Stephen Root Biography: Wife, Age, Son, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Stephen Root is an American actor and voice actor renowned for his versatile performances across film, television, and animation.

He is best known for his roles as Milton Waddams in Office Space (1999), Jimmy James in NewsRadio (1995–1999), and as a prolific voice actor in King of the Hill (1997–2010) and other animated series.

His extensive career spans comedy, drama, and voice work, making him a recognizable character actor in Hollywood.

Profile

• Full Name: Stephen Edward Root
• Stage Name: Stephen Root
• Born: November 17, 1951
• Age: 73 years old
• Birthplace: Sarasota, Florida, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Voice Actor
• Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
• Parent: Rolland Clair Root (father), Leona Estelle Root (mother)
• Siblings: None (only child)
• Spouse: Romy Rosemont (m. 2008), Laura Joan Hase
• Children: Cody Root
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6,000,000

Early Life and Education

Stephen Edward Root was born on November 17, 1951, in Sarasota, Florida, to Rolland Clair Root, a construction superintendent, and Leona Estelle Root, a homemaker.

His ethnicity is of English, Dutch, German, and French descent, and his religious beliefs are not publicly emphasized.

Root attended Vero Beach High School in Florida, graduating in 1969, where he was active in drama.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in acting and directing from the University of Florida and later trained at the National Shakespeare Conservatory in New York, refining his craft before launching his professional career.

Career

Root began his career on stage, performing in Off-Broadway productions like So What If I’m Half Jewish? and appearing in Richard II with the National Shakespeare Company.

His television debut came in 1987 with a guest role on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

He gained prominence as Jimmy James in NewsRadio (1995–1999), a sitcom that showcased his comedic timing.

His film breakthrough was as Milton Waddams in Office Space (1999), a cult classic.

Root’s film roles include O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Dodgeball (2004), No Country for Old Men (2007), The Lone Ranger (2013), and Get Out (2017).

His television work includes Boardwalk Empire (2012–2013), The Man in the High Castle (2015–2019), and Barry (2018–2023) as Monroe Fuches, earning an Emmy nomination.

Social Media

Stephen Root does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Stephen Root, 73, resides in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, actress Romy Rosemont, whom he married in 2008.

They met on the set of a TV project and have appeared together in shows like Fringe.

He was previously married to Laura Joan Hase from 1984 to 1997, with whom he has a son, Cody Root, born in 1987.

Standing at 175 cm (5’9″), Root is a Scorpio, known for his intense and versatile acting style.

He maintains a low-profile personal life, with no active social media presence, focusing on his career and family.

Root enjoys theater and has expressed admiration for co-stars like Bill Hader.

His hobbies include reading and supporting the arts, reflecting his stage background.

Filmography

• Crocodile Tears (1997, film) – Supporting Role
• Office Space (1999, film) – Milton Waddams
• Bicentennial Man (1999, film) – Dennis Mansky
• O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, film) – Radio Station Man
• Ice Age (2002, film) – Frank / Start (voice)
• Finding Nemo (2003, film) – Bubbles (voice)
• Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004, film) – Gordon Pibb
• The Ladykillers (2004, film) – Fernand Gudge
• No Country for Old Men (2007, film) – Man Who Hires Wells
• Drillbit Taylor (2008, film) – Principal Doppler
• The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009, film) – Gus Lacey
• The Conspirator (2010, film) – John M. Lloyd
• Cedar Rapids (2011, film) – Bill Krogstad
• J. Edgar (2011, film) – Arthur Koehler
• The Lone Ranger (2013, film) – Habberman
• Get Out (2017, film) – Jim Hudson
• Life of the Party (2018, film) – Mike Cook
• The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021, film) – Porter
• Paint (2023, film) – Supporting Role
• NewsRadio (1995–1999, TV series) – Jimmy James (97 episodes)
• King of the Hill (1997–2010, TV series) – Bill Dauterive / Buck Strickland (voice, 148 episodes)
• Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008, TV series) – Bumi / Additional Voices (voice)
• Boardwalk Empire (2012–2013, TV series) – Gaston Means (11 episodes)
• The Man in the High Castle (2015–2019, TV series) – Hawthorne Abendsen (18 episodes)
• Barry (2018–2023, TV series) – Monroe Fuches (32 episodes)
• The Book of Boba Fett (2022, TV series) – Lortha Peel (1 episode)
• Praise Petey (2023, TV series) – Petey’s Father (voice)

Net Worth

Stephen Root’s estimated net worth is approximately $6,000,000.

His income is derived from his extensive acting career in film and television, particularly high-profile roles in Office Space, NewsRadio, Barry, and King of the Hill, as well as residuals from syndicated shows and voice work in animation.

His steady presence in both mainstream and independent projects contributes to his financial stability.