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My Take
Phil LaMarr is a master of vocal reinvention, and I find that endlessly impressive. Most people first clock him as the unlucky Marvin in Pulp Fiction, but his real artistry lives in animation: the stoic title hero of Samurai Jack, Hermes in Futurama, Green Lantern and Static across the DC universe. A Yale graduate who built a career in comedy and voice work, he disappears into dozens of lives using only his voice. I love spotting his name in the credits and realizing how many beloved characters he quietly inhabits. He's the kind of craftsman who deserves far more public applause.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Phil LaMarr
- Name (Japanese)
- フィル・ラマール
- Reading
- ふぃる・らまーる
- Born
- January 24, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stand-up comedian / film director / television director / film producer / television producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Yale University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Samurai Jack | — | |
| Notable work | Pulp Fiction | — | |
| Notable work | Dead Island | — | |
| Notable work | Futurama | — | |
| Notable work | Jak and Daxter | — | |
| Notable work | Static Shock | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Phil LaMarr born?
Born January 24, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Phil LaMarr from?
Phil LaMarr is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Phil LaMarr do?
Phil LaMarr works as stand-up comedian, film director, television director, film producer, television producer.
What is Phil LaMarr known for?
Notable works include Samurai Jack, Pulp Fiction, Dead Island.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.