John William DiMaggio ( ; born September 4, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for voicing Bender in Futurama and Jake the Dog in Adventure Time.
Early life DiMaggio was born on September 4, 1968, and raised in North Plainfield, New Jersey. DiMaggio graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1986 where he acted in theater productions.Deak, Mike. "100 Central Jersey residents who changed history", Home News Tribune, July 12, 2026. Accessed September 8, 2026, via Newspapers.com. "John DiMaggio A North Plainfield High School graduate who later attended Rutgers University, DiMaggio is a voice actor best known for portraying Bender in Futurama." One of his schoolmates was political strategist Steve Schmidt. He attended Rutgers University, majoring in theater, although he dropped out his junior year. DiMaggio started doing stand up comedy, where he did impressions and decided to become a voice actor after befriending Zak Orth.
Career DiMaggio is known for his roles as Bender in Futurama, Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War franchise, Dr. Drakken in Kim Possible, Jake the Dog in Adventure Time, Wakka and Kimahri in Final Fantasy X, and Niblet in Pound Puppies. He is a former comedian, appearing on stage as part of a comic duo named "Red Johnny and the Round Guy" and has several on-screen credits, such as Steve Ballmer in Pirates of Silicon Valley (the docudrama about the history of Apple Computer and Microsoft) and as Dr. Sean Underhill, a recurring character in Chicago Hope.
In 2013, DiMaggio was the executive producer and narrator of I Know That Voice, a documentary on voice acting, along with producer Tommy Reid and director Lawrence Shapiro.
In 2022, upon news that Futurama would be revived for a second time through Disney and Hulu, DiMaggio ran into conflict during negotiations while demanding more money to reprise the role of Bender, which he dubbed "#BenderGate". Fans supported DiMaggio's hold out for better pay, while DiMaggio stated that he felt the entire cast deserved better pay and that it reflected a corporate attempt to take advantage of voice actors. The effort also received support from DiMaggio's colleagues, including veteran voice actors Tara Strong, Kari Wahlgren, and Mark Hamill, while James Adomian noted that a casting call for a sound-alike of DiMaggio had been sent out by the studio. While it was initially reported that DiMaggio would not be returning to the role, he later announced his decision to return. DiMaggio revealed that though he did not succeed in negotiating a pay increase, he felt the attention to the issue of proper compensation in the voice acting industry was worthwhile.
Personal life DiMaggio lives in Los Angeles and New York City. He has been married to actress Kate Miller since 2014.
Filmography Live-action Film + List of acting performances in film and television Year Title Role Notes Source 2013 I Know That Voice Himself DocumentaryAlso narrator, writer and producer
Television + List of acting performances in film and television Year Title Role Notes Source 1996 Law & Order Bartender Episode: "Charm City" 1996–1997 Chicago Hope Dr. Sean Underhill recurring role; 11 episodes 1997 Cracker Simon Episode: "Talk to Me" 1999 Pirates of Silicon Valley Steve Ballmer Television film 2006 My Name Is Earl Officer Ross Episode: "BB" 2008 Bones Jim Dodd Episode: "The Man in the Outhouse" 2012 Modern Family Boat Captain Episode: "Leap Day" 2013 The Newsroom Police Sergeant Episode: "The Genoa Tip" 2018 Superior Donuts Craig Episode: "The Chicago Way" 2019 Historical Roasts Angelo Dundee Episode: "Muhammad Ali" 2020 Better Call Saul Construction Foreman Episode: "Dedicado a Max" 2020; 2025 Mythic Quest Dan Williams 4 episodes 2022 Interview with the Vampire Alderman Fenwick 3 episodes 2023 Perry Mason Frank Finnerty 3 episodes 2026 Best Medicine Bert Large recurring role; 11 episodes
Voice roles Films + List of voice performances in feature films Year Title Role Notes Dr. Dolittle 2 Wassup Fish, Mouse, Seeing Eye Dog 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. Barnyard Bud, Officer O'Hanlon Happily N'Ever After Dwarf #1, Dwarf #2, Giant TMNT Colonel Santino Underdog Bulldog, Supershep #4 Bee Movie Janitor, Bailiff Bolt Saul 2011 Transformers: Dark of the Moon Leadfoot 2012 Wreck-It Ralph Beard Papa Cameo 2014 Transformers: Age of Extinction Crosshairs 2016 Zootopia Jerry Jumbeaux Jr. Cameo 2017 Transformers: The Last Knight Crosshairs, Nitro Zeus 2018 Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Synth Skate Voice, Guard Ralph Breaks the Internet Arthur 2020 Scoob! Restaurant Owner Cameo 2023 The Super Mario Bros. Movie Uncle Arthur Cameo Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Stratosphere, Transit 2024 Despicable Me 4 Carl the Bus Driver Cameo TBA Isla Monstro Colonel Fergusen
Direct-to-video and television films + List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films Year Title Role Notes Source Princess Mononoke Gonza English dub Whispers: An Elephant's Tale Tough Tusk, Fulla Bull Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Nolt, Machira, John Elbourne, Sheriff The Animatrix Crew Man, Kaiser English dub Castle in the Sky Additional Voices English dub Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster Colin Haggart, Volunteer #1 Van Helsing: The London Assignment Coachman Pom Poko Ryutaro, First Drunk English dub Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry Spike, J.W. Thru the Moebius Strip Bodkus Asterix and the Vikings Timandahaf Casper's Scare School Stinkie, Frankengymteacher Futurama: Bender's Big Score Bender Superman: Doomsday Toyman / Winslow Schott Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five Crocodile #1, Gorilla Bandit Futurama: Bender's Game Bender / Titanius Anglesmith, Igner / Ignus Wonder Woman Deimos Dragon Hunters Fat John The Haunted World of El Superbeasto Burt the Spurt Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure Minister of Autumn Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo Amos the Groundskeeper Batman: Under the Red Hood Joker / Red Hood Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back Zartog, Human #1, Human #2 2011 All-Star Superman Samson Mia and the Migoo Jekhide Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur Friz, GPS, Bikers, others 2012 Back to the Sea Boss Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse Little John Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings Minister of Autumn Dino Time Horace, Big Guard 2013 Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon Mr. Hyde Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure Meathead 2014 Stan Lee's Mighty 7 Chopper Pilot Batman: Assault on Arkham King Shark 2015 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League Deathstroke, Lex Luthor Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts Killer Croc Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom Lex Luthor, Joker 2016 Batman: Bad Blood Tusk Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout Deathstroke Batman: The Killing Joke Carlos Francesco DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year Vice-Principal Gorilla Grodd Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants Killer Croc, General Sam Lane 2017 Batman and Harley Quinn Sarge Steel 2018 Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold Aquaman, Mr. Freeze, Crimson Cloak Batman: Gotham by Gaslight Harvey Bullock, Big Bill Dust Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High Gorilla Grodd, Wildcat 2019 Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mr. Freeze 2020 Justice League Dark: Apokolips War King Shark, Trigon Batman: Death in the Family Joker, Thomas Wayne, Reporter #2 Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The MovieFour Arms, Phil Billings 2021 Batman: The Long Halloween Jervis Tetch / Mad Hatter 2022 Drifting Home Yasuji Kumagaya English dub 2023 Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham Commissioner Gordon Justice League: WarworldLobo 2024 Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie Bud Grouse, Flop, Henchman Mo 2025 A Loud House Christmas Movie: Naughty or Nice Flip, Bud Grouse, Patchy Drizzle
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