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Patrick Warburton

Patrick Warburton is an American actor and comedian known for his deep voice and deadpan screen presence.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Patrick Warburton is an American actor and comedian known for his deep voice and deadpan delivery, first gaining fame as David Puddy on *Seinfeld*.

What it is

Patrick John Warburton was born on November 14, 1964, in Paterson, New Jersey, and raised in Huntington Beach, California. He is an actor, comedian, and voice artist, widely recognized for his television roles and animated voice work.

Why it matters

Warburton's career spans decades, with iconic roles in *Seinfeld*, *The Tick*, *Rules of Engagement*, and *A Series of Unfortunate Events*. His voice acting in *The Emperor's New Groove* and *Family Guy* has made him a familiar presence in Canadian households through syndicated programming.

Key details

He married Cathy Jennings in 1991 and has four children. Warburton's deep voice and comedic timing have made him a sought-after performer in both live-action and animation.

In short

  • Best known as David Puddy on *Seinfeld*
  • Starred in *The Tick*, *Rules of Engagement*, and *A Series of Unfortunate Events*
  • Voice actor for Kronk in *The Emperor's New Groove* and Joe Swanson on *Family Guy*
  • Married to Cathy Jennings since 1991 with four children
Canadian angle

Warburton is known to Canadian audiences through widely distributed American television comedies and animated series, including *Seinfeld*, *Family Guy*, and *A Series of Unfortunate Events*.

Quick questions

Who is Patrick Warburton?
Patrick Warburton is an American actor, comedian, and voice artist best known for playing David Puddy on *Seinfeld*.
What is Patrick Warburton best known for?
He is best known for his role as David Puddy on *Seinfeld* and for starring in shows such as *The Tick* and *Rules of Engagement*.
Is Patrick Warburton a voice actor?
Yes. He has done extensive voice work in animation, including roles in *The Emperor's New Groove* and *Family Guy*.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Warburton
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, and major television roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0911320/bio/
    Supports: Recognition for the role of David Puddy on Seinfeld.
  3. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Warburton
    Supports: Voice acting credits and television roles.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/patrick-warburton/bio/3030000046/
    Supports: Birth name and birthplace.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/de/name/nm0911320/
    Supports: Marriage to Cathy Jennings and number of children.
  6. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/patrick-warburton/umc.cpc.38a5dslrahdnx13d2p9uriw19
    Supports: Raised in Huntington Beach, California.
  7. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/9657-patrick-warburton?language=en-US
    Supports: Major roles in television and voice acting.