James M. Connor

James M. Connor is an American actor from Omaha, Nebraska, who made his film debut in the 1976 science fiction movie Futureworld with a supporting part. He has played recurring characters on television series such as The King of Queens and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and he has also turned up in guest roles on The X-Files, Scrubs, Gilmore Girls, Desperate Housewives, Rules of Engagement, Franklin & Bash, Community, Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Vice Principals. His feature credits include About Schmidt (2002), Watchmen (2009) and Blades of Glory, and his short films include Pendulum and The Yard Sale. He has also contributed voiceovers to video games including Gun, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The 3rd Birthday and Marvel Heroes. In 2014 he played Larry Culpepper in Dr. Pepper commercials tied to the college football playoffs. His schooling included Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha.