Events in 1969 in animation. __TOC__

Events

April

* April 14:

41st Academy Awards The 41st Academy Awards were presented on April 14, 1969, the first to be staged at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. For the first time since the 11th Academy Awards, there was no host. ''Oliver!'' is the only Best Picture winner ...

: The Walt Disney Company production '' Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day'' by Wolfgang Reitherman wins the

Academy Award for Best Animated Short The Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film is an award given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) as part of the annual Academy Awards, or Oscars, since the 5th Academy Awards (with different names), covering the year ...

May

* May 24: '' Sugar, Sugar'', a song from '' The Archies'', is released as a single and becomes a surprise number one-hit in many countries.

June

* June 1: The Woody Woodpecker cartoon ''

Tumble Weed Greed This is a list of animated cartoons that star Woody Woodpecker, who appeared in 203 cartoons (196 Woody shorts and 7 miscellaneous shorts) during and after the Golden age of American animation. All the cartoons were produced by Walter Lantz Produ ...

'' by Paul J. Smith is first released.

July

* July 26: The last

Looney Tunes ''Looney Tunes'' is an American Animated cartoon, animated comedy short film series produced by Warner Bros. starting from 1930 to 1969, concurrently with its partner series ''Merrie Melodies'', during the golden age of American animation.

theatrical animated short, ''

Bugged by a Bee ''Bugged by a Bee'' is a 1969 Warner Bros. '' Looney Tunes'' animated cartoon directed by Robert McKimson. It starred Cool Cat, and was the final cartoon from the original ''Looney Tunes''/''Merrie Melodies'' series to bear the '' Looney Tunes'' ...

'' by

Bob McKimson Robert Porter McKimson Sr. (October 13, 1910 – September 29, 1977) was an American animator and illustrator, best known for his work on the '' Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Melodies'' series of cartoons from Warner Bros. Cartoons and later D ...

, is first released.

September

* September 6: The first episode of '' The Pink Panther Show'' is broadcast. * September 13: ** The first episodes of

Hanna-Barbera Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ( ) was an American animation studio and production company which was active from 1957 to 2001. It was founded on July 7, 1957, by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera following the decision of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to c ...

's ''

Wacky Races Eccentricity (also called quirkiness) is an unusual or odd behavior on the part of an individual. This behavior would typically be perceived as unusual or unnecessary, without being demonstrably maladaptive. Eccentricity is contrasted with norm ...

'' spinoffs ''

The Perils of Penelope Pitstop ''The Perils of Penelope Pitstop'' is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions that premiered on CBS on September 13, 1969. The show ran for one season with a total of 17 half-hour episodes, the last first-run e ...

'', and '' Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines'' are broadcast. ** The first episode of

's '' Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!'' premieres on CBS. The Scooby-Doo franchise will go on to become a major pop-cultural icon, with numerous spin-offs, direct-to-video films, and two live-action films. * September 20: The last

Merrie Melodies ''Merrie Melodies'' is an American animation, animated series of comedy short films produced by Warner Bros. starting in 1931, during the golden age of American animation, and ending in 1969. Then some new cartoons were produced from the late 197 ...

animated short, '' Injun Trouble'', is released before

Warner Bros. Cartoons Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc. was an American animation studio, serving as the in-house animation division of Warner Bros. during the Golden Age of American animation. One of the most successful animation studios in American media history, it was ...

closes down. This particular cartoon was rarely seen after its theatrical release following the controversy regarding the potentially offensive racist content and became the most obscure cartoon by Warner Bros. to date.

October

* October 5: ** The first episode of '' Moomin'', an anime adaptation of Tove Jansson's novel series '' Moomins'' is broadcast in Japan. ** The first episode of ''

Monty Python's Flying Circus ''Monty Python's Flying Circus'' (also known as simply ''Monty Python'') is a British surreal sketch comedy series created by and starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, who became known ...

'' is broadcast which features surreal animated intermezzos, created by Terry Gilliam. ** The first episode of '' Sazae-San'' is broadcast. It is the longest-running animated TV series in the world, still being on the air as of 2023.

November

* November 10: The first episode of ''

Sesame Street ''Sesame Street'' is an American educational children's television series that combines live-action, sketch comedy, animation and puppetry. It is produced by Sesame Workshop (known as the Children's Television Workshop until June 2000) a ...

'' is broadcast on television. It is primarily live-action but also has animated segments. * November 12: ''

Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Fat Albert ''Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Fat Albert'' is an animated primetime television special which originally aired on November 12, 1969 on NBC in the United States. While NBC did re-air the special twice following its initial airing, it has rarely been seen si ...

'', an animated special based on the standup routines of Bill Cosby is broadcast on NBC. It would later inspire the animated series '' Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids''. * November 16: Fyodor Khitruk's ''

Winnie-the-Pooh Winnie-the-Pooh, also called Pooh Bear and Pooh, is a fictional Anthropomorphism, anthropomorphic teddy bear created by English author A. A. Milne and English illustrator E. H. Shepard. The first collection of stories about the character w ...

'' is first released.

December

* December 4: Bill Melendez's ''

A Boy Named Charlie Brown ''A Boy Named Charlie Brown'' is a 1969 American Animation, animated musical film, musical comedy film, produced by Cinema Center Films, distributed by National General Pictures, and directed by Bill Melendez. It is the first feature film base ...

'' is first released, the first animated feature based on ''

Peanuts ''Peanuts'' is a print syndication, syndicated daily strip, daily and Sunday strip, Sunday American comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz. The strip's original run extended from 1950 to 2000, continuing in reruns afterward. ' ...

''. * December 7: The

Rankin/Bass Productions Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment (founded and formerly known as Videocraft International, Ltd. and Rankin/Bass Productions, Inc.) was an American production company located in New York City, and known for its seasonal television specials, usual ...

Christmas special '' Frosty the Snowman'' first airs. * December 10: The Walt Disney Company releases ''

It's Tough to Be a Bird ''It's Tough to Be a Bird'' is a 1969 American animated educational short film directed by Ward Kimball and produced by Walt Disney Productions. The short won the Academy Award for Best Short Subject, Cartoons in 1970 and was nominated for a BAF ...

'', directed by

Ward Kimball Ward Walrath Kimball (March 4, 1914 – July 8, 2002) was an American animator employed by Walt Disney Animation Studios. He was part of Walt Disney's main team of animators, known collectively as Disney's Nine Old Men. His films have been honored ...

. * December 13:

Belvision Raymond Leblanc (born 22 May 1915 – 21 March 2008) was a Belgian comic book publisher, film director and film producer, best known for publishing works such as ''The Adventures of Tintin'' by Hergé and ''Blake and Mortimer'' by Edgar P. Jaco ...

releases ''

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun ''Tintin and the Temple of the Sun'' (original title ''Tintin et le temple du soleil'') is a 1969 animated film produced by Belvision Studios. A co-production between Belgium, France and Switzerland, it is an adaptation of Hergé's two-part Tin ...

'' by Eddie Lateste, an animated feature based on ''

The Adventures of Tintin ''The Adventures of Tintin'' (french: Les Aventures de Tintin ) is a series of 24 bande dessinée#Formats, ''bande dessinée'' albums created by Belgians, Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé. The series was one ...

'' comics.

Specific date unknown

* David Cherkasskiy releases the animated film ''

Mystery-Bouffe ''Mystery-Bouffe'' (russian: Мистерия-Буфф; Misteriya-Buff) is a socialist dramatic play written by Vladimir Mayakovsky in 1918/1921. Mayakovsky stated in a preface to the 1921 edition that "in the future, all persons performing, pres ...

'' which is banned by the Russian government outside of the Ukrainian SSR. * In the

Soviet Union The Soviet Union,. officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. (USSR),. was a transcontinental country that spanned much of Eurasia from 1922 to 1991. A flagship communist state, it was nominally a federal union of fifteen national ...

, the most popular Soviet cartoon, ''

Nu, pogodi! ''Well, Just You Wait!'' (russian: Ну, погоди!, Nu, pogodi!, p=ˈnu pəɡɐˈdʲi) is a Soviet, later Russian, series of animated short films produced by Soyuzmultfilm. In the 2014 all-Russian poll, ''Well, Just You Wait!'' won by a ...

'' was released with its first episode. * Marv Newland's ''

Bambi Meets Godzilla ''Bambi Meets Godzilla'' is a 1969 black-and-white animated short student film created entirely by Marv Newland. Less than two minutes long, the film is a classic of animation; it was listed #38 in the book ''The 50 Greatest Cartoons'' (1994). ...

'' is released. * Whitney Lee Savage's underground animated short '' Mickey Mouse in Vietnam'' is released. *

Jan Švankmajer Jan Švankmajer (; born 4 September 1934) is a Czech filmmaker and artist whose work spans several media. He is a self-labeled surrealist known for his stop-motion animations and features, which have greatly influenced other artists such as Terr ...

's '' Don Juan'' and '' A Quiet Week in the House'' are released. * Valentin Karavaev's '' Ded Moroz and Summer'' is released. * Roman Davydov releases '' Adventures of Mowgli''.

Films released

* January 1 - ''Treasure Island'' (South Korea) * February 2 - ''Till a City Beneath the Sea is Built'' (Japan) * March 18 - ''

The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots is a 1969 Japanese cel-animated action-comedy musical film produced by Tōei Animation (then Tōei Dōga) and the second film to be directed by Kimio Yabuki. The screenplay and lyrics, written by Hisashi Inōe and Morihisa Yamamoto, is ...

'' (Japan) * June 14 - '' A Thousand and One Nights'' (Japan) * July 20 - '' Flying Phantom Ship'' (Japan) * July 21 - '' General Hong Gil-dong'' (South Korea) * July 26 - '' Star of the Giants: The Bloody Finals'' (Japan) * October 29 - '' Maruhi Gekiga, Ukiyoe Senichiya'' (Japan) * November 20 - ''

A Christmas Carol ''A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas'', commonly known as ''A Christmas Carol'', is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843 and illustrated by John Leech. ''A Christmas C ...

'' (Australia and United States) * December 4 - ''

'' (United States) * December 13 - ''

'' (France) * December 18 - '' The Animals' Conference'' (West Germany) * December 20 - '' Star of the Giants: Go Go Hyūma'' (Japan) * December 30 - ''

The Nonexistent Knight ''The Nonexistent Knight'' (Italian: ''Il cavaliere inesistente'') is an allegorical fantasy novel by Italian writer Italo Calvino, first published in Italian in 1959 and in English translation in 1962. The tale explores questions of identity, in ...

'' (Italy) * Specific date unknown: ** '' Mort & Phil's First Festival'' (Spain) ** ''

'' (Soviet Union)

Television series debuts

* January 6 - '' Himitsu no Akko-chan'' debuts on

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. * January 13 - ''

Marine Boy ''Marine Boy'' was one of the first color anime cartoons to be shown in a dubbed form in the U.S., and later in Australia and the United Kingdom. It was originally produced in 1965 in Japan as by Minoru Adachi and animation company Japan ...

'' debuts on Fuji TV and NTV. * March 31 - '' Sobakasu Pucchî'' debuts on Fuji TV. * April 1 - ''Umeboshi Denka'' debuts in syndication. * April 2 - ''

Judo Boy is a Japanese anime television series created by Tatsuo Yoshida and directed by Ippei Kuri. The series aired on Fuji TV from April 2, 1969, to September 24, 1969, totaling 26 episodes. Two manga adaptations were created, the first published ...

'' debuts on Fuji TV. * April 4 - ''

Mōretsu Atarō is a Japanese comedy manga series written by Fujio Akatsuka. It was serialized from 1967 to 1970 in ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday''. Two anime television adaptations were produced by Toei Doga (now known as Toei Animation), and aired TV Asahi (t ...

'' debuts on NET. * April 6 - ''

Dororo is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the manga artist Osamu Tezuka. Tezuka's childhood memory of his friends pronouncing as ''dororo'' inspired the title of the series. ''Dororo'' was first serialized in Shogakukan's ''W ...

'' and '' Kamui the Ninja'' debut on Fuji TV. * April 28 - ''Roppô Yabure Kun'' debuts on

Nagoya TV JOLX-DTV, virtual channel 6 (UHF digital channel 22), branded as is the Chūbu region flagship station of the All-Nippon News Network, owned by the , with its headquarters in Nagoya. It is broadcast in Aichi Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture, and M ...

. * June 14 - '' Well, Just You Wait!'' debuts on Soviet Central Television, Channel 1 Ostankino, and Channel One Russia. * September 6: ** ''

Cattanooga Cats ''Cattanooga Cats'' is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera which aired on ABC from September 6, 1969, to September 4, 1971. The show was a package program similar to the Hanna-Barbera/NBC show ''The Banana Splits'', ...

'', ''Hot Wheels'', ''

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'', '' The Hardy Boys'', and ''

The Smokey Bear Show ''The Smokey Bear Show'' is an American-Japanese animated television series that aired on ABC's Saturday morning schedule, produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. The show features Smokey Bear, the icon of the United States Forest Service, who was ...

'' debut on

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. ** ''

Here Comes The Grump ''Here Comes the Grump'' is an animated cartoon series produced by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises and aired on NBC from 1969 to 1970. It was later shown in reruns on Sci-Fi Channel's Cartoon Quest. Structured as a battle between good and evil, the ...

'' debuts on NBC. ** '' The Pink Panther Show'' debuts on NBC and

. * September 12 - '' Sabrina, The Teenage Witch'' debuts on CBS and in syndication. * September 13 ''- Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines'', '' Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!'', and ''

'' debut on CBS. * September 29 - ''Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daishô'' and ''Pinch to Punch'' debut in syndication. * October 2 - '' Tiger Mask'' debuts on

and Yomiuri TV. * October 5 ''- Moomin'', '' Sazae-san'', and ''

The Genie Family is an anime television series by Tatsunoko Productions. that originally ran from October 1969 to September 1970, with a total of 52 episodes on Fuji TV. It tells the story of a boy who finds a bottle with a mysterious power - each time its ...

'' debut on Fuji TV. * October 6 - '' Chigley'' debuts on BBC 1. * October 7 - ''

Mary, Mungo and Midge ''Mary, Mungo and Midge'' is a British animated children's television series, created by John Ryan and produced by the BBC in 1969. The show featured the adventures of a girl called Mary, her dog Mungo, and her pet mouse Midge, who lived with ...

'' debuts on BBC 1. * October 20 - ''Zen-chan Tsū-chan'' debuts in syndication. * November 10 - ''

'' debuts on NET (now known as

PBS The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is an American public broadcasting, public broadcaster and Non-commercial activity, non-commercial, Terrestrial television, free-to-air television network based in Arlington, Virginia. PBS is a publicly fu ...

). * November 16 - ''

Clangers ''Clangers'' (usually referred to as ''The Clangers'') is a British stop-motion children's television series, consisting of short films about a family of mouse-like creatures who live on, and inside, a small moon-like planet. They speak only ...

'' debuts on

BBC1 BBC One is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operated by the BBC. It is the corporation's flagship network and is known for broadcasting mainstream programming, which includes BBC News television bulletins, ...

. * December 7 - ''

Attack No. 1 is a Japanese manga series by Chikako Urano. It became the first televised female sports anime series in the shōjo category. The anime is an adaptation of Urano's 1968 volleyball manga serialized in Weekly Margaret Magazine under the sa ...

'' debuts on Fuji TV. * Specific date unknown: ** ''

Hattytown Tales ''Hattytown Tales'' is a 39-episode stop motion children's television series produced by FilmFair for Thames Television. It aired in the United Kingdom between 1969 and 1973. Creator and writer Keith Chatfield narrated the series, and Ivor Wood di ...

'' debuts on

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. ** ''

Happy Merry-Go-Round ''Happy Merry-Go-Round'' ( rus, Весёлая карусель, Vesyolaya karusel') is a long-running Soviet and Russian animated anthology series created by Anatoly Petrov and Galina Barinova for Soyuzmultfilm in 1969. It is presented as a col ...

'' debuts on Soviet Central Television, Russia-1, and

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. ** ''Taro, Giant Of The Jungle'' debuts in syndication.

Television series endings

Births

January

* January 1: Mr. Lawrence, American animator, writer, producer, director, storyboard artist, designer, layout artist, voice actor and comedian (voice of Filburt Shellbach and Peter Wolfe in '' Rocko's Modern Life'', Sheldon J. Plankton and Larry the Lobster in ''

SpongeBob SquarePants ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' (or simply ''SpongeBob'') is an American animated comedy television series created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. It chronicles the adventures of the title character a ...

'', Edward Platypus, Dave, and Ping-Pong in ''

Camp Lazlo ''Camp Lazlo'' is an American animated television series created by Joe Murray for Cartoon Network. The series follows Lazlo, an anthropomorphic spider monkey that goes to a camp called "Camp Kidney", a Boy Scout-like summer camp in Pimpleback M ...

'', creator of ''The Fatheads''). * January 4:

Jenn Forgie Jennifer Forgie (born January 4, 1969) is a Canadian actress and singer, who is often credited as Jenn Forgie. Biography Forgie is well known for her anime roles on ''Inuyasha'', as Jakotsu, the homosexual member of The Band of Seven and ''R ...

, Canadian actress and singer (voice of young Kaede and Jakotsu in ''

Inuyasha is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from November 1996 to June 2008, with its chapters collected in fifty-six '' ...

'', continued voice of May Kanker and Nazz in '' Ed, Edd n Eddy''). * January 5: **

Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He came to prominence as the lead singer of the band which shares his name, of which he remains the only constant member since it ...

, American singer, songwriter, actor, painter and writer (voiced himself in the '' Clone High'' episode "Episode Two: Election Blu-Galoo"). **

Shea Whigham Franklin Shea Whigham Jr. (born January 5, 1969) is an American actor best known for portraying Elias "Eli" Thompson in the drama series ''Boardwalk Empire''. He also appeared in the first season of ''True Detective'' and the third season of ' ...

, American actor (voice of George Stacy in '' Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse''). *January 6: Norman Reedus, American actor (voice of Daryl Dixon in the ''

Robot Chicken ''Robot Chicken'' is an American adult animated stop motion sketch comedy television series, created and executive produced for Adult Swim by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich along with co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root. The writers, ...

'' episode "The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking", Wild Pete in the '' Turbo Fast'' episode "The Good, The Bad, and the Bugly", Rolo in the '' Voltron: Legendary Defender'' episode "Taking Flight", Tim in the ''

American Dad! ''American Dad!'' is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman for the Fox Broadcasting Company. Since 2014, the series has been airing new episodes on TBS. ''American Dad!'' is the first television ...

'' episode "Hayley Smith, Seal Team Six", Striker in the '' Helluva Boss'' episode "The Harvest Moon Festival"). * January 14: **

Jason Bateman Jason Kent Bateman (born January 14, 1969) is an American actor, director and producer known for his roles of Michael Bluth in the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox/Netflix sitcom ''Arrested Development (TV series), Arrested Development'' and of Mart ...

, American actor, director and producer (voice of Darkos in '' Arthur and the Invisibles'', Larry Littlejunk in '' Sit Down, Shut Up'', Nick Wilde in ''

Zootopia ''Zootopia'' (titled ''Zootropolis'' in various regions) is a 2016 American computer-animated buddy cop action comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 55th Disney animated feature film, ...

'' and ''

Once Upon a Studio ''Once Upon a Studio'' is a 2023 American live-action animated film, live-action/animated Crossover (fiction), crossover fantasy comedy short film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios in celebration of the Walt Disney Company's centennial. ...

'', Dr. Leslie in the '' King of the Hill'' episode "The Petriot Act", Tommy Turner in '' The Fairly OddParents'' episode "Oh, Brother!",

Hermes Hermes (; grc-gre, Ἑρμῆς) is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Hermes is considered the herald of the gods. He is also considered the protector of human heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants, and orato ...

in the ''

Justice League Unlimited ''Justice League Unlimited'' (''JLU'') is a 2004–2006 American superhero animated television series that was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and aired on Cartoon Network. Featuring a wide array of superheroes from the DC Comics universe, and ...

'' episode "The Balance", Max Davis and himself in ''

The Simpsons ''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, ...

'' episodes " The Road to Cincinnati" and "

Home Away from Homer "Home Away from Homer" is the twentieth episode of the sixteenth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on May 15, 2005. Plot Lisa calls in to an unpopular ...

"). ** Kyōko Hikami, Japanese voice actress (voice of Momoko Hanasaki in ''

Wedding Peach is a '' shōjo'' manga written by Sukehiro Tomita and illustrated by Nao Yazawa that was originally serialized in Shogakukan's '' Ciao'' magazine. In North America, it was translated and published by VIZ Media in its entirety, consisting ...

'', Hikaru Usada/Rabi~en~Rose in '' Di Gi Charat'', Hebi no Yuki in ''

Angel Tales is a Japanese anime television series animated by Tōkyō Kids. The series was broadcast by the anime television network, Animax across its respective networks worldwide, including Southeast Asia, East Asia and South Asia, in English and ot ...

'', Tsubaki Takamura in '' Sakura Wars'', Urara Kasuga in '' Sakura Diaries'', Sakagami-sensei in ''

Love Lab is a Japanese yonkoma, four-panel manga series written and illustrated by Ruri Miyahara. An anime adaptation by Doga Kobo aired in Japan from July to September 2013. Plot ''Love Lab'' is set in Fujisaki Girls Academy, which is known for the ...

'', Yuki Sakurakōji in '' Code:Breaker''). * January 8: Dave Bautista, American actor and former professional wrestler (voice of Parakeet King in ''

The Boy and the Heron is a 2023 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Produced by Studio Ghibli, the film's Japanese title references Genzaburō Yoshino's 1937 novel of the same name but is not an adaptation of it. The Japanese ...

'', Baka in the '' Little Demon'' episode "Night of the Leeches", Delivery Guy in the ''

TripTank ''TripTank'' is an American adult animated sketch comedy television series which premiered April 2, 2014 on Comedy Central. The show is made up of various sketches, portrayed by multiple animation styles created by many different animators and w ...

'' episode "Short Change"). * January 22: Olivia d'Abo, British actress (voice of Jane Porter in '' The Legend of Tarzan'', Melanie Walker / Ten in '' Batman Beyond'', Star Sapphire and

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in '' Justice League'' and ''

'', Tak in '' Invader Zim'', Luminara Unduli in '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', Black Widow in ''

Ultimate Avengers ''Marvel Animated Features'' (''MAF'') is a series of the first eight direct-to-video animated superhero films made by MLG Productions, a joint venture between Marvel Studios (later Marvel Animation) and Lions Gate Entertainment. History In 2 ...

'' and ''

Ultimate Avengers 2 ''Marvel Animated Features'' (''MAF'') is a series of the first eight direct-to-video animated superhero films made by MLG Productions, a joint venture between Marvel Studios (later Marvel Animation) and Lions Gate Entertainment. History In 2 ...

'', Five in ''

Generator Rex ''Generator Rex'' is an American animated science fiction television series created by Man of Action for Cartoon Network, with John Fang of Cartoon Network Studios serving as supervising director. It was inspired by the comic '' M. Rex'', publish ...

'', Elasti-Girl in the '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' episode "The Last Patrol!"). * January 27:

Patton Oswalt Patton Peter Oswalt (born January 27, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is known as Spence Olchin in the sitcom ''The King of Queens'' (1998–2007) and for narrating the sitcom '' The Goldbergs'' (2013–present) as ...

, American comedian, writer, and actor (voice of Remy in '' Ratatouille'', Quibble Pants in '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'', Tobey McCallister in '' WordGirl'',

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in ''

Teen Titans Go! ''Teen Titans Go!'' is an American animated television series developed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic for Cartoon Network. It premiered on April 23, 2013 and is based on the DC Comics Teen Titans, fictional superhero team. The series was ...

'', Professor Dementor in ''

Kim Possible ''Kim Possible'' is an American animated action comedy-adventure television series created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle for Disney Channel. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping wi ...

'',

Space Cabbie Space Cabbie (also spelled Space Cabby) is a science fiction character in DC Comics. Publication history Space Cabbie first appeared in ''Mystery in Space'' #21 (August 1954) in a story scripted by Otto Binder and drawn by Howard Sherman. The cha ...

in '' Justice League Action'',

Uncle Ben Benjamin Franklin Parker, usually referred to as Uncle Ben, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually in association with the superhero Spider-Man. He is the husband of May Parker and the pa ...

and

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in ''

Spider-Man Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in the anthology comic book '' Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in the ...

'', Max in '' The Secret Life of Pets 2'', the title character in ''

M.O.D.O.K. MODOK (also written as M.O.D.O.K.; an acronym for Mental/Mobile/Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first MODOK is George Tarleton, a former e ...

'', Thrasher in ''

Robotomy ''Robotomy'' is an American animated television series created by Michael Buckley and Joe Deasy. The series ran from October 25, 2010 to January 24, 2011 on Cartoon Network. The series revolves around Thrasher (Patton Oswalt) and Blastus ( Joh ...

'', Specs in '' Static Shock''). * January 29:

Bob Kushell Bob Kushell is an American television writer and producer. He has written for network television comedies including ''The Simpsons'', '' 3rd Rock from the Sun'', '' Malcolm in the Middle'', ''Grounded For Life'', '' American Dad!'', ''Samantha Wh ...

, American television producer and writer (''

Yo Yogi! ''Yo Yogi!'' is an American animated television series and the seventh entry in the ''Yogi Bear'' franchise produced by Hanna-Barbera that aired from September 14 to December 7, 1991 on NBC for 13 episodes. This would be one of the last Yogi Bear ...

'', ''

Goof Troop ''Goof Troop'' is an American animated sitcom television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series focuses on the relationship between single father Goofy and his son, Max, as well as their neighbors Pete and his family. C ...

'', ''

'').

February

* February 4: Jill Anthony Thomas, American casting director ('' King of the Hill'', ''

Futurama ''Futurama'' is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series follows the adventures of the professional slacker Philip J. Fry, who is cryogenically preserved for 1000 years a ...

'', '' Olive, the Other Reindeer'', '' The Goode Family''). * February 5: Derek Stephen Prince, American actor (voice of Shino Aburame in '' Naruto'', Ranjiro Kiyama in '' Beyblade Burst'', Uryū Ishida in ''

Bleach Bleach is the generic name for any chemical product that is used industrially or domestically to remove color (whitening) from a fabric or fiber or to clean or to remove stains in a process called bleaching. It often refers specifically, to ...

'', Naoki Konishi in '' Persona 4: The Animation'', Nunchuck Nick in '' Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo'', Lin and Shin in '' Cowboy Bebop'', various characters in the ''

Digimon , short for "Digital Monsters" ( ''Dejitaru Monsutā''), is a Japanese media franchise encompassing virtual pet toys, anime, manga, video games, films and a trading card game. The franchise focuses on the eponymous creatures, who inhabit a "Di ...

'' franchise). * February 8:

Karl Wiedergott Karl Wiedergott (born Karl Aloysious Treaton; February 8, 1969) is a German-born American actor. He is noted for his voice work on the sitcom ''The Simpsons'' from 1998 to 2010, voicing background characters and some celebrities such as John Trav ...

, German-born American actor (voice of various characters in ''

''). * February 9: Tom Scharpling, American comedian, television writer ('' Tom Goes to the Mayor''), producer, actor (voice of Greg Universe in the Steven Universe franchise, Jermaine in ''

Adventure Time ''Adventure Time'' is an American fantasy animated television series created by Pendleton Ward for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television. The series follows the adventures of a boy named Finn (Jeremy Shada) and ...

'', Willie Nelson in the '' Aqua Teen Hunger Force'' episode "The Shaving", Paul in ''

'' episode "

The Marge-ian Chronicles "The Marge-ian Chronicles" is the sixteenth episode of the twenty-seventh season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'', and the 590th episode of the series overall. It aired in the United States on Fox on March 13, 2016. Pl ...

"), and radio host. * February 11: **

Lee Tockar Lee William Tockar (born 1969) is a Canadian voice actor and visual artist who works for several studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is also a writer of children's literature, a musician, sculptor, illustrator and collected painter ...

, Canadian actor and visual artist (voice of John Bolton/Ripster in '' Street Sharks'', the title character in ''

Yakkity Yak ''Yakkity Yak'' is a Flash animated television series produced by the Vancouver-based animation studio Studio B Productions and Kapow Pictures. It was created by Mark Gravas and aired on Teletoon in Canada and on Nickelodeon in Australia from ...

'', Bling-Bling Boy in '' Johnny Test'', Stretch-o-Mutt in '' Krypto the Superdog'', George in ''

George of the Jungle ''George of the Jungle'' is an American animated television series produced and created by Jay Ward and Bill Scott, who also created ''The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show''. The character George was inspired by the story of Tarzan and a cartoon char ...

'', MODOK in '' Iron Man: Armored Adventures'', Doktor Frogg in '' League of Super Evil'', Snips, Steven Magnet and Spot in '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'', Inky in ''

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures ''Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures'', also known in Japan as is a computer-animated television series produced by 41 Entertainment, Arad Productions, a partnership between Sprite Animation Studios and OLM, Inc., and Bandai Namco Entertainm ...

'', Mim-Mim in '' Kate & Mim-Mim'', Theodore "The Roach" Roachmont in ''

Supernoobs ''Supernoobs'' is a Canadian animated comedy television series produced by DHX Media (now known as WildBrain) for Cartoon Network and Teletoon. The series is about four kids who navigate through middle school and fight evil assassins at the same ...

''). **

Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress and film producer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Since her career ...

, American actress (voice of Annie Hughes in ''

The Iron Giant ''The Iron Giant'' is a 1999 American animated science fiction film produced by Warner Bros. Feature Animation and directed by Brad Bird in his directorial debut. It is based on the 1968 novel '' The Iron Man'' by Ted Hughes (which was publish ...

'', Sarah Gardner in '' Storks'',

Galatea Galatea is an ancient Greek name meaning "she who is milk-white". Galatea, Galathea or Gallathea may refer to: In mythology * Galatea (Greek myth), three different mythological figures In the arts * ''Aci, Galatea e Polifemo'', cantata by H ...

in the ''

Hercules Hercules (, ) is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures. The Romans adapted the Gr ...

'' episode "Hercules and the Dream Date", Mrs. Stevens in the ''

South Park ''South Park'' is an American animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for Comedy Central. The series revolves around four boys Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormickand th ...

'' episode " Rainforest Shmainforest"). * February 14:

Rosto Rosto (14 February 1969 – 7 March 2019), was a Dutch artist and filmmaker best known for his award-winning short film trilogy and online graphic novel ''Mind My Gap''. Rosto is the founder and owner of Studio Rosto A.D, a film production company ...

, Dutch animator and film director (''The Monster of Nix'', ''No Place Like Home'', ''Lonely Bones'', ''Splintertime''), (d.

2019 File:2019 collage v1.png, From top left, clockwise: Hong Kong protests turn to widespread riots and civil disobedience; House of Representatives votes to adopt articles of impeachment against Donald Trump; CRISPR gene editing first used to experim ...

). * February 22: Thomas Jane, American actor (voice of Jonah Hex in '' DC Showcase: Jonah Hex'', Punisher in the ''

'' episode "Spike Fraser in: Should I Happen to Back Into a Horse"). * February 26: Christine Auten, American voice actress (voice of Sakaki in '' Azumanga Daioh'', Izumi Curtis in '' Fullmetal Alchemist'', Fuyumi Otori in '' Ouran High School Host Club'', Kuroha Shiratori in ''

Eden of the East is a Japanese anime television series, which was broadcast on Fuji TV's noitaminA timeslot from April to June 2009. Created, directed and written by Kenji Kamiyama, it features character designs by Chica Umino and animation production ...

''). * February 28:

Pat Monahan Patrick Monahan (born February 28, 1969) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and sole constant member of the band Train. He has collaborated with multiple artists and recorded a solo album, '' Las ...

, American singer and band member of

Train In rail transport, a train (from Old French , from Latin , "to pull, to draw") is a series of connected vehicles that run along a railway track and Passenger train, transport people or Rail freight transport, freight. Trains are typically pul ...

(voice of Driver Dan in the US dub of ''

Driver Dan's Story Train ''Driver Dan's Story Train'' (Arabic: كابتن كريم وقطار الحكايات, ''Captain Karim Qitar Al Hekayat'' (''Captain Karim and the Story Train'')) is a children's series created and designed by Rebecca Elgar and is a co-producti ...

'').

March

* March 8: Don Hall, American director, animator and screenwriter (

Walt Disney Animation Studios Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS), sometimes shortened to Disney Animation, is an American animation studio that creates animated features and short films for The Walt Disney Company. The studio's current production logo features a scene fro ...

). * March 10: ** Paget Brewster, American actress and singer (voice of Della Duck in '' DuckTales'', Birdgirl in '' Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law'' and ''

Birdgirl Birdgirl may refer to: *Birdgirl, a nickname of ornithologist Mya-Rose Craig *''Bird Girl'', the sculpture on the cover of the book ''Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil'' *Birdgirl, a character in the ''Birdman and the Galaxy Trio ''Birdma ...

'', Elsie in ''

Dan Vs. ''Dan Vs.'' is an American animated television series created by Dan Mandel and Chris Pearson. The series spanned three seasons, airing on The Hub from January 1, 2011, to March 9, 2013. 53 episodes were produced. Plot The show is about Dan, a ...

'', Lana Lang in '' Batman: The Dark Knight Returns'', Lois Lane in '' Justice League: Gods and Monsters'' and '' Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles'', Poison Ivy in ''

Batman and Harley Quinn ''Batman and Harley Quinn'' is a 2017 American animated superhero film produced by Warner Bros. Animation and distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. It is the 29th film of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies, and is directed by Sam ...

'', Amber Gold in ''

The Venture Bros. ''The Venture Bros.'' is an American adult animation, adult animated action comedy TV series created by Chris McCulloch (also known as "Jackson Publick") for Cartoon Network's late night programming block Adult Swim. Following a pilot episode on ...

'', Rona Vipra in '' Duck Dodgers'', Viola in ''

'', Paige Sinclair in ''

BoJack Horseman ''BoJack Horseman'' is an American adult animation, adult animated Black comedy, black Comedy drama, comedy-drama streaming television series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. It stars the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F ...

''). ** Joel Kuwahara, American animation producer ( Adelaide Productions, ''

'', '' Queer Duck'', '' ¡Mucha Lucha!'', co-founder of Bento Box Entertainment). * March 13:

Cynthia True ''The Mighty B!'' (stylized in all caps) is an American animated television series created by Amy Poehler, Cynthia True, and Erik Wiese for Nickelodeon. The series centers on Bessie Higgenbottom, an ambitious Honeybee girl scout who believes ...

, American television producer and writer ('' The Fairly OddParents'', ''

O'Grady ''O'Grady'' (stylized as ''O*gRAdY'') is an American animated television series created by Tom Snyder, Carl W. Adams, and Holly Schlesinger for Noggin's teen-oriented programming block, The N. The show was animated at Snyder's Soup2Nuts studio ...

'', '' My Life as a Teenage Robot'', '' Johnny Test'', '' The Replacements'', ''

Zip Zip ''Zip Zip'' is a French animation, animated television series created by Aurore Damant, based on an original idea by Anne Ozannat. The series is produced by GO-N Productions with the participation of France Télévisions, Super RTL and The Walt Di ...

'', co-creator of '' The Mighty B!''). * March 19:

Kevin Shinick Kevin Thomas Shinick ( ; born March 19, 1969) is an American writer, producer, director and actor, as well as a comic book creator. Shinick received an Emmy award for his work on the stop motion animated series '' Robot Chicken'', and an Emmy nom ...

, American television writer and producer ('' Mad'', ''

'', ''

'') and voice actor (voice of various characters in '' Mad'' and ''

'',

Bruce Banner The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of '' The Incredible Hulk'' (May 1962). In his comic book a ...

in '' Avengers Assemble'', '' Guardians of the Galaxy'', and ''

'', Dad in the '' Justice League Action'' episode "Nuclear Family Values"). * March 20: Elliot M. Bour, American director, animator and story artist. * March 27: **

Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whi ...

, American singer and songwriter (voice of Mayor McCaskill in '' The Lego Batman Movie'', Rebecca in ''

The Star ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the m ...

'', Laura in the ''

'' episode "Kung Pao Turkey", herself in '' All I Want for Christmas Is You'' and '' The Proud Family'' episode "Monkey Business"). **

Pauley Perrette Pauley Perrette (born March 27, 1969) is an American retired actress and singer. She played Abby Sciuto in the television series '' NCIS'' from 2003 to 2018. Early life Perrette was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised throughout the so ...

, American actress (voice of Female Lover Bear in '' Brother Bear'', Lois Lane in ''

Superman vs. The Elite ''Superman vs. The Elite'' is a 2012 American animated superhero film based on the comic book story " What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?" in ''Action Comics'' #775 (March 2001). Adapted by Joe Kelly who also wrote the comic ...

'', Delilah Domino/The Crimson Witch in '' Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery'', Cop in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Golem").

April

* April 1:

April Stewart April Stewart (born April 1, 1969) is an American voice actress. Career Stewart is best known for providing the voices of several female characters in the animated comedy series ''South Park'' alongside fellow voice actress Mona Marshall. She i ...

, American voice actress (voice of

Wendy Testaburger Wendy Testaburger is a fictional character in the adult animated television series ''South Park''. She is best known for her on-again, off-again relationship with her boyfriend Stan Marsh, and for being more intelligent and mature than most child ...

Liane Cartman Liane Marie Cartman is a fictional character in the adult animated television series ''South Park''. She is the single mother of main character Eric, who raises him in the fictional town of South Park, Colorado. Liane is considered one of the more ...

Sharon Marsh Sharon ( he, שָׁרוֹן ''Šārôn'' "plain") is a given name as well as an Israeli surname. In English-speaking areas, Sharon is now predominantly a feminine given name. However, historically it was also used as a masculine given name. In I ...

Carol McCormick ''South Park'' is an American animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. The ongoing narrative revolves around five children, Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCor ...

Shelly Marsh ''South Park'' is an American animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. The ongoing narrative revolves around five children, Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCor ...

Mayor McDaniels The following is a list of recurring characters in the animated television series ''South Park''. The list does not include the List of students at South Park Elementary, school children, List of South Park families, family members or List of Sou ...

Principal Victoria ''South Park'' is an American animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. The ongoing narrative revolves around five children, Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCor ...

and various other characters in ''

'', Maria Rivera in ''

El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera ''El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera'' (sometimes shortened to ''El Tigre)'' is an American flash-animated television series created by Jorge R. Gutierrez and Sandra Equihua for Nickelodeon. It was the first Nicktoon to be animated with Ado ...

'', Marci McFist in '' Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja'',

Granny Goodness Granny Goodness is a fictional supervillain published by DC Comics. Granny Goodness made her live-action debut in the final two seasons of ''Smallville'', and she was portrayed by Nancy Amelia Bell and Christine Willes. Granny Goodness made her ...

Stompa Stompa is a fictional extraterrestrial supervillainess and goddess appearing in books published by DC Comics. Created by writer/artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Mister Miracle'' #6 (January 1972). Publication history Stompa fi ...

, and Ms. Moone in ''

DC Super Hero Girls ''DC Super Hero Girls'' or ''DC Superhero Girls'' (in various countries) is an American superhero web series and franchise Produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Cartoon Network based on characters from DC Entertainment that launched in the thi ...

'', Blaze's Mom in the ''

Blaze and the Monster Machines ''Blaze and the Monster Machines'' is a computer-animated interactive children's television series with a focus on teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that premiered on Nickelodeon on October 13, 2014. The series r ...

'' episode "The Blaze Family", Silver Sable in the ''

'' episode "Take Two", Greater

Basilisk In European bestiaries and legends, a basilisk ( or ) is a legendary reptile reputed to be a serpent king, who causes death to those who look into its eyes. According to the ''Naturalis Historia'' of Pliny the Elder, the basilisk of Cyrene is ...

in '' The Owl House'' episode "The First Day"). * April 3: Ben Mendelsohn, Australian actor (voice of Killian in ''

Spies in Disguise ''Spies in Disguise'' is a 2019 American computer-animated spy comedy film produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Loosely inspired by the 2009 animated short ''Pigeon: Impossible'' by Lucas Martell, the film is dire ...

'', Agent Mace in '' Infinity Train'',

Orson Krennic Director Orson Callan Krennic is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise, portrayed by Australian actor Ben Mendelsohn in the 2016 film ''Rogue One'' as the main antagonist. Krennic is the Director of Advanced Weapons Research for t ...

in the '' Star Wars: The Bad Batch'' episode "The Summit"). * April 6: **

Paul Rudd Paul Stephen Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is an American actor. He studied theater at the University of Kansas and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, before making his acting debut in 1991. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in ...

, American actor, screenwriter and producer (portrayed himself in '' Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers'', voice of TV Host, Ang Lee, Sock Puppets and Jasper the Douchebag Ghost in ''

'', Derek Dietl in ''

Monsters vs. Aliens ''Monsters vs. Aliens'' is a 2009 American 3D computer-animated monster comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by Conrad Vernon and Rob Letterman from a screenplay written by L ...

'', Dr. Zander and Judd Apatow in ''

'', Tom in ''

'', Mr. Prince in ''

The Little Prince ''The Little Prince'' (french: Le Petit Prince, ) is a novella by French aristocrat, writer, and military pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was first published in English and French in the United States by Reynal & Hitchcock in April 1943 an ...

'', Darren in '' Sausage Party'', John in ''

Nerdland ''Nerdland'' is a 2016 American adult animated comedy film directed by Chris Prynoski and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. The film stars Paul Rudd, Patton Oswalt, Hannibal Buress, Kate Micucci, Riki Lindhome, John Ennis and Mike Judge. The film ...

'', Jericho in the ''

Bob's Burgers ''Bob's Burgers'' is an American adult animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard that premiered on Fox on January 9, 2011. The show centers on the Belcher family—parents Bob and Linda and their three children, Tina, Gene, and Louise—who r ...

'' episode " The Horse Rider-er", and '' The Bob's Burgers Movie'', David in ''

Saturday Morning All Star Hits! ''Saturday Morning All Star Hits!'' (''S.M.A.S.H.!'') is an American adult animated streaming television series that first aired on December 10, 2021. Directed by Dave McCary and Ben Jones, the show stars Kyle Mooney. Produced by Universal Televi ...

'', himself in ''

'' episodes "

Steal This Episode "Steal This Episode" is the ninth episode of the twenty-fifth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'' and the 539th episode of the series. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 5, 2014. T ...

" and " Three Dreams Denied"). ** Albert Calleros, American animator, background artist (

Klasky-Csupo Klasky-Csupo, Inc. (stylized as KLaSKY CSUPO INC., doing business as Klasky Csupo, ) is an American animation studio located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1982 by producer Arlene Klasky and Hungarian animator Gábor Csupó (hence ...

), storyboard artist ('' The Wild Thornberrys'', ''

'', ''

Baby Blues ''Baby Blues'' is an American comic strip created and produced by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott since January 7, 1990. Distributed by King Features Syndicate from 1995 until January 2022, and distributed by Andrews McMeel Syndication as of Januar ...

'', ''

3-South ''3-South'' is an American adult animated series and sitcom that aired on MTV from November 7, 2002, to January 16, 2003. The show focuses on two lifelong friends, Sanford and Del, and their adventures at the fictional Barder College. With the ex ...

'', '' Drawn Together'', ''

Star vs. the Forces of Evil ''Star vs. the Forces of Evil'' is an American animated magical girl television series created by Daron Nefcy and developed by Jordana Arkin and Dave Wasson, which aired on Disney Channel and Disney XD. It is the first Disney XD series created b ...

'', '' Green Eggs and Ham'', '' Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe'') and director (''

'', ''

The Cleveland Show ''The Cleveland Show'' is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Richard Appel, and Mike Henry for the Fox Broadcasting Company. A spin-off of ''Family Guy'', the series centers on Cleveland Brown, his new wife Donna Tubbs, a ...

'', '' Bordertown'', '' Disenchantment'', ''

Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe ''Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe'' is a 2022 American adult animated science fiction comedy film directed by John Rice and Albert Calleros and written by Mike Judge, Lew Morton, Guy Maxtone-Graham and Ian Maxtone-Graham. It is the second fi ...

''). * April 16: Dawn Brancheau, American senior animal trainer (guest starred in the ''

Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman ''Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman'' (sometimes shortened as ''Fetch!'') is an American live-action/animated television series that aired on PBS Kids Go! and is largely targeted towards middle school children. It is a reality-game show that is hosted by ...

'' episode "Ruff Pigs Out and Has a Whale of a Time"), (d.

2010 File:2010 Events Collage New.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2010 Chile earthquake was one of the strongest recorded in history; The Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland disrupts air travel in Europe; A scene from the opening ceremony of ...

). * April 21:

Traci Paige Johnson Traci Paige Johnson (born April 21, 1969) is an American animator and voice actress best known for creating the Nick Jr. television series, ''Blue's Clues'' (1996–2006), its spin-off, ''Blue's Room'' (2004–2007), and the reboot series, ''Bl ...

, American animator and producer (''

Beavis and Butt-Head ''Beavis and Butt-Head'' is an American adult animated series created by Mike Judge. The series follows Beavis and Butt-Head, both voiced by Judge, a pair of teenage slackers characterized by their apathy, lack of intelligence, lowbrow humor, ...

'', co-creator and voice of Blue in ''

Blue's Clues ''Blue's Clues'' is an American live-action/animated children's television series, created by Angela C. Santomero, Todd Kessler, and Traci Paige Johnson, that premiered on Nickelodeon as part of its Nick Jr. block on September 8, 1996, and co ...

''). * April 24:

Mark Hentemann Mark Henry Hentemann is an American screenwriter, creator and producer for television and film. He is a writer, executive producer and former showrunner of the animated series ''Family Guy'', where he started as a writer in its first season. In ...

, American screenwriter, creator and producer (''

Family Guy ''Family Guy'' is an American animated sitcom originally conceived and created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show centers around the Griffin family, Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter Griff ...

''). * April 25: Gina Torres, American actress (voice of Vixen in ''

'', Superwoman in '' Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths'', Airachnid in '' Transformers: Prime'', Chatana in '' Elena of Avalor'', Ketsu Onyo in '' Star Wars Rebels'' and ''

Star Wars Forces of Destiny ''Star Wars Forces of Destiny'' is a 2D animated web series by Lucasfilm Animation released through Lucasfilm's YouTube channel. Set across multiple eras of the ''Star Wars'' franchise, it is a collection of two- to three-minute shorts centerin ...

'', Ebony Brown in ''

The Boondocks Boondocks are remote, usually brushy areas. Boondocks may also refer to: * The Boondocks (band), an Estonian rock band * ''The Boondocks'' (comic strip), a comic strip by Aaron McGruder ** ''The Boondocks'' (2005 TV series), the television ser ...

'' episode "Lovely Ebony Brown"). * April 25: Renée Zellweger, American actress (voice of Angie in '' Shark Tale'', Vanessa Bloome in '' Bee Movie'', Katie in ''

'', Tammy Duvall in the '' King of the Hill'' episode "Ho, Yeah!"). * April 28: **

Blake Neely Blake Neely (born April 28, 1969) is an Emmy Award-winning American composer, conductor, and orchestrator. He has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on ''Everwood'', '' The Pacific'', and ''Pan Am'', and won the Emmy (20 ...

, American composer, conductor and orchestrator (''

'', ''

The Simpsons Movie ''The Simpsons Movie'' is a 2007 American animated comedy film based on the long-running animated sitcom ''The Simpsons''. The film was directed by the show's supervising director David Silverman and stars the show's regular cast of Dan Caste ...

''). ** Eric Trueheart, American television writer ('' Invader Zim'', ''

Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (commonly known by its acronym, ''SRMTHFG'', or simply, ''Super Robot Monkey Team'') is an anime-influenced animation, anime-influenced television series created by Ciro Nieli, one of the directors of ''Teen Titans (TV series), Teen Titans'', and ...

'', '' Yin Yang Yo!'', '' Growing Up Creepie'', ''

Bolts and Blip ''Bolts and Blip'' is a computer-animated television series aired on Teletoon from 2010 to 2011. The show has also aired on 3net at 10:30 am on Sundays,3net and The CW's Saturday morning block, Vortexx, from July 13, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. ...

'', '' Pound Puppies'', ''

SheZow ''SheZow'' is an animated superhero series and sitcom. It features the adventures of a boy who inadvertently inherits the role of a superheroine, which imposes an explicit feminine theme to his costumed appearance and equipment. It began air ...

'', ''

Packages from Planet X ''Packages from Planet X'' is an animated television series produced by DHX Media Vancouver and American Greetings. The series premiered on Disney XD on July 13, 2013 and later on Teletoon and Télétoon on January 16, 2014 as part of their "Can't ...

'', '' Turbo Fast'', '' Sonic Boom'', '' Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus'').

May

* May 1: Wes Anderson, American film director and writer ('' Fantastic Mr. Fox'', ''

Isle of Dogs The Isle of Dogs is a large peninsula bounded on three sides by a large meander in the River Thames in East London, England, which includes the Cubitt Town, Millwall and Canary Wharf districts. The area was historically part of the Manor, Ham ...

''). * May 7: Jun Falkenstein, American animation director, writer, and storyboard artist ('' The Tigger Movie''). * May 11: Eric Fogel, American animator, voice actor, writer, director ('' Daria'', ''

Cartoon Sushi ''Cartoon Sushi'' is an adult-animation showcase program that aired on MTV from 1997 to 1998. It was developed by Eric Calderon and produced by Nick Litwinko, and was the successor to Liquid Television. The title screen opening was illustrated by ...

'', '' My Scene Goes Hollywood: The Movie'', ''

The Barbie Diaries ''The Barbie Diaries'' is a 2006 computer-animated motion capture teen drama film directed by Eric Fogel and written by Elise Allen and Laura McCreary which premiered on Nickelodeon on 30 April and on DVD on May 9. The 8th entry in the Barbie fi ...

'', ''

Wallykazam! ''Wallykazam!'' is an American CGI interactive children's animated television series created by Adam Peltzman for Nickelodeon. The series was first broadcast on February 3, 2014, on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. block and it ended on September 9, 2017 ...

'', '' Descendants: Wicked World'', '' Archibald's Next Big Thing'') and producer (creator of '' The Head'', '' Celebrity Deathmatch'' and '' Starveillance'', co-creator of '' Glenn Martin, DDS''). * May 12: Melleny Melody, Canadian actress and singer (voice of Dementia the Carnegie Hall Groupie in ''

Rock & Rule ''Rock & Rule'' (known as ''Ring of Power'' outside North America) is a 1983 Canadian adult animated musical science fantasy film featuring the voices of Don Francks, Greg Salata and Susan Roman. It was produced and directed by Michael Hirsh, Pat ...

'', Cheer Bear and Baby Tugs Bear in '' Care Bears'', Lime Chiffon, Banana Twirl, Bananakin, and Lemon Meringue in ''

Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry shortcake may refer to: * Strawberry shortcake (dessert), a shortcake served with strawberries * "Strawberry Shortcake, Huckleberry Pie," a song published in 1956; a version by The Brother Sisters was released by Mercury Records in 196 ...

'', Lady Urgah Gorneesh in '' Star Wars: Ewoks'', Darva in '' Star Wars: Droids''). * May 14:

Cate Blanchett Catherine Elise Blanchett (; born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actor. Regarded as one of the finest performers of her generation, she is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and the stage. She has received nu ...

, Australian actor (voice of Gran Mamare in ''

Ponyo is a 2008 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, animated by Studio Ghibli for the Nippon Television Network, Dentsu, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Mitsubishi, and distributed by ...

'', Valka in the ''

How to Train Your Dragon ''How to Train Your Dragon'' (abbreviated ''HTTYD'') is an American media franchise from DreamWorks Animation and loosely based on the eponymous series of children's books by British author Cressida Cowell. It consists of three feature films: ' ...

'' franchise,

Kaa Kaa is a fictional character from ''The Jungle Book'' stories written by Rudyard Kipling. He is a giant snake who is 30 feet long. In the books and many of the screen adaptations, Kaa is an ally of main protagonist Mowgli, acting as a friend a ...

in '' Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle'', Spazzatura in '' Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'', Penelope and

Elizabeth II Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during ...

in ''

'', Hela in '' What If...?'', Elain Wolff in ''

'' episode "

The Way of the Dog "The Way of the Dog" is the 22nd and final episode of the The Simpsons (season 31), thirty-first season of the American animated sitcom ''The Simpsons'', and the 684th episode overall. It debuted on Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox on May 17, 2020. In ...

"). * May 15: ** Frederik Du Chau, Belgian film director, screenwriter and animator (''

The Smoggies ''The Smoggies'' is a 1989-1990 animated children's television show by Cinar. The show took place on or around the fictional Coral Island, and revolved around a group of island-dwelling people called the Suntots and a trio of polluting treasur ...

'', '' TaleSpin'', '' Tom and Jerry: The Movie'', '' The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving'', ''

Quest for Camelot ''Quest for Camelot'' (released internationally as ''The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot'') is a 1998 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Warner Bros. Feature Animation and directed by Frederik Du Chau and very loosely based on the ...

''). ** Kirk DeMicco, American screenwriter, animator, director and producer (

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, '' Space Chimps'', '' Vivo''). * May 16: David Boreanaz, American actor (voice of

Hal Jordan Harold "Hal" Jordan, one of the characters known as Green Lantern, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created in 1959 by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane, and first appeared in '' ...

in '' Justice League: The New Frontier'', Seeley Booth in the ''

'' episode "Less Money, Mo' Problems"). * May 19: Dan Lee, Canadian animator and character designer (

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, Pixar), (d.

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). * May 21: Jenny Nissenson, American television writer and script coordinator (''

ChalkZone ''ChalkZone'' is an American animated television series created by Bill Burnett and Larry Huber for Nickelodeon. The series follows Rudy Tabootie, an elementary school student who discovers a box of magic chalk that allows him to draw portals ...

'', '' The Fairly OddParents''). * May 25:

Anne Heche Anne Celeste Heche ( ; May 25, 1969August 11, 2022) was an American actress, known for her roles in a variety of genres in film, television, and theater, receiving numerous accolades, including a National Board of Review Award and multiple Emmy ...

, American actress (voice of Gloria the Waitress in ''

Higglytown Heroes ''Higglytown Heroes'' is an American CGI-animated children's television series produced by Wild Brain that aired on the Playhouse Disney block on Disney Channel in the United States. The show's characters are shaped like Russian nesting dolls ...

'', Lois Lane in '' Superman: Doomsday'', Cherry Cream Soda in ''

'', Suyin Beifong in ''

The Legend of Korra ''The Legend of Korra'' (abbreviated as TLOK), also known as ''Avatar: The Legend of Korra'' or simply ''Korra'', is an American anime-influenced animated television series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko for Nickelode ...

''), (d.

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). * May 27:

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, American producer, actor, director and screenwriter ('' The Wild Thornberrys'', '' The Angry Beavers'', ''

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'').

June

* June 4: ** Horatio Sanz, Chilean-born American actor and comedian (voice of Duncan in the ''

Wreck-It Ralph ''Wreck-It Ralph'' is a 2012 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 52nd Disney animated feature film, it was directed by Rich Moore (in his feature director ...

'' franchise, Dutch Vallejo in '' Fillmore!'', Allistair in ''

Long Live the Royals ''Long Live the Royals'' is an American animated sitcom miniseries created by ''Regular Show''s writer and storyboard artist Sean Szeles. The miniseries, which aired from November 30 to December 3, 2015, on Cartoon Network, consists of four episo ...

'', El Fuego in '' Big Hero 6: The Series'', Santos Gutierrez in the '' Elena of Avalor'' episode "All Kingdoms Fair", Douglas in the '' Duncanville'' episode "Sibling Reverly"). **

Rob Huebel Robert Anderson Huebel (born June 4, 1969) is an American actor, comedian and writer best known for his sketch comedy work on the MTV series ''Human Giant'' and for his role of Dr. Owen Maestro on the Adult Swim series ''Childrens Hospital''. He ...

, American actor and comedian (voice of Gray Diamond in ''Axe Cop (TV series), Axe Cop'', Mr. Lizer in ''Big Mouth (American TV series), Big Mouth'', Crash McCaren in the ''Archer (2009 TV series), Archer'' episode "The Archer Sanction"). * June 8: J. P. Manoux, American actor, comedian, director and writer (voice of Kuzco in ''House of Mouse'' and ''The Emperor's New School'', Bike Repair Hero in the ''

'' episode "Wayne's Cycle Recycle", Gus in the ''Random! Cartoons'' episode "Bradwurst", Alan Harper (Two and a Half Men), Alan Harper in the ''

'' episode "Ocean's Three and a Half", additional voices in ''My Neighbor Totoro''). * June 11: ** Cristina Pucelli, American voice actress (voice of Luan Loud in ''The Loud House'', Miss Martian and Catwoman in ''

'', Hazel in ''Doc McStuffins'', Miranda in ''The Casagrandes''). ** Peter Dinklage, American actor (voice of Captain Gutt in ''Ice Age: Continental Drift'', the Mighty Eagle in ''The Angry Birds Movie'' and ''The Angry Birds Movie 2'', Phil Betterman in ''The Croods: A New Age''). * June 13: Scott Page-Pagter, American actor, television producer, composer, sound effects artist and voice director (Saban Entertainment), (d. 2021). * June 14: ** Jay Lender, American television writer, storyboard artist and director (Nickelodeon Animation Studio, ''Phineas and Ferb''). ** Tim Long, American television writer (''

'') and producer (''

'', ''China, IL'', ''Napoleon Dynamite (TV series), Napoleon Dynamite''). * June 15: Ice Cube, American rapper, actor and filmmaker (voice of Candle Maker in ''The Book of Life (2014 film), The Book of Life''). * June 16: Sam Register, American television producer and businessman (Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, creator of ''Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi''). * June 17: Amy Keating Rogers, American television writer (Cartoon Network Studios, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'', ''Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot'', ''PAW Patrol'', ''Care Bears and Cousins'', ''T.O.T.S.'', ''Mira, Royal Detective''). * June 26: Colin Greenwood, English musician, bassist and member of Radiohead (voiced himself in the ''

'' episode "Scott Tenorman Must Die"). * June 30: Jordan Reichek, American animator (''The Ren & Stimpy Show'', ''

''), character designer (''Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas'', ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog''), storyboard artist (''Animaniacs'', ''CatDog'', ''

'', ''Megamind'', ''Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return''), writer, producer and director (''The Baby Huey Show'', '' Invader Zim'', ''The Groovenians'').

July

* July 2: Micah Wright, American screenwriter ('' The Angry Beavers'', ''Ozzy & Drix'', creator of ''Constant Payne''). * July 7: Cree Summer, American-Canadian actress and singer (voice of Kim, Christy and Gay in '' Care Bears'', Kneesaa a Jari Kintaka in ''Ewoks (TV series), Ewoks'', Catnip in ''Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater'', Kida in ''Atlantis: The Lost Empire'' and ''Atlantis: Milo's Return'', Penny in ''Inspector Gadget (1983 TV series), Inspector Gadget'', Elmyra Duff in ''Animaniacs'', ''Tiny Toon Adventures'', and ''Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain'', Susie Carmichael in ''Rugrats'', Cleo in ''Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000 TV series), Clifford the Big Red Dog'', Miranda in ''As Told By Ginger'', Max Gibson in '' Batman Beyond'', Numbuh 5, Cree, and the Delightful Children from Down the Lane in ''Codename: Kids Next Door''). * July 9: Kratt brothers, Chris Kratt, American biologist and television producer (created and voiced himself in ''Wild Kratts''). * July 13: Ken Jeong, American actor and comedian (voice of Sprout Cloverleaf in ''My Little Pony: A New Generation'', Dynomutt, Dog Wonder, Dynomutt in ''Scoob!'', Toyman in '' Justice League Action'', Mr. Chang in ''The Loud House'' and ''The Casagrandes''). * July 19: Ash Brannon, American animator, designer, storyboard artist, writer, and director (

, Pixar, Sony Pictures Animation). * July 21: Godfrey (comedian), Godfrey, American comedian and actor (voice of Kofi Pizza in '' Steven Universe'', Barack Obama in ''Our Cartoon President'', Ka Boluu in the ''My Dad the Bounty Hunter'' episode "This Is Doloraam", Al Sharpton in the ''Black Dynamite (TV series), Black Dynamite'' episode "Roots: The White Album"). * July 22: James Arnold Taylor, American voice actor, writer, producer, and podcast host (voice of Milo Thatch in ''Atlantis: Milo's Return'', Obi-Wan Kenobi in the ''Star Wars'' franchise, Wooldoor Sockbat, Jew Producer and other various characters in '' Drawn Together'', the title character in '' Johnny Test'', Harry Osborn in ''The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV series), The Spectacular Spider-Man'', Green Arrow and Guy Gardner (character), Green Lantern in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'', the Leader (character), Leader in ''Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series), Ultimate Spider-Man'', '' Avengers Assemble'' and ''Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'', Yondu in '' Guardians of the Galaxy'', Ratchet in ''Ratchet & Clank (film), Ratchet & Clank'', continued voice of Fred Flintstone). * July 23: Bill Chott, American actor and comedian (voice of Hundley and the Doorman in season 1 of ''Curious George (TV series), Curious George'', Ciaccio 'El Gordo', Calvacanti, Stalin and Ulysses' Crew in ''Dante's Inferno (2007 film), Dante's Inferno'', Lukum in ''The Snow Queen 2'', Agent Messie and FBI Operator in the '' Invader Zim'' episode "Zim Eats Waffles", additional voices in ''Klaus (film), Klaus''). * July 24: ** Jennifer Lopez, American actress and singer (voice of Shira in ''Ice Age: Continental Drift'', Azteca in ''Antz'', Lucy Tucci in ''Home (2015 film), Home''). ** Rick Fox, Canadian-Bahamian actor and former basketball player (voice of Flash Williams and Smooth Daley in '' The Fairly OddParents'' episode "Odd Ball", himself in the ''Max Steel (2000 TV series), Max Steel'' episode "Rough Seas"). * July 27: Triple H, Paul Levesque, American pro wrestler (voiced himself in ''Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery'', ''Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon'', ''Surf's Up 2: WaveMania''). * July 28: Todd Frederiksen, American animator (''2 Stupid Dogs'', ''Thumbelina (1994 film), Thumbelina'', ''The Pagemaster'', ''Dexter's Laboratory'', ''Samurai Jack''), background artist (Cartoon Network Studios, ''Oh Yeah! Cartoons'', ''

'', ''

'', '' My Life as a Teenage Robot''), prop designer (''Sym-Bionic Titan'',

), storyboard artist (''Timon & Pumbaa (TV series), Timon & Pumbaa'', ''Dumb and Dumber (TV series), Dumb and Dumber'', ''Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot (TV series), Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot''), art director (''2 Stupid Dogs'', ''Nightmare Ned'') and director (''2 Stupid Dogs'', ''Dilbert (TV series), Dilbert'', ''Sammy (TV series), Sammy''). * July 31: ** Scott Cleverdon, Scottish actor (voice of Carnage (character), Carnage in ''Spider-Man (1994 TV series), Spider-Man'', Catman (DC Comics), Thomas Blake in ''The New Batman Adventures'' episode "Cult of the Cat", Royal Flush Gang, Jack in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Dead Man's Hand"). ** Larry Whitaker, American animator, director, screenwriter, designer, and voice actor ( Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Animation).

August

* August 5: Kim Mai Guest, American voice actress (voice of Lady Subaru in ''.hack//SIGN'', Nina Einstein and Sayoko Shinozaki in ''Code Geass'', Silver Banshee, Linda Park (comics), Linda Park, and Jennifer Morgan in ''

'', Devon in ''Holly Hobbie & Friends,'' Jinx (G.I. Joe), Jinx in ''G.I. Joe: Renegades'', Katana (comics), Katana in the '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' episode "Inside the Outsiders!", Katma Tui in the '' Justice League'' episode "Hearts and Minds"). * August 6: ** Chris Edgerly, American voice actor, comedian and singer (voice of Peter Potamus, Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels, Captain Caveman, Yakky Doodle and the The Funky Phantom, Funky Phantom in ''Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law'', Agent Haskett in ''Wolverine and the X-Men (TV series), Wolverine and the X-Men'', Manny Piffle in ''Clarence (American TV series), Clarence'', additional voices in '' Drawn Together'' and ''

''). ** Jonathan Aibel, American screenwriter and producer (DreamWorks Animation, '' King of the Hill'', ''Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel'', ''Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked'', ''The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water'', ''The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run'', ''Luck (2022 film), Luck''). ** Naomi Ishida, Japanese color designer (''Haruhi Suzumiya, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'', ''A Silent Voice (film), A Silent Voice'') and member of Kyoto Animation, (d.

) in the Kyoto Animation arson attack. * August 10: Brian Drummond, Canadian actor (voice of Vegeta in the Ocean Productions, Ocean dub of ''Dragon Ball Z'', Ryuk (Death Note), Ryuk in ''Death Note'', Zechs Merquise in ''Gundam Wing'', Ahuizotl, Double Diamond, Filthy Rich, Mr. Cake, Seabreeze, and Sheriff Silverstar in '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic''). * August 11: ** Ashley Jensen, Scottish actress (voice of Phlegma the Fierce in the ''

'' franchise, The Surprisingly Curvaceous Pirate in ''The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!, The Pirates! In an Adventure With Scientists!'', Nanette in ''Sherlock Gnomes'', Downy McDuck in '' DuckTales''). ** Julie Benenati, American animation checker (Cartoon Network Studios), (d. 2021). * August 12: Doug Langdale, American television writer (

, Nickelodeon, ''Earthworm Jim (TV series), Earthworm Jim'', ''Cleopatra in Space (TV series), Cleopatra in Space'', ''The Adventures of Puss in Boots'', ''The Looney Tunes Show'') and producer (creator of ''Dave the Barbarian'' and ''The Weekenders'', co-creator of ''Project G.e.e.K.e.R.''). * August 14: Meghan Strange, American actress and singer (voice of Paw Pilot in ''Special Agent Oso'', Robin in ''Sofia the First'', Ruby in ''The Land Before Time'' franchise, Harley Quinn in the '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' episode "Emperor Joker!"). * August 16: Kate Higgins, American actress (voice of Sakura Haruno in '' Naruto'', Talho Yuki in ''Eureka Seven'', Karin Kurosaki, Nanao Ise, Retsu Unohana, and Lilynette Gingerbuck in ''

'', C.C. (Code Geass), C.C. in ''Code Geass'', Chloe / Glitter Breeze in ''Smile PreCure!, Glitter Force'', Sailor Mercury, Ami Mizuno / Sailor Mercury in ''Sailor Moon'', Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Aurora in ''Sofia the First'' and ''Ralph Breaks the Internet'', Angel in ''Stitch!'', Scarlet Witch in ''Wolverine and the X-Men (TV series), Wolverine and the X-Men'', Mayor Nettles in ''Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated''). * August 17: Kelvin Mercer, American musician and member of De La Soul (voiced himself in the ''

'' episode "Don't Press Play"). * August 18: ** Christian Slater, American actor and producer (voice of Pip in ''FernGully: The Last Rainforest'', Rand Ridley in ''Inside Job (2021 TV series), Inside Job'', Doctor Schadenfreude's Igor in ''Igor (film), Igor'', Jack in ''Back to the Sea'', Leeyoon in ''Mune: Guardian of the Moon'', Deadshot in ''Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay'' and '' Justice League Action'', Jet Fusion in ''The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius'', Slater in ''Archer (2009 TV series), Archer'', the Grim Buccaneer in ''Jake and the Never Land Pirates'', Ushari in ''The Lion Guard'', Elliot Decker in ''Milo Murphy's Law'', Ren (Star Wars), Ren in ''Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales'', Paul the Delivery Guy in the Phineas and Ferb episode "Delivery of Destiny", Johnny Slade in the ''Out There (2013 TV series), Out There'' episode "Springoween", Gurg in the ''Dawn of the Croods'' episode "Grug vs. Gurg", Vance Maximus in the ''Rick and Morty'' episode "Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender", himself in the ''Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?'' episode "The High School Wolfman's Musical Lament!"). ** Edward Norton, American actor and filmmaker (voice of Sammy Bagel Jr. in '' Sausage Party'', Rex in ''

'', Devon Bradley in ''

'' episode "The Great Money Caper"). * August 19: Matthew Perry, American-Canadian actor, comedian and producer (voiced himself in ''

'' episode "Treehouse of Horror XII"), (d. 2023). * August 20: Ken Bruce, American animator (''

'', ''Box-Office Bunny'', ''FernGully: The Last Rainforest''), sheet timer (''Duckman'', ''

'', Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Cartoon Network Studios, ''

'') and director (Nickelodeon). * August 24: ** Pierfrancesco Favino, Italian actor and voice actor. ** Kexx Singleton, American animator (''Tiny Toon Adventures'', ''Timon & Pumbaa (TV series), Timon & Pumbaa'', '' The Tigger Movie''), storyboard artist (''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', ''Timon & Pumbaa (TV series), Timon & Pumbaa'', Warner Bros. Animation, ''Hoops & Yoyo Ruin Christmas'', ''The Awesomes'', ''The 7D'', ''Big Nate (TV series), Big Nate''), character designer (Warner Bros. Animation,

, ''Balto II: Wolf Quest'', Mike Young Productions, ''Balto III: Wings of Change'', ''Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild'', ''Slacker Cats''), modeler ( Pixar), art director (''Catscratch'', ''Pink Panther and Pals''), production designer (''Pink Panther and Pals'') and director (''Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'', ''Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?''). * August 26: Glenn Berger, American screenwriter and producer (DreamWorks Animation, '' King of the Hill'', ''Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel'', ''Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked'', ''The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water'', ''The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run'', ''Luck (2022 film), Luck''). * August 28: ** Jack Black, American actor, comedian, musician and songwriter (voice of Po in the ''Kung Fu Panda'' franchise, Lenny in '' Shark Tale'', Bowser in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', Brad Gunter in ''Big Nate (TV series), Big Nate'', Slappy and the Invisible Boy in ''Goosebumps (film), Goosebumps'', Zeke in ''Ice Age (2002 film), Ice Age'', The Pusher/Larry Hardcore in the '' Clone High'' episode "Raisin the Stakes: A Rock Opera in Three Acts", Milo in ''

'' episode "Husbands and Knives"). ** Jason Priestley, Canadian actor (voice of Bo Diddly Squat in ''Eek! The Cat'', Jack McCyber in ''Biker Mice from Mars'', Reep Daggle, Chameleon Boy in the ''Superman: The Animated Series'' episode "New Kids in Town"). * August 29: Jennifer Crittenden, American television writer and producer (''

'', co-creator of ''HouseBroken''). * August 30: Kent Osborne, American screenwriter, actor, producer, director, and storyboard artist (Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, ''Phineas and Ferb'').

September

* September 3: Noah Baumbach, American film director, screenwriter, and producer ('' Fantastic Mr. Fox'', ''Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted''). * September 5: Dweezil Zappa, American rock guitarist and actor (voice of Ajax Duckman in ''Duckman''). * September 13: Tyler Perry, American actor and filmmaker (voice of Cyrus in ''

'', Truck Driver in ''PAW Patrol: The Movie''). * September 21: Billy Porter (actor), Billy Porter, American actor (voice of Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins in ''The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder'', Hiroki Hassan in ''Fairfax (TV series), Fairfax'', Desmond in ''

'' episode "Highway to Well", Recycle King in the ''Middlemost Post'' episode "BURT! The Musical"). * September 25: Hal Sparks, American actor (voice of Tak in ''Tak and the Power of Juju (TV series), Tak and the Power of Juju''). * September 30: Amy Landecker, American actress (voice of Ugga in ''The Croods: Family Tree'', Barbara Gordon in ''Batman: The Long Halloween (film), Batman: The Long Halloween'', Dr. Emilia in ''Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts'', Barbara Lake in ''Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia'', Octavia in the ''She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'' episode "Boys' Night Out", Gail in the ''We Baby Bears'' episode "Tooth Fairy Tech").

October

* October 1: Zach Galifianakis, American actor and comedian (voice of Joker (character), Joker in '' The Lego Batman Movie'', Humpty Dumpty in ''Puss in Boots (2011 film), Puss in Boots'', the title character in ''Missing Link (2019 film), Missing Link'', Ron in ''Ron's Gone Wrong'', Felix Fischoeder in ''

'', Gratitoad in ''Big Mouth (American TV series), Big Mouth'', Lucas Bortner in ''

'' episode "Luca$"). * October 2: Stephanie Gillis, American television writer (''

''). * October 3: Gwen Stefani, American singer, actress, and television host (voice of DJ Suki in ''Trolls (film), Trolls'', herself in the '' King of the Hill'' episode "Kidney Boy and Hamster Girl: A Love Story"). * October 4: Abraham Benrubi, American actor (voice of various characters in ''

'', Serge in ''The Rugrats Movie'', General in ''Big Hero 6 (film), Big Hero 6'', Lonnie Redshirt in ''Strange World (film), Strange World''). * October 10: ** Loren Bouchard, American animator, writer, producer, director, and composer (''

'', ''Lucy, The Daughter of the Devil'', ''Central Park (TV series), Central Park'', ''Home Movies (TV series), Home Movies'', ''The Great North''). ** Wendi McLendon-Covey, American actress (voice of Monica Rappaccini in ''

'', Nancy Green in ''Big City Greens'', Patricia in ''The Looney Tunes Show'', Mudflap in ''

''). * October 13: Artt Butler, American voice actor (voice of Shang Tsung in ''Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge'' and ''Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms'', Captain Ackbar in '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', Rafael Diaz in ''

''). * October 19: ** Meg LeFauve, American screenwriter and producer ( Pixar). ** Trey Parker, American animator, film director, actor, comedian, and television producer (voice of Balthazar Bratt in ''Despicable Me 3'', co-creator and voice of Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, and Mr. Garrison in ''

''). ** Vanessa Marshall, American actress (voice of Black Widow in ''The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'', Mary Jane Watson in ''The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV series), The Spectacular Spider-Man'', Black Canary in ''Young Justice (TV series), Young Justice'', Poison Ivy in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'', Gamora in '' Guardians of the Galaxy'', Myaxx and Tini in ''Ben 10 (2005 TV series), Ben 10'', Wonder Woman and Giganta in ''Harley Quinn (TV series), Harley Quinn'', Queen Bee in ''Ben 10 (2016 TV series), Ben 10'', Irwin in ''The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy'', Hera Syndulla in the Star Wars franchise, Drew Saturday in the ''Ben 10: Omniverse'' episode "T.G.I.S."). * October 25: ** Nika Futterman, American actress (voice of Asajj Ventress in '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', Luna Loud in ''The Loud House'', Sticks in '' Sonic Boom'', Gamora in ''Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series), Ultimate Spider-Man'', ''Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'', and '' Avengers Assemble'', Chum Chum in ''Fanboy & Chum Chum'', Catwoman in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold''). ** Samantha Bee, Canadian-American comedian, television host, and actress (voice of Mom in ''Creative Galaxy'', Lyla Lolliberry in ''Phineas and Ferb'', herself in the ''

'' episode "The Horny Unicorn"). * October 31: ** Ash Brannon, American writer, director, visual artist, animator, and producer (

, Pixar, ''Surf's Up (film), Surf's Up'', ''Arcane (TV series), Arcane''). ** David Coburn (actor), David Coburn, American actor (voice of Captain Planet in ''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'' and the ''OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes'' episode "The Power is Yours!", Galen in the ''Oh Yeah! Cartoons'' episode "Enchanted Adventures", Lee Jordan in the ''Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?'' episode "Boyhood's End").

November

* November 4: Matthew McConaughey, American actor (voice of Buster Moon in ''Sing (2016 American film), Sing'' and ''Sing 2'', Beetle in ''Kubo and the Two Strings'', Elvis Presley in ''Agent Elvis''). * November 10: Jennifer Cody, American actress and dancer (voice of Charlotte La Bouff in ''The Princess and the Frog'', Darcy in ''Winx Club'', Lucy in ''Robot and Monster'', Maggie in ''Mickey and the Roadster Racers'', Fifi in ''Khumba''). * November 12: Rob Schrab, American comic book creator, screenwriter, director, and producer (''Rick and Morty'', ''Monster House (film), Monster House''). * November 13: Gerard Butler, Scottish actor (voice of Stoick in the ''

'' franchise). * November 17: Renaud Mader, French comic book artist and animator (Gaumont Film Company, Gaumont,

), (d. 1993). * November 19: Erika Alexander, American actress (second voice of Agent Rush in ''The Zeta Project''). * November 21: Ken Griffey Jr., American former professional baseball outfielder (voiced himself in ''

'' episode "Homer at the Bat"). * November 22: Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-born French graphic novelist and filmmaker (''Persepolis (film), Persepolis''). * November 26: ** Janyse Jaud, Canadian actress, musician and author (voice of Pinkie Pie in My Little Pony (2003 toyline), ''My Little Pony'', Sarah and Lee Kanker in '' Ed, Edd n Eddy'', Melissa in ''Baby Looney Tunes'', Kagura and Kanna in ''

'', Mocchi in ''Monster Rancher''). ** Otis Van Osten, American sound editor (

, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, DreamWorks Animation Television, Wild Canary Animation, ''Biker Mice from Mars'', ''The Itsy Bitsy Spider (TV series), The Itsy Bitsy Spider'', ''Hellboy Animated'', ''G.I. Joe: Resolute'', ''Hoops & Yoyo Ruin Christmas'', ''

'', ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', ''Goldie & Bear'', ''Buddy Thunderstruck'', ''SuperMansion'', ''Gen:Lock''). *November 28: Colman Domingo, American actor (voice of Mr. Gillman in ''Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken'', Eddie the Dragonfly in the ''

'' episode "The Old Sugarman Place", Stiles in the ''

'' episode "(You Gotta) Strike for Your Right").

December

* December 4: J. Stewart Burns, American television writer and producer (''

'', ''

''). * December 5: Catherine Tate, English actress, comedian, and writer (voice of Magica de Spell in '' DuckTales'', Hecate in ''The Adventures of Puss in Boots''). * December 6: Irene Grandi, Italian singer-songwriter and actress. * December 13: Hideo Ishikawa, Japanese voice actor and narrator (voice of Itachi Uchiha in '' Naruto'', Jūshirō Ukitake in ''Bleach (manga), Bleach'', Kiccho Fukuda in ''Slam Dunk''). * December 17: Laurie Holden, American actress (voice of Dakota in ''Arctic Dogs'', Pauline in ''Fireheart''). * December 27: Sarah Vowell, American author and journalist (voice of Violet Parr in ''The Incredibles (franchise), The Incredibles'' franchise).

Specific date unknown

* Mike Schank, American actor and musician (voiced himself in the ''

'' episode "Brian Sings and Swings"), (d.

). * Rino Romano, Canadian actor (voice of Batman in ''The Batman (TV series), The Batman'', Spider-Man in ''Spider-Man Unlimited'', Tuxedo Mask in ''Sailor Moon'', Eduardo Rivera in ''Extreme Ghostbusters'', Randy Hernandez in ''Godzilla: The Series'', the Narrator in ''Curious George (TV series), Curious George'', Uncle Tony in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''). * Laurence O'Keefe (composer), Laurence O'Keefe, American composer and lyricist (wrote and composed the song "Goodbye, Middle Class" in ''

'' episode "Poorhouse Rock"). * J. Torres, Filipino-born Canadian comic book and television writer (''Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi'', ''Edgar & Ellen'', '' League of Super Evil'', ''Oh No! It's An Alien Invasion''). * Michelle Belly Dilworth, American television writer and sister of John R. Dilworth (''Courage the Cowardly Dog''). * Darrick Bachman, American television writer (Cartoon Network Studios).

Deaths

February

* February 2: Boris Karloff, British actor (narrator and voice of Grinch, the title character in ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (TV special), How the Grinch Stole Christmas'', Baron Boris von Frankenstein in ''Mad Monster Party?''), dies at age 81.Biography
''Encyclopædia Britannica''. Retrieved 30 June 2013.''In the Making of: How the Grinch Stole Christmas'' (1994). TNT (American TV network), TNTJacobs, pp. 374-475 * February 3: Al Taliaferro, American comics artist and animator (

, ''Donald Duck (comic strip), Donald Duck'' comic strip), dies at age 63. * February 14: Charles Judels, Dutch-American actor (voice of Mangiafuoco, Stromboli and The Coachman in ''Pinocchio (1940 film), Pinocchio'', Chicken Farmer in ''Porky's Garden''), dies at age 86. * February 19: Madge Blake, American actress (model for Fauna in ''Sleeping Beauty (1959 film), Sleeping Beauty''), dies at age 69.

March

* March 3: Norman Whitten, English silent film producer, director, and actor (founder of the General Film Supply company (GFS), credited for creating Ireland's first animated film), dies at age 87.Ruth Barton
''Irish National Cinema''
Routledge (2004) – Google Books p. 15

June

* June 1: Frank Braxton, American animator (

, Jay Ward, UPA (animation studio), UPA, ''

''), dies at age 40 from cancer. * June 22: Judy Garland, American actress and singer (voice of Mewsette in ''Gay Purr-ee''), dies from a barbiturate overdose at age 47.

July

* July 4: Ted Eshbaugh, American animator and film director (''Goofy Goat Antics'', ''The Wizard of Oz (1933 film), The Wizard of Oz'', ''The Sunshine Makers (1935 film), The Sunshine Makers''), dies at age 63. * July 21: Pete Burness, American animator and animation director (Romer Grey, Van Beuren Studios,

, MGM, UPA (animation studio), UPA, Jay Ward Productions), dies from cancer at age 65.

September

* September 8: Bud Collyer, American actor (voice of the title character in ''Superman (1940s cartoons), Superman''), dies at age 61. * September 19: Rex Ingram (actor), Rex Ingram, American actor (narrator in ''John Henry and the Inky-Poo''), dies at age 73.

December

* December 10: Leigh Harline, American songwriter and composer (''The Goddess of Spring'', ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'', ''Pinocchio (1940 film), Pinocchio'', ''Mr. Bug Goes to Town''), dies at age 62 from throat cancer. * December 13: Luigi Pavese, Italian voice actor (provided the Italian voices of Hathi, Colonel Hathi in ''The Jungle Book (1967 film), The Jungle Book'', Boris in ''Lady and the Tramp'', and a Labrador Retriever in ''One Hundred and One Dalmatians''), dies at age 72. * December 19: Sara Berner, American actress (original voice of Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, Red (animated character), Red in Tex Avery's ''Red Hot Riding Hood'' and ''Swing Shift Cinderella'', the canary in ''King-Size Canary'' and the mother of WB's Beaky Buzzard, Nancy in the ''Tom & Jerry'' cartoon ''Baby Puss'', Toots in ''Tom and Jerry'', ''The Zoot Cat'' and ''The Mouse Comes to Dinner'', Jerry Mouse in ''Anchors Aweigh (film), Anchors Aweigh'', did celebrity voice impressions in several Disney and Warner Bros. Cartoons), dies at age 57. * December 30: Jiří Trnka, Czech puppeteer, illustrator, animator and film director (''The Czech Year'', ''The Emperor's Nightingale'', ''Prince Bayaya'', ''Old Czech Legends'', ''The Good Soldier Schweik (1955 film), The Good Soldier Schweik'', ''A Midsummer Night's Dream (1959 film), A Midsummer Night's Dream'', ''The Cybernetic Grandma''), dies at age 57.

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