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Stephen Root is an American character actor whose versatility has made him a favorite of filmmakers and comedy fans alike. He first broke out as eccentric radio station owner Jimmy James on NBC's NewsRadio (1995), then created an instant cult icon as the mumbling Milton Waddams in Office Space (1999). For decades he has voiced Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland on King of the Hill. Root is a regular in Coen brothers films, including O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Ladykillers (2004), No Country for Old Men (2007), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021), and his other credits include Dodgeball (2004), Idiocracy (2006), Get Out (2017) and voice work in Ice Age (2002) and Finding Nemo (2003). On television he has appeared in Boardwalk Empire, Fargo, The Man in the High Castle and Succession. His chilling-yet-funny Monroe Fuches on HBO's Barry earned a 2019 Emmy nomination, and in 2026 he won the Primetime Emmy Award for best supporting actor in a comedy as Wyck Crawford in Apple TV's Widow's Bay. A Broadway veteran since Journey's End, Root brings deep craft and dry, disarming humor.
- Active since 1988
- Born in Sarasota
- Honors: Emmy
- Category: Actor
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How much does Stephen Root cost?
The estimated booking fee for Stephen Root is $50K–$100K. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Career timeline
Milestones
- Starred in Ghost as Police Sgt.
- Starred in Bicentennial Man as Dennis Mansky
- Starred in No Country for Old Men as Man who hires Wells
- Starred in J. Edgar as Arthur Koehler
- Starred in The Lone Ranger as Habberman
- Starred in Selma as Albert J. Lingo
- Received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
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What is the typical fee range for Stephen Root?
Our estimate puts Stephen Root in the $50K–$100K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Stephen Root but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Ming-Na Wen, Hope Davis, Dylan Walsh.
Who is similar to Stephen Root but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Paul Giamatti, Catherine Keener, Odette Annable.
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What is Stephen Root's booking fee?
The estimated booking fee for Stephen Root is $50K–$100K (estimate).
How much does it cost to book Stephen Root?
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