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David Coburn

b. 1970

American actor

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Born 1970. David Coburn is an American singer, film actor, television actor, voice actor and actor.

David Coburn (born October 31, 1969) is an American actor. He is best known as the voice of Captain Planet in the TV series Captain Planet and the Planeteers and his work as Walter Potter in Harry and the Hendersons.

Early life Coburn was born in Los Angeles, California on October 31, 1969 (Halloween).

Career Coburn made his acting debut at the age of ten as Ted Loomis in the television series One Day at a Time (1979–1981). He later voiced Captain Planet in Captain Planet and the Planeteers, replacing original candidate Tom Cruise, and reprised the role in a crossover episode of OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes. Coburn was also known for portraying Walter Potter in Harry and the Hendersons.

Personal life Coburn has lived in Paris, France, since 2011 while continuing to do environmental work. He has twin daughters. 1991 Star Trek: The Next Generation Brower Episode: "The Nth Degree" 1991–1993 Harry and the Hendersons Walter Potter 26 episodes 1992 Defenders of Dynatron City Toolbox (voice) Television pilot 1994, 1999 Sister, Sister Claude 2 episodes 1995, 1999 Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? Lee Jordan (voice) 4 episodes 1995 Space Strikers Captain Nemo (voice) 13 episodes 1998 Oh Yeah! Cartoons Galen (voice) Episode: "Enchanted Adventures" 1999 Can of Worms Jarm (voice) Television film 1999 Babylon 5: A Call to Arms Minbari Ranger Television film 1999 Screenplay Bobby Television film 2006 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Eddie Loomis Episode: "Fault" 2006 The Sopranos Bartender Episode: "Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request..." 2011–2013 Platane Himself 7 episodes 2015–2020 Zip Zip Washington, Mitch (voice) English dub; 52 episodes 2017 OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Captain Planet (voice) Episode: "The Power Is Yours!" 2022 FBI: International Olivier Episode: "Uprooting" 2022 Emily in Paris Tim Davies Episode: "Ex-En-Provence"

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Who is David Coburn?

American actor

When was David Coburn born?

David Coburn was born on 1 December 1970 in Los Angeles.

What is David Coburn's occupation?

David Coburn is a singer, film actor, television actor, voice actor and actor.

What nationality is David Coburn?

David Coburn is American.

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· Wikipedia: David Coburn

· Wikidata: Q3017692

· DBpedia: David Coburn (actor)

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