Curtis Armstrong - wikipedia Curtis Armstrong Curtis Armstrong Curtis Armstrong at Phoenix Comicon 2017 ( 1953 - 11 - 27 ) November 27, 1953 ( age 63 ) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Occupation Actor, voice actor, singer Years active 1983 -- present Spouse ( s ) Elaine Aronson ( m. 1994 ) Curtis Armstrong ( born November 27, 1953 ) is an American actor known for his portrayal as Booger in the Revenge of the Nerds movies, as Herbert Viola on Moonlighting, as Miles Dalby in Risky Business, as famed record producer Ahmet Ertegün in the film Ray, as the voice of `` Maru '' in Planes : Fire & Rescue, and for voicing Schmuley `` Snot '' Lonstein in American Dad !, and the title character in the show Dan Vs. He is also the co-host of the TBS reality television competition series King of the Nerds, in addition to the role of Metatron in the series Supernatural. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Filmography 3.1 Film 3.2 Television 4 References 5 External links Early Life Armstrong was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Norma E. ( née D'Amico ), a teacher, and Robert Leroy Armstrong. He graduated from Berkley High School in Berkley, Michigan, and later graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. His daughter Lily Armstrong was born in 1996. Curtis was raised Catholic, but converted to Judaism when he married Elaine Aronson. Career His first role came in the 1983 film Risky Business. However, he is best known for his role of Booger in Revenge of the Nerds and its sequel Revenge of the Nerds II : Nerds in Paradise. He later reprised his role as Booger in the 1992 television movie Revenge of the Nerds III : The Next Generation and the 1994 television movie Revenge of the Nerds IV : Nerds in Love. Armstrong 's typecasting in the role was mocked in The Simpsons episode `` E-I-E-I - ( Annoyed Grunt ) ''. His other films include Better Off Dead, Big Bully, One Crazy Summer, Bad Medicine, National Lampoon 's Van Wilder, Smokin ' Aces, DodgeBall : A True Underdog Story, Jingle All The Way, Southland Tales, and Beer for My Horses. He also had a recurring role as Herbert Viola on the television series Moonlighting, and played the part of Ahmet Ertegün in the biographical film Ray ( 2004 ). Armstrong provided the voice for Mr. Moleguaco And Mr. Bugspit on the Disney Channel original series The Emperor 's New School And The Buzz on Maggie. Curtis was also in Akeelah and the Bee. He played `` Farley '', a fictional composite character based on members of Elvis Presley 's real entourage in the 1997 cult - comedy film Elvis Meets Nixon. He also had a bit part as `` Russ '' on the short - lived TV show Reaper. Armstrong in 2014 He voices `` Snot '' on the animated sitcom American Dad !, parodying his role from Revenge of the Nerds. He also had a role as Double Wide in the cartoon series Stroker and Hoop on Adult Swim. He appeared in the 2006 production of Akeelah and the Bee as Mr. Welch. He was on VH1 's 100 Greatest Teen Stars despite being thirty when he played his first role. He played `` Mecklen '' in the 2007 film, Smokin ' Aces. In the feature film Ray, for preparation for his role as music executive Ahmet Ertegün, he had the top part of his head shaved to simulate male pattern baldness. He guest starred in episode 10 -- `` Much Too Much '' -- and had a much smaller part in episode 11 -- `` Owner of a Lonely Heart '' -- in season two of Grey 's Anatomy. Armstrong played a deejay named Jerry Thunder on That ' 70s Show, episode 315, `` Radio Daze. '' In 2006 Armstrong was in an episode of Boston Legal. In 2008, he guest starred on the iCarly episode `` iStakeout '' as a convenience store clerk who was suspected of making unauthorized copies of movies. In 2009 he appeared in Ratko : The Dictator 's Son, and Locker 13. He played fictional astronaut Chaz Dalton on an episode of the TV series My Name is Earl. From 2008 -- 2013 he portrayed Dr Parker / Dr Dawson on The Game. 2009 found Armstrong playing a paranoid character in a mental institution on the House season six premiere, `` Broken ''. Also in 2009 Armstrong appeared in American Pie Presents : The Book of Love, as a teacher obsessed with the principal of the school, and he also appeared as a bumbling bandit in the movie `` Gold Retrievers ''. In 2010, he made a guest appearance on the television show Glory Daze and began voicing the main character on the animated series Dan Vs. He also voices Robot in Robot and Monster. He also appeared on Spike TV 's Blue Mountain State ( S01E11 ). In 2011, he appeared on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and has a recurring role as attorney Peter Goldman on season seven of The Closer. He reprises this role in season four of Major Crimes. On October 27, 2011, he appeared as himself on the television show Rules of Engagement. In addition to his acting career, Armstrong 's affinity for the music of Harry Nilsson has prompted him to become an expert on Nilsson 's work. He has written liner notes for CD reissues of Nilsson albums and has been instrumental in archival and bonus track preparation for these reissues. Additionally, Armstrong is an avid fan of Washington Irving, Laurel and Hardy, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 's Sherlock Holmes stories. Armstrong and former Revenge of the Nerds co-star Robert Carradine host the TBS reality TV competition series King of the Nerds. The series, which pits contestants with expertise in a variety of geek interests to see who will be crowned with the eponymous title, premiered in January 2013. In May 2013, Armstrong appeared as Dr. Foster in an episode of New Girl. He continues to play the angel Metatron in several episodes in the 9th, 10th and 11th seasons of Supernatural. Filmography Film Year Film Role Risky Business Miles Dalby 1984 Revenge of the Nerds Dudley `` Booger '' Dawson 1985 Better Off Dead Charles De Mar Bad Medicine Dennis Gladstone 1986 The Clan of the Cave Bear Goov One Crazy Summer Ack Ack Raymond Revenge of the Nerds II : Nerds in Paradise Dudley `` Booger '' Dawson How I Got Into College Arcadia Bible Academy Recruiter 1991 Hi Honey - I 'm Dead Arnold Pischkin Revenge of the Nerds III : The Next Generation Dudley `` Booger '' Dawson Revenge of the Nerds IV : Nerds in Love Big Bully Clark Jingle All the Way Chain Smoking Booster 1998 Safety Patrol Bert Miller / Tim Bartlett 2002 Van Wilder Campus Cop Project Viper Keach 2003 Quigley Dexter Persley My Dinner with Jimi Herb Cohen DodgeBall : A True Underdog Story Mr. Ralph The Seat Filler LaJean Vendetta : No Conscience, No Mercy Brodrick Dooley Ray Ahmet Ertegun 2006 National Lampoon 's Pucked Janitor Akeelah and the Bee Mr. Welch Southland Tales Dr. Soberin Exx Smokin ' Aces Mecklen 2007 Route 30 Ned 2008 Beer for My Horses D.A. 2009 Legally Blondes Mr. Gary Golden American Pie Presents : The Book of Love Mr. O'Donnell 2011 Flypaper Mitchell Wolf The Dog Who Saved Halloween ( TV movie ) Max 2012 Sparkle Larry 2014 Planes : Fire & Rescue Maru ( voice ) 2018 Barbie Television Year Series Role Notes 1986 -- 1989 Moonlighting Herbert Quentin Viola 1991 Hi Honey - I 'm Dead Arnold Pischkin TV movie 1993 -- 1997 The Terrible Thunderlizards Scooter 1995 M.A.N.T.I.S B.B. Rantzer Episode : `` Fast Forward '' Season 1 Episode 21 Lois & Clark Albie Swenson Episode : `` Resurrection '' Season 2 Episode 17 1998 The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer Confederate soldier Episode : `` Up, Up and Away '' 1999 Felicity Danny 3 episodes 1999 3rd Rock from the Sun Ken Fretts Episode : `` The Baby Menace '' 2001 The Amanda Show Video Store Clerk `` Moody 's Point Segment '' 2001 That ' 70s Show Jerry Thunder Episode : `` Radio Daze '' 2005 -- present American Dad ! Snot Voice 2005 - 2006 The Buzz on Maggie Mr. Bugspit Voice 2005 Grey 's Anatomy Robert Martin 2 episodes 2006 -- 2008 The Emperor 's New School Mr. Moleguaco Voice 2007 Wizards of Waverly Place Zit Episode : `` Pop Me And We Both Go Down '' Ghost Whisperer Harold Episode : `` The Walk - In '' 2008 iCarly Store Clerk Episode : `` iStakeout '' Psych Jervis Episode : `` The Old and the Restless '' 2008 -- 13 The Game Dr. Parker / Dr. Dawson 2009 My Name Is Earl Chaz Dalton Episode : `` Chaz Dalton Space Academy '' House Richter Episode : `` Broken '' Blue Mountain State Ronnie Hayes Episode : `` Ransom '' CSI : Crime Scene Investigation Clint Pudder Episode : `` The Panty Sniffer '' 2011 Curb Your Enthusiasm Computer Guy Episode : `` The Safe House '' Rules of Engagement Himself Episode : `` Bros Before Nodes '' That 's Our Joe Snot Episode : `` You Ca n't Do the ' Lunchables All Star Show ', Joe '' 2011 -- 2012 The Closer Peter Goldman 6 episodes 2011 -- 2013 Dan Vs. Dan Voice, lead role 2012 -- 2015 Robot and Monster Robot / Marf / Robot - bot Voice 2013 Bones Oscar Schultz Episode : `` The Blood from the Stones '' Hot in Cleveland Clark Episode : `` Lost Loves and Tangled Web '' New Girl Mr. Foster 2013 -- 2015 King of the Nerds Himself, in reference to Dudley `` Booger '' Dawson 16 episodes 2013 -- 2016 Supernatural Metatron 2015 Workaholics Richard Ottmar Episode `` Triva Pursuit '' 2015 Highston Uncle Billy Amazon Originals Pilot episode 2016 Major Crimes Peter Goldman Episode `` Hindsight '' 2016 Frequency Karl Episode : `` Deviation '' 2017 Penn Zero : Part - Time Hero Super Amazing Bouncy Ball 2 episodes References Jump up ^ Sandoval, Emiliana. `` Five Things : about Curtis Armstrong '', Detroit Free Press, May 1, 2006. Accessed May 31, 2007. `` Local guy Curtis Armstrong has carved out a steady film career. His most recent movie, `` Akeelah and the Bee, '' came out Friday. STARTING OUT Armstrong was born in 1953 in Detroit and graduated from Berkley High School. '' Jump up ^ `` Curtis Armstrong - My Life Of Dad ''. Lifeofdad.com, March 21, 2016. Jump up ^ PGP 797 : Robot And Booger Jump up ^ `` WATCH : ' Planes 2 : Fire & Rescue ' Full Length Trailer ''. Stitch Kingdom. 2014 - 02 - 05. Retrieved 2014 - 02 - 06. Jump up ^ `` M.A.N.T.I.S. : Fast Forward ''. TV.com. Retrieved 14 October 2016. Jump up ^ `` Lois & Clark : The New Adventures of Superman : Resurrection ''. TV.com. Retrieved 12 August 2016. External links Curtis Armstrong on IMDb Curtis Armstrong at AllMovie `` Curtis Armstrong : Booger and Beyond ''. Rocker : The Lifestyle Magazine for Mature Hipsters. Eldercore LLC. February 2014. 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