Daran Morrison Nordland (born November 1, 1964), known professionally as Daran Norris, is an American actor and voice actor. He has appeared or voiced characters in more than 400 films, video games, and television programs, including: Gordy in Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide; Cliff McCormack in Veronica Mars; the voices of Cosmo, Mr. Turner, Jorgen Von Strangle, and Anti-Cosmo in The Fairly OddParents franchise; Buddha Bob in Big Time Rush; Spottswoode in Team America: World Police, Knock Out in Transformers: Prime and Jack Smith on American Dad!. In anime, he is best known for his roles as Tasuki and Mercurymon in the English dubs of Fushigi Yûgi and Digimon Frontier respectively.
Career Norris has been an actor since 1988, beginning such work in television commercials for Pop-Tarts, and moving into film, television, and voice work in the 1990s.
Live action His first film was Hobgoblins in 1988. Afterwards, he moved to television. He is known for playing Gordy in 44 episodes of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. Gordy is the "school's lazy, wacky janitor" who always goads Ned into rash actions while acting as Ned's go-to guy for advice. Norris recurred as Buddha Bob in the 2009 series Big Time Rush.
He portrayed Cliff McCormack, a public defender and family friend in the television drama Veronica Mars. The character of McCormack served as an ally to Keith and Veronica Mars and a client of Mars Investigations. He reprised the role in the movie, released in 2014, and the fourth season, which debuted on Hulu in 2019. He recurred on iZombie as weatherman turned anchorman Johnny Frost, from 2015 to 2019.
In 2015, it was announced that Norris would star as Phil Hartman in a film about him, directed by Jason Priestley.
Voice acting Among his voice projects, Norris voiced Count Spankulot and various others in 22 episodes of Codename: Kids Next Door from 2002 through 2007, and 18 episodes of The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack from 2008 through 2009. He is noted for voicing the lead Dick Daring in 71 episodes of The Replacements from 2006 through 2009, and for voicing Mr. Turner, Cosmo, and Jorgen Von Strangle, for The Fairly OddParents franchise from 2001 to present, including 126 episodes of the television series, six specials, and seven TV movies. Norris reprised the roles for the crossover trilogy "The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour": The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour, The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide, and The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators.
In October 2010, Norris voiced the Decepticon 'Knock Out' in The Hub TV network original series Transformers: Prime. Norris recurs as the voice of The Chief and The Chameleon in the 2010 series T.U.F.F. Puppy. He also played Mr. Turner in the special live-action television film A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!. He voiced Jack Smith (Stan Smith's estranged father) on American Dad!.
In anime, he has voice acted in the English dub for the series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Marvel Anime: Iron Man, Fushigi Yûgi and Digimon Frontier.Toonzone Goes to WonderCon 2011 (UPDATED Apr 7, 9:45 AM) In video games, he voiced Venom and various characters in the 2000 video game Spider-Man. Additionally, Norris has also done voice work for Burger King commercials.
Personal life Born in 1964 in Ferndale, Washington, Norris graduated from Ferndale High School in 1983, and married voice actress Mary Elizabeth McGlynn in 1988. They divorced in 2012.
Norris is queer and operates a performing arts school in Texas with his husband Ray Garcia, who is also an actor. The two married in 2021. They live in Bay City, where he is a board member and director of the Community Actors of South Texas.
Filmography Live action roles
Film Year Title Role(s) Notes 1988 Hobgoblins Club Scum MC 1989 Vice Academy Laundromat John 1998 Billy Frankenstein George Credited as Daran W. Norris Invisible Dad Andrew Baily Direct-to-video The Souler Opposite Young Man 1999 The Kid with X-ray Eyes Harry Stamper 2001 In the Bedroom Red Sox Replay Voice role2004 The Greatest Short Film Ever!!! Director Short film Comic Book: The Movie Commander Courage / Bruce Easly 2007 Jekyll Emcee 2008 El Sonoma Janitor Smithson 2013 I Know That Voice Himself Documentary 2014 Veronica Mars Cliff McCormack 2023 The Killer Deep South Lounge Greeter 2025 Henry Danger: The Movie Narrator Voice role
Television Year Title Role(s) Notes 1991 Earth Angel Flat Top Television film 1995–1996 Mad TV Waiter / Passbyer 1999 Becker Man Episode: "Choose Me" The Jersey Counselor Episode: "Heroes" 2002 Son of the Beach Karaoke Emcee Episode: "Empty the Dragon" 2004–2007 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide GordyCosmo Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–3)Voice role (season 1) 2004–2007, 2019 Veronica Mars Cliff McCormack Recurring role 2005 Grounded for Life Glamorous Man Episode: "Tom Sawyer" 2007 Ben 10: Race Against Time Diamondhead Voice; television film 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. 2008 Gym Teacher: The Movie Announcer Television film2009 Imagination Movers Captain Terrific Episode: "Captain Terrific" Party Down Tony Carolla Episode: "Investors Dinner" Tracey Ullman's State of the Union Larry King Episode 2.1 2009–2013 Big Time Rush Buddha Bob Recurring role2011 A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! Cosmo/Mr. Turner Television film Desperate Housewives Phil Episode: "The Art of Making Art" 2012 A Fairly Odd Christmas Cosmo/Mr. Turner Television film 2014 A Fairly Odd Summer Cosmo/Mr. Turner Television film 2015 Dog with a Blog Colonel Fink Episode: "Stan's Secret is Out" 2015–2019 iZombie Johnny Frost Recurring role, 12 episodes 2016 Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything Jefferson Landry Episode: "The Cabin" 100 Things to Do Before High School Janitor Episode: "Leave Your Mark Thing!"; uncredited The Real O'Neals Game Show Host Episode: "The Real Dates" 2018 The Thundermans Commander Dirk Trumbo Episode: "The Thunder Games"2022The Fairly OddParents: Fairly OdderCosmo, Jorgen Von StrangleVoice role2025The Thundermans: UndercoverThunderfordRecurring role
Voice roles
Animation Year Title Role(s) Notes 1998–2001 Oh Yeah! Cartoons Cosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, Mr. Turner, various voices 2000 Rocket Power TV Reporter Episode: "Snow Day/Welcome to the Club" Garbage Island Santa Claus 2001 Jason and the Heroes of Mount Olympus Dracchus 2001–2002 Time Squad XJ5, Samuel Adams, Sinon, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Louis Pasteur, Davy Crockett, Jack the Ripper, William Shakespeare, Phileander Knox / Vampire 2001–2003 Oswald Egbert, various voices 2001–2004; 2017 Samurai Jack X-49, Ra, Rama, Spartok, Gentleman, Barber, Chartman, Pirate Captain, Max 2001–2017 The Fairly OddParents Cosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, Mr. Turner, various voices Main role 2002–2004 The Powerpuff Girls Stanley Practice, Voodooric, various voices 2002–2005 The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius Nanobot #1, Baby Quackers 3 episodes 2002–2008 Codename: Kids Next Door Count Spankulot, Big Brother, Judge Heerkumsduh, various voices 2003–2005 What's New, Scooby-Doo? Ugo DiRinaldi, Shopkeeper, Camel Sam, Tourist Dad, Sheriff My Life as a Teenage Robot Shop Teacher, Mopey, Old Lady No. 2 Episode: "Attack of the 5 1/2 Ft. Geek/Doom with a View" Star Wars: Clone Wars Durge, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Tarr Seirr, Daakmen Barrek, Even Piell Tutenstein Luxor, additional voices Seasons 1–2; as Vince Del Castillo2004Johnny BravoWebble Wobble, Arctic Hound, Gardener, Horse, Weightlifter2 episodes Megas XLR Gynok, Brock Episode: "Thanksgiving Throwdown" Go Go Moba Boy Henrich Strack/Destructo Man, Barf Bunny Pilot2004–2006Jimmy Timmy Power HourCosmo, Mr. Turner, Jorgen Von Strangle, Anti-CosmoTelevision film2005 Stroker & Hoop Santa Claus, Elf, Mall Cop Danny Phantom Bullet, Newscaster Episode: "Public Enemies" Duck Dodgers Fox Bounty Hunter, Cyborg No. 1, Hungortus Episode: "Good Duck Hunting/Consumption Overruled" The Batman Brent Episode: "Meltdown" The Buzz on Maggie Dr. Electric, Flynator 2005–2006 The Life and Times of Juniper Lee Mr. Radcliffe, Camel, Steven the Sandman, Mr. Rosskins 2005–2024 American Dad! Jack Smith 2006–2009 The Replacements Dick Daring 2006 W.I.T.C.H. Tynar Episode: "B is for Betrayal" Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends Imaginary Man Episode: "Challenge of the Superfriends" Loonatics Unleashed Ralph Runner, Alien Dad Episode: "The Family Business" Codename: Kids Next Door - Operation Z.E.R.O. Count Spankulot Television film2007 Random! Cartoons Conrad Episode: "SamSquatch" El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera Emilliano Suarez, various voices Chowder Bubble Gum Vendor, Screaming Vendor Episode: "Grubble Gum" 2007–2015 WordGirl Seymour Smooth, Nocan the Contrarian 2008–2009 The Spectacular Spider-Man J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson / Colonel Jupiter The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack Dock Hag, Dashing Danny, various voices2010 DC Super Friends Batman Short Handy Manny Jack Episode: "Big Construction Job" 2010–2012 Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil Additional voices 2010–2015 T.U.F.F. Puppy The Chief, The Chameleon, Jack Rabbit, Bad Dog, various voices 2011 Generator Rex Coach, Burly Jock Episode: "Without A Paddle" Dan Vs. Colby Episode: "Dan Vs. The Family Camping Trip" Fish Hooks Scientist Episode: "Parasite Fight" Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Skipper's Brother Episode: "The Siren's Song"Back at the BarnyardLeaderEpisode: "Aliens!!!" 2011–2013 Transformers: Prime Knock Out, Trooper No. 3, Seeker No. 1 2012 The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Police Chief Episode: "Along Came a Spider" 2013–2016 Turbo Fast Mel Shellman, Dr. Shellman, Line Cutter Snail, Worker Snail No. 1, Old Timey Announcer, Bailiff, Spa Yetti, Mama Shellman, Bulgarian Television Announcer, Land Shark 2015–2019 Wabbit Sir Littlechin 12 episodes 2015–2016 Mixels Snoof, Waka, Spugg, Tiketz, Mixapod 2 episodes 2016 Bunnicula Agent 51 Episode: "Area 50 Bunn" Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Wingnut Episode: "Bat in the Belfry" The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show Allan Pinkerton Episode: "Allan Pinkerton"Wander Over YonderMittensEpisode: "The End of the Galaxy" 2016–2022 The Loud House Various voices 8 episodes 2017–2018 Bunsen Is a Beast Cosmo, Mr. Turner, Troll No. 2, Fuzzy Fred Friendly, TV, narrator 3 episodes 2018–2019 The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle Narrator, Evil Chicken Series regular 2019–2022 Victor and Valentino Bone Boys Mic & Hun 2021 The Casagrandes Coach Niblick Episode: "Tee'd Off"2022Transformers: EarthSparkMr. SmeltEpisode: "Family and Friends" 2023 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Clone Papi Episode: "Us Again"Hailey's On It!Rod ToolmanEpisode: "U.F.Whoa!"2024The Fairly OddParents: A New WishCosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, Anti-CosmoMain role
Anime