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Jim J. Bullock

Acting Born Feb 9, 1955 Casper, Wyoming, USA 32 credits
32
Total Credits
2023
45 Years Career Span
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Biography

James Jackson “Jim J.” Bullock, born February 9, 1955, in Casper, Wyoming, United States, is an American actor and comedian. He is male and is also credited as JM J. Bullock. Bullock first achieved national recognition in the 1980s portraying the flamboyant character Monroe Ficus on the ABC sitcom Too Close for Comfort, a role that highlighted his scene‑stealing comedic style. Over his career he has accumulated thirty‑two credited appearances across film and television, and his work is cataloged in major databases such as The Movie Database, where he is listed with a content score of 100. Bullock remains best known for his comedic performances and his contribution to American television comedy.

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Career

Career overview

James Jackson “Jim J.” Bullock was born on February 9, 1955 in Casper, Wyoming, United States. He is an American actor and comedian whose career has been defined by flamboyant, scene‑stealing comedic performances. Bullock’s professional work is catalogued under a variety of name spellings, including “JM J. Bullock,” and he has accumulated more than thirty credited appearances across film and television, as recorded in industry databases.

Bullock first achieved national recognition in the 1980s when he was cast as Monroe Ficus on the ABC sitcom Too Close for Comfort. The role highlighted his talent for delivering memorable, comedic characters and established him as a recognizable figure in American television comedy. His portrayal of Monroe Ficus remains his most widely cited credit and is frequently referenced as the defining part of his early career.

Throughout his ongoing career, Bullock has continued to work as an actor and comedian, contributing his distinctive humor to a range of projects. While the specific titles of his later work are not detailed in the available sources, the breadth of his credited appearances—over thirty in total—demonstrates a sustained presence in the entertainment industry. His reputation for flamboyant, scene‑stealing comedy endures as a hallmark of his professional identity.

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Career timeline

Commitment to Life
Ron and Laura Take Back America
Worst Cooks in AmericaRole/Play
Glee
One, Two, Many
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
Queer Duck: The Movie
Spaceballs: The DocumentaryJohn Candy: Comic Spirit
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Kissing Jessica SteinGaydar
CircuitThe Lord’s Prayer10 AttitudesLord, I BelieveImp, Inc.
Queer DuckGet Your StuffThe ScarecrowThe Eyes of Tammy Faye
Popular
The Greatest is the Least
Boogies Diner
Switch
Seinfeld
Spaceballs
ALF
Full Moon High
Too Close for Comfort
The Adventures of Humpty Dumpty

Full Filmography

32 titles
  • Commitment to Life (2023) as Self
  • Ron and Laura Take Back America (2016)
  • Worst Cooks in America (2010) as Self - Contestant
  • Role/Play (2010) as Bernie
  • Glee (2009) as Cert
  • One, Two, Many (2008) as Derek
  • Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (2007) as Jacques-Jean / Emerald Joe (voice)
  • Queer Duck: The Movie (2006) as Adam Seymour 'Queer Duck' Duckstein (voice)
  • Spaceballs: The Documentary (2005) as Self
  • John Candy: Comic Spirit (2005) as Self
  • Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004) as Mr. Monroe
  • Kissing Jessica Stein (2002) as Not-Yet-Out Gay Guy
  • Gaydar (2002) as Maurice's Ex
  • Circuit (2001) as Mark
  • The Lord’s Prayer (2001) as Erastus / Isaac (voice)
  • 10 Attitudes (2001) as Tex
  • Lord, I Believe (2001) as Licea (voice)
  • Imp, Inc. (2001) as Net'l (voice)
  • Queer Duck (2000) as Adam Seymour 'Queer Duck' Duckstein
  • Get Your Stuff (2000) as Tom
  • The Scarecrow (2000) as Magistrate (voice)
  • The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2000) as Self - Former Co-Host
  • Popular (1999) as Judge
  • The Greatest is the Least (1997) as Majestrate / Jeramiah (voice)
  • Boogies Diner (1994) as Gerald
  • Switch (1991) as The Psychic
  • Seinfeld (1989) as Attendant #1
  • Spaceballs (1987) as Prince Valium
  • ALF (1986) as Neal Tanner
  • Full Moon High (1981) as Eddie
  • Too Close for Comfort (1980) as Monroe Ficus
  • The Adventures of Humpty Dumpty (1979)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jim J. Bullock best known for?

Jim J. Bullock is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Worst Cooks in America (2010), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), The Double Life of Véronique (1991), Dead Man Walking (1995).

When and where was Jim J. Bullock born?

Jim J. Bullock was born on February 9, 1955 in Casper, Wyoming, USA.

How many credits does Jim J. Bullock have?

Jim J. Bullock has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2023.

What is Jim J. Bullock's background in cinema and television?

James Jackson “Jim J.” Bullock, born February 9, 1955, in Casper, Wyoming, United States, is an American actor and comedian. He is male and is also credited as JM J. Bullock. Bullock first achieved national recognition in the 1980s portraying the flamboyant character Monroe Ficus on the ABC sitcom Too Close for Comfort...