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J.P. Manoux was born Jean-Paul Manoux on June 8, 1969, in Fresno, California, and grew up in Santa Barbara as the eldest of seven children. He pursued his education at Thacher School and Northwestern University, where he engaged in improvisational theater and co-wrote and directed “The Mee-Ow Show.” After graduating in 1991 with the Outstanding Student Award from NU’s School of Speech, Manoux relocated to Hollywood. There, he refined his comedic skills at various esteemed comedy theaters, including L.A. Theatresports, ACME Comedy Theater, and The Groundlings School.

His career quickly diversified, leading to roles in numerous television series and commercials. He gained prominence in children’s television through his dual role as Mr. Hackett and Curtis the Caveman on Disney Channel’s “Phil of the Future” (2004–2006) and as the voice of Kuzco in Disney’s animated series “The Emperor’s New School” (2006–2008). Manoux also made a mark in prime-time television, recurring as Dr. Dustin Crenshaw on “ER” (2006–2008) and Congressman Clark in “Veep” (2016–2017). His film credits include appearances in “EuroTrip” (2004), “Transformers” (2007), and “Nobody” (2021).

Beyond acting, Manoux has taken on directing roles for television series such as “Aaron Stone” (2009), “Phil of the Future” (2006), “Mudpit” (2012), and “Spun Out” (2015). He has also contributed as a writer to “The Wayne Brady Show” (2001–2002) and a number of video games. His versatility extends to voice acting in video games like “Kingdom Hearts III” (2019) and motion-capture performances. Manoux has appeared in over 100 television series, 90 commercials, and 50 films, showcasing his broad range and significant contributions to the entertainment industry.