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Sep 27, 2009 · ROOT Leona Estelle Root, a resident of Vero Beach, Florida, and a New Orleans, LA resident since September of 2004, passed away on August 16, 2009. She was 85. She is survived by her two...
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Stephen Root, born November 17, 1951 in Saracosta, Florida, is an American actor who plays the role of Eddie Fournier on the HBO original series True Blood. Making his debut on the episode "The Fourth Man in the Fire" in the series' first season, Stephen is principally known for his comedic work, but has won acclaim for his occasional dramatic role...
Root was born in Sarasota, Florida, the son of Leona Estelle and Rolland Clair Root, a construction supervisor. He graduated from Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he majored in acting and broadcasting.
Among his most recognized television roles are eccentric billionaire Jimmy James on the sitcom NewsRadio and as the voice of depressed Army barber Bill Dauterive and Hank Hill's skirt-chasing boss Buck Strickland on the animated television series King of the Hill (Root originally auditioned for the role of Dale). He had a recurring role on the final two seasons of The West Wing as Republican campaign consultant Bob Mayer. His most recognizable film roles to date are as the mumbling, quirky Milton Waddams in Office Space, as the mild-mannered gymrat Gordon Pibb in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, as Suds, a drunk sports writer, in Leatherheads, and as the dimwitted principal in the 2008 Judd Apatow produced comedy Drillbit Taylor.
Root is a favorite of the Coen Brothers; He has appeared in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Ladykillers, and No Country For Old Men. Kevin Smith wrote a role in Jersey Girl specifically for Root.
Root reunited with Mike Judge in Idiocracy and has also portrayed NASA flight director Chris Kraft in the miniseries From the Earth to the Moon. He took on the biographical role of Richard A. Clarke in The Path to 9/11. He has also had many guest appearances in television programs across several genres. He was Klingon Captain K'Vada in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Unification". In 1992, Root appeared on the TV series Night Court as Mr. Willard. In the 1993-1994 television season, Root appeared as a series regular as "R.O." on the Beau Bridges/Lloyd Bridges comedy/western series Harts of the West on CBS.
Root guest starred on Seinfeld, playing the role of a bank manager in the episode "The Invitations", handling Kramer's hello greeting issue. He had a role in Frasier in the episode "Detour" as the father of the family helping Frasier when his car broke down. In the CSI episode "Homebodies", he played the father of a rape victim. In addition, Root had a series regular role on the short-lived CBS series Ladies Man, which starred Sharon Lawrence, soon after she left NYPD Blue. He played Raymond, a hunting store owner involved in illegal gun trading, in the 1993 In the Heat of the Night episode "A Love Lost".
Root also has an active career as a voice artist. Aside from his roles in King of the Hill, he has played various characters in animated films, such as Ice Age, Finding Nemo, and Courage the Cowardly Dog. In other animated television, series regular roles include: Commander Chode in Tripping the Rift and Homebase in The X's. Additionally, he has provided guest-starring vocal talent in animated television series, like Chowder and Teen Titans. He recently lent his voice to Batman: The Brave and the Bold as Woozy Winks and The Penguin.
Film
•Imagine That (2009) •No Country for Old Men (2007) •Just Friends (2005) •Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) •Finding Nemo (2003) •Ice Age (2002) •Bicentennial Man (1999)
Television
•Boardwalk Empire (2012-2013) •True Blood (2008-2009) •Tripping the Rift (2004-2007) •Ladies Man (1999-2001) •King of the Hill (1997-2010) •NewsRadio (1995-1999)
Early life. Root was born in Sarasota, Florida, on November 17, 1951, the son of Leona Estelle and Rolland Clair Root, a project superintendent and site manager on major civil engineering projects throughout the US and Mexico.
Quick Facts. Age: 72 Years, 72 Year Old Males. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Romy Rosemont (m. 2008), Laura Joan Hase (m. 1984 – div. 1997) father: Rolland Clair Root. mother: Leona Estelle Root. children: Cody Root. Actors American Men. Height: 5'8" (173 cm ), 5'8" Males. U.S. State: Florida. More Facts. Recommended Lists: American People. Florida Actors.
Born November 17, 1951, in Sarasota, FL; son of Rolland Clair (a construction supervisor) and Leona Estelle Root; married Laura Joan Hase (divorced August, 1997); children: Cody, Ryan. Education: Attended University of Florida. Politics: Democrat. Avocational Interests: Spending time with family, collecting compact discs.
Apr 28, 2022 · Leona Estelle. wife. Private. child. Floyd Clair Root. father. view all. Rolland Clair Root's Timeline. Genealogy for Rolland Clair Root (1918 - 1987) family tree on Geni, with over 245 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
Root was born to his parents Leona Estelle, his mother, and Rolland Clair Root, his father who worked as a project superintendent and site manager on civil engineering projects in the United States and Mexico. On the other hand, he has not mentioned any information concerning the identities of his brothers and sisters if he has any.
