<P> James Michael Connor (born June 16, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American actor who, making his film debut as a supporting character in the 1976 science fiction film Futureworld, has played recurring characters on several television series including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The King of Queens, and FCU: Fact Checkers Unit (2010), as well as guest appearances on The X-Files, The Drew Carey Show, Desperate Housewives, Gilmore Girls, Rules of Engagement (2010), and Scrubs (2002). More recently, Connor has appeared on TV in Brooklyn Nine - Nine (2013 - 2014), Community (2012 - 2014), Franklin & Bash (2014), and Parks and Recreation (2012 - 2015). </P> <P> Connor has also appeared in feature films such as About Schmidt, Blades of Glory, Pendulum and Watchmen and in the short film, The Yard Sale . Other movie roles include The Perfect 46 (2014), and Dream World (2012), </P> <P> In late - 2014 Connor appeared as Larry Culpepper in Dr. Pepper TV commercials tied to the NCAA college football playoffs . Connor has also contributed voiceovers for a few videogames, namely Marvel Heroes (2013), The 3rd Birthday (2011), Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), and Gun (2005). </P> <P> He attended Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska, with his friend, the director Alexander Payne . </P>

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