
Stephen Root
American actor
- Age
- 74years old
- Born
- 17 November 1951Sarasota, Florida
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Scorpio
- Years active
- 1988–2026
Known for
About Stephen Root
Stephen Root is an American actor. They were born on 17 November 1951 in Sarasota, Florida. Their career spans 72 titles, among them Finding Nemo (2003), American Dad! (2005) and The Lone Ranger (2013).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Stephen Root is Crocodile Dundee II (1988); in all, 57 films and 15 TV shows over 38 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Finding Nemo (2003), with 174 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 31 titles. The person they have worked with most is James Badge Dale, on 5 films, among them The Lone Ranger and The Conspirator.
Coming up
- 2027 Coming soon
Slayground
Latest work
Full filmography (73)- 2026
- 2026
- 2025
- 2025
- 2025
- 2023
- 2022
- 2022–
The Legend of Vox Machina TV
Profesor Anders, 4 episodes
Where to watch Stephen Root
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2003
- 2013
- 2015
- 2002
- 2011
- 2007
- 2011
- 2006
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Stephen Root films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Finding Nemo 2003
- Leatherheads 2008
- Get Out 2017
- Ghost 1990
- Finding Dory 2015
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Emmy Awards 1 win2 nominations
Has worked with
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James Badge Dale 5 films together The Lone Ranger, The Conspirator and 3 more
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Bradley Whitford 5 films together Get Out, Bicentennial Man and 3 more
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Allison Janney 4 films together Finding Nemo, Finding Dory and 2 more
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Joel Coen 4 films together No Country for Old Men, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and 2 more
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Alan Tudyk 4 films together Ice Age, Ice Age: The Meltdown and 2 more
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Ethan Coen 3 films together No Country for Old Men, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and 1 more
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Tom Wilkinson 3 films together The Lone Ranger, Selma and 1 more
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George Clooney 3 films together The Men Who Stare at Goats, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and 1 more
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Sigourney Weaver 3 films together Finding Dory, Cedar Rapids and 1 more
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Diedrich Bader 3 films together Ice Age, Jay and silent Bob reboot and 1 more
Questions about Stephen Root
How old is Stephen Root?
Stephen Root is 74 years old: born on 17 November 1951 in Sarasota, Florida.
What are the best Stephen Root films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Stephen Root films are Finding Nemo (2003, 8.6), Leatherheads (2008, 8.5) and Get Out (2017, 8.0).
What is Stephen Root's next film?
Stephen Root's next release is Slayground, due in 2027.
How many films and TV shows has Stephen Root been in?
MovieNCo lists 57 films and 15 TV shows for Stephen Root, from Crocodile Dundee II (1988) to Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026).
How many awards has Stephen Root won?
Stephen Root has won one award from 2 nominations. By award: Emmy Awards, 1 of 2. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Stephen Root's star sign?
Stephen Root is a Scorpio: born on 17 November.




















