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David Gruber Allen is an American television and film actor and comedian, best known for his work on the 1990 TV series Higgins Boys and Gruber and playing guidance counselor Jeff Rosso on the Judd Apatow-produced comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks. He also played Mr. Kwest on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and a town troubadour on Gilmore Girls. Allen had a minor role as an "Electrocuted Ghost" known as "Sparky" in the 2016 film Ghostbusters.
Born
Wednesday, 01 January 1958
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| History of the Sitcom | Jeff Rosso | 2021 |
| Boy Band | Davy | 2019 |
| Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy | Gil | 2018 |
| Trial & Error | Dave the Taxidermist | 2017 |
| Tween Fest | Twonkmaster Chris | 2016 |
| Ghostbusters | Electrocuted Ghost | 2016 |
| Preacher | Swami | 2016 |
| Love | Allan | 2016 |
| W/Bob and David | Extra Beatle Fan | 2015 |
| Mighty Magiswords | Frostferatu / Cold Foot / Geenystein Monster 1 / Ice Gargoyle / Ice Gargoyle 1 / Tooth Fairy | 2015 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| History of the Sitcom | Jeff Rosso | 2021 |
| Boy Band | Davy | 2019 |
| Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy | Gil | 2018 |
| Trial & Error | Dave the Taxidermist | 2017 |
| Tween Fest | Twonkmaster Chris | 2016 |
| Ghostbusters | Electrocuted Ghost | 2016 |
| Preacher | Swami | 2016 |
| Love | Allan | 2016 |
| W/Bob and David | Extra Beatle Fan | 2015 |
| Mighty Magiswords | Frostferatu / Cold Foot / Geenystein Monster 1 / Ice Gargoyle / Ice Gargoyle 1 / Tooth Fairy | 2015 |
| Star vs. the Forces of Evil | Mr. Candle / Sir Crandle / Additional Voices | 2015 |
| Sex Tape | Mailman | 2014 |
| Veronica Mars | 60-Year-Old Rocker | 2014 |
| @midnight | Father Mike / Krampus | 2013 |
| Granite Flats | Dinsmore | 2013 |
| Axe Cop | (voice) (as Dave 'Gruber' Allen) | 2012 |
| Cinematic Titanic: Rattlers | Host | 2012 |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Len | 2012 |
| Ben and Kate | Scott | 2012 |
| NTSF:SD:SUV | Crowley Morehouse | 2011 |
| Bad Teacher | Sandy Pinkus | 2011 |
| Bob's Burgers | Bill | 2011 |
| Mike & Molly | Tom | 2010 |
| Hot in Cleveland | David Gates | 2010 |
| Warren the Ape | Liquor Store Cashier | 2010 |
| Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Rick Yantz / Announcer / Hospital PA | 2010 |
| Futurestates | Sales Associate | 2010 |
| Parenthood | Guru | 2010 |
| Drones | Cooperman | 2010 |
| Big Time Rush | Therapist | 2009 |
| The Middle | Professor Morson | 2009 |
| The Mother of Invention | Dr. Henry Miller | 2009 |
| Party Down | AF Gordon Theodore | 2009 |
| United States of Tara | Schreiber | 2009 |
| True Jackson, VP | Mitchell | 2008 |
| Largo | Todd Carlin | 2008 |
| Smiley Face | Hippie #1 | 2007 |
| 100 Greatest Stand-Ups | Self / Himself | 2007 |
| Random! Cartoons | Dark Blade of Fire | 2007 |
| The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show | The Naked Trucker | 2007 |
| Unaccompanied Minors | Gas Station Attendant | 2006 |
| Lucky Louie | Professor Bill | 2006 |
| Wake Up, Ron Burgundy | Skeevy Guy | 2004 |
| Complete Savages | Wendell | 2004 |
| Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide | Mr. Kwest / Abe Lincoln / Abraham Lincoln | 2004 |
| Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy | Fondue Restaurant Patron | 2004 |
| Off the Lip | Pupule | 2004 |
| Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker | Guy LeFleur | 2004 |
| Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks | Jesus Ranch Cult Member (segment "Road Gig") | 2003 |
| Arrested Development | Activist | 2003 |
| I'm with Her | Horse Wrangler | 2003 |
| Real Time with Bill Maher | The Naked Trucker | 2003 |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Himself / The Naked Trucker (as The Naked Trucker) | 2003 |
| Crossroads | Bar Patron | 2002 |
| Dead Last | Big Tiny | 2001 |
| Grounded for Life | Therapist | 2001 |
| Late Friday | Two Headed Dog | 2001 |
| Gilmore Girls | The 2nd Troubadour / The Minister | 2000 |
| Yes, Dear | Insurance Agent | 2000 |
| Malcolm in the Middle | Mr. Woodward | 2000 |
| Freaks and Geeks | Jeff Rosso | 1999 |
| SpongeBob SquarePants | Abe Lincoln | 1999 |
| Chill | Naked Trucker | 1999 |
| Dill Scallion | Slim | 1999 |
| Tenacious D | Jesus Ranch Cult Member | 1997 |
| Working | Poet | 1997 |
| King of the Hill | Appleseed / Jesse | 1997 |
| Life Sold Separately | Roger | 1997 |
| Sabrina the Teenage Witch | Pizza Manager | 1996 |
| Spin City | Crackpot | 1996 |
| 3rd Rock from the Sun | Arthur | 1996 |
| Mr. Show with Bob and David | Hippie | 1995 |
| The Drew Carey Show | Lawyer | 1995 |
| NewsRadio | Lackey / Eric Stark | 1995 |
| The TV Wheel | Various | 1995 |
| Frasier | Randy | 1993 |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | The Naked Trucker | 1993 |
| The A-List | Self | 1992 |
| Fist of Glory | High Roller | 1991 |
| One Night Stand | Self | 1989 |
| Narco Dollar | Mortera's Men | 1989 |
Producer Filmography
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