Curtis Armstrong

Biography

Curtis Armstrong (born November 27, 1953) is an American actor best known for the Revenge of the Nerds movies, Moonlighting, and Ray.

Career Overview

Curtis Armstrong has 106 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Revenge of the Nerds with 4 titles. Signature works include Moonlighting, The Emperor's New School, Planes: Fire & Rescue. 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

106

Birth Date

1953-11-27 00:00:00

Birth Place

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Known For

• 

  Moonlighting
• 

  The Emperor's New School
• 

  Planes: Fire & Rescue
• 

  Dan Vs.
• 

  Route 30
• 

  Risky Business

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

• Revenge of the Nerds (4 titles)
• Revenge of the Nerds Collection (4 titles)
• Malibu Rescue Collection (2 titles)
• Cars (1 titles)
• Planes Collection (1 titles)
• Beethoven (1 titles)
• The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection (1 titles)
• American Pie (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Patrick Warburton (2 collaborations)
• Cybill Shepherd (1 collaborations)
• Bruce Willis (1 collaborations)
• Allyce Beasley (1 collaborations)
• Eartha Kitt (1 collaborations)
• Justin Cowden (1 collaborations)
• Rip Taylor (1 collaborations)
• Shane Baumel (1 collaborations)
• Bob Bergen (1 collaborations)
• J.P. Manoux (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (105 credits)

  • Dead Guy

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Monsters at Work

    - Lights! Camera! Chaos! (2024) ... Mr. Crummyham (voice) actor actors

    - It's Laughter They're After (2021) ... Mr. Crummyham (voice) actor actors

    - The Vending Machine (2021) ... Mr. Crummyham (voice) actor actors

    - Welcome to Monsters, Incorporated (2021) ... Mr. Crummyham (voice) actor actors
    2021
  • Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave

    Mr. Rathbone

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Malibu Rescue

    Mr. Rathbone

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Doom Patrol

    - Ezekiel Patrol (2019) ... Ezekiel the Cockroach (voice) actor actors

    - Paw Patrol (2019) ... Ezekiel the Cockroach (voice) actor actors

    - Donkey Patrol (2019) ... Ezekiel the Cockroach (voice) actor actors
    2019
  • MacGyver

    - Packing Peanuts + Fire (2017) ... Pawn actor actors
    2016
  • Bound & Babysitting

    Steve

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Cocktails & Dreams

    Booger

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Planes: Fire & Rescue

    Maru (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Locker 13

    Clifford

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Gumshoe

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Route 30, Too!

    Deer Hunter Bob

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Sparkle

    Larry

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend

    Governor Gabe Gaithright

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Scandal

    - Hell Hath No Fury (2012) ... Attorney Cole actor actors
    2012
  • Hit List

    Mr. Button

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Beethoven's Christmas Adventure

    Kenny

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • The Dog Who Saved Halloween

    Max

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star

    Clint

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Dan Vs.

    Dan (voice)

    actor

    actors

    - Summer Camp (2013) ... Dan (voice) actor actors

    - The Family Cruise (2013) ... Dan (voice) actor actors

    - The Superhero (2013) ... Dan (voice) actor actors

    - Vegetables (2013) ... Dan (voice) actor actors

    - Jury Duty (2013) ... Dan (voice) actor actors
    2011
  • New Girl

    - Engram Pattersky (2018) ... Principal Foster actor actors

    - Socalyalcon VI (2017) ... Principal Foster actor actors

    - Single and Sufficient (2016) ... Principal Foster actor actors

    - Sam, Again (2016) ... Principal Foster actor actors

    - Jury Duty (2016) ... Principal Foster actor actors
    2011
  • Workaholics

    - Trivia Pursuits (2015) ... Richard Ottmar actor actors
    2011
  • High School

    Mr. Thompson

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Hot in Cleveland

    - Tangled Web (2012) ... Clark actor actors

    - Lost Loves (2012) ... Clark actor actors
    2010
  • $#*! My Dad Says

    - Goodson Goes Deep (2011) ... Carl actor actors
    2010
  • Blue Mountain State

    - Ransom (2010) ... Ronnie Hayes actor actors
    2010
  • American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

    Mr. O'Donnell

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Gold Retrievers

    The Professor

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Ratko: The Dictator's Son

    Dushkan

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Legally Blondes

    Mr. Golden

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Dream Is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Foreign Exchange

    Marvin

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Beer for My Horses

    D.A. Levine

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Route 30

    Ned

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • USIDent TV: Surveilling the Southland

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Southland Tales

    Dr. Soberin Exx

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Shredderman Rules

    Mayor Izzo

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Moola

    Jonas

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Rules of Engagement

    - Bros Before Nodes (2011) ... Curtis Armstrong actor actors
    2007
  • iCarly

    - iStakeout (2008) ... Store Clerk actor actors
    2007
  • Smokin' Aces

    Morris Mecklen

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • American Scary

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Akeelah and the Bee

    Mr. Welch

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Pucked

    Janitor

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Emperor's New School

    Mr. Moleguaco (voice)

    actor

    actors

    - Graduation Groove (2008) ... Mr. Moleguaco (voice) actor actors

    - Cornivale (2008) ... Mr. Moleguaco (voice) actor actors

    - Kuzco's Little Secret (2008) ... Mr. Moleguaco (voice) actor actors

    - Kuzcokazooza (2008) ... Mr. Moleguaco (voice) actor actors

    - Eco Kuzco (2008) ... Mr. Moleguaco (voice) actor actors
    2006
  • Psych

    - The Old and the Restless (2008) ... Jervis actor actors
    2006
  • Man of the House

    Morgan Ball

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • American Dad!

    - Dumbston Checks In (2026) ... Snot Lonstein (voice) actor actors

    - Dude, You're Getting a Del! (2026) ... Snot Lonstein (voice) actor actors

    - Idol Threat (2026) ... Snot Lonstein (voice) actor actors

    - Aw Rats, A Pool Party (2026) ... Snot Lonstein (voice) actor actors

    - Guardian (2025) ... Snot Lonstein (voice) actor actors
    2005
  • Supernatural

    - All in the Family (2016) ... Metatron actor actors

    - Book of the Damned (2015) ... Metatron actor actors

    - Inside Man (2015) ... Metatron actor actors

    - The Hunter Games (2015) ... Metatron actor actors

    - Reichenbach (2014) ... Metatron actor actors
    2005
  • Bones

    - The Blood from the Stones (2013) ... Oscar Schultz actor actors
    2005
  • The Closer

    - Silent Partner (2011) ... Peter Goldman actor actors

    - Necessary Evil (2011) ... Peter Goldman actor actors

    - Fresh Pursuit (2011) ... Peter Goldman actor actors

    - Star Turn (2011) ... Peter Goldman actor actors

    - Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2011) ... Peter Goldman actor actors
    2005
  • My Name Is Earl

    - Chaz Dalton's Space Academy (2009) ... Chaz Dalton actor actors
    2005
  • Ghost Whisperer

    - The Walk-In (2007) ... Harold actor actors
    2005
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - Owner of a Lonely Heart (2005) ... Robert Martin actor actors

    - Much Too Much (2005) ... Robert Martin actor actors
    2005
  • Ray

    Ahmet Ertegun

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • The Seat Filler

    LaJean

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Irish Eyes

    Brodrick Dooley

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story

    Mr. Ralph

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • House

    - Broken (2009) ... Paul Richter actor actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - The Verdict (2006) ... Zachary Simon actor actors

    - Whose God is It Anyway? (2006) ... Zachary Simon actor actors

    - Fine Young Cannibal (2006) ... Zachary Simon actor actors

    - Desperately Seeking Shirley (2006) ... Zachary Simon actor actors

    - New Kids on the Block (2006) ... Zachary Simon actor actors
    2004
  • Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt

    Jerry the Butler

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • My Dinner with Jimi

    Herb Cohen

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Quigley

    Dexter Pearlsley

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Big Shorts Mouse

    Small Hats Dog (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Las Vegas

    - Magic Carpet Fred (2005) ... Arnold Peters actor actors
    2003
  • Project Viper

    Keach

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • National Lampoon's Van Wilder

    Campus Cop

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Gale Force

    Steven Chaney

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Grounded for Life

    - Welcome to the Working Week (2003) ... Curtis actor actors
    2001
  • Crossing Jordan

    - Crime & Punishment (2002) ... Herb / The Punisher actor actors
    2001
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - The Panty Sniffer (2010) ... Clint Pudder actor actors
    2000
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    - The Safe House (2011) ... Computer Guy actor actors
    2000
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Down Low in Hell's Kitchen (2019) ... Robert Fischer actor actors
    1999
  • Batman Beyond

    - Payback (2000) ... Warren (voice) actor actors
    1999
  • Border to Border

    Man in Diner

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Safety Patrol!

    Bert Miller

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • That '70s Show

    - Radio Daze (2001) ... Barry Donovan actor actors
    1998
  • Felicity

    - Felicity Was Here (1999) ... Danny actor actors

    - The Force (1999) ... Danny actor actors

    - Connections (1999) ... Danny actor actors
    1998
  • Brimstone

    - Repentance (1998) ... Jimmy G. actor actors
    1998
  • Elvis Meets Nixon

    Farley Hall

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • L.A. Johns

    'Big' Ben

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    - Disney's Animal Kingdom: The First Adventure (1998) ... Bert Miller actor actors
    1997
  • The Hunger

    - Room 17 (1997) ... Bart Brookman actor actors
    1997
  • Jingle All the Way

    Chain Smoking Booster

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Spy Hard

    Pastry Chef

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Big Bully

    Clark

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • 3rd Rock from the Sun

    - Episode I: The Baby Menace (1999) ... Ken Fretts actor actors
    1996
  • Cybill

    - How Can I Call You My Ex-Husbands If You Won't Go Away? (1995) ... Charlie actor actors
    1995
  • Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love

    'Booger' Dawson

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Ellen

    - Give Me Equity or Give Me Death (1996) ... Tom actor actors
    1994
  • The Adventures of Huck Finn

    Country Jake

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - All-American Murder (1995) ... Dr. Morton Freberger actor actors
    1993
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    - Resurrection (1995) ... Albie Swinson actor actors
    1993
  • Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation

    Dudley 'Booger' Dawson, Esq.

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Hi Honey - I'm Dead

    Arnold Pishkin

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Public Enemy #2

    Ivan Delbert

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • How I Got Into College

    Arcadia Bible Academy Recruiter (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise

    Dudley Booger Dawson

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • One Crazy Summer

    Ack Ack Raymond

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • The Clan of the Cave Bear

    Goov

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Bad Medicine

    Dennis Gladstone

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Better Off Dead...

    Charles De Mar

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Moonlighting

    Herbert Viola

    actor

    actors

    - Lunar Eclipse (1989) ... Herbert Viola actor actors

    - Eine Kleine Nacht Murder (1989) ... Herbert Viola actor actors

    - In 'N Outlaws (1989) ... Herbert Viola actor actors

    - When Girls Collide (1) (1989) ... Herbert Viola actor actors

    - Perfetc (1989) ... Herbert Viola actor actors
    1985
  • Revenge of the Nerds

    'Booger' Dawson

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Risky Business

    Miles Dalby

    actor

    actors
    1983

• crew (1 credits)

  • A Goofy Movie

    additional writing

    crew
    1995