
Stephen Root
ActingAbout Stephen Root
Stephen Root (born November 17, 1951) is an American actor. He has starred as Jimmy James on the NBC sitcom NewsRadio (1995–1999), as Milton Waddams in the film Office Space (1999), and voiced Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland on the animated series King of the Hill (1997–2010, 2025–present). Root has appeared in numerous Coen brothers films, including O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Ladykillers (2004), No Country for Old Men (2007), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). Other notable film roles include Dave (1993), Dodgeball (2004), Idiocracy (2006), Cedar Rapids (2011), Selma (2014), Trumbo (2015), Get Out (2017), and On the Basis of Sex (2018). His television roles have included Capt. K'Vada in the Star Trek: The Next Generation two-part episode "Unification" (1991) and Hawthorne Abendsen in seasons 2–4 of the series The Man in the High Castle. He has supporting roles in a variety of HBO series, including Boardwalk Empire, True Blood, Perry Mason, and Succession. He starred as Monroe Fuches in the HBO dark comedy series Barry, for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2019. Description above from the Wikipedia article Stephen Root, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Stephen Root Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Stephen Root reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Stephen Root's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 96% of Stephen Root's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains 13 Scarier Movie Moments, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Stephen Root Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stephen Root's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Stephen Root has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice | Chet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2026 | The Wrecking Crew | Detective Rennert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Heads of State | Arthur Hammond | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Dog Man | Grampa (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | To Leslie | Dutch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe | Jail Tattoo Artist (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Tragedy of Macbeth | Porter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Queenpins | Agent Flannigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Home | Father Browning | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Four Good Days | Chris | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Uncle Frank | Daddy Mac | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bombshell | Neil Mullin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | On the Basis of Sex | Professor Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | Teller (segment "Near Algodones") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Three Christs | Dr. Rogers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Get Out | Jim Hudson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Spectral | Dr. Mindala | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Finding Dory | Bubbles (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | All the Way | J. Edgar Hoover | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hello, My Name Is Doris | Todd | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | O.W.C.A. Files | Floyd / Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Trumbo | Hymie King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Selma | Col. Al Lingo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | I Know That Voice | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Superman: Unbound | Zor-El (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Big Miracle | Governor Haskell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Batman: Year One | Brendon (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Conspirator | John Lloyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Rango | Doc / Merrimack / Mr. Snuggles (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare | Burt (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Unthinkable | Charles Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | 13 Scarier Movie Moments | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Soloist | Curt Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mad Money | Glover | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | No Country for Old Men | Man Who Hires Wells | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Have Dreams, Will Travel | Sheriff Brock | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Ice Age: The Meltdown | Aardvark Dad (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama | Cowboy Gambler (voice; uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story | Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Finding Nemo | Bubbles (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ice Age | Frank / Start (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | O Brother, Where Art Thou? | Radio Station Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Bicentennial Man | Dennis Mansky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Office Space | Milton Waddams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dave | Don Durenberger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story | Dr. Kirby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Guilty by Suspicion | RKO Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Ghost | Police Sgt. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Stanley & Iris | Mr. Hentley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Black Rain | Berg | Hit | Similar → |
Stephen Root - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stephen Root?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stephen Root is "13 Scarier Movie Moments" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Stephen Root acted in?
Stephen Root has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stephen Root?
Other notable films include "No Country for Old Men", "Finding Nemo", and "Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare".




