Money Talks (1997)
- Scout Taylor-ComptonPenance Lane (2020) and Halloween II (2009)
- Jennifer Love HewittConfessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber (2005) and House Arrest (1996)
- Bill FagerbakkeHalloween II (2009) and Finding Amanda (2008)
- Brea GrantDead Night (2017) and Halloween II (2009)
- Angus ScrimmPhantasm: Ravager (2016) and John Dies at the End (2013)
- Cynthia StevensonAgent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) and Agent Cody Banks (2003)
- Chase WilliamsonDead Night (2017) and John Dies at the End (2013)
- Reggie BannisterPhantasm: Ravager (2016) and Bubba Ho-tep (2002)
- Reni SantoniThe Late Shift (1996) and Only You (1992)
- Duane WhitakerSaint Nick of Bethlehem (2024) and The Low Budget Time Machine (2003)
- Madison DavenportJack and the Beanstalk (2009) and Christmas Is Here Again (2007)
- Colin FordJack and the Beanstalk (2009) and Christmas Is Here Again (2007)
- Frankie MunizAgent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) and Agent Cody Banks (2003)
- Tyler ManePenance Lane (2020) and Halloween II (2009)
- Timothy E. GoodwinSaint Nick of Bethlehem (2024) and Bubba Ho-tep (2002)
- Butch PatrickSpooktacular! (2023) and The Munsters (2022)
- Sheri Moon ZombieThe Munsters (2022) and Halloween II (2009)
- Connor WiddowsAgent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) and Agent Cody Banks (2003)
- Tom WoodU.S. Marshals (1998) and The Fugitive (1993)
- Daniel SchweigerPhantasm: Ravager (2016) and Bubba Ho-tep (2002)
- Cean OkadaPhantasm: Ravager (2016) and Bubba Ho-tep (2002)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.