Alan Tudykhas dozens of great TV roles, but these six are his best, and number one is an indisputable fan favorite. It’s hard to say whetherAlan Tudyk is better known for his movies or his TV roles. Or if he’s better known for his voice acting or live-action ones. He’s a chameleon, but one that you always recognize.
On television, he’s dabbled in just about every genre, and while he may be closely associated with science fiction and superhero productions, he’s had notable performances in plenty of down-to-earth dramas and sitcoms as well. Tudyk is always a welcome presence on television, whether for an episode or for a series.
The list of Alan Tudyk’s voice-acting credits could fill a long list. He’s voiced everyone from the Devil inDevil May CaretoHeihei the chicken in theMoanamovies. However, to hear what he’s truly capable of as a voice actor, you need to listen to him inHarley Quinn, the animated DC superhero that premiered in 2019.
Tudyk voices multiple characters in the show, including Clayface, Calendar Man, Doctor Trap, Condiment King, Firefly, Ocean Master, Kevin, and Perry White. Most importantly, he voices the Joker, entering him into the halls of renownedactors who have all voiced or played the Clown Prince of Crime.
As the Joker inHarley Quinn, Tudyk is as blasé and comfortable with violence as audiences have come to expect. However, Tudyk also makes him a love-struck puppy, hence why he tried to erase Harley’s memory, so that neither of them would have a connection. It’s an energy that’s perfect for the goofy but violent tone of the series.
Alan Tudyk first appeared as K-2SO inRogueOne, providing the voice and motion capture performance for the Imperial security droid turned co-pilot to Cassian Andor (Diego Luna). His return to theStar Warsuniverse was a long-awaited one, but fans ofAndorhad to wait until halfway through season 2 to get him.
K-2SO makes his reentrance in season 2, episode 8, “Who Are You?” andhis backstory is slightly retconned and improved. The security droid is seen taking part in the chaos on Ghorman, but is damaged and then is reprogrammed to have its violent and anti-rebellion impulses suppressed.
Tudyk plays K-2SO with an English accent, giving it a formal characterizationthat makes for a comedic clash when he’s politely slamming stormtroopers into walls. K-2SO is an imposing presence, and his blunt sarcasm makes him a funny, though no less intimidating, character that you’re glad is on the Rebellion’s side.
One of Alan Tudyk’s more down-to-earth roles, Dr. Noah Werner inSuburgatoryis George Altman’s (Jeremy Sisto) best friend. He’s a dentist who helps George assimilate into suburban life, as he himself recently moved out of the city and knows the culture shock that comes with the move.
Noah begins the series married, but divorces his wife after he becomes infatuated with the family’s maid. Later, he tries to get George and their other friend, Fred (Chris Parnell), to live the bachelor lifestyle with him at any opportunity. Preppy and unsympathetic, Noah is always good for a laugh, or a laugh at.
While affectionate towards his son,Noah is pretty clueless and behaves immaturely most of the time. Tudyk is hilarious in the role and the perfect fit for the sitcom setting. If he weren’t so interested in genre TV shows, he would probably have a very successful career working solely in sitcoms.
Eric Morden, better known as Mr. Nobody, is the main antagonist ofDoom Patrolseason 1. A nigh-omniscient being, Mr. Nobody was created after Eric Morden made a deal with a Nazi scientist to experiment on him to give Morden extraordinary powers. The experiment was partially stopped thanks to Niles Caulder (Timothy Dalton), turning him into a vengeful supervillain.
Mr. Nobody frequently breaks the fourth wall inDoom Patrol, often referring to the audience, much to the confusion of the other characters in the series. Tudyk is smarmy, weird, and sometimes quite frightening, thanks in part to his impeccable design, which makes him look like a stained-glass human come to life.
By the time we meet Mr. Nobody inDoom Patrol, he’s certifiably insane, a result of being exposed to so much knowledge.
By the time we meet Mr. Nobody inDoom Patrol, he’s certifiably insane, a result of being exposed to so much knowledge. Tudyk is gleeful and arch in his portrayal of the character, who laughs at the horrors he inflicts on the members of theDoom Patrol, and he’s one of the best villains in the live-action DC universe.
Alan Tudyk stars in the science fiction comedy-dramaResident Alienas Harry Vanderspiegle. Harry is the alien of the show’s title, a being who crash-landed in Patience, Colorado, killed the real Dr. Vanderspiegle, and subsumed his life. Originally sent to destroy humankind, Harry soon begins to question the morality of his charge.
Harry is capable of all sorts of feats, including super strength, durability, advanced intelligence, and shape-shifting abilities. What he struggles with is the normal day-to-day of human interactions. Slowly, he comes to learn English, and those who know him come to accept his quirky and oddball behavior.
Resident Alien’s fourth season aired on August 06, 2025, on Syfy and USA Network simultaneously.
This is Alan Tudyk at his comedic best, and he’s able to really make Harry feel like an alien figuring out the nuances of humanity. He’s not too over-the-top with his affectations, but there are still plenty of funny moments to be found. Tudyk makes Harry’s arc from killer to savior of humanity a believable one.
Fireflymay have only run for one season, but the series was so unique in its style and storytelling, essentially beinga Western TV show set in space, thatits 14 episodes still impact TV today. Alan Tudyk costars as Hoban “Wash” Washburne,Serenity’s pilot and Zoe’s (Gina Torres) husband.
Wash grew up on a planet so polluted, he couldn’t see the stars, instilling in him a need to fly through them one day. He’s a talented pilot who operates with a cool, level-headedness, and he’s often the voice of reason on the ship, generally being a calming presence during heated arguments.
Sarcastic and laid-back, Wash frequently suggests the easiest course of action, though he is far from a coward, often willing to put himself in harm’s way. It’s a defining TV role forAlan Tudykand is the perfect showcase of his ability to mix comedy and pathos in one well-rounded character.
