Patrick Warburton
Actor
Patrick Warburton, known for his distinctive voice and acting roles, reveals his personal struggles with technology, admitting he's not adept at texting or video games. He shares insights into his family life, including his late adoption of email and his preference for a flip phone. Warburton also touches on his marriage, comparing it to the on-screen relationships he portrays.
Patrick Warburton
“Rules of Engagement”
“Seinfeld “
About Patrick Warburton
Patrick Warburton is an American actor and comedian known for his distinctive deep voice and deadpan delivery. He gained recognition as David Puddy on Seinfeld and has voiced Joe Swanson on Family Guy since 1999. His film work includes voicing Kronk in The Emperor's New Groove. He starred as Jeff Bingham on the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement and portrayed Lemony Snicket in Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
In this interview
- Admitted he didn't get an email address until four years before the interview.
- Described himself as technologically inept, still using a flip phone while his kids had iPhones.
- Said he avoids playing video games with his kids to escape constant defeat.
- Compared his real marriage to the bickering relationship between Jeff and Audrey on-screen.
“I did not actually get an email address until four years ago.”— Patrick Warburton, in this interview
Since this interview
Warburton starred in the NBC sitcom Crowded in 2016 and voiced Mayor Brian Winddancer in Zootopia 2, released in 2025. His annual charity golf tournament has raised over $40 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as of 2026, now in its 16th year.
