Daran Norris, is an American comedic actor and voice artist. He has appeared or voiced characters in more than 400 films, video games, and television programs, including: Gordy in Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide; Cliff McCormack in Veronica Mars; the voices of Cosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, and Mr. Turner in The Fairly OddParents; Buddha Bob in Big Time Rush; and Knock Out in Transformers Prime.

He was previously married to voice actress Mary Elizabeth McGlynn in 1998. They divorced in 2012.