| David Coburn | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1969-10-31) October 31, 1969 (age 55) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
David Coburn (born October 31, 1969) is an American actor. He is best known as the voice of Captain Planet in the TV series Captain Planet and the Planeteers.
Early life
Coburn was born in Los Angeles, California on October 31, 1969, the day of Halloween.
Career
Coburn made his acting debut at the age of ten as Ted Loomis in the television series One Day at a Time (1979–1981). He later voiced Captain Planet in Captain Planet and the Planeteers, replacing original candidate Tom Cruise, and reprised the role in a crossover episode of OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes.
Personal life
Coburn has lived in Paris, France, since 2011 while continuing to do environmental work. He has twin daughters.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1981 | One Day at a Time | Ted Loomis | 2 episodes |
| 1980 | The Facts of Life | Carl | Episode: "Who Am I?" |
| 1980 | Diff'rent Strokes | Jimmy | 2 episodes |
| 1984 | Pole Position | Dan Darret (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 1989 | 21 Jump Street | Dave Gordon | Episode: "High High" |
| 1989–1990 | Growing Pains | Doug | 2 episodes |
| 1990 | New Kids on the Block | Donnie Wahlberg, Nikko (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 1990–1996 | Captain Planet and the Planeteers | Captain Planet, Captain Pollution (voice) | Main cast |
| 1991 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Brower | Episode: "The Nth Degree" |
| 1991–1993 | Harry and the Hendersons | Walter Potter | 26 episodes |
| 1992 | Defenders of Dynatron City | Toolbox (voice) | Television pilot |
| 1994, 1999 | Sister, Sister | Claude | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? | Lee Jordan (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Space Strikers | Captain Nemo (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 1998 | Oh Yeah! Cartoons | Galen (voice) | Episode: "Enchanted Adventures" |
| 1999 | Can of Worms | Jarm (voice) | Television film |
| 1999 | Babylon 5: A Call to Arms | Minbari Ranger | Television film |
| 1999 | Screenplay | Bobby | Television film |
| 2022 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Eddie Loomis | Episode: "Fault" |
| 2006 | The Sopranos | Bartender | Episode: "Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request..." |
| 2015 | Zip Zip | Washington, Mitch (voice) | English dub; 25 episodes |
| 2017 | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes | Captain Planet (voice) | Episode: "The Power Is Yours!" |
| 2022 | FBI: International | Olivier | Episode: "Uprooting" |
| 2022 | Emily in Paris | Tim Davies | Episode: "Ex-En-Provence" |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Jazz Singer | Bar Mitzvah Boy | |
| 1986 | Born American | K.C. | |
| 1989 | The Fabulous Baker Boys | Kid at Vet | |
| 2002 | Pinocchio | Carabineres, Undertaker Rabbit, Warder | English dub |
| 2002 | Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Asterix | English dub |
| 2019 | Alice | Lawyer | |
| 2019 | My Life in Versailles | Mr. Angel (voice) | Short film; English dub |
| 2019 | Anna | CIA Chief |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Zoog Genius: Math, Science & Technology | MZ, Browser | |
| 2003 | Manhunt | Innocents | |
| 2004 | Def Jam: Fight for NY | Cruz | |
| 2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Pedestrian | |
| 2006 | Neverwinter Nights 2 | Baalbisan, Annaeus Spirit, Darmon | |
| 2013 | Beyond: Two Souls | Stan | |
| 2013 | Mars: War Logs | Roy | |
| 2014 | Blue Estate: The Game | Mauro, Gangsters | |
| 2016 | Furi | The Scale | |
| 2017 | Styx: Shards of Darkness | Dwarf | |
| 2018 | Detroit: Become Human | Richard Perkins | |
| 2019 | Blacksad: Under the Skin | John Smirnov | |
| 2019 | Alt-Frequencies | Ennis B | |
| 2021 | Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo | Nick Reyes | |
| 2022 | Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope | Augie, Woodrow, NPC Rabbids, Enemies & Bosses Rabbids | |
| 2023 | Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh | Randolpho Bertolino, Red Sea Captain, Abudin Air Force Captain, Dr. Finney |
References
- "Designing a World Where Environmentalists Win". GOOD Magazine. 29 February 2016.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (October 18, 2016). "Original 'Captain Planet' Voice Is Ready to Be in Leonardo DiCaprio's Movie". The Hollywood Reporter.
- Kelley, Shamus (September 27, 2017). "Captain Planet to Appear on OK KO". www.denofgeek.com. Den of Geek. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- Outlaw, Kofi (September 13, 2017). "Captain Planet Will Return in New 'OK K.O.' Episode". www.comicbook.com. ComicBook. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "David Coburn (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 4, 2024. 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.
- The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 509. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
External links
- David Coburn at IMDb
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