Phil LaMarr

Phil LaMarr was born in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a graduate of Harvard-Westlake High School in North Hollywood and Yale University. LaMarr was a member of the award-winning sketch and improv comedy group The Groundlings. In addition, he has studied improv at Second City and at the ImprovOlympic in Chicago with Del Close. Phil has also improvised with Cold Tofu, Off the Wall, and the Purple Crayon of Yale University, of which he was a founding member.

His early film credits were initially due to his connections from his improv and college years. For example, LaMarr appeared in the film It's Pat because the writers were his friends from the Groundlings, and he appeared in Bio-Dome because the director was a friend from college. However, it was his small but memorable role in Pulp Fiction as Marvin (the man whom John Travolta's character accidentally shoots in the face) that gave him his big break. As of late, LaMarr is most promenintely recognized as a voice actor for videogames and cartoons. His most promenint roles being cartoons such as Static Shock, Justice League, Futurama, and the critically acclaimed Samurai Jack.