If Venture Bros was live action...
by randypanthegoatboy | created - 13 Feb 2015 | updated - 03 Jun 2017 | PublicBasically, this is my cast-list for a live action version of Venture Bros. I should mention I have no clue who to cast as the titular bros, besides just a couple of child actors.
1. David Cross
Actor | Arrested Development
David Cross is an American actor, writer and comedian who is known for playing Tobias Fünke from Arrested Development, Minion from Megamind, Crane from Kung Fu Panda, Ian Hawke from Alvin and the Chipmunks, Yivo from Futurama and Happy Time Harry from Aqua Teen Hunger Force. He also acted in Grand ...
...as Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture.
2. Andrew Bryniarski
Actor | Street Fighter
Andrew Bryniarski was born on February 13, 1969 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 6' 5" actor is a former bodybuilder. He came to Hollywood for a short summer vacation to visit a friend, was spotted by a talent scout who set up a screen test for Joel Silver, and all of a sudden he was acting ...
...as Brock Samson.
3. Zack Ward
Actor | Freddy vs. Jason
Zack Ward was born in 1970. He wanted to act, but his mom, an actress herself, wanted her son to be normal, and would not let him. Finally, his brother intervened, allowing Zack the chance to act. After a year of the small stuff, he got his first big audition for the '80s classic A Christmas Story ...
...as The Monarch.
4. Judy Greer
Actress | 13 Going on 30
Judy Greer was born and raised outside of Detroit, Michigan, as Judith Therese Evans. She is the daughter of Mollie Ann (née Greer), a hospital administrator and former nun, and Richard Evans, a mechanical engineer. She has German, Irish, English, Welsh, and Scottish ancestry. After training for ...
...as Dr. Girlfriend.
5. Thomas Haden Church
Actor | Sideways
Thomas Haden Church was born Thomas Richard McMillen in Yolo, California, to Maxine (Sanders) and Carlos Richard McMillen, who was a U.S. marine and surveyor. He was raised in Texas. His mother remarried George Quesada, a widowed WWII veteran who served in Guam, in 1969. He adopted this surname ...
...as Dr. Byron Orpheus.
6. Isabelle Fuhrman
Actress | The Novice
Isabelle Fuhrman is a critically acclaimed actress who can next be seen in Kevin Costner's HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA, opposite Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Danny Houston, Giovanni Ribisi and Luke Wilson.
In 2021, Fuhrman starred as Alex Dall in Lauren Hadaway's directorial debut, THE NOVICE. Her ...
...as Triana Orpheus.
7. Roland Kickinger
Actor | Terminator Salvation
A native of Vienna, Austria, Roland Kickinger began strength training and martial art at age 14. He cleaned the gym at night in exchange for a membership. However, Kickinger's dreams were far away in a place called Hollywood. With little encouragement from his family and friends, he packed up his ...
...as Baron Underbheit.
8. Uma Thurman
Actress | Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Uma Karuna Thurman was born in Boston, Massachusetts, into a highly unorthodox and internationally-minded family. She is the daughter of Nena Thurman (née Birgitte Caroline von Schlebrügge), a fashion model and socialite who now runs a mountain retreat, and of Robert Thurman (Robert Alexander ...
...as Molotov Cocktease.
9. Jemaine Clement
Actor | Flight of the Conchords
Jemaine Clement was born and raised in Masterton, New Zealand, the oldest of three brothers. His mother is Maori. Clement was educated at Makoura College in Masterton, NZ. He went on to study drama and film at Victoria University of Wellington. Whilst there he met Taika Waititi, and they formed ...
...as Phantom Limb.
10. Craig Bierko
Actor | The Thirteenth Floor
Craig Bierko was born on August 18, 1964 in Rye Brook, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Thirteenth Floor (1999), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) and Scary Movie 4 (2006).
...as Dr. Jonas Venture Sr. and Jr.
11. Billy Connolly
Actor | Brave
Billy Connolly was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. He left school to work in the shipyards, becoming a welder, and joined the Territorial Army (in the parachute regiment) at around the same time. He developed an interest in folk music, eventually being an accomplished banjo player and a ...
...as Col. Gentleman.
12. Reb Brown
Actor | Space Mutiny
Reb Brown was born on April 29, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Space Mutiny (1988), Uncommon Valor (1983) and Yor: The Hunter from the Future (1983). He has been married to Cisse Cameron since September 8, 1979.
...as The Action Man.
13. Emo Philips
Actor | UHF
Emo Philips was born on February 7, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for UHF (1989), Meet the Parents (2000) and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022). He has been married to Kipleigh Brown since November 5, 2011. He was previously married to Carmi Lynn Raynsford and ...
...as Otto Aquarius.
14. Michael Showalter
Writer | Wet Hot American Summer
Michael Showalter is a director, writer, and producer who most recently directed the 2017 hit The Big Sick. Previously he directed and co-wrote the 2016 film Hello, My Name Is Doris starring Sally Field. Michael's first film was the The Baxter (2005) starring Michelle Williams and Justin Theroux. ...
...as Pete White.
15. Patton Oswalt
Actor | Young Adult
Patton Oswalt has been headlining at comedy clubs all over the United States since 1996, as well as appearing in his own standup specials on Comedy Central and HBO. He was chosen as Entertainment Weekly's "It" comedian in 2002. He is a regular on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993). His other ...
...as Master Billy Quizboy.
16. Danny John-Jules
Actor | Blade II
Danny John-Jules was born on September 16, 1960 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Blade II (2002), Little Shop of Horrors (1986) and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998). He is married to Petula Langlais. They have two children.
...as Jefferson Twilight.
17. Bruce McCulloch
Actor | The Kids in the Hall
Bruce McCulloch was born on May 12, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for The Kids in the Hall (1988), Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996) and Dog Park (1998). He has been married to Tracy Ryan since 2003. They have two children.
...as The Alchemist.
18. Cynthia Watros
Actress | General Hospital
Cynthia Watros was born on September 2, 1968 in Lake Orion, Michigan, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for General Hospital (1963), Guiding Light (1952) and Video Game High School (2012). She was previously married to Curtis Gilliland.
...as Myra Brandish.
19. Bruce Campbell
Actor | Bubba Ho-Tep
In 1979 with his Detroit friends, Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, Bruce Campbell raised $350,000 for a low-budget film, The Evil Dead (1981), in which he starred and co-executive produced. Completed piecemeal over four years, the film first gained notoriety in England where it became the best-selling ...
...as Col. Bud Manstrong.
20. Tim Daly
Actor | Basic
Tim Daly was born on June 1, 1956 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Basic (2003), The Fugitive (2000) and Wings (1990). He was previously married to Amy Van Nostrand.
...as Steve Summers.
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