Danny Cooksey (born November 2, 1975) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his roles in films, television, voice work, and other media such as Diff'rent Strokes (during the final three seasons), The Cavanaughs, and Salute Your Shorts, his role as a friend to the young John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and as the voice of Montana "Monty" Max in Tiny Toon Adventures, as well as voice roles in projects such as 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Xiaolin Showdown, Dave the Barbarian, and the DC Animated Universe series Static Shock.
Early life Cooksey was born in Moore, Oklahoma, the son of Melody Ann (née Wagoner) and Daniel Ray Allen Cooksey. When Cooksey was eight years old, his mother moved to Los Angeles with the intention of him pursuing a career in country music.
Career Acting Cooksey auditioned successfully for Diff'rent Strokes, being cast as Sam McKinney, a role he played for the last three seasons. He also played Kevin Cavanaugh in The Cavanaughs, Bobby Budnick in Salute Your Shorts, John Connor's friend Tim in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, the title character in The Further Adventures of SuperTed, Montana Max in Tiny Toon Adventures, Mooch in 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Milo Kamalani on Pepper Ann, Jack Spicer in Xiaolin Showdown, and the title character in Dave the Barbarian. He also lent his voice to the Kids' WB animated series Static Shock as Francis Stone/Hotstreak. In 1996, Cooksey provided the voice of Stoop Kid from Hey Arnold!
Music Cooksey was the lead singer in the band Bad4Good. They released one CD, Refugee, for Interscope Records in 1992. He was also a member of Lucy's Milk in 1996, He is the most prominent member of the band Arbuckle (2004–2013). In 2015, Cooksey worked with the Western band Shelter Dogs, providing guitar and vocals, releasing the album Take Me Home in March 2015, all the tracks being written or co-written by Cooksey.
Personal life In 1998, Cooksey married makeup artist Amber Leigh, who has epilepsy. The couple have two children together: a daughter, Zoe, and a son, Jackson, who also has epilepsy. In 2019, Leigh filed for divorce.
Filmography + Film Year Title Role Notes1988Mac and MeJack Jr.1991Terminator 2: Judgment Day Tim1992Mom and Dad Save the WorldAlan Nelson2012The LoraxBrett, ChettVoice 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.2017Hey Arnold!: The Jungle MovieStoop KidVoice, television film<ref></ref
+ Television Year Title Role Notes1983The Dukes of HazzardTerry Lee Episode: "A Boy's Best Friend"1984–86Diff'rent StrokesSam McKinney48 episodes1985The Twilight ZoneLittle BoyEpisode: "Act Break/The Burning Man/Dealer's Choice"1986Mr. BelvedereTommy Sullivan Episode; "The Play"1986RiptideJordan Bernbaum Episode: "Dead Men Don't Floss"1986MacGyverDarin Cooper Episode "Eagles"1986 A Smoky Mountain ChristmasJasper Television film1986FoofurBogeyVoice, episode: "The Last Resort"1986–87Pound Puppies Casey, Tiny, MervinVoice, 3 episodes1986–89The CavanaughsKevin Cavanaugh26 episodes1987WerewolfDavey Harris Episode: "The Boy Who Cried Werewolf"1987Growing Pains New Ben Episode: "This Is Your Life"1987Little Clowns of HappytownBig Top17 episodes1987The Little Troll PrinceBu - the Little Troll PrinceVoice1988The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed GrimleyWendell MaloneVoice, 13 episodes1988SupermanGeorgeVoice, episode: "Cybron Strikes/The First Day of School"1989ABC Weekend SpecialP.J. FunnybunnyVoice, episode: "P.J. Funnybunny"1989The Further Adventures of SuperTedSuperTed Voice, English dub1990Bill & Ted's Excellent AdventuresDeacon LoganVoice, episode: "Model 'T' for Ted" 1990–92Tiny Toon AdventuresMontana MaxVoice, 20 episodes1991–92Salute Your ShortsRobert "Bobby" Budnick26 episodes1992The Idiot BoxJared Huggins, Prank Caller3 episodes1992The Plucky Duck ShowMontana MaxVoice, 3 episodes1992Nick ArcadeHimselfCelebrity contestant; 1 episode1992, 1994The Little MermaidUrchinVoice, 5 episodes1993–94The Ren & Stimpy ShowVictorVoice, 3 episodes1994Are You Afraid of the Dark?Josh Dugan Episode: "The Tale of the Guardian's Curse"1994; 1996ABC Afterschool SpecialJake / Todd2 episodes1996Hey Arnold!Stoop KidVoice, episode: "Stoop Kid"1997–98101 Dalmatians: The SeriesMoochVoice, 15 episodes1997–2001Pepper AnnMilo KamalaniVoice, 65 episodes (106 segments)1998Oh Yeah! CartoonsLord Amur Jr., PogoVoice, episode: "Fat Head"1999The Wild ThornberrysWanuugVoice, episode: "Polar Opposites"2000–04Static ShockFrancis Stone / HotstreakVoice, 11 episodes2001As Told by GingerLifeguardVoice, episode: "The Right Stuff"2001–03Invader ZimKeef, Melvin, Dirge, additional voicesVoice, 5 episodes2001; 2006–07What's with Andy?Peter LikVoice2003Ozzy & DrixShaneEpisode: "Puberty Alert"2003Rocket PowerProduction AssistantVoice, episode: "Reggie's Big (Beach) Break"2003–05Kim PossibleJakeVoice, 2 episodes2003–06Xiaolin ShowdownJack SpicerVoice, 52 episodes 2004Lloyd in SpaceZoopyEpisode: "Go, Crater Worms"2004–05Dave the BarbarianDave the Barbarian, various voicesVoice, main role2007El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny RiveraDjango of the DeadEpisode: "The Good, the Bad, and El Tigre"2008–09The Secret SaturdaysPaul CheechooVoice, 3 episodes2009Phineas and FerbThaddeusVoice, episode: "Thaddeus and Thor"2010G.I. Joe: RenegadesSnake EyesVoice, episode: "Return of the Arashikage"2010Pound PuppiesYipper, Joey Wald, additional voicesVoice, 7 episodes2010–12Kick Buttowski: Suburban DaredevilBrad ButtowskiVoice, 43 episodes2011–12; 2014Kung Fu Panda: Legends of AwesomenessPeng, Villager #2, Thug #1Voice, 3 episodes2014–15Regular ShowStan, Yoga Instructor, Officer Glenn, ReggieVoice, 2 episodes2021Long Gone GulchSnagVoice
+ Video games Year Title Voice role2003Arc the Lad: Twilight of the SpiritsMaruNeed for Speed: UndergroundAdditional voices2005Medal of Honor: European AssaultAdditional voicesQuake 4Anderson200624: The GameAdditional voicesXiaolin ShowdownJack Spicer2007Meet the RobinsonsEmperor StanleyMedal of Honor: AirborneAdditional voices2009MadWorldLeo FallmontStormriseCoop, Ranger Soldier
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