David Cross
David Cross Cross at the Arrested Development 2011 reunion Born (1964-04-04) April 4, 1964 (age 50) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Nationality American Years active 1992–present Genres Political satire, Black comedy, Sketch comedy Influences Bill Hicks Andy Kaufman, Monty Python, Lou Costello, Steven Wright, Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce Spouse Amber Tamblyn (m. 2012) Notable works and roles Host – Mr. Show Tobias Fünke in Arrested Development Ian Hawke in Alvin and the Chipmunks Crane in Kung Fu Panda David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, singer, and voice artist, known primarily for his standup work, the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show, and his role as Tobias Fünke in the sitcom Arrested Development. Cross created, wrote, executive produced, and starred in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, developed and had a prominent role in Freak Show, appeared on Modern Family, portrayed Ian Hawke in the Alvin and the Chipmunks film franchise, and voiced Crane in the Kung Fu Panda film franchise.