Toby Huss
Date of Birth: December 9, 1966
Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Marshalltown, Iowa, U.S.
Biography:
Toby Edward Huss was born on December 9, 1966 in Marshalltown, Iowa. This talented American actor first gained fame for his portrayal of Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, in the cult hit Nickelodeon TV series The Adventures of Pete & Pete. He continued to captivate audiences with his voice-over work on the long-running animated series King of the Hill and as Felix 'Stumpy' Dreifuss on HBO's Carnivàle.
Before making it big in Hollywood, Toby attended the University of Iowa where he participated in No Shame Theatre - a platform for experimental theater and performance art. Feeling ready to take on greater challenges, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.
Throughout his prolific career, Huss has appeared in over 35 movies and television series, showcasing his diverse range as an actor. Notable roles include voicing the unforgettable characters Cotton Hill and Kahn Souphanousinphone on King of the Hill and playing "The Wiz," a romantic interest for Elaine Benes in the Seinfeld episode "The Junk Mail."
Toby is also known for his parodies of Frank Sinatra, which were featured in the films Vegas Vacation and Down Periscope. He created a Sinatra-inspired character named Rudy Casoni, showcasing his exceptional talent for impersonations and bringing humor to his performances.
In the early 1990s, Huss appeared in network promos for MTV, taking on various eccentric characters such as Ol' Two Eyes (the predecessor to Rudy Casoni), a crooner who sang lounge versions of popular hip-hop and rock songs. He also portrayed a James Bond-like spy named Cobalt, a leather fetishist with an unusual affection for goats, a flannel-wearing doofus, and the angry redneck Reverend Tex Stoveheadbottom who delivered fast-talking tirades filled with colorful non-sequiturs.
From his humble beginnings in Iowa to his success on both television and film, Toby Huss continues to capture the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide with his unique talent and versatile performances.
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