<Tr> <Th> Children </Th> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Notable works and roles </Th> <Td> Various roles in Mr. Show Tobias Fünke in Arrested Development Zero in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas </Td> </Tr> <P> David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American stand - up comedian, actor, director and writer, known primarily for his stand - up performances, the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show, and his role as Tobias Fünke in the sitcom Arrested Development . Cross created, wrote, executive produced, and starred in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, developed and had a prominent role in Freak Show, appeared on Modern Family, portrayed Ian Hawke in the Alvin and the Chipmunks film franchise, and voiced Crane in the Kung Fu Panda film franchise . </P> <P> Cross was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Barry and Susi, the former of whom emigrated from Leeds, England . Six months after his birth, Cross' family moved to Florida . After additional moves to New York and Connecticut, the family settled back in Roswell, Georgia, where Cross remained for nearly a decade . His family was poor and Barry left the family when Cross was 10 years old; the two have not spoken since he was 19, though they both primarily resided in New York City until Cross sold his home there in 2011 . Cross and his family were evicted from their home while living in Georgia . He spent some time living in motels and at friends' homes while growing up . He has two sisters and once bailed his youngest sibling out of jail . </P>

Ian from alvin and the chipmunks real name