Tom Kenny

Voice actor for SpongeBob SquarePants

Tom Kenny - Voice actor for SpongeBob SquarePants
Born

July 13th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent voice actor and screenwriter, contributed significantly to animated television. Gained widespread recognition for voicing the title character in the long-running series 'SpongeBob SquarePants', which debuted in 1999. Also provided voices for other characters in various animated series and video games. His work has been a staple of children’s entertainment for decades.

Voiced SpongeBob SquarePants in the series and films

Provided voices for characters in 'The Powerpuff Girls'

Voiced various characters in 'Adventure Time'

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