J.P. Manoux, an accomplished actor, director, and writer, garnered the Outstanding Student Award from Northwestern Universitys School of Speech in 1991, following his contributions co-writing and directing ‘The Mee-Ow Show’ during his studies. After refining his comedic skills at esteemed comedy theaters including L.A. Theatresports, ACME Comedy Theater, and The Groundlings School, Manoux quickly diversified his career.
He became a series regular on ‘The Wayne Brady Show’ from 2001 to 2002 and made notable early film appearances, including a role in the 2004 comedy ‘EuroTrip.’ Manoux gained significant prominence in children’s television through his dual role as Mr. Hackett and Curtis the Caveman on Disney Channel’s ‘Phil of the Future’ from 2004 to 2006. He further solidified his Disney footprint as the voice of Kuzco in the animated series ‘The Emperor’s New School,’ which aired from 2006 to 2008. Concurrently, he made a mark in prime-time television with a recurring role as Dr.
Most recently, Manoux appeared in the 2021 action film ‘Nobody’ and has contributed as a writer to numerous video games. His extensive career spans over 100 different television series, 90 commercials, and 50 films, underscoring his broad range and significant, ongoing contributions across multiple facets of the entertainment industry.