Bill Lobley (born in
Bronxville, New York) is an American
comic actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), li ...
known for his work in animation, commercials, and
voiceover
Voice-over (also known as off-camera or off-stage commentary) is a production technique where a voice—that is not part of the narrative (non- diegetic)—is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations. ...
s for film, radio, and television; including
Arcane
Arcane may refer to:
Books and comics
* Anton Arcane, a DC Comics character
* Arcane Jill Watson, a character in ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy''
* Arcane literature, such as in Cthulhu Mythos
Gaming
* Arcane magic (''Dungeons & Drago ...
,
Adult Swim
Adult Swim (AS; stylized as dult swim'' and often abbreviated as s'') is an American adult-oriented night-time cable television channel that shares channel space with the basic cable network Cartoon Network and is programmed by its in-house ...
's ''
Sealab 2021
''Sealab 2021'' is an American adult animated television series created by Adam Reed and Matt Thompson for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. Cartoon Network aired the show's first three episodes in December 2000 before ...
'', Discovery's Animal Planet, and many best selling video games. He has voiced characters for both children's and adults' cartoons and audiobooks, as well as promos and narrations on cable, streaming and digital platforms.
Biography
An alumnus of
Fordham University, Lobley's background is in sketch comedy and improvisation. He additionally voiced many celebrity opponents on
MTV's ''
Celebrity Deathmatch
''Celebrity Deathmatch'' is an adult stop-motion claymated series created by Eric Fogel and produced by John Worth Lynn Jr. for MTV. A parody of sports entertainment programs, ''Celebrity Deathmatch'' depicted various celebrities engaging in ...
,'' further establishing himself as a versatile and talented performer in both recreated and original characterizations. His most familiar role, however is Sparks, the sarcastic communications officer from the
Adult Swim
Adult Swim (AS; stylized as dult swim'' and often abbreviated as s'') is an American adult-oriented night-time cable television channel that shares channel space with the basic cable network Cartoon Network and is programmed by its in-house ...
series ''
Sealab 2021
''Sealab 2021'' is an American adult animated television series created by Adam Reed and Matt Thompson for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. Cartoon Network aired the show's first three episodes in December 2000 before ...
''. He has also recorded many audio books. These include ''
A Warrior's Heart
''A Warrior's Heart'' is an American 2011 romantic film, romantic sports film, sports drama film directed by Michael F. Sears and written by Martin Dugard (author), Martin Dugard. It stars Kellan Lutz, Adam Beach, Gabrielle Anwar and Ashley Green ...
'', (the autobiography of
Micky Ward
George Michael Ward Jr. (born October 4, 1965), often known by his nickname, "Irish" Micky Ward, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2003. He challenged once for the IBF light welterweight title in 1997, and held ...
from the movie ''
The Fighter
''The Fighter'' is a 2010 American biographical sports drama film directed by David O. Russell, and stars Mark Wahlberg (who also produced), Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Melissa Leo. The film centers on the lives of professional boxer Mi ...
''), the popular ''
Geronimo Stilton
''Geronimo Stilton'' is an Italian children's chapter book series written by Elisabetta Dami under the pen name of the title character. Scholastic Corporation has published the English version of the series in the US since February 2004, and t ...
'' series and dozens of children's titles as well. His commercial work covers a wide range of on-camera and voiceover projects, including the one-time voice of the Parkay Margarine Tub and the current voice of McDonald's ''
Hamburglar''.
In 2009, his work in the ''Geronimo Stilton'' series
earned the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Children's Audio Book from the Independent Book Publishers' Association.
Additionally, his voice can be heard on a number of successful video games, including "Fallout 76" ''
Just Cause 3
''Just Cause 3'' is a 2015 action-adventure game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. It is the third game in the ''Just Cause'' series and the sequel to 2010's '' Just Cause 2''. It was released w ...
'', the ''
Grand Theft Auto
''Grand Theft Auto'' (''GTA'') is a series of action-adventure games created by David Jones and Mike Dailly. Later titles were developed under the oversight of brothers Dan and Sam Houser, Leslie Benzies and Aaron Garbut. It is primarily d ...
'' series, the ''
BioShock
''BioShock'' is a 2007 first-person shooter, first-person shooter game developed by 2K Boston (later Irrational Games) and 2K Australia, and published by 2K Games. The first game in the BioShock (series), ''BioShock'' series, it was released f ...
'' series, ''
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified'', ''
Borderlands 2'', ''
The Darkness II
''The Darkness II'' is a 2012 first-person shooter video game developed by Digital Extremes and published by 2K Games. The game is the sequel to ''The Darkness (video game), The Darkness'' (2007) and based on the The Darkness (comics), comic boo ...
'', ''
L.A. Noire
''L.A. Noire'' is a 2011 action-adventure video game developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games. Set in 1947 Los Angeles, the game follows detective Cole Phelps's rise among the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department as he so ...
'', ''
Neverwinter Nights 2
''Neverwinter Nights 2'' is a role-playing video game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Atari Interactive. It is the sequel to BioWare's ''Neverwinter Nights (2002 video game), Neverwinter Nights'', based on the ''Dungeons & ...
'', ''
Alan Wake
''Alan Wake'' is an action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment. The story follows best-selling thriller novelist Alan Wake as he tries to uncover the mystery behind his wife's disappearance during a vacation in the small fictional ...
'', ''
Order Up!
''Order Up!'' is a cooking simulation-styled mini-game compilation developed by SuperVillain Studios and published by Zoo Games and Funbox Media. It was released on July 22, 2008 in North America, October 23 in Australia, and October 24 in Europe ...
'', ''
Star Wars: The Old Republic'', ''
Mafia II
''Mafia II'' is a 2010 action-adventure game developed by 2K Czech and published by 2K Games. It was released in August 24 2010 for PlayStation 3, Windows, and Xbox 360. The game is a standalone sequel to 2002's ''Mafia'', and the second insta ...
'', ''
Red Dead Redemption 2
''Red Dead Redemption 2'' is a 2018 action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. The game is the third entry in the ''Red Dead'' series and a prequel to the 2010 game ''Red Dead Redemption''. The story is set in 1899 and f ...
'', ''
Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain'' and ''
Alone in the Dark''.
In 2011, he performed the voice of
Officer Dibble in ''
Top Cat: The Movie'' and reprises the role in the 2015 ''Top Cat Begins''. Other animation credits include Netflix's "
Arcane
Arcane may refer to:
Books and comics
* Anton Arcane, a DC Comics character
* Arcane Jill Watson, a character in ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy''
* Arcane literature, such as in Cthulhu Mythos
Gaming
* Arcane magic (''Dungeons & Drago ...
". "
Entergalactic", Nickelodeon's Butterbean's Cafe, ''
Ice Age: Continental Drift'' and many Anime titles.
A food and cocktail enthusiast, he is the creator and host of the "Newsmeals.com" website. As the site's head chef, Lobley tackles trending news as well as cultural events and combines them with irreverent humor and creative recipes. This results in unusual dinner themes, like Local Food at Home, Pandemic Feasts, Lobster Romance, Empty Nesting, The Mueller Report, North Korean Disarmament, Government Shutdowns, Transgender Bathrooms,
Gun Control,
Occupy Wall Street
Occupy Wall Street (OWS) was a protest movement against economic inequality and the influence of money in politics that began in Zuccotti Park, located in New York City's Wall Street financial district, in September 2011. It gave rise to t ...
, and TSA Patdowns as well as his frequent Crazy Oscar Dinners, which cleverly incorporated the names of Academy Award nominees into the menu. He recently prepared "Candidate Cocktails" lampooning the 2016 Republican Presidential Field on Fox News' late night program ''Redeye''. He's had pieces on NBC's Today Food, and has parodied Food Trends on networks like, CNN, MSNBC, and News 12. He earned a Gourmet Cooking Certification in 2016.
Lobley recently reunited with his college rock group The Richie Beakman Band and has played venues across the tri-state area. The Band combines original tunes with intriguing covers of 80's classics.
Along with recent comedic on-camera work in commercials, he appeared with Academy Award-winner
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, televisio ...
touting the
Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and colloquially known as Obamacare, is a landmark U.S. federal statute enacted by the 111th United States Congress and signed into law by Pres ...
playing a clueless, philandering Senator for the popular
Funny or Die
Funny or Die is a comedy video website and film/television production company owned by Henry R. Muñoz III that was founded by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Mark Kvamme, and Chris Henchy in 2007. The website contained exclusive material from a re ...
website.
Filmography
Actor
*''You Are Here'' (1997) - Docile
*''Billy & Bobby: The Hollywood Years (Short 1998) - Billy Lowell
*''
Devil in the Flesh 2'' (2000) - Janitor 1, Janitor 2
*''
Sealab 2021
''Sealab 2021'' is an American adult animated television series created by Adam Reed and Matt Thompson for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. Cartoon Network aired the show's first three episodes in December 2000 before ...
'' (TV Series 2000-2005) -
Jodene Sparks, President, Various (voices)
*''
Celebrity Deathmatch
''Celebrity Deathmatch'' is an adult stop-motion claymated series created by Eric Fogel and produced by John Worth Lynn Jr. for MTV. A parody of sports entertainment programs, ''Celebrity Deathmatch'' depicted various celebrities engaging in ...
'' (TV Series 2001) -
George Clooney,
Warren Beatty
Henry Warren Beatty (né Beaty; born March 30, 1937) is an American actor and filmmaker, whose career spans over six decades. He was nominated for 15 Academy Awards, including four for Best Actor, four for Best Picture, two for Best Director, ...
,
Tim Robbins
Timothy Francis Robbins (born October 16, 1958) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for portraying Andy Dufresne in the film '' The Shawshank Redemption ''(1994), and has won an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards for his rol ...
(voices)
*''
NYPD Blue'' (TV Series 2001) - Car Owner
*''
Ed'' (TV Series 2003) - District Attorney
*''
Hey Joel
''Hey Joel'' is an American adult animation, adult animated television series that aired on VH1 in 2003. It is about Joel Stein, the host of a three-minute rock-star interview show on VH1 called "3 minutes with Joel". However, he is anything but r ...
'' (TV Series 2003) -
David Letterman (voice)
*''
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories'' (Video Game 2006) - Ernest Keigel, The Time Ranger (voices, uncredited)
*''
Neverwinter Nights 2
''Neverwinter Nights 2'' is a role-playing video game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Atari Interactive. It is the sequel to BioWare's ''Neverwinter Nights (2002 video game), Neverwinter Nights'', based on the ''Dungeons & ...
'' (Video Game 2006) - Georg Redfell, Judge Oleff (voices)
*''
Grand Theft Auto IV
''Grand Theft Auto IV'' is a 2008 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the sixth main entry in the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series, following 2004's '' Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'', and the e ...
'' (Video Game 2008) - Commander, Alien (voices)
*''
Alone in the Dark'' (Video Game 2008) - Additional voices (voice)
*''
Order Up!
''Order Up!'' is a cooking simulation-styled mini-game compilation developed by SuperVillain Studios and published by Zoo Games and Funbox Media. It was released on July 22, 2008 in North America, October 23 in Australia, and October 24 in Europe ...
'' (Video Game 2008) - Crispin Brown, Larry Cheezler, Generic Patric (voices)
*''
World of Zoo
''World of Zoo'' is a life simulation video game, published by THQ and developed by Blue Fang Games, who also developed the similar ''Zoo Tycoon'' series. ''World of Zoo'' was released for Microsoft Windows, Wii and Nintendo DS on October 26, 20 ...
'' (Video Game 2009) - Animal Vocalizations (voice)
*''
Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony'' (Video Game 2009) - Commander (voice)
*''
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned'' (Video Game 2009) - Commander, HR Officer, President Zane (voices)
*''
BioShock 2'' (Video Game 2010) - Stanley Poole (voice)
*''
Alan Wake
''Alan Wake'' is an action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment. The story follows best-selling thriller novelist Alan Wake as he tries to uncover the mystery behind his wife's disappearance during a vacation in the small fictional ...
'' (Video Game 2010) - Deputy Thornton (voice)
*''
Mafia II
''Mafia II'' is a 2010 action-adventure game developed by 2K Czech and published by 2K Games. It was released in August 24 2010 for PlayStation 3, Windows, and Xbox 360. The game is a standalone sequel to 2002's ''Mafia'', and the second insta ...
'' (Video Game 2010) - Prison Guard 1, DJ (voices, as Bill Lobely also)
*''
L.A. Noire
''L.A. Noire'' is a 2011 action-adventure video game developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games. Set in 1947 Los Angeles, the game follows detective Cole Phelps's rise among the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department as he so ...
'' (Video Game 2011) - Radio Voice (voice)
*''
Star Wars: The Old Republic'' (Video Game 2011) - Additional voices (voice)
*''
The Darkness II
''The Darkness II'' is a 2012 first-person shooter video game developed by Digital Extremes and published by 2K Games. The game is the sequel to ''The Darkness (video game), The Darkness'' (2007) and based on the The Darkness (comics), comic boo ...
'' (Video Game 2012) - Bragg, additional voices (voice)
*''
Ice Age: Continental Drift'' (2012) - Additional voices (voice)
*''
BioShock: Infinite'' (Video Game 2013) - Jeremiah Fink (voice)
*''
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified'' (Video Game 2013) - Officer Rose, additional voices (voice)
*''
Top Cat: The Movie'' (2013) - Officer Dibble (English version, voice)
*''
Grand Theft Auto V'' (Video Game 2013) - Redwood Indian, Paperboy, Sebastian, Teacher, Commander, President Zane (voices, as Bill Lobeley also)
*''Scandalous with
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, televisio ...
'' (Video short 2013) - Senator
*''The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre'' (Short 2013) - Joseph Stansbury
*''
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea'' (Video Game 2014) - Jeremiah Fink, Lonnie (voices)
*''
Welcome to the Wayne
''Welcome to the Wayne'' is an animated television series created by Billy Lopez that premiered on Nickelodeon on July 24, 2017. ''Welcome to the Wayne'' originated as an online web series, that was originally released on Nick.com from November ...
'' (Video short 2014) - Flowershirt, George the Doorman (voices)
*''
Phantom Boy
''Phantom Boy'' is a 2015 animated fantasy film directed by Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol and written by Alain Gagnol. The film stars Édouard Baer, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Audrey Tautou, Jackie Berroyer, Gaspard Gagnol and Noa Bernaoui-Savre ...
'' (2015) - Captain Simon (voice)
*''
Just Cause 3
''Just Cause 3'' is a 2015 action-adventure game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. It is the third game in the ''Just Cause'' series and the sequel to 2010's '' Just Cause 2''. It was released w ...
'' (Video Game 2015) - Sheldon (voice)
*''
Underdogs'' (2016) - ADR Loop Group
*''
BioShock 2: Remastered'' (Video Game 2016) - Stanley Poole (voice)
*''
Lastman'' (TV Series 2017) - Eric Rose, additional voices (voice)
*''
The Guardian Brothers'' (2017) - Deputy 3 (voice)
*''
Top Cat Begins'' (2017) - Officer Dibble (voice)
*''
Fireworks
Fireworks are a class of low explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. They are most commonly used in fireworks displays (also called a fireworks show or pyrotechnics), combining a large number of devices ...
'' (2018) - Norimichi's Father, Yusuke's Father, additional voices (English version, voices, as Colin A. Favor)
*''
MFKZ'' (2018) - Professor Fagor (English version, voice)
*''
Red Dead Redemption 2
''Red Dead Redemption 2'' is a 2018 action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. The game is the third entry in the ''Red Dead'' series and a prequel to the 2010 game ''Red Dead Redemption''. The story is set in 1899 and f ...
'' (Video Game 2018) - The Local Pedestrian Population (voice)
*''
Mazinger Z: INFINITY'' (2019) - Count Brocken, additional voices (English version, voice, as Colin A. Favor)
*''
Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain'' - (Video Game 2019) - Soldiers (English version, voice, as Colin A. Favor)
*''
Fallout 76: Wastelanders'' (Video Game 2020) - Narrator, Automated System, Crane, Radical Ganger, Skinner, Vault-Tec Spokesman (voices)
*''
Fallout 76: Steel Dawn'' (Video Game 2020) - Red Rocket Robot (voice)
*''
Arcane
Arcane may refer to:
Books and comics
* Anton Arcane, a DC Comics character
* Arcane Jill Watson, a character in ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy''
* Arcane literature, such as in Cthulhu Mythos
Gaming
* Arcane magic (''Dungeons & Drago ...
'' (TV Series 2021) - Huck (voice)
Miscellaneous
*''
Hail, Caesar!
''Hail, Caesar!'' is a 2016 period mystery musical black comedy film written, produced, edited and directed by the brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. An American-British-Japanese co-production, the film stars Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehre ...
'' (2016) - (voice)
*''
Red Dead Redemption 2
''Red Dead Redemption 2'' is a 2018 action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. The game is the third entry in the ''Red Dead'' series and a prequel to the 2010 game ''Red Dead Redemption''. The story is set in 1899 and f ...
'' (2018) - (Additional Motion Capture)
Writer
*''Billy & Bobby: The Hollywood Years'' (Short 1998) - (writer)
Soundtrack
*''
BioShock: Infinite'' (Video Game 2013) - ("
Goodnight Irene")
Archive Footage
*''
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City'' (Video Game 2010) - Commander (voice)
Commercials
*''
Popeyes
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., also known as Popeyes and formerly named Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits and Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken & Biscuits, is an American multinational chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants that was formed in 1972 ...
'' (1998-2000) - Zeke (voice)
*''
Parkay
Parkay is a margarine made by ConAgra Foods and introduced in 1937. It is available in spreadable, sprayable, and squeezable forms.
Parkay was made and sold under the Kraft brand name by National Dairy Products Corporation from 1937 to 1969, then ...
'' (1999-2002) - Voice of the Parkay Margarine Tub
*''
Eight Legged Freaks
''Eight Legged Freaks'' (originally titled ''Arach Attack'', under which it was released in some parts of Europe and other countries around the world) is a 2002 monster comedy film directed by Ellory Elkayem and starring David Arquette, Kari Wu ...
'' (2002) - Jodene Sparks (voice)
*''
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz (), commonly referred to as Mercedes and sometimes as Benz, is a German luxury and commercial vehicle automotive brand established in 1926. Mercedes-Benz AG (a Mercedes-Benz Group subsidiary established in 2019) is headquartere ...
'' (2015) - Fox, Snail, Possum (voices)
*''
GEICO'' (2017) -
Skeletor
Skeletor () is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the ''Masters of the Universe'' franchise created by Mattel, serving as the archenemy of the protagonist He-Man. He is typically depicted as a blue-skinned humanoid who wears a purpl ...
(voice)
*''
McDonald's
McDonald's Corporation is an American multinational fast food chain, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hambur ...
'' (2022) -
Hamburglar (voice)
References
https://news.fordham.edu/fordham-magazine/the-beakman-band-is-coming-back-to-fordham-for-jubilee/
External links
Bill Lobley's website*
Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lobley, Bill
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
People from Bronxville, New York
Fordham University alumni
American male voice actors
American male video game actors