John Cygan

Biography

John Cygan (April 27, 1954 – May 13, 2017) was an American actor and comedian.

Career Overview

John Cygan has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work spans 16 cinematic universes — most prominently Despicable Me with 3 titles. Signature works include WALL·E, Dark Empire, Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

40

Birth Date

1954-04-27 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  WALL·E
• 

  Dark Empire
• 

  Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
• 

  The Radiator Springs 500½
• 

  Heavy Metal Mater
• 

  Moon Mater

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 16 universes

• Despicable Me (3 titles)
• Inside Out (1 titles)
• Minions Collection (1 titles)
• Tinker Bell Collection (1 titles)
• Monsters Inc (1 titles)
• Monsters, Inc. Collection (1 titles)
• Superman / Batman (Animated) Collection (1 titles)
• Toy Story (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Elissa Knight (4 collaborations)
• Lori Alan (4 collaborations)
• Jess Harnell (4 collaborations)
• Mickie McGowan (4 collaborations)
• Jan Rabson (4 collaborations)
• Larry the Cable Guy (4 collaborations)
• Danny Mann (4 collaborations)
• Steve Purcell (4 collaborations)
• Paul Eiding (3 collaborations)
• Laraine Newman (3 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (40 credits)

  • Dark Empire

    Luke Skywalker, Wedge Antilles, Bill Goir, Oklo, Umak Leth

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Despicable Me 3

    Additional Voice (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Inside Out

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Minions

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Radiator Springs 500½

    Idle Threat (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Pillywag's Mansion

    Captain / Announcer / Dad

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Despicable Me 2

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Monsters University

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Partysaurus Rex

    Additional Voice Talent (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • The Lorax

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Small Fry

    Additional Voices

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Air Mater

    Green Hawk (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Mater Private Eye

    Additional Voice Talent (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Moon Mater

    Additional Voice Talent (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Heavy Metal Mater

    Additional Voice Talent (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

    Male Radio Caller / Gus (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Monster Truck Mater

    Additional Voice Talent (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Toy Story 3

    Twitch (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid

    Parent (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Regular Show

    - Can You Ear Me Now? (2016) ... Main Bear / Ear Cop #1 (voice) actor actors

    - Maellard's Package (2016) ... Owner (voice) actor actors

    - Donut Factory Holiday (2016) ... Steven / Lazy Dave / Tape Hunter (voice) actor actors

    - Chili Cook Off (2016) ... Steffen / Andrew Aaronson / Park Manager #2 (voice) actor actors

    - Win That Prize (2015) ... Lenny Prize / S&P (voice) actor actors
    2010
  • Unidentified Flying Mater

    Additional Voice Talent (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Up

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Modern Family

    - The Future Dunphys (2013) ... Admissions Dean actor actors
    2009
  • Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Ponyo

    (English version, voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • WALL·E

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Horton Hears a Who!

    Who (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Cars Toons

    - Air Mater (2011) ... Green Hawk / Plane #2 (voice) actor actors

    - Mater Private Eye (2010) ... Stinky (voice) actor actors

    - Heavy Metal Mater (2010) ... Heavy Metal Delivery Pitty (voice) actor actors

    - Monster Truck Mater (2010) ... Announcer #1 (voice) actor actors

    - Unidentified Flying Mater (2009) ... Helicopter #1 (voice) actor actors
    2008
  • Surf's Up

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Happily N'Ever After

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Cars

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Ice Age: The Meltdown

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Ben 10

    - Super Alien Hero Buddy Adventures (2007) ... Abel North (Kangaroo Commando) / Kane North (voice) actor actors
    2005
  • Treasure Planet

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Shield

    - Of Mice and Lem (2006) ... Chief Johnson actor actors
    2002
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - Baby Boom (1998) ... Dr. Adam Embry actor actors
    1993
  • Frasier

    - High Crane Drifter (1996) ... Doug Harvey actor actors
    1993
  • The X-Files

    - Blood (1994) ... Sheriff Spencer actor actors
    1993