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For fans of the cult-favorite series Arrested Development, Tony Hale's spectacled face is all too familiar. He charmed and terrified a legion of fans as Buster, the most titularly immature of the adult siblings that comprised the show from 2003 to 2006, but Hale's career has extended far beyond the borders of this one tragically cancelled series. He attended the Young Actors Theatre in his home state of Florida, and in 1992, he earned a degree in journalism from Alabama's Samford University. He went on to earn his Masters from the School of Communication and the Arts at Regent University in Virginia before moving to New York to begin his professional acting career. In addition to various TV appearances, Hale filled out his resume in these early years with commercials, including an iconic ad for Volkswagen in which he enthusiastically lip synched to "Mr. Roboto" by Styx from the front seat of a VW Golf. He also helped found a Christian ministry called the Haven, geared towards artistically minded parishioners.

In addition to Arrested Development, Hale has appeared in other major films and TV shows like Stranger Than Fiction and Unaccompanied Minors. He's also lent his voice talents to animated features like 2008's The Tale of Despereaux. Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide