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Patrick Warburton

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Patrick Warburton is an American actor, comedian, and voice artist known for his deep voice and deadpan screen presence. He first gained wide recognition as David Puddy on *Seinfeld* and later starred in series including *The Tick*, *Less than Perfect*, *Rules of Engagement*, and *A Series of Unfortunate Events*.

Early life

Patrick John Warburton was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and later raised in Huntington Beach, California.

Acting career

Warburton first gained wide recognition for his recurring role as David Puddy on *Seinfeld*. He later led or co-starred in several television series, including *The Tick*, *Less than Perfect*, *Rules of Engagement*, and *A Series of Unfortunate Events*.

Voice acting

Warburton has a substantial voice-acting career and is associated with animated roles such as Kronk in *The Emperor's New Groove* and Joe Swanson on *Family Guy*.

Personal life

He married Cathy Jennings in 1991, and the couple have four children.

Key facts

  • Patrick Warburton is an American actor, comedian, and voice artist.
  • He became widely known for playing David Puddy on *Seinfeld*.
  • He starred in the title role of *The Tick* and in *Rules of Engagement* as Jeff Bingham.
  • He voiced and performed in several animated projects, including *The Emperor's New Groove* and *Family Guy*.
  • He is married to Cathy Jennings and has four children.
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Canadian context

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*.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Patrick Warburton?
Patrick Warburton is an American actor, comedian, and voice artist best known for playing David Puddy on *Seinfeld*.
When was Patrick Warburton born?
He was born on November 14, 1964.
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*.
Is Patrick Warburton married?
Yes. He has been married to Cathy Jennings since 1991.

References

  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.