Patrick Warburton’s 10 Best Movies And TV Shows

Arguably one of the funniest character actors of the last several decades, Patrick Warburton has built an impressive resume of movie and TV show roles throughout his career. Consistently hilarious, he has appeared in a variety of memorable projects, which include one of the best sitcoms of all time with Seinfeld, Scream 3, Rules of Engagement, Netflix’s superb adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events, and The Tick. His talent doesn’t stop there, as he has shown an affinity for a variety of acting roles.

Alongside his live-action roles, Patrick Warburton is also a prolific voice actor, with his most iconic role being Joe Swanson in Family Guy. He has also voiced characters in Kim Possible, The Emperor’s New Groove as the movie’s best character, Kronk, and The Venture Bros. Whatever roles come next for Patrick Warburton are sure to be memorable.

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Scream 3 (2000)

Patrick Warburton as Steven Stone

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Scream 3

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Horror

Thriller

7.5/10

Release Date

February 4, 2000

Runtime

116 minutes

Director

Wes Craven

Writers

Wes Craven

Prequel(s)

Scream, Scream 2

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    Courteney Cox

Written by Ehren Kruger and directed by Wes Craven, Scream 3 is the third installment in the long-running slasher franchise and once again stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox Arquette, and David Arquette. This time, a film chronicling the Ghostface killing is under development when the slasher makes an appearance and begins taking out the cast members.

Sequel(s)

Scream 4, Scream 6, Scream 7, Scream

Franchise(s)

Scream

Budget

$40 million

Studio(s)

MiraMax

Distributor(s)

Dimension Films, MiraMax

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Scream 3 is commonly thought of as the worst movie in the Scream franchise, but that doesn’t mean it is bad by any means. In fact, it’s pretty great and has only gotten better with age, as its intricate meta-humor is utilized better than a lot of newer films that try to do the same thing. Scream 3 features a lot of fun kills, and the villain reveal is so over-the-top that it is just a joy to watch. It won’t ever top any lists in the franchise, but it is still a fun, bloody time.

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Patrick Warburton is really great in Scream 3, playing Steven Stone, personal bodyguard to Parker Posey’s Jennifer Jolie, an actress playing the role of Gale Weathers in Stab 3. Partick Warburton plays the character a bit more straight-laced than his usual roles, but he still ends up being funny due to his charming presence and serious demeanor.

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Kim Possible (2002-2007)

Patrick Warburton as Steve Barkin

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Kim Possible

TV-G

Animation

Action

Adventure

9/10

Release Date

2002 – 2006

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    Kim Possible

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    Will Friedle

    Ron Stoppable

Creator(s)

Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley

Main Genre

Animation

Character(s)

Kim Possible, Ron Stoppable, Rufus, Wade Load, Dr. Drakken, Dr. James Timothy Possible, Shego, Dr. Ann Possible

Seasons

4

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Kim Possible was consistently great during its four-season run, telling the story of a teenage girl tasked with saving the world on a daily basis, while still juggling her life outside of that. It’s a staple animated Disney Channel series, and enjoyable from start to finish, with likable characters, wild storylines, and well-executed action sequences that the whole family can enjoy. It’s a fantastic series and deserves all the praise it gets.

Patrick Warburton shows off his impressive voice talent throughout his time on Kim Possible as he plays Steve Barkin, a teacher and chaperone at Middleton High. One of his defining characteristics is him consistently finding himself substituting for many subjects, even if he is unfamiliar with them. Patrick Warburton is hilarious in the role, making the scenarios he finds himself in even funnier because of his performance.

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The Tick (2001-2002)

Patrick Warburton as The Tick

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The Tick

TV-PG

Comedy

Action

Science Fiction

Release Date

2001 – 2001

Network

FOX

Directors

Bo Welch, Barry Sonnenfeld, Boris Damast, Craig Zisk, Danny Leiner, Dean Parisot, Mel Damski

Writers

Christopher McCulloch, David Sacks, Lon Diamond, Ross Venokur

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    Beth Howland

    Uncredited

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    Dave Foley

    Francis

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    David Burke

    Arthur

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    Liz Vassey

    Captain Liberty

The Tick is a television series based on Ben Edlund’s cult comic, centered on a mysterious blue avenger. Released in 2001, it follows his alliance with an eccentric group of superheroes to combat crime.

Character(s)

Uncredited, Francis, Arthur, Captain Liberty, The Tick, Immortal, The Cape, Comrade #1, Batmanuel, Clarissa, The Terror, Bus Driver, Fiery Blaze, Station Manager, The Champion, Five-Star General, Kevin, General’s Aide, Cop #2, Cop #1, Red Scare, Bartender, Mr. Ferret, Salesman

Producers

Barry Josephson, Ben Edlund

Seasons

1

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Running for one season before it was unceremoniously canceled prior to the last episode airing, The Tick was a genuinely funny take on the superhero genre, featuring a man in a blue tick costume fighting crime. It’s a shame that it was cut short, as The Tick was consistently funny throughout its short run, making it one of the most unique superhero adaptations to ever be made. Eventually, the series was rebooted on Amazon Prime, with another actor playing the character.

Patrick Warburton has routinely criticized Fox’s handling of the show, showing just how much he cared about doing it justice.

Patrick Warburton gives a committed performance as the titular character, understanding the silly nature of the source material perfectly. He really leans into the bit throughout the nine-episode season, and gives an underrated performance within the superhero genre. If the show had succeeded, it would likely be one of the most popular roles of his career.

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Better Watch Out (2016)

Patrick Warburton as Robert Lerner

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Better Watch Out

R

Comedy

Holiday

Horror

Thriller

Release Date

October 6, 2017

Runtime

89 Minutes

Director

Chris Peckover

Writers

Zack Kahn, Chris Peckover

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    Levi Miller

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    Ed Oxenbould

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    Aleks Mikic

Story By

Zack Kahn

Budget

$3 Million

Studio(s)

Storm Vision Entertainment, Best Medicine Productions

Distributor(s)

Well Go USA Entertainment

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Good Christmas horror films don’t come around too often, but Better Watch Out is one of them, as a babysitter must defend herself and the boy she is watching from unwelcome intruders during the holiday season. It’s an effective horror film that also leans perfectly into the comedy present at various times throughout, making it highly entertaining. Despite being pretty brutal at times, Better Watch Out is also quite heartfelt, making it a solid choice to watch during Christmastime.

While he doesn’t have a lot of screen time, the narrative gets started because Luke’s parents are going away, making Patrick Warburton’s character significant in the grand scheme of things.

Patrick Warburton doesn’t play a significant role in the movie but is memorable for the time he has on screen. He plays Robert Lerner, father of Levi Miller’s Luke Lerner, who spends the holidays with his babysitter. While he doesn’t have a lot of screen time, the narrative gets started because Luke’s parents are going away, making Patrick Warburton’s character significant in the grand scheme of things.

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The Dish (2000)

Patrick Warburton as Al Burnett

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The Dish

PG-13

Comedy

Drama

History

Release Date

October 19, 2000

Runtime

101 minutes

Director

Rob Sitch

Writers

Tom Gleisner

Producers

Jane Kennedy

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    Al Burnett – From NASA

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    Sam Neill

    Cliff Buxton – Dish Master

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    Kevin Harrington

    Ross ‘Mitch’ Mitchell – Maneuvers

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    Tom Long

    Glenn Latham – Electronics

The Dish is a historical drama centered on a team of scientists operating a radio telescope in a remote Australian sheep farm. Released in 2000, the film depicts their crucial role in broadcasting televised footage of the Apollo 11 moon landing to the world.

Character(s)

Al Burnett – From NASA, Cliff Buxton – Dish Master, Ross ‘Mitch’ Mitchell – Maneuvers, Glenn Latham – Electronics, Janine Kellerman – The Girl, Mayor Robert ‘Bob’ McIntyre, U.S. Ambassador Howard, Prime Minister, Rudi Kellerman – Safeguard, Len Purvis, May McIntyre – The Mom, Billy McIntyre – The Kid, Marie McIntyre – The Teenager, Keith Morrison – The Soldier, Miss Nolan – Teacher, Damien – Student, Mr. Callen, Graeme – Student, Melanie – Student, Nicholas, Reporter, Sekretärin, Cameron

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Telling the story of how the Park’s Observatory in Australia helped relay live television footage of humanity’s first steps on the moon with the Apollo 11 mission, The Dish is an effective historical dramedy about those events. What makes The Dish such a great film is how earnest and feel-good it is throughout, making it a celebration of a significant piece of a historic moment in humanity’s history, marveling at the beauty of what everyone can accomplish.

Patrick Warburton gives a fantastic performance as Al Burnett in The Dish, a NASA liaison who is initially condescending towards the Australian scientists trying to do their job. He eventually builds a relationship with the team, helping them out in their greatest time of need. Patrick Warburton is incredibly charming in the role, making Al Burnett one of the movie’s most memorable characters.

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The Venture Bros. (2003-2018)

Patrick Warburton as Brock Samson

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The Venture Bros.

Animation

Release Date

2004 – 2017

Network

HBO Max

Showrunner

Doc Hammer

Writers

Doc Hammer

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    Patrick Warburton

Seasons

7

Story By

doc hammer

Streaming Service(s)

MAX, Amazon Prime Video

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In terms of years, The Venture Bros. was one of Adult Swim’s longest-running programs, as it ran for seven seasons over the course of 15 years. The series follows the lives of the Venture family with their super-scientist father, Dr. Thaddeus “Rusty” Venture, leading the way. The Venture Bros. is genuinely hilarious, while being smartly written, making it one of the funniest animated shows of all time. Alongside being funny, the series has a lot of heart and surprising emotional depth.

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Patrick Warburton plays a significant role as Brock Samson in The Venture Bros. Brock Samson is the no-nonsense bodyguard of the Venture family, often doing his job with sudden and brutal bursts of violence. Patrick Warburton plays his character perfectly, fitting in with the humor of the show while remaining dry and mostly stoic throughout.

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The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)

Patrick Warburton as Kronk

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The Emperor’s New Groove

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Animation

Adventure

Comedy

10/10

Release Date

December 15, 2000

Runtime

78 Minutes

Director

Mark Dindal

Writers

Chris Williams, Mark Dindal, David Reynolds, Stephen J. Anderson, Don Hall, John Norton

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    David Spade

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    John Goodman

The Emperor’s New Groove is an animated comedy film released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Mark Dindal, it follows the story of Emperor Kuzco, who is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor Yzma. Journeying with a humble villager named Pacha, Kuzco must reclaim his throne while navigating humorous and unexpected challenges. The film features voice work by David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, and Patrick Warburton.

Main Genre

Animation

Story By

Roger Allers, Matthew Jacobs

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The Emperor’s New Groove often feels underrated in Disney’s animated catalog, coming hot off the heels of the studio’s legendary 90s output. Still, there is a lot to love about The Emperor’s New Groove, which has remained a fan favorite over the years, due to incredible characters and nonstop laughs throughout. It’s a shame that it sometimes gets lost in the shuffle of Disney’s most iconic films, because it is able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with most of them.

Patrick Warburton gives the character a hilarious and warm demeanor, making him incredibly charming in the process.

Patrick Warburton plays Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove, arguably the best character in the entire film. Kronk is the bodyguard for Eartha Kitt’s Yzma, the evil, elderly advisor to David Spade’s Emperor Kuzco, with hopes of usurping him. Kronk may be a bit dimwitted, but his heart is often in the right place, and Patrick Warburton gives the character a hilarious and warm demeanor, making him incredibly charming in the process.

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A Series Of Unfortunate Events (2017-2019)

Patrick Warburton as Lemony Snicket

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A Series of Unfortunate Events

TV-PG

Adventure

Release Date

2017 – 2018

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    Count Olaf

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    Patrick Warburton

    Lemony Snicket

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    Malina Pauli Weissman

    Violet Baudelaire

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    Louis Hynes

    Klaus Baudelaire

A Series of Unfortunate Events is a Netflix series based on the book series by Lemony Snicket, chronicling the misadventures of the Baudelaire orphans as they navigate the schemes of their sinister relative, Count Olaf, and uncover family secrets. The series stars Neil Patrick Harris as Count Olaf and features a mix of dark comedy and mystery in a uniquely stylized setting.

Main Genre

Adventure

Character(s)

Count Olaf, Lemony Snicket, Violet Baudelaire, Klaus Baudelaire, Arthur Poe, Sunny Baudelaire, Hook-Handed Man, White Faced Woman #1, Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender, White Faced Woman #2, Bald Man, Esmé Squalor, Quigley Quagmire / …, Sunny, Jacques Snicket, Larry Your-Waiter, Jacquelyn, Father, Mother, Isadora Quagmire, Carmelita Spats, Kit Snicket, Olivia Caliban, Eleanora Poe, Trolleyman, Vice Principal Nero, Jerome Squalor, Babs

Seasons

3

Streaming Service(s)

Netflix

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The second time proved to be the charm for the adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s iconic book series, as Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events is a charming, effective take on the source material, capturing all the offbeat humor and dread the series is known for. Putting in great effort to nail the tone of the book series, A Series of Unfortunate Events expands some narrative threads in the source material while also gorgeously visualizing the atmosphere of the books with stunning set design.

The series does something incredibly inspiring with Patrick Warburton’s character, as he plays Lemony Snicket, the author of the series. Lemony Snicket serves as the narrator for the Netflix series, often breaking the fourth wall to talk directly to the audience about the horrors they are about to witness each time they watch another episode. Patrick Warburton is genuinely perfect as Lemony Snicket, bringing a lot of dry wit and charm to the role.

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Family Guy (1999-Present)

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Family Guy

TV-14

Animation

Comedy

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8/10

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7.8/10

Release Date

January 31, 1999

Network

FOX

Showrunner

Seth MacFarlane

Directors

Peter Shin, Pete Michels, John Holmquist, Greg Colton, Brian Iles, Julius Wu, Joseph Lee, Joe Vaux, Mike Kim, Steve Robertson, Dan Povenmire, James Purdum, Dominic Bianchi, Dominic Polcino, Bob Bowen, Monte Young, Zac Moncrief, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bert Ring, Seth Kearsley, Scott Wood, Chuck Klein, Brian Hogan, Gavin Dell

Writers

Steve Callaghan, Patrick Meighan, Mark Hentemann, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Tom Devanney, Alex Carter, Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild, Gary Janetti, Andrew Goldberg, Mike Desilets, Anthony Blasucci, Matt Weitzman, Kirker Butler, Damien Fahey, John Viener, Brian Scully, Ted Jessup, Chris Regan, Matt Pabian, Garrett Donovan, Ricky Blitt, Aaron Lee, Julius Sharpe

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    Lois Griffin / Tricia Takanawa / Loretta Brown / Barbara Pewterschmidt (voice)

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    Gary Beach

    (voice)

Family Guy is an animated series following the eccentric Griffin family. Led by bumbling patriarch Peter and long-suffering Lois, the family includes the sadistic baby Stewie, unpopular teenager Meg, dim-witted Chris, and Brian, their talking dog. The show explores their outlandish adventures in the fictional town of Quahog.

Franchise(s)

Family Guy

Character(s)

Lois Griffin / Tricia Takanawa / Loretta Brown / Barbara Pewterschmidt (voice), (voice), Naomi Robinson (voice), Documentary Speaker (voice), Meg Griffin (uncredited) (archive footage) (voice), Susie Swanson (uncredited) (archive footage) (voice), Self, Kevin Swanson (uncredited) (archive footage) (voice), Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire / Tom Tucker (voice), Bobby Briggs (uncredited) (archive footage) (voice), Patrick McCloskey (voice), Chris Griffin (voice), Cleveland Brown (voice), Joe Swanson as Wise Man (voice), Waylon Jennings (voice), Sherry (voice), Zack (voice), Abe Vigoda (voice), Peter Frampton (voice), Jared (voice), Ace Frehley (voice), Betty White (voice)

Producers

Danny Smith, Alex Borstein, Chris Sheridan, David A. Goodman, Kara Vallow, Lolee Aries, Mike Barker, Abraham Higginbotham, Mike Henry, Shannon Smith

Seasons

23

Streaming Service(s)

Hulu

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It’s wild to think that Family Guy has been running for 23 seasons, totaling over 400 episodes, since 1999. It’s one of the most popular animated shows of all time, and for good reason, as it has been funny for nearly all the show’s existence, a not-so-easy feat for something that has endured for so long. When Family Guy is at its best, it is one of the funniest shows ever made, and is a testament to the creativity of those involved as actors and with production.

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Patrick Warburton has remained a staple of Family Guy since the beginning and his role as Joe Swanson is easily his most popular, as his recognizable voice is synonymous with the character at this point. Joe Swanson is a wheelchair-using police officer who is prone to outbursts of anger, and he fits in perfectly with Peter Griffin’s friend group which also includes Quagmire and Cleveland Brown. The group wouldn’t feel the same without Joe Swanson.

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Seinfeld (1995-1998)

Patrick Warburton as David Puddy

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Seinfeld

Comedy

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9/10

18

8.4/10

Release Date

1989 – 1997

Network

NBC

Showrunner

Larry David

Directors

Jason Alexander

Writers

Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David

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    Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Franchise

Seinfeld

Seasons

9

Story By

Jerry Seinfeld

Streaming Service(s)

Netflix

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There isn’t much to say about Seinfeld that hasn’t already been said. Commonly referred to as the “show about nothing,” Seinfeld is one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, featuring a delightfully witty cast, telling the story of a group of friends’ daily lives in New York City. Full of ironic humor and not necessarily great people, Seinfeld set the blueprint for nearly every American that would come after it.

Seinfeld might not be the biggest role of Patrick Warburton’s career, but it is one of the best. He plays David Puddy, the on-again-off-again boyfriend of Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Elaine. Patrick Warburton portrays David Puddy as a simple, calm man who can be passionate at times, making him a memorable addition to the secondary characters in the show. His airhead nature is a great contrast to the main cast, and Patrick Warburton plays him to a tee.

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Patrick Warburton

Birthdate

November 14, 1964

Birthplace

Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Notable Projects

The Emperor’s New Groove, Ted, Kronk’s New Groove