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Career
Anton started acting as a kid in Omaha, Nebraska and made his career as a stand-up comedian at age 17, performing in comedy clubs in 1978 while in high school. Anton began his career as a college circuit comedian in the 1980s. In 1984, he traveled the Mediterranean and Middle East as part of an all-comedy USO tour. In 1985, he was named Showtime's Funniest Person in Nebraska. In the late 1980s, Anton moved to New York City and pursued some acting opportunities, then moved to Los Angeles.
He is a member of comedy group 2 Headed Dog.
In the fall of 1995, Anton booked two TV pilots in Los Angeles. He was cast as Nathan in The WB sitcom First Time Out which premiered in September and was later cast on the FOX sketch comedy series MADtv in October. Anton's other show First Time Out was quickly cancelled two months after the premiere of MADtv. His most enduring character was Clorox from the "Star Trek: Deep Stain Nine" sketches. Clorox was supposed to be the main nemesis of the sketch and he was loosely based on Q from Star Trek.
Since leaving MADtv, Anton developed an extensive resume on television. He has made guest appearances on such television series as Mr. Show with Bob and David, Coach, Boston Legal, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The King of Queens, Ally McBeal, Lizzie McGuire, Everybody Loves Raymond, Weekends at the D.L., Two Broke Girls, and Mad Men.
In Phil of the Future, Anton plays Lloyd Diffy, a father and a paranoid engineer trying to fix a broken time machine. Lloyd's main goal is to find a way so that he and his family can return to their home in the year 2121 from the year 2004, in which they find themselves stranded.
Anton has appeared in such films as Mail Bonding, Deliver Us From Eva, The Goldfish, Run Ronnie Run, D-WAR, and Careless. His most recent feature film is The Mother of Invention.
In 2004, Anton starred in the animated series Tom Goes to the Mayor. He provided the voice (and body) of one of the three city council members.
Craig hosted the Tomorrow Show, a weekly live comedy show at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, California. Though Anton and Small are no longer actively involved with the show the two occasionally make surprise appearances including a yearly anniversary performance.
He is a member of comedy group 2 Headed Dog.
In the fall of 1995, Anton booked two TV pilots in Los Angeles. He was cast as Nathan in The WB sitcom First Time Out which premiered in September and was later cast on the FOX sketch comedy series MADtv in October. Anton's other show First Time Out was quickly cancelled two months after the premiere of MADtv. His most enduring character was Clorox from the "Star Trek: Deep Stain Nine" sketches. Clorox was supposed to be the main nemesis of the sketch and he was loosely based on Q from Star Trek.
Since leaving MADtv, Anton developed an extensive resume on television. He has made guest appearances on such television series as Mr. Show with Bob and David, Coach, Boston Legal, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The King of Queens, Ally McBeal, Lizzie McGuire, Everybody Loves Raymond, Weekends at the D.L., Two Broke Girls, and Mad Men.
In Phil of the Future, Anton plays Lloyd Diffy, a father and a paranoid engineer trying to fix a broken time machine. Lloyd's main goal is to find a way so that he and his family can return to their home in the year 2121 from the year 2004, in which they find themselves stranded.
Anton has appeared in such films as Mail Bonding, Deliver Us From Eva, The Goldfish, Run Ronnie Run, D-WAR, and Careless. His most recent feature film is The Mother of Invention.
In 2004, Anton starred in the animated series Tom Goes to the Mayor. He provided the voice (and body) of one of the three city council members.
Craig hosted the Tomorrow Show, a weekly live comedy show at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, California. Though Anton and Small are no longer actively involved with the show the two occasionally make surprise appearances including a yearly anniversary performance.
Filmography - TV Series
Title:
Bob's Burgers W/Bob & David Maron Comedy Bang! Bang New Girl International Ghost Investigators Key & Peele The Middle Mad Men 2 Broke Girls Weeds Pretend Time Workaholics True Jackson, VP CSI: Miami the Sarah Silverman Program 10 Items Or Less Tom Goes To The Mayor Phil Of The Future Entourage Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker Boston Legal The Office Weeksn At The DL The King Of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Ally McBeal Lizzie McGuire Primetime Glick Late Friday Curb Your Enthusiasm Random Play The Army Show MADTv Coach First Time Out Mr. Show With Bob & David |
Role:
Mr. Dowling / Bank Manager (Voice) Salesman Clerk / Studio Doctor Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Mooselager / Roger Tamblin Professor Dust Office Worker Greeter Bob Branderson Frank Gleason Roger Mark Powell Dad / Ophthalmologist / Father Bart Chef Sheldon Parks Reporter INS Guy #1 City Council Member / Various (Voice) Lloyd Diffy M.C. Feed Me Kobayashi Commerical Dad Ray Richardson Craig Winston Sicklebee Neal Berger / Mitch Neil Williamson Roger Clayton Mr. Pettus Various (2001) The Ten Comedymandments Sister's Boyfriend Craig Various Lt. Bradford Handy Homeowner / Bobby / Man In Toilet Brian Nathan Fisk Expert Truck Singer |
Year:
2012 - 2016 2015 2013 - 2015 2014 - 2015 2015 2014 - 2015 2014 2014 2013 2013 2012 2010 - 2011 2011 2010 2009 2008 2008 2004 - 2006 2004 - 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2001 - 2005 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001 2000 1999 1998 1995 - 1998 1996 1995 1995 |
Filmography - Video Shorts
Title:
Radio Zed: Getting To Know You Radio Zed: Hey You Radio Zed: Rocky Mountain High Radio Zed Emilie Autumn: Fight Like A Girl It Came From The Box Red State Update Sells Out |
Role:
Mackenzie Right Reverend Timmons Right Reverend Timmons Right Reverend Timmons The Host Mr. Paulson Broom Man |
Year:
2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2009 2008 |
Filmography - Shorts
Title:
Time Travel Lover The Goldfish Mail Bonding Ice Cream |
Role:
Henry Duncan Poole Poet Man |
Year:
2014 2003 1995 1993 |
Filmography - TV Shorts
Title:
Back To Backspace |
Role:
Mustacki (voice) |
Year:
2014 |
Filmography - tV Series Shorts
Title:
Kirstin Lives In Los Angeles |
Role:
Carlyle |
Year:
2013 |
filmography - Movies
Title:
Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega Ashes Jason's Big Problem The Mother Of Invention Dragon Wars: D-War Careless Deliver Us From Eva Run Ronnie Run |
Role:
Howard Fishtickle - Dad Casting Director Dr. Daniels James Gilmore Dr. Austin Officer Bill Theo Wilson Hollywood Agent |
Year:
2010 2009 2009 2009 2007 2007 2003 2002 |
Filmography - Videos
Title:
Santa Buddies |
Role:
Bob |
Year:
2009 |
Filmography - TV Movies
Title:
Live From Baghdad |
Role:
American Hostage #2 |
Year:
2002 |
Awards & Nominations
Craig Anton (3 Losses)
National Association For Campus Activities - Campus Entertainer Of The Year
National Association For Campus Activities - Campus Entertainer Of The Year
National Association For Campus Activities - Campus Entertainer Of The Year
National Association For Campus Activities - Campus Entertainer Of The Year
National Association For Campus Activities - Campus Entertainer Of The Year