Tom Kenny
Born:July 13, 1962
Place of Birth:Syracuse, New York, USA
Known For:Acting
Biography
Tom Kenny, born Thomas James Kenny on July 13, 1962, is a versatile American actor and comedian celebrated for his exceptional voice acting skills. He has become a household name for his iconic portrayal of SpongeBob SquarePants, a character that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Kenny's talent extends beyond the pineapple under the sea, as he has lent his voice to a myriad of beloved characters in various animated series and video games.
One of Kenny's notable roles includes Patchy the Pirate, a live-action character in "SpongeBob SquarePants," adding another layer of entertainment to the show. Additionally, his vocal talents brought Gary the Snail and the French narrator, inspired by Jacques Cousteau, to life in the same series. Kenny's impressive voice acting resume also features characters like the Narrator and Mayor in "The Powerpuff Girls," Heffer in "Rocko's Modern Life," and Dog in "CatDog."
In the world of animation, Kenny's versatility shines through as he takes on the role of Ice King in "Adventure Time" and Spyro in the "Spyro the Dragon" video game series, showcasing his ability to bring diverse characters to life with his distinctive voice. Beyond his contributions to animated series, Kenny has showcased his comedic chops on screen, starring in the short-lived Fox sketch show "The Edge" and as a cast member on the HBO sketch comedy program "Mr. Show."
Kenny's talent and dedication to his craft have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by his collaborations with esteemed colleagues like Jill Talley, whom he later married. His range as an actor is further exemplified by his hosting gigs on television, including "Friday Night Videos" on NBC in 1983 and "Funday Night at the Movies" on TCM in 2007. With a career spanning decades, Tom Kenny continues to enchant audiences with his remarkable voice work and comedic prowess, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
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Filmography
Acting
Hotel Transylvania
Additional Voices (voice)
2012
Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up and no humans are allowed. One special weekend, Dracula has invited all his best friends to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis's 118th birthday. For Dracula catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem but the party really starts when one ordinary guy stumbles into the hotel and changes everything!
Transformers: The Last Knight
Wheels (voice)
2017
Humans and Transformers are at war. Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Saving our world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager; Bumblebee; an English Lord; and an Oxford Professor.
SpongeBob Squarepants: Kreepaway Kamp
SpongeBob / Cabin / Clam / Snail / Tall Tail / Vampire Monster / Sea Urchins / Jellyfish / Anchovies (voice)
2024
While at Kamp Koral for a reunion, SpongeBob and the gang are stalked by a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows as campers start disappearing one by one!
Idiocracy
Carl's Jr. Machine (voice) (uncredited)
2006
To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.
Ant-Man
Hideous Rabbit (voice)
2015
Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Doctor Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
SpongeBob / Narrator / Gary / Various (voice)
2004
There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.
Hoodwinked!
Tommy (voice)
2005
Little Red Riding Hood: A classic story, but there's more to every tale than meets the eye. Before you judge a book by its cover, you've got to flip through the pages. In the re-telling of this classic fable, the story begins at the end of the tale and winds its way back. Chief Grizzly and Detective Bill Stork investigate a domestic disturbance at Granny's cottage, involving a karate-kicking Red Riding Hood, a sarcastic wolf and an oafish Woodsman.
Frankenweenie
New Holland Townsfolk (voice)
2012
When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.
The Animatrix
Operator ("Final Flight of Osiris")
2003
Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.
The Ant Bully
Drone Ant / Ant #2 / Ant #6 (voice)
2006
Fed up with being targeted by the neighborhood bully, 10-year-old Lucas Nickle vents his frustrations on the anthill in his front yard ... until the insects shrink him to the size of a bug with a magic elixir. Convicted of "crimes against the colony," Lucas can only regain his freedom by living with the ants and learning their ways.
Winnie the Pooh
Rabbit (voice)
2011
During an ordinary day in Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh sets out to find some honey. Misinterpreting a note from Christopher Robin, Owl convinces Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, and Eeyore that their young friend has been captured by a creature named "Backson" and they set out to rescue him.
Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons
Green Arrow / Penguin / Principal (voice)
2022
After discovering he has powers, 11-year-old Jonathan Kent and assassin-turned-Boy-Wonder Damian Wayne must join forces to rescue their fathers (Superman & Batman) and save the planet from the malevolent alien force known as Starro.
Dr. Dolittle 2
Male Tortoise (voice)
2001
A group of beavers ask Dr. Dolittle to save their habitat from loggers. The only hope is to get the forest preserved because it's the home of a protected bear, but there's a problem: the bear's the only bear in the forest, so she can't reproduce. Undaunted, Dolittle persuades a circus bear to help out, but he has to teach him not just the ways of the wild, but the wiles of lady bears too.
Extinct
Mozart / Sled Dogs (voice)
2021
Op and Ed, two adorable donut-shaped animals - flummels - accidentally time-travel from 1835 to modern-day Shanghai. There they discover traffic, trans fats, and worst of all, that flummels are now extinct. It's up to this bumbling pair to save themselves and their species...and, just maybe, change the course of history.
The Powerpuff Girls Movie
Mayor / Narrator / Ka-Ching Ka-Ching (voice)
2002
Based on the hit animated television series, this feature film adaptation tells the story of how Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup - three exuberant young girls - obtain their unique powers, become superheroes and join forces to foil evil mutant monkey Mojo Jojo's plan to take over the world.
The Magician's Elephant
Various Characters (voice)
2023
Peter is searching for his long-lost sister when he crosses paths with a fortune teller in the market square. His only question is: is his sister still alive? The answer, that he must find a mysterious elephant and the magician who will conjure it, sets Peter off on a journey to complete three seemingly impossible tasks that will change the face of his town forever.
Surviving Christmas
Man Wrapping Gift
2004
A wealthy executive, Drew Latham (Ben Affleck) has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas approaches. When he visits the house and finds another family living there, he offers the residents, Tom Valco (James Gandolfini) and his wife, Christine (Catherine O'Hara), a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents. Soon Drew tests the couple's patience, and, when their daughter, Alicia (Christina Applegate), arrives, things get increasingly tense.
Tom and Jerry Blast Off to Mars!
Grob / Gardener #1 / Martian Guard #2 (voice)
2005
While carrying on their usual hi-jinks, they inadvertantly stow-away on a spaceship bound for Mars. They meet up with the local Martian residents and cause them to invade the Earth, aided by the "Invincitron", a vacuum-wielding giant robot. Tom, Jerry and their Martian ally, Peep, save the day.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Sebastian (voice)
2011
Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild
Forest Animals / Scouts (voice)
2005
With school out for the summer, The Littles are vacationing in a cabin by the lake, and Stuart is so excited he could burst! But when Snowbell the cat is captured by a mean-spirited creature known simply as the Beast, it's up to Stuart and a skunk named Reeko to rescue him and a few other friends.
The Batman vs. Dracula
Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin (voice)
2005
Gotham City is terrorized not only by recent escapees Joker and Penguin, but by the original creature of the night, Dracula! Can Batman stop the ruthless vampire before he turns everyone in the city, including The Caped Crusader, Joker and Penguin, into his mindless minions?
LEGO DC Batman: Family Matters
Commissioner Gordon (voice) / Penguin (voice)
2019
Suspicion is on high after Batman, Batgirl, Robin and other DC superheroes receive mysterious invitations. However, family values must remain strong when Batman and his team encounter the villainous Red Hood, who is obsessed with destroying the Bat-family and all of Gotham City.
Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Yancy Fry Jr. (voice)
2007
The Planet Express crew return from cancellation, only to be robbed blind by hideous "sprunging" scam artists. Things go from bad to worse when the scammers hack Bender, start traveling through time, and take Earth over entirely! Will the crew be able to save the day, or will Bender's larcenous tendencies and their general incompetence doom them all?
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
Penguin / Plastic Man (voice)
2015
Superman’s clone, Bizarro, has become an embarrassing problem. Chaos and destruction follow Bizarro everywhere as he always hears the opposite of what is said, says the opposite of what he means and does the opposite of what is right. And when the citizens of Metropolis keep confusing Bizarro with Superman, the Man of Steel decides it’s time to find a new home for him…on another planet! It’s up to the Justice League to come to terms with their backward counterparts and team up with them to stop Darkseid and save the galaxy!
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
Rover / Otto / Old Man / Herbie (voice)
2009
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto is an animated comedy that also combines elements of a horror and thriller film. It is based upon the comic book series created by Rob Zombie that follows the character of El Superbeasto and his sexy sidekick sister, Suzi-X, voiced by Sheri Moon, as they confront an evil villain by the name of Dr. Satan.
Justice League vs. the Fatal Five
Bloodsport / Salaak / Jessica's Ring (voice)
2019
The Justice League faces a powerful new threat — the Fatal Five! Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman seek answers as the time-traveling trio of Mano, Persuader and Tharok terrorize Metropolis in search of budding Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz. With her unwilling help, they aim to free remaining Fatal Five members Emerald Empress and Validus to carry out their sinister plan. But the Justice League has also discovered an ally from another time in the peculiar Star Boy — brimming with volatile power, could he be the key to thwarting the Fatal Five? An epic battle against ultimate evil awaits!
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Ignorance (voice)
2010
Dave, a young photon, who is forced out of the Sun on a journey of discovery. He must get to the Cassini Space Craft and save it from the forces of the Void, only Dave does not know exactly what he must do or even where the Cassini Space craft is or what it is. The forces of the Void must destroy Cassini before it sends its great discoveries back to Earth and Dave is the only thing that stands between them and victory.
Production
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Songs
2004
There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.