David Coburn (actor)

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David Coburn
Born (1969-10-31) October 31, 1969 (age 54)
OccupationActor
Years active1979–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 . [1]

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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 . [2] [3] [4]

Personal life

Coburn has lived in Paris, France, since 2011 while continuing to do environmental work. He has twin daughters. [2]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1979–1981 One Day at a Time Ted Loomis2 episodes
1980 The Facts of Life CarlEpisode: "Who Am I?"
1980 Diff'rent Strokes Jimmy2 episodes
1984 Pole Position Dan Darret (voice)13 episodes
1989 21 Jump Street Dave GordonEpisode: "High High"
1989–1990 Growing Pains Doug2 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 [5]
1991 Star Trek: The Next Generation BrowerEpisode: "The Nth Degree"
1991–1993 Harry and the Hendersons Walter Potter26 episodes [6]
1992 Defenders of Dynatron City Toolbox (voice)Television pilot
1994, 1999 Sister, Sister Claude2 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" [5]
1999 Can of Worms Jarm (voice)Television film [5]
1999 Babylon 5: A Call to Arms Minbari RangerTelevision film
1999ScreenplayTelevision film
2006 The Sopranos BartenderEpisode: "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!" [5]
2022 FBI: International OlivierEpisode: "Uprooting"
2022 Emily in Paris Tim DaviesEpisode: "Ex-En-Provence"

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
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, WarderEnglish dub
2002 Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra Asterix English dub
2019AliceLawyer
2019 My Life in Versailles Mr. Angel (voice)Short film; English dub
2019 Anna CIA Chief

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Zoog Genius: Math, Science & TechnologyMZ, Browser [5]
2003 Manhunt Innocents [5]
2004 Def Jam: Fight for NY Cruz [5]
2004 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Pedestrian
2006 Neverwinter Nights 2 Baalbisan, Annaeus Spirit, Darmon
2013 Beyond: Two Souls Stan [5]
2013 Mars: War Logs Roy
2014Blue Estate: The GameMauro, Gangsters
2016 Furi The Scale [5]
2017 Styx: Shards of Darkness Dwarf [5]
2018 Detroit: Become Human Richard Perkins [5]
2019 Blacksad: Under the Skin John Smirnov [5]
2019Alt-FrequenciesEnnis B
2021 Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo Nick Reyes
2022 Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Augie, Woodrow, NPC Rabbids, Enemies & Bosses Rabbids [5]
2023 Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh Randolpho Bertolino, Red Sea Captain, Abudin Air Force Captain, Dr. Finney [5]

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References

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  6. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present . Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 509. ISBN   0-345-45542-8.