In 1993, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for his work on The Ben Stiller Show. Cross has also done voice work for the sitcom Oliver Beene (2003–2004), and has had lead voice-over roles in Curious George (2006), Battle for Terra (2007), the Kung Fu Panda film franchise (2008–present), Megamind (2010) and Next Gen (2018). Show (1995–1998), and his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox/ Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2006, 2013–2019).Ĭross created, wrote, executive produced, and starred in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret (2010–2016) developed and had a prominent role in Freak Show (2006) appeared on Modern Family (2011–2012) and portrayed Ian Hawke in the first three live-action/CGI Alvin and the Chipmunks films (2007–2011). Cross is best known for his stand-up performances, the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaretĭavid Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and director.