Person profile

James Urbaniak

38%Slightly wokeWoke score · lower is better0% personal • 38% work

Published titles: 3
Crew roles: 0
Cast roles: 3
Profile updated: October 3, 2026
TMDB person ID: 58528

Personal context

Summary

James Urbaniak is an American actor known for playing Dr. Thaddeus “Rusty” Venture in The Venture Bros., Robert Crumb in American Splendor, and Simon Grim in Hal Hartley’s Henry Fool trilogy. His work spans experimental theater, independent films, animation, and television, often featuring eccentric or unsettling characters. His public record contains no notable identity, DEI, or activist advocacy, affiliations, or statements; he has expressed dislike of Donald Trump.

Known Work

Published titles

Where'd You Go, Bernadette
2019
as Agent Marcus Strang
27%
Dave Made a Maze
2017
as Harry
32%
Wonderstruck
2017