Originally from Elmhurst, Illinois, Campbell started his career in film school at Columbia College (Chicago) and went on to the legendary improv-comedy theater, The Second City, where he earned his comedy chops, working alongside, among others, Steve Carell, Bob Odenkirk, and Chris Farley. This led to his film debut in
Home Alone (1990).
A role on Fox's
Herman's Head (1991) followed, and Campbell's move to Los Angeles was assured. He has appeared in such classic films as Groundhog Day, Armageddon, and in many episodes of television. In 1996, he starred in
Local Heroes (1995), a Fox Network sitcom developed by Witt-Thomas Productions. Also a voice talent, he has voiced a wide variety of advertisements, television shows, television cartoons, and will be heard as Boomer the Bear, in Paramount's animated feature,
Wonder Park (2019).
Adventures in Wonder Park(2024)as Boomer
Digging to Death(2021)as Mark Armstrong
Wonder Park(2019)as Boomer
Adolescence(2018)as Record Store Owner
The Trouble with Mistletoe(2017)as Uber Driver
Remember the Sultana(2018)
Armageddon(1998)
CF3: Cult Fans, Films & Finds(2019)as Self
On the Scene with Lindalee(2014)as Self - Boomer
The Matthew Aaron Show Podcast(2011)as Self - Guest
MTV 90s - Top 50 Legends That Made the 90s!(2023)as Max
Only Murders in the Building(2021)as Animal (Lust)
Smile(2002)as Self
Aerosmith: I Don't Want to Miss a Thing(1998)as Max
