Stephen Root
American actor
Stephen Root is an American actor known for his extensive work in film and television. He gained attention as Jimmy James on the NBC sitcom NewsRadio and Milton Waddams in Office Space, and voices Bill Dauterive on King of the Hill. He has appeared in numerous Coen brothers films, including O Brother, Where Art Thou? and No Country for Old Men.
Stephen Root appears in 6 films and 2 TV series in The Rerun, from 1990 to 2025. Most of that work is in comedy, thriller and action. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Bradley Whitford (2), Joel Coen (2), Ethan Coen (2), Mike Judge (2), Toby Huss (2).
Known for
- King of the Hill (1997), Bill Dauterive. Voices Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland on the animated series.
- Office Space (1999), Milton Waddams. Played Milton Waddams in the comedy film.
- NewsRadio (1995), Jimmy James. Played Jimmy James on the NBC sitcom from 1995 to 1999.
- No Country for Old Men (2007). One of the numerous Coen brothers films in which he has appeared.
- Barry (2018), Monroe Fuches. Played Monroe Fuches in the television series.
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Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has Stephen Root been in?
- Stephen Root appears in Heads of State (2025), Barry (2018), Get Out (2017), No Country for Old Men (2007), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), King of the Hill (1997), RoboCop 3 (1993) and Ghost (1990) on The Remote.
- When was Stephen Root born?
- Stephen Root was born on 17 November 1951.
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