David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian perhaps best known for his work on HBO's sketch comedy series Mr. Show and for his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox sitcom Arrested Development.
Set in the fictional, communist country of Arstotzka, the protagonist plays a border inspector who regulates the border checkpoint in East Grestin. They must determine who to admit and who to keep out or arrest.