George Newbern
His voice is the calm, steady presence behind Superman in the animated world, while his face became the quintessential nice-guy fiancé in a beloved 90s comedy.
Born 1964 (age 62)·American actor·Birthday: December 30·Baby Boomers
Biography
George Newbern built a career on being the guy you recognize but can't quite place, a testament to his chameleonic skill. Born in 1964, he broke through as the charming, slightly hapless Bryan MacKenzie opposite Steve Martin in 'Father of the Bride,' a role he would revisit for decades. While he became a familiar face on television, from a memorable 'Friends' guest spot to a long run on 'Scandal,' his most enduring work is heard, not seen. For a generation, he is the definitive voice of Superman in the DC Animated Universe, bringing a grounded humanity to the Man of Steel in countless series and films. Newbern's path reflects a working actor's versatility, moving seamlessly between live-action sincerity and voiceover legend.
Baby Boomers
1946–1964
The largest generation in history at the time. Shaped by postwar prosperity, the Vietnam War, the sexual revolution, and Watergate. They questioned every institution their parents built — then ran them.
George was born in 1964, placing them squarely in the Baby Boomers. The events that shaped this generation — postwar prosperity, civil rights, Vietnam, and the counterculture — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When George Was Born
The biggest hits of 1964
#1 Movie
Mary Poppins
Best Picture
My Fair Lady
#1 TV Show
Bonanza
George's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1964Born
Civil Rights Act signed; Beatles arrive in America
Gas: $0.30/galHome: $13,450Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"I Want to Hold Your Hand" — The BeatlesBest Picture: My Fair Lady
1969Started school
Apollo 11: humans walk on the Moon; Woodstock festival
Gas: $0.35/galHome: $15,550Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Sugar, Sugar" — The ArchiesBest Picture: Midnight Cowboy
1977Became a teenager
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1980Could drive
John Lennon shot and killed in New York
Gas: $1.19/galHome: $47,200Min wage: $3.10/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Call Me" — BlondieBest Picture: Ordinary People
1982Could vote
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1985Turned 21
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1994Turned 30
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2004Turned 40
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2014Turned 50
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 60
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 62 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Voiced Superman in the DC Animated Universe, including series like 'Justice League' and 'Justice League Unlimited.'
- Played Bryan MacKenzie, the groom, in the 'Father of the Bride' film series with Steve Martin.
- Portrayed Charlie, the White House Press Secretary, for six seasons on the ABC drama 'Scandal.'
- Had a recurring role as Payne, Julia Sugarbaker's son, on the sitcom 'Designing Women.'
Did You Know?
He replaced actor Tim Daly as the voice of Superman in the DC animated projects starting with 'Superman: Brainiac Attacks.'
He is a trained stage actor and performed in productions at the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival.
He guest-starred on 'Friends' as Danny, a love interest for Monica who was overly close with his sister.
He is married to actress Marietta DePrima, who played his sister in 'Father of the Bride Part II.'
“I'm the guy who gets the girl, but only after the main guy messes it up.”
