James Michael Connor (born June 16, 1960, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American actor who, making his film debut as a supporting character in the 1976 science fiction film ''

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'', has played recurring characters on several television series including ''

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'' and ''

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'', and ''FCU: Fact Checkers Unit'' (2010), as well as guest appearances on ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Rules of Engagement'' (2010), and ''

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'' (2002). More recently, Connor has appeared on TV in ''

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'' (2013-2014), ''

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'' (2012-2014), ''

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'' (2014), '' Parks and Recreation'' (2012-2015,) and ''

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'' (2016-2017). Connor has also appeared in feature films such as ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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'' and in the short film, ''The Yard Sale''. Other movie roles include ''The Perfect 46'' (2014), and '' Dream World'' (2012).

Commercials and voiceovers

In late-2014 Connor appeared as Larry Culpepper in Dr. Pepper TV commercials tied to the NCAA college football playoffs. Connor has also contributed voiceovers for a few video games, namely ''Marvel Heroes'' (2013), ''The 3rd Birthday'' (2011), ''Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'' (2009), and ''Gun'' (2005). He attended

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, with his friend, the director

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* 1960 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors Male actors from Omaha, Nebraska {{US-screen-actor-1960s-stub