Eddie Deezen
Biography
Eddie Deezen (born March 6, 1957 in Cumberland, Maryland) is an American male character actor, voice actor and comedian. He is noted for portraying nerdy supporting characters in 1970s and 1980s films, including Grease, Grease 2, Midnight Madness, 1941 and WarGames. He also played larger parts in independent cult titles such as Surf II: The End of the Trilogy and I Wanna Hold Your Hand. As a voice performer he is recognized for his high‑pitched, nasal delivery, providing the voices of Mandark in the Cartoon Network series Dexter’s Laboratory, Snipes the Magpie in Rock‑A‑Doodle, Ned in Kim Possible and Lenny the Know‑It‑All in The Polar Ex. His career includes over 70 credited roles.
Career overview
Eddie Deezen was born on March 6, 1957 in Cumberland, Maryland, USA. He began his screen career as a character actor noted for portraying “nerd” types in a series of high‑profile films during the late 1970s and 1980s. His early notable appearances include the musical Grease (1978) and its sequel Grease 2, as well as the comedy Midnight Madness, the war‑comedy 1941, and the Cold‑War thriller WarGames. In addition to these supporting parts, Deezen secured larger roles in independent cult titles such as Surf II: The End of the Trilogy and I Wanna Hold Your Hand, both released in 1978. Over the course of his career he has accumulated more than seventy credited acting roles across film and television.
Deezen’s distinctive high‑pitched, nasal voice has also made him a recognizable presence in animation. He provided the voice of the villainous Mandark in the Cartoon Network series Dexter’s Laboratory, voiced Snipes the Magpie in the feature Rock‑A‑Doodle, and contributed the characters Ned in Kim Possible and Lenny the Know‑It‑All in The Polar Ex. His work spans both live‑action and voice performances, establishing him as a prolific character actor whose niche roles have left a lasting imprint on popular culture.
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74 titles- Critters: All You Can Eat (2024) as Big Ed
- The Grease Story (2017) as Eugene Felsnic
- The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) as Seagull (voice)
- Wander Over Yonder (2013) as Cartoon Peepers (voice)
- All I Want for Christmas (2013) as Action Star Larry Eastwood
- I Love You, Eddie Deezen (2012) as Himself
- Scooby-Doo! and the Robots (2011) as Gibby Norton (voice) (archive footage)
- Pound Puppies (2010) as (voice)
- SpongeBob's Truth or Square (2009) as Self
- Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005) as Ned (voice; uncredited)
- What's New, Scooby-Doo? Vol. 5: Sports Spooktacular (2005) as Gibby Norton (voice)
- The Polar Express (2004) as Know-It-All
- Kim Possible (2002) as Ned (voice)
- What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002) as Gibby Norton (voice)
- Codename: Kids Next Door (2002) as Ice Cream Guy (voice)
- The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo (2002) as Mandark (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Oswald (2001) as Andy (voice)
- Lloyd in Space (2001) as Larry (voice)
- Pigs Next Door (2000) as Ben (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Himself
- Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip (1999) as Mandark / Executive Mandark / Overlord Mandark / Braindark (voice)
- Kenny and the Chimp: Diseasy Does It! or Chimp 'n' Pox (1998) as Ice Cream Guy (voice)
- Cow and Chicken (1997) as Glasses Boy (voice)
- The Weird Al Show (1997) as Guy Boarded Up in the Wall (voice)
- The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997) as Charlie (voice)
- Dexter's Laboratory (1996) as Mandark (voice)
- Dexter's Laboratory (1996) as Mandark / Olga (voice)
- Dexter's Laboratory (1996) as Mandark / Momdark (voice)
- Dexter's Laboratory (1996) as Mandark / Mandark's Computer (voice)
- Spy Hard (1996) as Rancor Guard Who Gets Spit On
- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995) as Agent Tucker
- Duckman (1994) as Iggy Catalpa (voice)
- Life with Louie (1994) as (voice)
- The Silence of the Hams (1994) as Video Cameraman
- Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights (1994) as Caliph (voice)
- Goof Troop (1992) as Road Hogs Biker (voice)
- Darkwing Duck (1991)
- Rock-A-Doodle (1991) as Snipes (voice)
- Mother Goose and Grimm (1991) as Ham (voice)
- Hollywood Boulevard II (1991) as Walter
- Darkwing Duck: Darkly Dawns The Duck (1991) as Mouth (voice)
- Teenage Exorcist (1991) as Eddie
- Mob Boss (1990) as Tony
- Wedding Band (1990) as Slappy the Clown
- The Raven Red Kiss-Off (1990) as Himalayan Operator
- Dorf Goes Auto Racing (1990) as Eddie Taylor
- Beverly Hills Vamp (1989) as Kyle Carpenter
- Monsters (1988) as Demon #2
- Critters 2 (1988) as Hungry Heifer Manager
- Assault of the Killer Bimbos (1988) as Dopey Deputy
- Dorf's Golf Bible (1988) as Waldo
- Million Dollar Mystery (1987) as Rollie
- Happy Hour (1987) as Hancock
- The Whoopee Boys (1986) as Eddie Lipschultz
- The Longshot (1986) as Parking Attendant
- Follow That Bird (1985) as Donnie Dodo (voice)
- Punky Brewster (1984)
- Surf 2 (1984) as Menlo Schwartzer
- The Rosebud Beach Hotel (1984) as Sydney
- Delta Pi (1984) as Lane
- E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind (1984)
- WarGames (1983) as Malvin
- A Polish Vampire in Burbank (1983) as Sphincter
- Grease 2 (1982) as Eugene Felsnick
- Zapped! (1982) as Sheldon
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Mickey Dalrumple
- Midnight Madness (1980) as Wesley - White Team Leader
- Desperate Moves (1980) as Red
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- 1941 (1979) as Herbie Kazlminsky
- Champions: A Love Story (1979) as Eric Philpot
- Grease (1978) as Eugene
- I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) as Richard 'Ringo' Klaus
- Laserblast (1978) as Froggy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eddie Deezen best known for?
Eddie Deezen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015), Wander Over Yonder (2013), Adolescence (2025), Pound Puppies (2010).
When and where was Eddie Deezen born?
Eddie Deezen was born on March 6, 1957 in Cumberland, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does Eddie Deezen have?
Eddie Deezen has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2024.
What is Eddie Deezen's background in cinema and television?
Eddie Deezen (born March 6, 1957 in Cumberland, Maryland) is an American male character actor, voice actor and comedian. He is noted for portraying nerdy supporting characters in 1970s and 1980s films, including Grease, Grease 2, Midnight Madness, 1941 and WarGames. He also played larger parts in independent cult title...