Stephen Root is an American actor and voice actor, born in 1951, known for his prolific career as a character actor and for his exceptional versatility. He first gained major recognition for his portrayal of the eccentric billionaire Jimmy James in the sitcom *NewsRadio* (1995-1999). On the big screen, his most iconic role is that of Milton Waddams in the cult comedy *Office Space* (1999). His film career includes recurring collaborations with the Coen brothers in films such as *O Brother, Where Art Thou?*, *No Country for Old Men*, and *The Ladykillers*, as well as appearances in acclaimed works like *Get Out*. In television, he received critical acclaim and an Emmy Award nomination for his performance as Monroe Fuches in the HBO series *Barry*. As a voice actor, he is known for voicing Bill Dauterive in the animated series *King of the Hill* throughout its entire run and Bubbles in the film *Finding Nemo*.