Diedrich Bader Biography: Short Films, Awards, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Ethnicity, Parents, Wife, Children

  Karl Diedrich Bader is an American actor and comedian who first gained national attention in the early 1990s when he brought the character Jethro/Jethrine Bodine to life in Penelope Spheeris’s film adaptation of The Beverly Hillbillies.

He went on to star as Oswald Lee Harvey on The Drew Carey Show, a role that endeared him to audiences throughout nine seasons.

Profile

• Full name: Karl Diedrich Bader
• Date of birth: December 24, 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
• State of origin: Virginia
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, comedian, voice actor
• Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  
• Parents: William B. Bader (father), Gretta Bader (mother)  
• Siblings: Christopher Bader, John Bader, Kathy Bader  
• Spouse: Dulcy Rogers (m. May 25, 1997)  
• Children: Ondine Caolila Bader, Sebastian Bader  
• Relationship status: Married to Dulcy Rogers
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Net worth: $4 million  

Early Life and Education

Karl Diedrich Bader is now 59 years old, having been born on December 24, 1966, in Alexandria, Virginia. He spent part of his early childhood in Paris, where his family moved when he was two years old. His mother, Gretta Bader, was a noted sculptor, and his father, William B. Bader, was a foundation executive and U.S. State Department official.

Alongside his siblings Christopher, John, and Kathy, he eventually returned to the United States, attending Groveton High School and later T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria. After high school, he studied drama at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, setting the stage for his professional career.

Personal Life

Diedrich Bader married actress Dulcy Rogers on May 25, 1997, in a ceremony that has lasted into the present day. Together, they have two children: a daughter named Ondine Caolila Bader and a son named Sebastian Bader.

Career

Bader’s career began with guest roles and television films in the late 1980s. He gained visibility in 1993 through dual roles in The Beverly Hillbillies. In 1995, he was cast as Oswald Lee Harvey in The Drew Carey Show, appearing in 233 episodes through 2004.

His film roles include Lawrence in Office Space (1999), Rex in Napoleon Dynamite (2004), and appearances in EuroTrip and Meet the Spartans. Bader continued live-action work on shows such as Outsourced (2010–2011), Veep, Better Things, and American Housewife (2016–2021).

As a voice actor, Bader’s work spans animated TV and films: Hoss Delgado in The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Zeta in The Zeta Project, Tank in Surf’s Up, and Guy Gardner in Green Lantern: The Animated Series. He also voiced Bruce Wayne/Batman in several series, including his most notable turn in Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

Awards and Nominations

• 2012 Annie Award – nominated for Voice Acting in a Television Production (Batman: The Brave and the Bold)  
• 2014 BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award – nominated  
• 2015 BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award – nominated, and won for Best Male Vocal Performance  
• 2016 Actor – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series – nominated  
• 2017 and 2018 BTVA Television Voice Acting Award – nominated both years  

Net worth

Karl Diedrich Bader’s net worth is estimated at approximately $4 million. His earnings stem from a sustained television career, both on-screen and as a voice actor, as well as roles in successful films and animation projects.

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Filmography

• Longarm (1988) – George
• Desert Rats (1991) – Short film
• The Preppie Murder (1989, TV Movie) – Club Patron
• Arduous Man (1992) – Short film
• The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) – Jethro Bodine / Jethrine
• Office Space (1999) – Lawrence
• Certain Guys (1999) – Mark
• A couple of Days… A Period Piece (1999) – Dan
• Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) – Mail Guy
• The Country Bears (2002) – Ted Bedderhead (voice)
• Evil Alien Conquerors (2003) – Kenny
• Napoleon Dynamite (2004) – Rex
• EuroTrip (2004) – Mugger