David Cross

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David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, writer and actor.<p>Cross was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Susi, a computer retailer. Cross attended Northside High School of the Performing Arts in Atlanta, Georgia (now known as North Atlanta High School). He was a member of the Class of 1982. He was elected Treasurer of his Senior class and was voted Most Humorous by his classmates. According to the Northside High School Yearbook of 1982, his most embarrassing moment was "being asked this ridiculously immature question" ("What was your most embarrassing moment?"). He grew up in Roswell, Georgia and briefly attended Emerson College in Massachusetts, but dropped out within a year and began his stand-up career. He was part of several comedy troupes in the Boston area, including Cross Comedy, which occasionally performed before and during concerts featuring local bands, most notably the Cavedogs.<p>Cross began his professional television career as a writer on The...