Stephen Root

Stephen Root: Biography in Details

Who is Stephen Root?

Stephen Root is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian. Additionally, he has also starred as Jimmy James on the TV sitcom NewsRadio, Milton Waddams in the film Office Space (1999), and as the voice of Bill Dauterive.

Whereas, his other roles have included Captain K’Vada in the Star Trek: The Next Generation two-part episode “Unification” (1991), Mr. Lund in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000).

How many siblings does Stephen Root have?

Stephen Root was born in Sarasota, Florida, the United States on November 17, 1951, at age (72). He is the son of Rolland Clair Root (father) and Leona Estelle Root (mother). His father was a project superintendent and site manager on major civil engineering projects throughout the United States and Mexico.

Similarly, he has likened his childhood to that of an “Army brat”, as his family frequently relocated while his father finished each construction project.

There is no information about his siblings. Whereas, he belongs to American nationality and mixed (Swedish- English- Scottish- Welsh- Dutch) ethnicity. His birth sign is Scorpio.

In which school did Stephen Root attend?

In talking about his education, Stephen Root attended Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Florida.

Stephen Root: Professional Life Career

In talking about his profession, his most recognized television roles are eccentric billionaire Jimmy James on the sitcom NewsRadio and as the voice of divorced, down-and-out Army barber Bill Dauterive and as well as Hank Hill’s hedonistic boss Buck Strickland on the Fox animated television series King of the Hill (Root originally auditioned for the role of conspiracy theorist and pest control worker Dale Gribble).

Additionally, Stephen Root had a recurring role in the final two seasons of The West Wing as Republican campaign consultant Bob Mayer. In addition, his most recognizable film roles to date are as the mumbling, quirky Milton Waddams in Office Space, and the mild-mannered gymrat Gordon Pibb in Dodgeball.

Whereas, is a favorite of the Coen brothers. Likewise, he has also appeared in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, as well as in The Ladykillers, No Country For Old Men, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Besides that, he also reunited with Mike Judge in Idiocracy and has also portrayed NASA flight director Chris Kraft in the miniseries From the Earth to the Moon. Likewise, he also took on the biographical role of Richard A. Clarke in The Path to 9/11.

Likewise, Stephen Root has also had many guest appearances in television programs across several genres. Similarly, he was also Klingon Captain K’Vada in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Unification” in 1991. In 1992, he also appeared on the TV series Night Court as Mr. Willard. In the 1993–1994 television season, he also appeared as a series regular as “R.O.” on the Beau Bridges/Lloyd Bridges comedy/western series Harts of the West on CBS.

Whereas, he also has an active career as a voice artist. In fact, he has also played various characters in animated films such as Ice Age, Finding Nemo, and Courage the Cowardly Dog. In other animated television, series regular roles include Commander Chode in Tripping the Rift and Homebase in The X’s.

Therefore, he has also provided guest-starring vocal talent in animated television series like Chowder and Teen Titans. Recently, he also lent his voice to Batman: The Brave and the Bold as Woozy Winks and The Penguin.

Awards, Nomination

He was nominated for the CableACE Award for Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for The Road to Galveston (1996).

Similarly, he was nominated for Gold Derby Award for Ensemble Cast for getting Out (2017). He was nominated for MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team for Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). Additionally, he won Gold Derby Award for Ensemble Cast for No Country for Old Men (2007). 

What is the net worth of Stephen Root?

In talking about his salary, and net worth. Whereas, his net worth is estimated to be around $ 6 million as per 2023’s data.

Social Media

On talking about his social media. Stephen Root is not active on any social sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Rumors and Controversy

There is no information regarding his rumors, controversies, and scandal. He is far from rumors, controversies, and scandals.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size

On talking about his body measurements, Stephen Root has a height of 5 feet 8 inches. Additionally, his weight is unknown. Stephen’s eye color is grayish-green and his hair color is brown.

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