Daran Norris

Daran Morrison Nordland (born c. 1964),[1] known professionally as Daran Norris, is an American actor. He has appeared or voiced characters in more than 400 films, video games, and television programs, including: Gordy in Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide; Cliff McCormack in Veronica Mars; the voices of Cosmo, Mr. Turner, Jorgen Von Strangle, and Anti-Cosmo in The Fairly OddParents; Buddha Bob in Big Time Rush; Spottswoode in Team America: World Police and Knock Out in Transformers Prime.

Daran Norris
Norris in 2023
Born
Daran Morrison Nordland

c. 1964 (age 58–59)
Ferndale, Washington, U.S.[1]
Other names
  • Justin Shyder[2]
  • Chris Baker
  • Bob Thomas
  • Aaron Weslee
  • James Penrod[2]
OccupationActor
Years active1988–present
Spouses
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(m. 1988; div. 2012)​
    Ray Garcia
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    (m. 2021)​

    Career

    Norris has been an actor since 1988, beginning such work in television commercials for Pop-Tarts, and moving into film, television, and voice work in the 1990s.

    Live action

    His first film was Hobgoblins in 1988. Afterwards, he moved to television. He is known for playing Gordy in 44 episodes of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.[3][4] Gordy is the "school's lazy, wacky janitor" who always goads Ned into rash actions[5] while acting as Ned's go-to guy for advice.[6] Norris recurred as Buddha Bob in the 2010 series Big Time Rush.[2][7][8]

    He portrayed Cliff McCormack, a public defender and family friend in the television drama Veronica Mars.[3] The character of McCormack served as an ally to Keith and Veronica Mars and a client of Mars Investigations. He reprised the role in the movie, released in 2014,[9] and the fourth season, which debuted on Hulu in 2019.[10] He recurred on Rob Thomas's subsequent series, iZombie as weatherman turned anchorman Johnny Frost, from 2015-2019.[11]

    In 2015, it was announced that Norris would star as Phil Hartman in a film about him, directed by Jason Priestley.[12] As of 2022 the film has not been made.

    Voice acting

    Among his voice projects, Norris voiced characters in 22 episodes of Codename: Kids Next Door from 2002 through 2007, and 18 episodes of The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack from 2008 through 2009. He is noted for voicing the lead Dick Daring in 71 episodes of The Replacements from 2006 through 2009, and for voicing Mr. Turner, Cosmo, and Jorgen Von Strangle, for The Fairly OddParents franchise from 2001 to present,[3] including 126 episodes of the television series, six specials, and seven TV movies, as well as voicing these same characters in the related Jimmy Timmy Power Hour trilogy: The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour, The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide, and The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators.[2][7][8] In October 2010, Norris voiced the Decepticon 'Knock Out' in The Hub TV network original series, Transformers: Prime. He has also been a voice over in the popular anime show Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Norris recurs as the voice of The Chief and The Chameleon in the 2010 series T.U.F.F. Puppy. He also played Mr. Turner in the special live-action television film A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!.[2][7][8] He has done commercials for Burger King. He also is the voice of Jack Smith (Stan Smith's estranged father) on American Dad!.

    Personal life

    Born in 1964 in Ferndale, Washington,[1] Norris graduated from Ferndale High School in 1983, and married voice actress Mary Elizabeth McGlynn in 1988. They divorced in 2012.

    Norris currently operates a performing arts school in Texas with his husband, Ray Garcia, who is also an actor.[13] He is a board member and director of the Community Actors of South Texas.[14]

    Filmography

    Film
    Year Title Role(s) Notes
    1988HobgoblinsClub Scum MC
    1989Vice AcademyLaundromat John
    1998Billy FrankensteinGeorgeCredited as Daran W. Norris
    Invisible DadAndrew BailyDirect-to-video
    The Souler OppositeYoung Man
    1999The Kid with X-ray EyesHarry Stamper
    2001In the BedroomRed Sox ReplayVoice role
    2004The Greatest Short Film Ever!!!DirectorShort film
    Comic Book: The MovieCommander Courage / Bruce Easly
    2007JekyllEmcee
    2008El SonomaJanitor Smithson
    2013I Know That VoiceHimselfDocumentary
    2014Veronica MarsCliff McCormack

    Television
    Year Title Role(s) Notes
    1991Earth AngelFlat TopTelevision film
    1995–1996Mad TVWaiter / Passbyer
    1999BeckerManEpisode: "Choose Me"
    The JerseyCounselorEpisode: "Heroes"
    2002Son of the BeachKaraoke EmceeEpisode: "Empty the Dragon"
    2004–2007Ned's Declassified School Survival GuideGordy
    Principal    		Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–3)
    Voice role (season 1)
    2004–2007, 2019Veronica MarsCliff McCormackRecurring role
    2005Grounded for LifeGlamorous ManEpisode: "Tom Sawyer"
    2007Ben 10: Race Against TimeDiamondheadVoice role; Television film
    2008Gym Teacher: The MovieAnnouncerTelevision film
    2009Imagination MoversCaptain TerrificEpisode: "Captain Terrific"
    Party DownTony CarollaEpisode: "Investors Dinner"
    Tracey Ullman's State of the UnionLarry KingEpisode 2.1
    2009–2013Big Time RushBuddha BobRecurring role
    2011A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!Cosmo/Mr. TurnerTelevision film
    Desperate HousewivesPhilEpisode: "The Art of Making Art"
    2012A Fairly Odd ChristmasCosmo/Mr. TurnerTelevision film
    2014A Fairly Odd SummerCosmo/Mr. TurnerTelevision film
    2015–2019iZombieJohnny FrostRecurring role, 12 episodes
    2015Dog with a BlogColonel FinkEpisode: "Stan's Secret is Out"
    2016Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much EverythingJefferson LandryEpisode: "The Cabin"
    2016100 Things to Do Before High SchoolJanitorEpisode: "Leave Your Mark Thing!"; uncredited
    2016The Real O'NealsGame Show HostEpisode: "The Real Dates"
    2018The ThundermansCommander Dirk TrumboEpisode: "The Thunder Games"
    2022 The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder Cosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle[15] Voice role;

    Animation
    Year Title Role(s) Notes
    1998–2001Oh Yeah! CartoonsCosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, Mr. TurnerThe Fairly OddParents shorts
    2000Rocket PowerTV ReporterEpisode: "Snow Day/Welcome to the Club"
    Garbage IslandSanta Claus
    2001Jason and the Heroes of Mount OlympusDracchus
    2001–2002Time SquadXJ5, Samuel Adams, Sinon, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Louis Pasteur, Davy Crockett, Jack the Ripper, William Shakespeare, Phileander Knox / Vampire
    2001–2017The Fairly OddParentsCosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, Mr. Turner, Anti-CosmoMain role
    2001–2004; 2017Samurai JackX-49, Ra, Rama, Spartok, Gentleman, Barber, Chartman, Pirate Captain, Max
    2001–2003OswaldEgbert
    2002–2004The Powerpuff GirlsStanley Practice, Voodooric
    2002–2005The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy GeniusNanobot #13 episodes
    2002–2008Codename: Kids Next DoorCount Spankulot, Big Brother, Judge Heerkumsduh
    2003What's New, Scooby-Doo?Ugo DiRinaldi, Shopkeeper, Camel Sam, Tourist Dad, Sheriff
    My Life as a Teenage RobotShop Teacher, Mopey, Old Lady #2Episode: "Attack of the 5 1/2 Ft. Geek/Doom with a View"
    2003–2005Star Wars: Clone WarsDurge, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Tarr Seirr, Daakmen Barrek, Even Piell
    2004Megas XLRGynok, Brock
    Go Go Moba BoyHenrich Strack/Destructo Man, Barf BunnyPilot
    2005Stroker & HoopSanta Claus, Elf, Mall Cop
    Danny PhantomBullet, NewscasterEpisode: "Public Enemies"
    Duck DodgersFox Bounty Hunter, Cyborg #1, HungortusEpisode: "Good Duck Hunting/Consumption Overruled"
    The BatmanBrentEpisode: "Meltdown"
    The Buzz on MaggieDr. Electric, Flynator
    Loonatics UnleashedRalph Runner, Alien DadEpisode: "The Family Business"
    2005–presentAmerican Dad!Jack Smith
    2005–2006The Life and Times of Juniper LeeMr. Radcliffe, Camel, Steven the Sandman, Mr. Rosskins
    2006–2009The ReplacementsDick Daring, Emile Zupleck, Henchman 1
    2006W.I.T.C.H.TynarEpisode: "B is for Betrayal"
    Foster's Home for Imaginary FriendsImaginary ManEpisode: "Challenge of the Superfriends"
    2007Random! CartoonsConradEpisode: "SamSquatch"
    El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny RiveraEmilliano Suarez
    ChowderBubble Gum Vendor, Screaming VendorEpisode: "Grubble Gum/The Cinnamini Monster"
    2007–2015WordGirlSeymour Smooth, Nocan the Contrarian
    2008–2009The Spectacular Spider-ManJ. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson / Colonel Jupiter
    The Marvelous Misadventures of FlapjackDock Hag, Dashing Danny
    2010DC Super FriendsBatmanShort
    Handy MannyJackEpisode: "Big Construction Job"
    2010–2012Kick Buttowski: Suburban DaredevilBjorgen
    2010–2015T.U.F.F. PuppyThe Chief, The Chameleon, Jack Rabbit, Bad Dog
    2011Generator RexCoach, Burly JockEpisode: "Without A Paddle"
    Dan Vs.ColbyEpisode: "Dan Vs. The Family Camping Trip"
    Fish HooksScientistEpisode: "Parasite Fight"
    Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedSkipper's BrotherEpisode: "The Sirens Song"
    2011–2013Transformers: PrimeKnock Out
    2012The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesPolice ChiefEpisode: "Along Came a Spider"
    2013–2016Turbo FastMel ShellmanNetflix series
    2015–2016MixelsSnoof, Waka, Spugg, Tiketz, Mixapod2 episodes[16]
    2015WabbitSir LittlechinEpisode: "St. Bugs and the Dragon"
    2016BunniculaBlade
    2016–2022The Loud HouseTV Announcer, Bert, Kurt, Host, Little Miss Cutie Pie Pagenant Judge, Golf Announcer, Coach Niblick8 episodes
    2016Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesWingnutEpisode: "Bat in the Belfry"
    The Mr. Peabody & Sherman ShowAllan PinkertonEpisode: "Sweet Little Lies/Allan Pinkerton"
    2017Bunsen Is a BeastCosmo, Mr. TurnerCrossover: "Beast of Friends"
    2018-2019The Adventures of Rocky and BullwinkleNarrator, Evil ChickenSeries regular
    2019-2022Victor and ValentinoBone Boys Mic & Hun
    2021The CasagrandesCoach NiblickEpisode: "Tee'd Off"
    2023The Proud Family: Louder and ProuderClone PapiEpisode: "Us Again"

    Anime
    Year Title Role(s) Notes
    1993Doomed MegaopolisAstronomy TeacherEnglish dub
    1996Hyper DollDetective TodoEnglish dub
    Giant RoboZangetsu the Mid-dayEnglish dub (Animaze dub)
    1997Black JackTokio UmetaniEnglish dub
    Street Fighter II VNarratorEnglish dub (Manga Ent. version)
    El Hazard: The WanderersVillagerEnglish dub
    1998Fushigi YûgiTasukiEnglish dub
    Bastard!!Dark SchneiderEnglish dub
    1999 Cowboy BebopCowboy Andy Von de Oniyate, MorganEnglish dub
    Battle Athletes VictoryLahrri's Coach, Exercise VoiceEnglish dub
    2000DinozaursDino Toro, Dark DragonEnglish dub
    2000Outlaw StarCtarl Ctarl officerEnglish dub
    2001Mon Colle KnightsGabriolis, ReddaEnglish dub
    Gate KeepersFianceEnglish dub
    2001–2002Transformers: Robots in DisguiseHeavy LoadEnglish dub
    2001Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS TeamYuri KellarneyEnglish dub
    2002–2003Digimon FrontierMercurymon, SakkakumonEnglish dub
    2003–2005Lupin the 3rd Part IIMarcal Daran/George Marshall, H. Von MeyerEnglish dub
    2004Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone ComplexNanaoEnglish dub
    2005Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIGSergeant RodEnglish dub
    2005NarutoSangorouEnglish dub
    2010Stitch!Peter / GoodmanEnglish dub; episodes 18 & 24
    2011Marvel Anime: Iron ManEditor NomuraEnglish dub
    2012–2013Tiger & BunnyAlexander Lloyds, MarioEnglish dub

    Film
    Year Title Role(s) Notes
    1995MeltdownThe DoctorAmerican dub (2001)
    1996They Were ElevenDoctor, Instructor #1English dub
    1998Ninku: The MovieToujiEnglish dub
    2001Ah! My Goddess: The MovieHikozaemon OhtakiEnglish dub
    2002Cowboy Bebop: The MovieVincent VolajuEnglish dub
    2003The Little Polar BearBrutusEnglish dub
    WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3Kiichi GotoEnglish dub
    2004Team America: World PoliceSpottswoode
    2006Asterix and the VikingsVitalstatsisxEnglish dub
    2007Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of SnowSandayu AsamaEnglish dub
    2008BoltLouie
    2009Naruto Shippuden the MovieMouryouEnglish dub
    2013Escape from Planet EarthOrientation Film Host
    Tiger & Bunny: The BeginningAlexander Lloyds, MarioEnglish dub
    Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons RisingKnock Out

    Video games
    Year Title Role(s) Notes
    1997Dilbert's Desktop GamesTechno Bill, Cheesy Announcer, Fool Voices
    1998Jade Cocoon: Story of the TamamayuKoris, Kikinak
    King's Quest VIII: Mask of EternityIce Lord, King Graham, Weapons Dealer Gnome
    2000Spider-ManVenom/Eddie Brock, Mysterio, Scorpion, Captain America, Human Torch, Punisher
    2001Spider-Man 2: Enter ElectroShocker, Beetle, Sandman, Charles Xavier
    2002 The Scorpion King: Rise of the AkkadianHammet, Set
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingAragorn, Tom Bombadil, Barliman ButterburCredited as Darren Norris
    Star Wars: The Clone WarsDark Acolyte, Engineer, Old Obi-WanCredited as Darren Norris
    The Mark of KriRongo
    Minority ReportRoy Verhaegen
    2003.hack//InfectionPirosEnglish version[17]
    .hack//MutationPirosEnglish version[17]
    Star Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicZelka Forn
    The HobbitGollumCredited as Darren Norris
    The Fairly OddParents: Breakin' da RulesCosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, Mr. Turner, Crimson Chin, Comicbook Anchorman
    Armed & DangerousHenry, 01-12, Shrub Patrol 1Credited as Darren Norris
    .hack//OutbreakPirosEnglish version[17]
    2004Onimusha Blade WarriorsOsricEnglish version[17]
    .hack//QuarantinePirosEnglish version[17]
    Tales of SymphoniaRodyle, ShadowEnglish version
    The Fairly OddParents: Shadow ShowdownCosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, Mr. Turner, Crimson Chin, Comicbook Anchorman
    Onimusha 3: Demon SiegeSoldier[18]
    TransformersRed Alert, Cyclonus
    EverQuest IIGeneric Amygdalan Enemy, Generic Dragon Enemy, Generic Centaur Enemy
    Vampire: The Masquerade – BloodlinesN/A[19]
    Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith LordsG0-T0
    2005Nicktoons Unite!Cosmo
    Doom 3Sergeant KellyCredited as Darran Norris
    MadagascarAnnouncer, Sailor, Construction Worker
    Kingdom of ParadiseUzoEnglish version
    Ratchet: DeadlockedDallas
    2006Naruto: Ultimate NinjaGatou, KajiEnglish version
    .hack//G.U. vol.1//RebirthPiros the 3rd, Grein, Salvador AiharaEnglish version
    God HandBelze, Great Sensei, Villains, NarratorEnglish version[17]
    Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano IslandCosmo
    2007.hack//G.U. vol.2//ReminiscePiros the 3rd, Grein, Salvador AiharaEnglish version
    Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of DestructionNarrator
    .hack//G.U. vol.3//RedemptionPiros the 3rd, Grein, Salvador AiharaEnglish version
    Nicktoons: Attack of the ToybotsCosmo, Jorgen von Strangle
    Bee Movie GameHonex
    2008Ninja Gaiden IIVolfEnglish version
    Spider-Man: Web of ShadowsJ. Jonah Jameson
    Kung Fu Panda: Legendary WarriorsGorilla Boss, Yak Minon #1
    2009Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2VolfEnglish version
    2011Star Wars: The Old RepublicGault Rennow[20]
    2012Transformers: Prime – The GameKnock Out

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