Events in 1981 in animation.

Events

February

* February 13: Ralph Bakshi's '' American Pop'' is first released.

March

* March 31:

53rd Academy Awards The 53rd Academy Awards ceremony, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored 1980 in film, films released in 1980 and took place on March 31, 1981, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles beginning at ...

Ferenc Rofusz Ferenc Rofusz (born 19 August 1946) is a Hungarian animator. He is known for the 1980 Academy Award-winning animated short '' The Fly''. Biography Rofusz was born in 1946 in Budapest. His interest in animation and film making started relativel ...

' '' The Fly'' wins the

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April

* April 3: The first episode of '' Willo the Wisp'' is broadcast. * April 8: The first episode of ''Dr. Slump - Arale-chan'', an adaptation of the ''

Dr. Slump is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. It was serialized in Shueisha's anthology magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1980 to 1984, with the chapters collected into 18 ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series fol ...

'' manga by

Akira Toriyama is a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He first achieved mainstream recognition for his highly successful manga series ''Dr. Slump'', before going on to create ''Dragon Ball'' (his best-known work) and acting as a character design ...

, is broadcast.

July

* July 10: Ted Berman,

Richard Rich Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (July 1496 – 12 June 1567), was Lord Chancellor during King Edward VI of England's reign, from 1547 until January 1552. He was the founder of Felsted School with its associated almshouses in Essex in 1564. He wa ...

and Art Stevens' '' The Fox and the Hound'', produced by the Walt Disney Company, is first released.

August

* August 7:

Gerald Potterton Gerald Potterton (8 March 1931 – 23 August 2022) was a British–Canadian director, writer, producer and animator. He is best known for directing the cult classic '' Heavy Metal'' and his animation work on '' Yellow Submarine''. Potterton wa ...

's '' Heavy Metal'' premieres and becomes a cult classic.

September

* September 12: The first episode of ''

The Smurfs ''The Smurfs'' (french: Les Schtroumpfs; nl, De Smurfen) is a Belgian comic franchise centered on a fictional colony of small, blue, humanoid creatures who live in mushroom-shaped houses in the forest. ''The Smurfs'' was first created and in ...

'', produced by

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 ...

, based on Belgian comics artist Peyo's eponymous comic series, is broadcast. This Saturday morning adaptation becomes a

cult favorite A cult film or cult movie, also commonly referred to as a cult classic, is a film that has acquired a cult following. Cult films are known for their dedicated, passionate fanbase which forms an elaborate subculture, members of which engage in ...

years later. * September 16: The first episode of '' Postman Pat'' is broadcast. * September 28: The first episode of ''

Danger Mouse Danger Mouse may refer (or appear in) to: * ''Danger Mouse'' (1981 TV series), a 1981 British animated television series * ''Danger Mouse'' (2015 TV series), a 2015 reboot of the British animated television series * Danger Mouse (musician) (born ...

'' is broadcast.

October

* October 14: The first episode of '' Urusei Yatsura'' is broadcast. * October 30: The ''

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. ' ...

'' special ''

Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown ''Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown'' is the twenty-second prime-time animated television special based upon the popular comic strip ''Peanuts,'' by Charles M. Schulz. It originally aired on the CBS network on October 30, 1981. This is the ...

'' is broadcast.

December

* December 25: Stig Lasseby and

Jan Gissberg Jan Gissberg (born 13 August 1948) is a Swedish cartoonist, animator and film director.''Nationalencyklopedin'' bibliographical entry about Gissberg, retrieved 16 November 2013 After studying at Konstfack in Stockholm he started working as an anim ...

's '' Peter-No-Tail'' is first released.

Specific date unknown

* The first

Disney on Ice Disney on Ice, originally Walt Disney's World on Ice, is a series of touring ice shows produced by Feld Entertainment's Ice Follies And Holiday on Ice, Inc. under agreement with The Walt Disney Company. Aimed primarily at children, the shows fea ...

shows are organized.

Films released

* January 1 - ''

The Mystery of the Third Planet ''The Mystery of the Third Planet'' (russian: Тайна третьей планеты, ''Tayna tretyey planety''), aka ''The Secret of the Third Planet'' is a 1981 Soviet traditionally animated feature film directed by Roman Kachanov and produc ...

'' (Soviet Union) * January 3: ** '' The Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck'' (Japan) ** ''Kaitei Daisensō: Ai no 20,000 Miles'' (Japan) * January 5 - ''

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother is a Japanese animated television series directed by Isao Takahata that aired in 1976. It is loosely based on a small part of the Italian novel ''Heart (novel), Heart'' (') created by Edmondo De Amicis, i.e., a monthly tale (''racconto mensi ...

'' (South Korea) * February 7 - '' Run Melos!'' (Japan) * February 13 - '' American Pop'' (United States) * March 14: ** '' Doraemon: The Record of Nobita, Spaceblazer'' (Japan) ** ''

The Fantastic Adventures of Unico is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. It was serialized in Sanrio's manga magazine ' from November 1976 to March 1979 and collected in two volumes. A pilot film for a potential television series was produce ...

'' (Japan) ** '' Kaibutsu-kun: Kaibutsu Land e no Shoutai'' (Japan) ** '' Mobile Suit Gundam I'' (Japan) ** ''

Swan Lake ''Swan Lake'' ( rus, Лебеди́ное о́зеро, r=Lebedínoye ózero, p=lʲɪbʲɪˈdʲinəjə ˈozʲɪrə, link=no ), Op. 20, is a ballet composed by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875–76. Despite its initial failur ...

'' (Japan) * March 20 - ''

Natsu e no Tobira is a Japanese manga series by Keiko Takemiya. It is an early example of a ''shōnen-ai'' manga. It was originally serialized in ''Hana to Yume'' in 1975, published by Hakusensha, and it was re-released in 2000 by Kodansha. An animated film ve ...

'' (Japan) * April 11: ** ''

Chie the Brat is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Etsumi Haruki. It was serialized by Futabasha in '' Manga Action'' between 1978 and 1997 and collected in 67 bound volumes, making it the 45th longest manga released. ''Jarinko Chie' ...

'' (Japan) ** ''

Furiten-kun is a yonkoma manga series by Masashi Ueda which has been serialized in several magazine. In the early 1980s, the manga was published simultaneously in Takeshobo's ''Kindai Mahjong'', '' Kindai Mahjong Original'', and '' Gamble Punch''. ...

'' (Japan) * April 26 - '' The Donbee Story'' (Japan) * May 5: ** '' Helen Keller Monogatari: Ai to Hikari no Tenshi'' (Japan) ** '' Lupin tai Holmes'' (Japan) * June 8 - ''

Sugata Sanshiro is a 1943 Japanese martial arts drama film and the directorial debut of the Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa. First released in Japan on 25 March 1943 by Toho film studios, the film was eventually released in the United States on 28 April 1 ...

'' (Japan) * June 23 - ''

Around the World with Dot ''Around the World with Dot'', (also known as ''Dot and Santa Claus'') is a 1981 Australian animated film directed by Yoram Gross and starring Drew Forsythe and Ron Haddrick. It is a sequel to '' Dot and the Kangaroo''. Premise Dot joins a swag ...

'' (Australia) * July 4 - '' Tomorrow's Joe 2'' (Japan) * July 9: ** '' Blizkata Dalechina'' (Bulgaria) ** ''

Grendel Grendel Grendel ''Grendel Grendel Grendel'' is a 1981 Australian animated film written, directed and designed by Alexander Stitt and starring Peter Ustinov. It was based on John Gardner's novel '' Grendel''. The music was composed and conducted by Bruce Smea ...

'' (Australia) * July 10 - '' The Fox and the Hound'' (United States) * July 11 - '' Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow'' (Japan) * July 16 - ''

Old Master Q ''Old Master Q'' (; Wong's romanization: ''Lo Fu Gee''"Q&A with Mr. Alfonso Wong" i"OMQ remembers Alfonso Wong" ''老夫子 - Old Master Q Comics'') is a Hong Kong manhua created by Alfonso Wong. The cartoon first appeared in the newspapers a ...

'' (Hong Kong) * July 18: ** ''

Captain Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, e ...

'' (Japan) ** ''Sonyeon 007 Jihajeguk'' (South Korea) ** ''

The Sea Prince and the Fire Child is a 1981 Japanese anime film by Sanrio, based on a story by Shintaro Tsuji. It is said to be a loose retelling of ''Romeo and Juliet'', itself a European version of many tales of star-crossed lovers in a variety of cultures and eras. In this ...

'' (Japan) * July 21 - '' Enchanted Journey'' (Japan) * July 22 - ''Gugugui taeyang seongung isunsin'' (South Korea) * July 27 - ''

Frankenstein ''Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus'' is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. ''Frankenstein'' tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific ex ...

'' (Japan) * August 1: ** '' 21 Emon: Uchū e Irasshai!'' (Japan) ** ''

Adieu Galaxy Express 999 is a Japanese manga series. It is written and illustrated by Leiji Matsumoto, later adapted into a number of anime films and television series. It is set in a spacefaring, high-tech future in which humans have learned how to transfer ...

'' (Japan) * August 7: ** '' Gongnyong Baengmannyeon Ttori'' (South Korea) ** '' Heavy Metal'' (Canada) * August 9: ** '' Robot King'' (South Korea) ** '' Yuki'' (Japan) * August 16 - '' Anime-ban Toukaidou Yotsuya Kaidan'' (Japan) * August 23: ** '' Bremen 4: Angels in Hell'' (Japan) ** '' Kabo-Encho no Dobutsuen Nikki'' (Japan) * October 3 - '' Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari'' (Japan) * October 7 - '' Rennyo and His Mother'' (Japan) * October 22 - '' Son of the White Mare'' (Hungary) * November 20 - '' The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie'' (United States) * November 28: ** '' Manga Hana no Kakarichō'' (Japan) ** '' Manzai Taikouki'' (Japan) * December 10 - ''

The Little Fox ''The Little Fox'', known in Hungary as ''Vuk'', is a 1981 Hungarian animation, animated film produced by Pannónia Filmstúdió, based on the novel ''Vuk (novel), Vuk'' by István Fekete. The film is directed by Attila Dargay and written by Attil ...

'' (Hungary) * December 20 - '' Minoïe'' (France) * December 21 - ''

Maria, Mirabela ''Maria, Mirabela'' is a live-action/animated film jointly produced by Romanian and Soviet movie studios. The Romanian premiere took place on December 21, 1981 in Bucharest, The Soviet premiere took place on March 3, 1982 in Moscow. ''Maria, Mi ...

'' (Romania and Soviet Union) * December 22 - '' Chiisana Love Letter: Mariko to Nemunoki no Kodomo-tachi'' (Japan) * December 25 - '' Peter-No-Tail'' (Sweden) * December 26 - '' Shunmao Monogatari Taotao'' (Japan) * December 29 - ''

Space Warrior Baldios is a 1980 Japanese super robot mecha anime series. A film with the same title was released on December 19, 1981. Production The anime television series was produced by Ashi Productions and Kokusai Eiga-sha with a feature film (with a strong ...

'' (Japan) * Specific date unknown - '' Renshenguo'' (China)

Television series

* January 4 - '' The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious Island'' debuts on Fuji TV. * January 31 - ''Saikyo Robo Daiohja'' debuts in syndication. * February 7 - ''

Yattodetaman is the fifth installment in the ''Time Bokan'' series, produced by Tatsunoko Productions and directed by Hiroshi Sasagawa. In this series, two royal houses battle for the power to rule the Kingdom of Fir. In order to secure the Kingdom, two re ...

'' debuts on Fuji TV. * February 10 - ''

Pigeon Street ''Pigeon Street'' is a cutout animated children's television series, written by Michael Cole, originally shown on the BBC in 1981 as part of its 'See-Saw' strand for preschoolers. There were two series with eight and five episodes respective ...

'' debuts on

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. * March 1 - ''

Golden Warrior Gold Lightan is a mecha anime television series that aired from 1981 to 1982 in Japan. The show was also popular in Hong Kong and was aired there around the same time. There are 52 episodes that were aired at 30 minutes each. Original story The story ...

'' debuts on Tokyo 12 TV. * March 4 - '' Beast King GoLion'' debuts on

Tokyo Channel 12 JOTX-DTV (channel 7), branded as and known colloquially as , is a television station headquartered in the Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, owned and operated by the subsidiary of listed certified br ...

. * March 6 - ''

Hello! Sandybell is an anime series made by Toei Animation in 1981. It was aired in Japan by TV Asahi. In the original title when it was first made in Japan, an "E" was added to the title; "Sandybelle". Similarly to ''Silver Fang'', the show is relatively un ...

'' debuts on

TV Asahi JOEX-DTV (channel 5), branded as (also known as EX and and stylized as TV asahi), is a television station that is owned and operated by the subsidiary of certified broadcasting holding company , itself controlled by The Asahi Shimbun Compan ...

. * March 7 - ''Ohayo Spank'' debuts in syndication. * April 3 - ''

Ai no Gakko Cuore Monogatari ''Ai no Gakko Cuore Monogatari'' ( ja, 愛の学校クオレ物語, Ai no Gakkō Kuore Monogatari, lit=The Story of Cuore, School of Love) is an anime television series, based on the 1886 novel ''Cuore, Libro per i Ragazzi'' ('' Heart: An Itali ...

'' debuts on

Mainichi Broadcasting System , or MBS, is a radio and television broadcasting company headquartered in Osaka, Japan, affiliated with Japan Radio Network (JRN), National Radio Network (NRN), Japan News Network (JNN) and TBS Network, serving in the Kansai region. It i ...

. * April 7: ** ''

Belle and Sebastian Belle and Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in 1996. Led by Stuart Murdoch, the band has released eleven albums. They are often compared with acts such as The Smiths and Nick Drake. The name "Belle and Sebastian" come ...

'' debuts on NHK. ** ''

Little Women ''Little Women'' is a coming-of-age novel written by American novelist Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888). Alcott wrote the book, originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869, at the request of her publisher. The story follows the lives ...

'' debuts on

. * April 8 - '' Dr. Slump & Arale-chan'' debuts on Fuji TV. * April 16 - ''

Queen Millennia is a manga series by Leiji Matsumoto which was serialized from 28 January 1980 through 11 May 1983 in both the ''Sankei Shimbun'' and '' Nishinippon Sports'' newspapers. The manga series was adapted into a 42-episode anime television serie ...

'' debuts on Fuji TV. * April 20 - '' Tiger Mask II'' debuts on

. * July 3 - '' GoShogun'' debuts on

. * September 3 - ''Manga Mito Komo'' debuts on

TV Tokyo JOTX-DTV (channel 7), branded as and known colloquially as , is a television station headquartered in the Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, owned and operated by the subsidiary of listed certified b ...

. * September 12: ** ''

Goldie Gold and Action Jack ''Goldie Gold and Action Jack'' is a 30-minute Saturday morning animated series produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises that aired for one season on ABC from September 12 to December 5, 1981. The show was rerun on Cartoon Network in 1994, and Boom ...

'' debuts on

ABC ABC are the first three letters of the Latin script known as the alphabet. ABC or abc may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Broadcasting * American Broadcasting Company, a commercial U.S. TV broadcaster ** Disney–ABC Television ...

. ** ''

Astro and the Space Mutts ''Space Stars'' is a 60-minute Saturday morning animated program block produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and broadcast on NBC from September 12, 1981, to January 8, 1982. ''Space Stars'' was narrated by Keene Curtis and featured five cartoo ...

'', ''

Space Stars ''Space Stars'' is a 60-minute Saturday morning animated program block produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and broadcast on NBC from September 12, 1981, to January 8, 1982. ''Space Stars'' was narrated by Keene Curtis and featured five carto ...

'', ''

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends may refer to the following shows: * ''Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends'' (1981 TV series), a 1981 cartoon series * ''Spidey and His Amazing Friends'' (2021 TV series), a 2021 Disney Junior cartoon {{Disam ...

, Teen Force,

'', and ''

The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam! ''The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!'' is an NBC Saturday-morning cartoon produced by Filmation Studios in 1981. The half-hour show included two cartoon stories, with a variety of live-action wraparound segments. '' Hero High'' featured a gr ...

'' debut on NBC. ** ''

Blackstar ''Blackstar'' is an American animated science fantasy television series, produced in 1981 by Lou Scheimer and Norm Prescott for Filmation. The series was Filmation's second fantasy epic, the first being '' The Freedom Force'', a segment of ''T ...

'', ''

The Kwicky Koala Show ''The Kwicky Koala Show'' is a 30-minute Saturday-morning cartoon produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and Hanna Barbera Pty, Ltd. that aired on CBS from September 12 to December 26, 1981. This series is notable for being among cartoon director ...

'', '' The New Adventures of Zorro'', and ''

Trollkins ''Trollkins'' is a 1981 animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions that aired for one season on CBS. Essentially a cross between ''The Smurfs'' (which incidentally premiered the same day, September 12, 1981, in the same time slot at 8: ...

'' debut on CBS. ** ''Marmaduke'' and ''

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 ...

'' debut in syndication. * September 14 - '' Willow the Wisp'' 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, ...

. * September 16 - '' Postman Pat'' debuts on

. * September 28: ** ''

'' debuts on

ITV ITV or iTV may refer to: ITV *Independent Television (ITV), a British television network, consisting of: ** ITV (TV network), a free-to-air national commercial television network covering the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islan ...

. ** '' Ninja Hattori-kun'' debuts on

. * October 1 - ''

Superbook , also known as , is a Christian anime television series from the early 1980s, initially produced at Tatsunoko Productions and TV Tokyo in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States, and rebooted in 2 ...

'' debuts on

CBN CBN, or cbn, may refer to: Broadcasting organizations * Radio stations in St. John's, Newfoundland: ** CBN (AM), CBC Radio One ** CBN-FM, CBC Music * Chronicle Broadcasting Network, the predecessor of ABS-CBN * CBN (Australian TV station), a TV s ...

, and

Australian Christian Channel Australian(s) may refer to: Australia * Australia, a country * Australians, citizens of the Commonwealth of Australia ** European Australians ** Anglo-Celtic Australians, Australians descended principally from British colonists ** Aboriginal Aus ...

. * October 2 - ''

Six God Combination Godmars is the title of a 1980s mecha anime television series that was popular during its broadcast between 1981 and 1982 in Japan, Hong Kong and Italy. The series consists of 64 episodes and 2 special presentations. Other loosely translated names a ...

'' debuts on NNS (

Nippon TV JOAX-DTV (channel 4), branded as , is the flagship station of the Nippon News Network and the Nippon Television Network System, owned-and-operated by the which is a subsidiary of the certified broadcasting holding company , itself a listed su ...

). * October 3: ** ''

'' debuts on

MBS MBS may refer for: People * Mohammed bin Salman (born 1985), crown prince and prime minister of Saudi Arabia * Mohan Bikram Singh (born 1935), Nepalese politician Places * MBS International Airport (IATA code: MBS), Freeland, Michigan, US * Mari ...

. ** ''

Hero High ''Hero High'' was a 1981–1982 cartoon and live action series created by Filmation that aired as part of NBC's ''The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!'' It was about a high school where young superheroes were taught how to use their powers and fi ...

'' debuts on NBC. * October 4 - ''

Dash Kappei is a Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Noboru Rokuda and first published in 1980 in ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday''. The manga had 158 chapters. The manga was also adapted into a 65-episode anime television series by Tatsu ...

'' debuts on Fuji TV. * October 6 - '' Braiger'' debuts on

. * October 7 - ''

Honey Honey "Honey, Honey" is a song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released as the second single from their second studio album, '' Waterloo'', after the success of the title track at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest. History "Honey, Honey" was w ...

'' debuts on Fuji TV. * October 8 - ''

Miss Machiko ''Miss Machiko'', also known as is a manga series written by Takeshi Ebihara. It was serialized in Japan in ''Shōnen Challenge'' from May 1980 through February 1982. The individual chapters were collected and published in eight ''t ...

'' debuts on

. * October 9 - '' Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds'' debuts on

and TVE. * October 10: ** '' Laverne & Shirley in the Army'' debuts on

. ** ''

Ulysses 31 (french: link=no, Ulysse 31) is an anime series (1981) that updates the Greek mythology of Odysseus (known as "Ulixes" or "Ulysses" in Latin) to the 31st century. The show comprises 26 half-hour episodes as a co-production between DIC Audiovisue ...

'' debuts on FR3 and

Nagoya Broadcasting Network 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 ...

. * October 14 - '' Urusei Yatsura'' debuts on Fuji TV. * October 23 - ''

Fang of the Sun Dougram is a 75-episode anime television series, created by Ryosuke Takahashi and Sunrise (company), Sunrise, and aired in Japan from October 23, 1981 to March 25, 1983 on TV Tokyo. A 1983 full-length feature film, ''Dougram: Documentary of the Fang ...

'' debuts on

Births

January

* January 1: Eden Riegel, American actress (voice of Yuna in '' Stitch!'', Kiara in ''

The Lion Guard ''The Lion Guard'' is an American animated television series developed by Ford Riley and based on Disney's 1994 film ''The Lion King''. The series was first broadcast with a television film titled ''The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar'' on Disney C ...

'', Boscha in '' The Owl House'', young

Miriam Miriam ( he, מִרְיָם ''Mīryām'', lit. 'Rebellion') is described in the Hebrew Bible as the daughter of Amram and Jochebed, and the older sister of Moses and Aaron. She was a prophetess and first appears in the Book of Exodus. The Tor ...

in ''

The Prince of Egypt ''The Prince of Egypt'' is a 1998 American animated musical drama film produced by DreamWorks Animation and released by DreamWorks Pictures. The first feature film from DreamWorks to be traditionally animated, it is an adaptation of the Book ...

''), and voice director (

Disney Television Animation Disney Television Animation (DTVA), formerly known as Walt Disney Pictures Television Animation Group and Walt Disney Television Animation, is the television animation production arm of Disney Branded Television, a sub-division of the Disney G ...

). * January 15:

Pitbull Pit bull is a term used in the United States for a type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers, while in other countries such as the United Kingdom the term is used as an abbreviation of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed. The term was f ...

, American musician and businessman (voice of Bufo in ''

Epic Epic commonly refers to: * Epic poetry, a long narrative poem celebrating heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation * Epic film, a genre of film with heroic elements Epic or EPIC may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and medi ...

'', Ugly Dog in '' UglyDolls''). * January 24: Carrie Coon, American actress (voice of Michelle's Mother in the '' Teenage Euthanasia'' episode "Viva La Flappanista", Proxima Midnight in the '' What If...?'' episode " What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?"). * January 25:

Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. A classically trained pianist, Keys started composing songs when she was 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Col ...

, American singer, songwriter and actress (voice of Boinga's Mom in '' The Backyardigans'' episode "Mission to Mars", herself in '' The Proud Family'' episode "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"). * January 28: Elijah Wood, American actor (voice of Tom Thumb in ''

The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina ''The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina'' is a 2002 American animated fantasy film directed by Glenn Chaika and starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Elijah Wood, Peter Gallagher, and Jon Stewart. Produced by Miramax Films and Hyperion Animation ...

'', Mumble in '' Happy Feet'' and '' Happy Feet Two'', 9 in '' 9'', Sone in ''

The Wind Rises is a 2013 Japanese animated historical drama film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, animated by Studio Ghibli for the Nippon Television Network, Dentsu, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Walt Disney Japan, Mitsubishi, Toho and KDDI. It was rele ...

'', Beck in '' Tron: Uprising'', Wirt in ''

Over the Garden Wall ''Over the Garden Wall'' is an American animated television miniseries created by Patrick McHale for Cartoon Network. The series centers on two half-brothers who travel across a mysterious forest to find their way home, encountering a variet ...

'', Jace Rucklin in '' Star Wars Resistance'', himself in the ''

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 ...

'' episode "

Brian Griffin's House of Payne "Brian Griffin's House of Payne" is the 15th episode of the eighth season of the animated comedy series ''Family Guy''. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on March 28, 2010. The episode features Brian after he discovers an old script ...

"). * January 30: Ron Holsey, American television writer ('' Johnny Test'', ''

Curious George Curious George is a fictional monkey who is the title character of a series of popular children's picture books written by Margret and H. A. Rey. Various media, including films and TV shows, have been based upon the original book series. Geor ...

'', '' Martha Speaks'', ''

My Friends Tigger & Pooh ''My Friends Tigger & Pooh'' is an American computer-animated children's television series on Disney Channel as part of the Playhouse Disney block. It was inspired by A. A. Milne's ''Winnie-the-Pooh''. The series was developed by Walt Disney T ...

'', '' Arthur'', ''

Winx Club ''Winx Club'' is an animated series co-produced by Rainbow S.p.A., Rainbow SpA and later Nickelodeon. It was created by Italian animator Iginio Straffi. The show is set in a magical universe that is inhabited by fairies, witches, and other myth ...

'', '' Miles from Tomorrowland'', '' Hanazuki: Full of Treasures'', '' Elena of Avalor'', ''

Rusty Rivets ''Rusty Rivets'' is a Canadian 3D CGI animated television series, and is produced by Arc Productions and Spin Master Entertainment. ''Rusty Rivets'' aired for three seasons, simultaneously on Treehouse TV in Canada and on Nickelodeon in the U.S., ...

'', '' Nina's World'', ''

Pinkalicious & Peterrific ''Pinkalicious & Peterrific'' is an educational animated children's television series on PBS Kids, based upon the ''Pinkalicious'' book series by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann. The series is produced by Sixteen South in association with WGBH Kids ...

'', '' If You Give a Mouse a Cookie'', ''

The Stinky & Dirty Show ''The Stinky & Dirty Show'' is an animated television series that premiered on January 15, 2015 on Amazon Prime Video. It is a show about vehicles, and is aimed at teaching kids creative methods for solving problems. A preview was shown alongsid ...

'', ''

T.O.T.S. ''T.O.T.S.'' (also known as ''Tiny Ones Transport Service'') is an American computer-animated children's television series created by Travis Braun, The series debuted on Disney Junior on June 14, 2019. It focuses on Pip and his friend Freddy wh ...

'', '' Nella the Princess Knight'', ''

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 ...

''). * January 31:

Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...

, American musician and actor (voice of Arthur Pendragon in ''

Shrek the Third ''Shrek the Third'' (also known as ''Shrek 3'') is a 2007 American computer-animated comedy film loosely based on the 1990 picture book '' Shrek!'' by William Steig, produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The se ...

'',

Boo-Boo Bear Boo-Boo Bear is a Hanna-Barbera cartoon character on ''The Yogi Bear Show''. Boo-Boo is an anthropomorphic dwarf bear who wears a blue bowtie. Boo-Boo is Yogi Bear's constant companion (not his son, as sometimes believed), and often acts as his ...

in '' Yogi Bear'', Branch in the ''

Trolls A troll is a being in Nordic folklore, including Norse mythology. In Old Norse sources, beings described as trolls dwell in isolated areas of rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human bei ...

'' franchise, 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, ...

'' episode " New Kids on the Blecch").

February

* February 1:

John Gemberling John Gemberling (born February 1, 1981) is an American actor and comedian best known for roles as Bevers on the Comedy Central series ''Broad City'', as Gil on the NBC sitcom '' Marry Me'', and as John Hancock on the Fox sitcom '' Making History'' ...

, American actor and comedian (voice of Doofus Drake in '' DuckTales'', Blastus 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 ...

'', Tyler in '' Big Mouth'', Russell in '' The Great North''). * February 8:

Dawn Olivieri Dawn Orienne Olivieri (born February 8, 1981) is an American actress. She played Lydia in ''Heroes'' and Monica Talbot in ''House of Lies''. Career Olivieri appeared in the Showtime series ''House of Lies'', starting in 2012, playing the compet ...

, American actress (voice of Pepper Potts in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes''). * February 9: Tom Hiddleston, English actor (voice of Captain Hook in '' The Pirate Fairy'', Lord Nooth in '' Early Man'',

Loki Loki is a god in Norse mythology. According to some sources, Loki is the son of Fárbauti (a jötunn) and Laufey (mentioned as a goddess), and the brother of Helblindi and Býleistr. Loki is married to Sigyn and they have two sons, Narfi or Na ...

in '' What If...?'' and ''

'' shorts "

The Good, the Bart, and the Loki ''The Good, the Bart, and the Loki'' (also known as ''The Simpsons: The Good, the Bart, and the Loki'') is an American animated short film based on the television series ''The Simpsons'' produced by Gracie Films and 20th Television Animation fo ...

" and " Welcome to the Club", Seuss Narrator and Killer Robot #1 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 "Butchered in Burbank", Statue Griffin in the ''

'' episode "

No Country Club for Old Men "No Country Club for Old Men" is the twenty-second episode and season finale of the eleventh season and the 210th overall episode of the animated comedy series ''Family Guy''. It aired on Fox in the United States on May 19, 2013, and is written by ...

", Kanjigar in the '' Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia'' episode "Becoming"). * February 10: ** Stephanie Beatriz, American actress (voice of

Mirabel Madrigal Mirabel Madrigal is a fictional character that appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' 60th feature film, ''Encanto'' (2021). Created by directors Byron Howard and Jared Bush, Mirabel is depicted as an imperfect, quirky, emotional, and emp ...

in ''

Encanto ''Encanto'' is a 2021 American computer-animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The 60th film produced by the studio, it was directed by Jared Bus ...

'', Gosalyn Waddlemeyer in '' DuckTales'', General Sweet Mayhem in '' The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part'',

Kate Kane Batwoman (Katherine Rebecca Kane) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Kane is a wealthy heiress who becomes inspired by the superhero Batman and chooses, like him, to put her wealth and resources toward ...

in '' Catwoman: Hunted'', Gertie in '' Ice Age: Collision Course''). ** Uzo Aduba, American actress (voice of Bismuth in '' Steven Universe'', Queen Novo in '' My Little Pony: The Movie'', Alicia Hawthorne in ''

Lightyear A light-year, alternatively spelled light year, is a large unit of length used to express astronomical distances and is equivalent to about 9.46 trillion kilometers (), or 5.88 trillion miles ().One trillion here is taken to be 1012 ...

'', Colonel Kubritz in '' 3Below: Tales of Arcadia''). * February 12: Lisa Hannigan, Irish musician (voice of Blue Diamond in the '' Steven Universe'' franchise, Bronagh in ''

Song of the Sea The Song of the Sea ( he, שירת הים, ''Shirat HaYam'', also known as ''Az Yashir Moshe'' and Song of Moses, or ''Mi Chamocha'') is a poem that appears in the Book of Exodus of the Hebrew Bible, at . It is followed in verses 20 and 21 by a ...

''). * February 17:

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt (; born February 17, 1981) is an American actor. He has received various accolades, including nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his leading performances ...

, American actor and filmmaker (voice of Jim Hawkins in '' Treasure Planet'', Jiro Horikoshi in ''

'', Professor Luxcraft in ''

Wolfboy and the Everything Factory ''Wolfboy and the Everything Factory'' is an animated television series created by Toff Mazery and Edward Jesse for Apple TV+. It premiered on 24 September 2021 as part of a slate of autumn children's series. Season 2 was released on 30 Septem ...

'', Jiminy Cricket in '' Pinocchio''). * February 23: Josh Gad, American actor (voice of

Olaf Olaf or Olav (, , or British ; Old Norse: ''Áleifr'', ''Ólafr'', ''Óleifr'', ''Anleifr'') is a Scandinavian and German given name. It is presumably of Proto-Norse origin, reconstructed as ''*Anu-laibaz'', from ''anu'' "ancestor, grand-father" a ...

in the ''

Frozen Frozen may refer to: * the result of freezing * a paralysis response in extreme cases of fear Films * ''Frozen'' (1997 film), a film by Wang Xiaoshuai * ''Frozen'' (2005 film), a film by Juliet McKoen * ''Frozen'' (2007 film), a film by Sh ...

'' franchise and the '' Sofia the First'' episode "The Secret Library: Olaf and the Tale of Miss Nettle", Chuck in '' The Angry Birds Movie'' and '' The Angry Birds Movie 2'', Louis in '' Ice Age: Continental Drift'', Mondo in '' Good Vibes'', Birdie in ''

Central Park Central Park is an urban park in New York City located between the Upper West Side, Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan. It is the List of New York City parks, fifth-largest park in the city, covering . It is the most visited urban par ...

'', Art 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 "

Pulling Double Booty "Pulling Double Booty" is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the animated comedy series '' American Dad!''. The episode was originally produced for Season 3. It first aired in the United States on Fox on November 16, 2008. This story centers ...

", LT-319 in the '' Star Wars Rebels'' episode "Double Agent Droid"). * February 27: Josh Groban, American singer, songwriter, and actor (performed "

Believe Believe may refer to: *Belief, a psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true, with or without proof for such proposition *Faith, a belief in something which has not been proven Arts, entertainment, and me ...

" in '' The Polar Express'', voice of Bill in the ''

'' episode "Catch Me If You Kangaroo Jack", Olivier Scenechuer in the ''

Niko and the Sword of Light ''Niko and the Sword of Light'' is an American flash animated streaming television series co-produced by Amazon Studios and Titmouse, Inc. The series is based on an animated comic book of the same name and debuted on Amazon Prime Video as a pilot ...

'' episode "The Thorn of Contention", Professor Frink's singing voice in ''

'' episode "

I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh "I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh" is the twentieth episode of the thirtieth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'', and the 659th episode overall. It aired in the United States on Fox on April 7, 2019. Plot A disgr ...

", himself in the ''

'' episode "News Glance with Genevieve Vavance").

March

* March 2:

Danielle Moné Truitt Danielle Moné Truitt (born March 2, 1981) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in BET's television series ''Rebel'' and Fox's television series ''Deputy''. She currently stars as NYPD Sergeant Ayanna Bell on NBC's crime drama '' ...

, American actress (voice of Georgia in ''

The Princess and the Frog ''The Princess and the Frog'' is a 2009 American Animation, animated musical film, musical fantasy film, fantasy romantic comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The List of Walt Disney Anima ...

''). * March 8:

Justin Wright Justin Wright (March 8, 1981 – March 18, 2008) was an American artist who worked at Pixar Animation Studios for slightly over a year until his death. Biography Born with several congenital heart defects, Wright received a heart transplant at th ...

, American animator ( Pixar), (d.

2008 File:2008 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the Subprime mortgage crisis; Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar; A scene from the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; ...

). * March 29: Megan Hilty, American actress (voice of Rosetta in the ''

Disney Fairies ''Disney Fairies'' is a The Walt Disney Company, Disney Media franchise, franchise created in 2005. The franchise is built around the character of Tinker Bell from Walt Disney Pictures, Disney's 1953 animated film ''Peter Pan (1953 film), Peter Pa ...

'' franchise, Wammawink in ''

Centaurworld ''Centaurworld'' is an American animated musical comedy streaming television series created by Megan Nicole Dong, with songs by Dong and Dominic Bisignano. Produced by Sketchshark Productions and Netflix Animation, it premiered on Netflix on July ...

'', JD in '' Robot and Monster'', Frances Alberta in '' The Penguins of Madagascar'' episode "The Hokoben Surprise").

April

* April 11: Matt Ryan, Welsh actor (voice of

John Constantine John Constantine () is a fictional character who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Constantine first appeared in ''Swamp Thing'' #37 (June 1985), and was created by Alan Moore, Stephen R. Bissette, Rick Veitch, and John ...

in the DC Animated Movie Universe, '' Constantine: City of Demons'', and the '' Harley Quinn'' episode "It's a Swamp Thing"). * April 24:

Nicole Bouma Nicole Bouma (born April 24, 1981) is a Canadian voice actress who works for Ocean Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is best known as the voice of Mint Blancmanche from the ''Galaxy Angel'' series, Blossom from ''Powerpuff Girls ...

, Canadian actress (voice of Mint Blancmanche in '' Galaxy Angel'', Snooky Wookums in '' Krypto the Superdog'', Blossom in '' Powerpuff Girls Z'', Rain Shine in the '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'' episode "Sounds of Silence").

May

* May 11: J. P. Karliak, American actor and comedian (voice of Kouzou Fuyutsuki in the

Netflix Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it offers a fil ...

dub of ''

Neon Genesis Evangelion , also known simply as ''Evangelion'' or ''Eva'', is a Japanese mecha anime television series produced by Gainax and animated by Tatsunoko, directed by Hideaki Anno and broadcast on TV Tokyo from October 1995 to March 1996. ''Evangelion' ...

'', Ted Templeton in '' The Boss Baby: Back in Business'', Tin Man in '' Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz'',

Wile E. Coyote Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner are a duo of cartoon characters from the ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' series of animated cartoons, first appearing in 1949 in the theatrical cartoon short ''Fast and Furry-ous''. In each episode, t ...

in '' New Looney Tunes'', Dante Crescendo in '' Trolls: TrollsTopia'',

Green Goblin The Green Goblin is the alias of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first and best-known incarnation Norman Osborn, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, is generally regarded as one of the a ...

in '' Spidey and His Amazing Friends'', Reese in '' Batman: The Killing Joke'',

Willy Wonka Willy Wonka is a fictional character appearing in British author Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' and its 1972 sequel ''Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator''. He is the eccentric founder and proprietor ...

in '' Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'', Linus in ''

'', Doc Samson in the ''

Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. ''Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'' is an American animated television series based on the superhero character by Marvel Comics. The series premiered on August 11, 2013, on Disney XD as part of the ''Marvel Universe'' block, and ended on June 2 ...

'' episode "The Skaar Whisperer"). * May 12:

Rami Malek Rami Said Malek (; , ; born May 12, 1981) is an American actor. He is known for portraying computer hacker Elliot Alderson in the USA Network television series ''Mr. Robot'' (2015–2019), for which he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outs ...

, American actor (voice of Tahno 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 ...

'', Flip McVicker 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 ...

''). * May 19:

Jonas Poher Rasmussen Jonas Poher Rasmussen (born May 19, 1981) is a Danish filmmaker. In 2021, he wrote and directed the animated documentary, '' Flee,'' that received three nominations for the Best Documentary Feature, Best International Film and Best Animated Fea ...

, Danish filmmaker ('' Flee''). * May 28: Laura Bailey, American voice actress (voice of

Tohru Honda is a fictional character in the manga and anime series ''Fruits Basket'' by Natsuki Takaya. She is the main protagonist, noted for her cheerful optimism, altruistic nature, and great sympathy for others. Takaya created her with an unusual persp ...

in '' Fruits Basket'', Lust in '' Fullmetal Alchemist'', young Trunks in ''

Dragon Ball Z ''Dragon Ball Z'' is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. Part of the ''Dragon Ball'' media franchise, it is the sequel to the 1986 '' Dragon Ball'' anime series and adapts the latter 325 chapters of the original ...

'', the title character in '' Crayon Shin-chan'', Keiko Yulimara in '' Yu Yu Hakasho'',

Sana Kurata , also known as ''Kodocha'' for short, is a Japanese manga series by Miho Obana. The series was adapted as an OVA by J.C. Staff and released on December 16, 1995 by Shueisha under their Ribon Video label. An anime television series was pro ...

in '' Kodacha'', Ayaka Yukihiro and Evangeline A.K. McDowell in ''

Negima! ''Negima! Magister Negi Magi'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ken Akamatsu. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from February 2003 to March 2012, with its chapters co ...

'',

Maka Albarn The '' Soul Eater'' manga and anime series features an extensive cast of fictional characters created by Atsushi Ohkubo. It is set in a fabricated universe inhabited by various characters capable of using supernatural powers by channeling the w ...

in '' Soul Eater'', Emily / Glitter Lucky in ''Glitter Force'', Firestar in '' The Super Hero Squad Show'', Gamora in '' Avengers Assemble'', Black Widow in '' Avengers Assemble'' and '' Ultimate Spider-Man'',

Gwen Stacy Gwendolyne Maxine Stacy is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in those featuring Spider-Man. A college student and the daughter of George Stacy and Helen Stacy, ...

in ''

''). * May 23: Tim Robinson, American comedian, actor, writer, and producer (voice of Ugly Sonic in '' Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers'', Fraptaculan Tim in '' Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm'', Brett Kavanaugh in '' Our Cartoon President'', Gregly in ''

Big City Greens ''Big City Greens'' is an American animated comedy adventure television series created by The Houghton Brothers that premiered on Disney Channel on June 18, 2018. The series features the voices of Chris Houghton, Marieve Herington, Bob Joles, and ...

'').

June

* June 1: **

Johnny Pemberton John deJarnette Pemberton III (born June 1, 1981) is an American actor, comedian, podcast host and streamer from Rochester, Minnesota. He is best known for his role as the titular ''Son of Zorn'' in the short-lived Fox sitcom, and has also appea ...

, American actor (voice of Peanut in ''

Pickle and Peanut ''Pickle and Peanut'' is an American animated television series created by Noah Z. Jones and developed by Joel Trussell. It aired on Disney XD from September 7, 2015, to January 20, 2018. It is about two friends, Pickle and Peanut, an anthropomo ...

'', Dr. Eigerman 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 Kids Run the Restaurant", Braco in the ''

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 ...

'' episode "The Suitor"). ** Amy Schumer, American actress and comedian (voice of Velvet in ''

Trolls Band Together ''Trolls Band Together'' is a 2023 American animated musical comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures, based on the '' Good Luck Trolls'' dolls from Thomas Dam. It serves as the sequel to ''Trolls World ...

'', Irving Jannings in the ''

'' episode "Chickens", Mrs. Burns in ''

'' episode "

Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus "Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus" is the The Simpsons (season 28), twenty-eighth season season premiere of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'', and the 597th episode of the series overall. It aired in the United States on Fox Broad ...

"). * June 4:

T.J. Miller Todd Joseph Miller (born June 4, 1981) is an American actor and comedian. In 2008, he made his acting debut in ''Cloverfield'', and from 2010 to 2014, he voiced Tuffnut Thorston in the first two ''How to Train Your Dragon'' films. From 2014 to ...

, American actor and comedian (voice of Fred in '' Big Hero 6'', Tuffnut Thorston 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, Gene in ''

The Emoji Movie ''The Emoji Movie'' is a 2017 American computer-animated science fiction comedy film produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. Directed by Tony Leondis, who wrote the script with Eri ...

'', Robbie Valentino in '' Gravity Falls''). * June 8: Ai Nonaka, Japanese actress (voice of Beauty in '' Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo'', Kyoko Sakura in '' Puella Magi Madoka Magica'', Japanese dub voice of Connie Maheswaran in '' Steven Universe''). * June 9:

Natalie Portman Natalie Portman (born Natalie Hershlag, he, נטע-לי הרשלג, ) is an Israeli-born American actress. She has had a prolific film career since her teenage years and has starred in various blockbusters and independent films, receiving mu ...

, Israeli-born American actress (voice of Darcy in ''

'',

Jane Foster Jane Foster is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was introduced as a love interest of the superhero Thor Odinson until becoming a superhero in her own right. Created by writers Stan Lee an ...

in the '' What If...?'' episode " What If... Thor Were an Only Child?", Whale Documentary Narrator in the '' Bluey'' episode "Whale Watching"). * June 13: Chris Evans, American actor (voice of Buzz Lightyear in ''

'',

Casey Jones John Luther "Casey" Jones (March 14, 1863 – April 30, 1900) was an American railroader who was killed when his passenger train collided with a stalled freight train at Vaughan, Mississippi. Jones was a locomotive engineer for the Illinois Ce ...

in ''

TMNT ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' is an American media franchise created by the comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It follows Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael, four anthropomorphic turtle brothers (named after ...

'', Stewart Stanton in ''

Battle for Terra ''Battle for Terra'', originally screened as ''Terra'', is a 2007 American computer-animated action-adventure science fiction film, based on the short film ''Terra'', about a race of beings on a peaceful alien planet who face destruction from colon ...

'', Human Torch, Gobo Fraggle, Teacher and Pilot in ''

''). * June 19: Robin McLeavy, Australian actress (voice of Nutsy in ''

Blinky Bill the Movie ''Blinky Bill the Movie'' is a 2015 Australian computer-animated adventure comedy film based on the Blinky Bill character, an anthropomorphic koala created by Dorothy Wall for a children's book series in 1933. The film was produced by Flyin ...

''). * June 22: **

Monty Oum Monyreak Oum ( ; June 22, 1981 – February 1, 2015) was an American web-based animator and writer. Oum attracted attention within the gaming community after releasing an animated video in 2007, titled ''Haloid'', where characters from the ''Halo ...

, American animator, animation director and actor ( Rooster Teeth, ''

Red vs. Blue ''Red vs. Blue'', often abbreviated as ''RvB'', is an American web series created by Burnie Burns with his production company Rooster Teeth. The show is based on the setting of the military science fiction first-person shooter series and media fr ...

''), (d.

2015 File:2015 Events Collage new.png, From top left, clockwise: Civil service in remembrance of November 2015 Paris attacks; Germanwings Flight 9525 was purposely crashed into the French Alps; the rubble of residences in Kathmandu following the Apri ...

). **

Porsha Williams Porsha Dyanne Guobadia (née Williams, formerly Stewart, born June 22, 1981) is an American television personality, actress, and author. She starred on the television series ''The Real Housewives of Atlanta'' from 2012 until 2021, when she depar ...

, American television personality, actress, and author (voice of Carlotta in ''CarGo'', Christine in the '' Zootopia+'' episode "The Little Rodents of Little Rodentia"). * June 30: Matt Danner, American animator ( Spümcø), storyboard artist ('' The Ripping Friends'', Warner Bros. Animation, '' Gravity Falls'', '' Wander Over Yonder''), character designer ('' Xiaolin Showdown'', '' Johnny Test''), background artist ('' Gravity Falls''), sheet timer (''

Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island ''Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island!'' (or merely ''Coconut Fred'' or ''CFFSI'') is a Canadian-American short-lived flash-animated television series created by Sammy Oriti and Don Oriolo that premiered on Kids' WB on September 17, 2005, and ended ...

''), director ('' Xiaolin Showdown'', ''

The Drinky Crow Show ''The Drinky Crow Show'' is an American adult computer-animated cel-shaded animated television series created by Eric Kaplan and Tony Millionaire, based on the latter's comic strip ''Maakies''. The pilot episode aired on Adult Swim on May 13, 200 ...

'', ''

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 ...

'', ''

The Looney Tunes Show ''The Looney Tunes Show'' is an American animated sitcom produced by Warner Bros. Animation that ran from May 3, 2011, through November 2, 2013, on Cartoon Network. The series consists of two seasons, each containing 26 episodes, and features cha ...

'', '' Team Hot Wheels''), producer (''

Legend of the Three Caballeros ''Legend of the Three Caballeros'' is an animated television series based on the 1944 animated Disney film ''The Three Caballeros'' and features the characters Donald Duck, José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles. It was first released in 2018 in ...

'', '' Muppet Babies'') and voice actor (voice of various characters in ''

'', Kermit the Frog, Beaker, Waldolf, Rowlf the Dog and

Swedish Chef The Swedish Chef is a Muppet character that appeared on ''The Muppet Show''. He was originally performed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz simultaneously, with Henson performing the head and voice and Oz performing the character with real hands. The S ...

in '' Muppet Babies'').

July

* July 13: Clé Bennett, Canadian actor (voice of Chef Hatchet in the ''

Total Drama ''Total Drama'' (often shortened as ''TD'') is a Canadian animated television series created by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis that premiered on Teletoon in Canada on July 8, 2007, and on Cartoon Network in the U.S. on June 5, 2008. The ser ...

'' franchise, Earl Devereaux in ''

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs ''Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'' is a children's book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett. It was first published in 1978 by Atheneum Books, followed by a 1982 trade paperback edition from sister company Aladdin Paperb ...

''). * July 24:

Summer Glau Summer Lyn Glau (; born July 24, 1981) is an American actress best known for her roles in science fiction and fantasy television series: as River Tam in ''Firefly'' (2002) and its continuation film '' Serenity'' (2005), as Tess Doerner in ''Th ...

, American actress (voice of Supergirl in '' Superman/Batman: Apocalypse'').

August

* August 1: Ashley Parker Angel, American musician, actor and member of O-Town (voice of Danny Star in ''

Handy Manny ''Handy Manny'' is a CGI-animated children's television series that premiered with its first two episodes consecutively on Saturday, September 16, 2006, originally as part of Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney block. On Valentine's Day 2011, the ...

'', himself in the '' Clone High'' episode "Plane Crazy: Gate Expectations"). * August 3: Travis Willingham, American actor (voice of

Roy Mustang is a fictional character from the ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' manga series and its adaptations created by Hiromu Arakawa. In the series, Mustang is a State Alchemist of Amestris' State Military, as well as the superior of the series' protagonist, Edw ...

in '' Fullmetal Alchemist'', Knuckles the Echidna in the ''

Sonic the Hedgehog is a Japanese video game series and media franchise created by Sega. The franchise follows Sonic, an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog who battles the evil Doctor Eggman, a mad scientist. The main ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games are platformers mo ...

'' franchise, Portgas D. Ace in the Funimation dub of ''

One Piece ''One Piece'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since July 1997, with its individual chapte ...

'',

Thor Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding æsir, god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred trees and groves in Germanic paganism and mythology, sacred groves ...

in '' Ultimate Spider-Man'', '' Avengers Assemble'', ''

'', '' Guardians of the Galaxy'', and ''

'',

Hulk 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 (comic book), The Incredible Hulk' ...

and Human Torch in '' The Super Hero Squad Show'', King Roland in '' Sofia the First'', Tim Buktu, Kraab, Sydney, and Cannonbolt in '' Ben 10'', Zartan in ''

Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer ''Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer'' is an American animated television series created by Aaron Springer. The series lasted for one season and aired on Disney XD from June 3 to June 15, 2017. Plot The show follows the adventure ...

'', Grog Strongjaw in ''

The Legend of Vox Machina ''The Legend of Vox Machina'' is an American adult animated fantasy television series produced by Critical Role Productions, Titmouse, Inc., and Amazon Studios, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on January 28, 2022. It is based on campai ...

''). * August 27: Sugar Lyn Beard, Canadian actress (voice of Chibiusa in ''

Sailor Moon is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. It was originally serialized in Kodansha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Nakayoshi'' from 1991 to 1997; the 52 individual chapters were published in 18 volumes. The seri ...

'', Creech in '' Cyberchase'', Nancy in ''

Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs ''Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs'' is a series of children's books written and drawn by Ian Whybrow and Adrian Reynolds. The series is about a five-year-old boy named Harry, who has a bucket full of six dinosaurs named Taury, Trike, Patsy ...

'').

September

* September 4: Beyoncé Knowles, American musician and actress (voice of Shine in '' Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol'', Queen Tara in ''

'',

Nala Nala (Sanskrit: नल) is a character in the ''Vana Parva'' book of the ''Mahabharata''. He was the king of Nishadha Kingdom and the son of Veerasena. Nala was known for his skill with horses and for his culinary expertise. He married prince ...

in ''

The Lion King ''The Lion King'' is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 32nd Disney animated feature film and the fifth produced during the Disney Renaissance, it ...

''). * September 7:

Athena Karkanis Athena Karkanis (born September 7, 1981) is a Canadian television, film and voice actress. She is noted for her role as Grace Stone in the NBC/Netflix science fiction drama series ''Manifest''. Life and career Karkanis was born in Alberta and r ...

, Canadian actress (voice of Aviva Corcovado in ''

Wild Kratts ''Wild Kratts'' is a live action/Flash-animated educational children's television series created by the Kratt brothers, Chris and Martin. The Kratt Brothers Company and 9 Story Media Group produce the show, which is presented by PBS Kids in the ...

'', Opaline in '' My Little Pony: Make Your Mark''). * September 8: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, American actor and director (voice of young Simba in ''

'', the title character in '' The Adventures of Pinocchio'', Shoukichi in '' Pom Poko'', Tangie in '' The Tangerine Bear'', Spot in '' The Adventures of Spot'', Scarecrow Jr. in ''

The Oz Kids ''The Oz Kids'' is an American direct-to-video animated fantasy comedy-drama series produced by Hyperion Animation based on '' The Wizard of Oz'', L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's novel, and its various sequels. Nine episodes were released between ...

'', Tyler Tucker in '' The Wild Thornberrys'', George in ''

Itsy Bitsy Spider "Itsy Bitsy Spider" (also known as "Incy Wincy Spider" in Australia and Great Britain, and several other similar-sounding names) is a popular nursery rhyme and fingerplay that describes the adventures of a spider as it ascends, descends, and rea ...

'', Luke Stetson in ''

'' episode "

Dude, Where's My Ranch? "Dude, Where's My Ranch?" is the eighteenth episode of the fourteenth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 27, 2003. It was written by Ian Maxto ...

"). * September 15:

Ben Schwartz Benjamin Schwartz (born September 15, 1981) is an American actor and comedian. He has guest starred as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the NBC sitcom ''Parks and Recreation'' and Clyde Oberholt on the Showtime series ''House of Lies''; voiced Randy C ...

, American actor (voice of the title characters in '' Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja'' and ''

'', Dewey in '' DuckTales'',

Leonardo Leonardo is a masculine given name, the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese equivalent of the English, German, and Dutch name, Leonard Leonard or ''Leo'' is a common English masculine given name and a surname. The given name and surname originate ...

in '' Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', Lou 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 ...

''). * September 22:

Ashley Eckstein Ashley Eckstein (; born September 22, 1981) is an American actress and fashion designer. She is the founder of the fashion label Her Universe. She is best known for voicing the role of Ahsoka Tano throughout the '' Star Wars'' franchise, beginn ...

, American actress (voice of

Ahsoka Tano Ahsoka Tano is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Introduced as the Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, she is a supporting character in the animated film '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (2008) and the subsequent animated telev ...

in the ''

Star Wars ''Star Wars'' is an American epic film, epic space opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the Star Wars (film), eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popular culture, pop-culture Cultural impact of S ...

'' franchise, Mia in '' Sofia the First'',

Dagger A dagger is a fighting knife with a very sharp point and usually two sharp edges, typically designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon.State v. Martin, 633 S.W.2d 80 (Mo. 1982): This is the dictionary or popular-use de ...

and Shriek in '' Ultimate Spider-Man'', Lady Elanna in '' Avengers Assemble'', Yaeko Okajima in '' Only Yesterday'', Tallstar in the '' She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'' episode "Stranded", Bailey in '' The Replacements'' episode "Glee by the Sea"). * September 26: **

Yao Beina Yao Beina (; September 26, 1981 – January 16, 2015), also known as Bella Yao, was a Chinese singer and songwriter. She debuted as the diva of the musical theater ''Jin Sha (金沙)'' in 2005. After her graduation from China Conservatory of Music ...

, Chinese actress, comedian, singer, and songwriter (pop version of ''

Let It Go "Let It Go" is a song from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney's 2013 computer-animated feature film ''Frozen (2013 film), Frozen'', whose music and lyrics were composed by husband-and-wife songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert L ...

''), (d.

). **

Serena Williams Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American inactive professional tennis player. Considered among the greatest tennis players of all time, she was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for ...

, American former professional tennis player (voice of Yoga Yvette in '' PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie'', Athena in the ''

Loonatics Unleashed ''Loonatics Unleashed'' is an American Superhero fiction, superhero animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation that ran on Kids' WB for two seasons from 2005 to 2007 in the United States. The series was based/inspired on the ' ...

'' episode "Apocalypso", Snowplow Driver Hero in the ''

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 ...

'' episode "Eubie's Turbo Sled", Ming in the '' Avatar: The Last Airbender'' episode "The Day of Black Sun", Sage in ''

'' episode "Beginnings", herself in ''

'' episode "

Tennis the Menace "Tennis the Menace" is the twelfth episode of the twelfth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on February 11, 2001. In the episode, the Simpsons build a t ...

"). * September 29: **

Kelly McCreary Kelly J. McCreary (born September 29, 1981) is an American actress, best known for her role on the ABC drama series ''Grey's Anatomy'' as Dr. Maggie Pierce, the half-sister of series protagonist Meredith Grey. She joined the series as a guest at ...

, American actress (voice of Dot in ''

Harvey Girls Forever! ''Harvey Girls Forever!'' (originally titled ''Harvey Street Kids'' in its first season, then retroactively retitled) is an American animated comedy television series produced by Brendan Hay and Aliki Theofilopoulos for DreamWorks Animation Televi ...

''). **

Scott McAfee Scott may refer to: Places Canada * Scott, Quebec, municipality in the Nouvelle-Beauce regional municipality in Quebec * Scott, Saskatchewan, a town in the Rural Municipality of Tramping Lake No. 380 * Rural Municipality of Scott No. 98, Saska ...

, American actor (voice of Willie Watt in '' Batman Beyond'', Louis in the '' Freakazoid!'' episode "Fatman and Boy Blubber", first voice of Littlefoot in ''

The Land Before Time ''The Land Before Time'' is an American animated film series and media franchise created by Judy Freudberg and Tony Geiss, distributed by Universal Pictures and centered on dinosaurs. The series began in 1988 with the eponymous ''The Land Befor ...

'' franchise).

October

* October 17: Cameron Esposito, American actress and comedian (voice of Ranger Tabes in '' We Bare Bears'', Carroll in ''

'', Winnie in the '' We Baby Bears'' episode "Polly's New Crew"). * October 31: Ali Kazmi, Pakistani-Canadian actor, director and producer (voice of Cousin, Fruit Seller and Market Voices in '' The Breadwinner'').

November

* November 1: Matt Jones, American actor (voice of Drip in '' Planes: Fire & Rescue'', Kyle in ''

Home A home, or domicile, is a space used as a permanent or semi-permanent residence for one or many humans, and sometimes various companion animals. It is a fully or semi sheltered space and can have both interior and exterior aspects to it. H ...

'' and '' Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh'', Gunther Magnuson in '' Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil'', Lenz in '' Tron: Uprising'', Humpty Dumpty in ''

Beware the Batman ''Beware the Batman'' is an American computer-animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman. The series premiered in the United States on Cartoon Network on July 13, 2013, as part of their DC Nation block, replacing ''Batman: ...

'', Hector Flanagan in ''

Sanjay and Craig ''Sanjay and Craig'' is an American animated sitcom created by Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell, and Andreas Trolf for Nickelodeon. Produced by Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi, the series revolves around Sanjay, voiced by Maulik Pancholy, and his bes ...

'', Pig in ''

Pig Goat Banana Cricket ''Pig Goat Banana Cricket'' (also abbreviated as ''PGBC'') is an American animated television series created by Dave Cooper and Johnny Ryan for Nickelodeon. The show follows the interwoven adventures of the titular quartet. It premiered on July 16 ...

'', Percy in ''

Amphibia Amphibians are four-limbed and ectothermic vertebrates of the class Amphibia. All living amphibians belong to the group Lissamphibia. They inhabit a wide variety of habitats, with most species living within terrestrial, fossorial, arbore ...

'', Dave Grant-Gomez in ''

Hamster & Gretel ''Hamster & Gretel'' is an American animated television series created by Dan Povenmire that premiered on Disney Channel on August 12, 2022. Plot A 16-year-old boy named Kevin must work with his sister Gretel when she and her pet hamster are giv ...

'', Zack in the ''

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 ...

'' episode "Dawn of the Zucchini"). * November 8:

Azura Skye Azura Dawn Storozynski (born November 8, 1981), known professionally as Azura Skye, is an American actress who first gained recognition for her role as Jane on The WB television sitcom ''Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane''. She also had a 2-episode role ...

, American actress (voice of Veronica and Cookie in ''

'', Deanna Clay in the '' Batman Beyond'' episode "Inqueling"). * November 16: Caitlin Glass, American actress (voice of

Winry Rockbell is a fictional character from Hiromu Arakawa's ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' manga series and its adaptations. Winry is a teenage mechanic who often spends time with the central characters, brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who are childhood friends ...

in '' Fullmetal Alchemist'', Haruhi Fujioka in '' Ouran High School Host Club'', Nefertari Vivi in ''

'', Evergreen in '' Fairy Tail'', Mina Ashido in ''

My Hero Academia is a Japanese superhero manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since July 2014, with its chapters additionally collected into ...

'', Vados in ''

Dragon Ball Super is a Japanese manga series written by Akira Toriyama and illustrated by Toyotarou. A sequel to Toriyama's original ''Dragon Ball'' manga, it follows the adventures of Goku and friends during the ten-year timeskip after the defeat of Maj ...

'', Petra Rall in ''

Attack on Titan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. It is set in a world where humanity is forced to live in cities surrounded by three enormous walls that protect them from gigantic man-eating humanoids referred to as ...

'', Hitomi Kanzaki in ''

The Vision of Escaflowne is a 26-episode Japanese anime television series created by Shōji Kawamori and Sunrise Studios and directed by Kazuki Akane. It premiered in Japan on April 2, 1996 on TV Tokyo, and the final episode aired on September 24, 1996. Sony's a ...

'', Maki Nishikino in '' Love Live! School Idol Project'', Saki Nikaido in ''

Zombie Land Saga is an anime television series produced by MAPPA, Avex Pictures and Cygames. The series aired in Japan between October and December 2018. A second season titled ''Zombie Land Saga Revenge'' aired between April and June 2021. An anime f ...

'', Damian Desmond in '' Spy × Family''). * November 18: Nasim Pedrad, American actress and comedian (voice of Zia Zanna in '' Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures'', Jillian in '' Despicable Me 2'', Once-Ler's Mother in ''

The Lorax ''The Lorax'' is a children's book written by Dr. Seuss and published in 1971. It chronicles the plight of the environment and the Lorax, the titular character, who "speaks for the trees" and confronts the Once-ler, a business magnate who cause ...

''). * November 23: John Lavelle, American actor and playwright (voice of Mouse Foreman 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, ...

'', Puck, Liam and Janitor Bob in ''

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts ''Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts'' is an animated television series created by Radford Sechrist and developed by Bill Wolkoff, adapted from Rad's 2015 webcomic ''Kipo''. The series is produced by American company DreamWorks Animation Televisio ...

'', Peekablue in the '' She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'' episode "Perils of Peekablue", additional voices in ''

''and ''

Ralph Breaks the Internet ''Ralph Breaks the Internet'' is a 2018 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The 57th animated film produced by the studio and the sequel to ...

'').

December

* December 1: ** Annemarie Brown, American animator ('' King of the Hill'') and storyboard artist (''

''). **

Kathryn Drysdale Kathryn Drysdale (born 1 December 1981) is an English actress. She gained prominence through her roles in the BBC sitcom ''Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps'' (2001–2009) and the films '' Vanity Fair'' (2004) and ''St Trinian's'' (200 ...

, English actress (voice of Bounce and Merri in '' Bottersnikes and Gumbles'', Jemima "JJ" Jones in '' Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!'', Kate in the '' Thunderbirds Are Go'' episode "Grandma Tourismo"). * December 2: **

Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productio ...

, American singer, songwriter and dancer (voice of Donner in ''

Hooves of Fire "Hooves of Fire" is one of three animated BBC Christmas comedy television specials, filmed using stop motion techniques, and presented in 1999 in aid of Comic Relief. Story Robbie, son of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, arrives at Coldchester, ...

'' and '' Robbie the Reindeer in Legend of the Lost Tribe'', herself in ''

'' episode "

The Mansion Family "The Mansion Family" is the twelfth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 23, 2000, and was watched in around 11.3 m ...

"). **

Lesley-Ann Brandt Lesley-Ann Brandt (born 2 December 1981) is a South African actress. Brandt has acted in a number of New Zealand television series and first came to international notice with her role as a slave girl Naevia in the series ''Spartacus: Blood and Sa ...

, South African actress (voice of Liza in '' Captain Fall''). * December 3: Liza Lapira, American actress (voice of Disgust in ''

Inside Out 2 ''Inside Out 2'' is an upcoming American animated coming-of-age film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The sequel to ''Inside Out'' (2015), it is being directed by Kelsey Mann (in his feature directorial debut), pro ...

''). * December 14: Matthew A. Cherry, American film director, writer and producer (''

Hair Love ''Hair Love'' is a 2019 American animated short film directed by Matthew A. Cherry, Everett Downing Jr., and Bruce W. Smith, and written by Cherry. It follows the story of a man who must do his daughter's hair for the first time, and it features ...

''). * December 16: Krysten Ritter, American actress and model (voice of Dana Polk in the ''

'' episode "Immortal", Gina in ''

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 ...

'' episode "California Dreamin (All The Cleves are Brown)", Shelia Redfield in ''

'' episode " Meat Is Murder"). * December 25: Ant Blades, English cartoonist and animator (creator of ''

It's Pony ''It's Pony'' is a British animated television series created by Ant Blades that premiered on Nickelodeon in the United States on January 18, 2020. The series is storyboarded, designed, produced, and animated by Blue-Zoo Animation. Premise ''I ...

'').

Specific date unknown

Angel Oquendo Angel Oquendo is an American film, television and voice-over actor. In addition to his work on film, he's appeared in a number of television series including ''Mayans MC'', ''9-1-1:Lone Star'', ''Animal Kingdom'' and ''Everybody Hates Chris''. F ...

, American actor (voice of Bobby Swift in '' Cars 3''). * Jan Rogowski, British technical director and producer (co-founder of Red Star 3D), (d.

2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; 2022 Sri Lankan protests, Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretari ...

). * Hyun Min Lee, Korean-American animator (''

Christmas Is Here Again ''Christmas Is Here Again'' is a 2007 American animated Christmas musical-comedy-fantasy- adventure film distributed by Screen Media Films, also known as ''Who Stole Santa's Sack? '' The first feature production from the Renegade Animation studi ...

'', '' The Mr. Men Show'',

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 ...

, ''

''). * Michał Socha, Polish animator and filmmaker (''Chick'', ''Loop'', ''Room'', animated the couch gags for ''

'' episodes "

Orange Is the New Yellow "Orange Is the New Yellow" is the twenty-second and final episode of the twenty-seventh season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'', and the 596th episode of the series overall. The episode was directed by Matthew Faughnan ...

" and "

The Incredible Lightness of Being a Baby "The Incredible Lightness of Being a Baby" is the 18th episode of the thirty-first season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons'', and the 680th episode overall. It aired in the United States on Fox on April 19, 2020. The epis ...

").

Deaths

January

* January 18: Manuel Perez, Mexican-American animator and director (

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 ...

, Bill Melendez Productions, DePatie-Freleng,

, ''

Fritz the Cat ''Fritz the Cat'' is a comic strip created by Robert Crumb. Set in a "supercity" of anthropomorphic animals, it focused on Fritz, a feline con artist who frequently went on wild adventures that sometimes involved sexual escapades. Crumb began d ...

''), dies at age 66.

February

* February 12:

Lev Atamanov Lev Atamanov (russian: Лев Атаманов), born Levon Konstantinovich Atamanyan (russian: Левон Константинович Атаманян, hy, Լեւոն Կոնստանտինի Ատամանյան; – 12 February 1981), was a ...

, Armenian-Russian animator and film director ('' The Scarlet Flower'', ''

The Snow Queen "The Snow Queen" ( da, Snedronningen) is an original fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It was first published 21 December 1844 in '' New Fairy Tales. First Volume. Second Collection'' (''Nye Eventyr. Første Bind. Anden Samli ...

'', '' The Key''), dies at age 75. * February 20:

Bernard B. Brown Bernard B. Brown (July 24, 1898 – February 20, 1981) was an American sound engineer and composer, who wrote the scores for many early animated cartoons produced by Leon Schlesinger Productions for distribution by Warner Bros. Pictures. ...

, American sound engineer and composer (

), dies at age 82. * February 22:

Michael Maltese Michael Maltese (February 6, 1908 – February 22, 1981) was an American story man for classic animated cartoon shorts. He is best known for working in the 1950s on a series of ''Merrie Melodies'' cartoons with director Chuck Jones, notably "Wha ...

, American screenwriter (

) and comics writer, dies at age 73 from cancer.

March

* March 16: Bill Baucom, American actor (voice of Trusty in '' Lady and the Tramp''), dies at age 70. * March 26: Hal Adelquist, American animator, animation producer and storyboard writer ( Walt Disney Company), dies at age 66. * Specific date unknown: Richard Loederer, American comics writer, comics artist and animation art director (worked for

Amedee J. Van Beuren Amedee J. Van Beuren (born Amedee Vignot; July 10, 1879 – November 12, 1938) was the producer of Frank Buck's first three films, as well as many cartoons and short films. Early years Van Beuren was born in New York, the son of Alfred Vignot ...

), dies at age 86 or 87.

April

* April 8: Eric Rogers, English composer, conductor and arranger ( DePatie-Freleng Enterprises), dies at age 59. * April 16:

Bernice Hansen Berneice Edna Hansell (July 11, 1897 – April 16, 1981), known as Bernice Hansen, was an American Voice acting, voice actress. She was best known for providing the voices for both female and young male characters in the mid to late 1930s for var ...

, American actress (voice of Tillie Tiger in ''

Elmer Elephant ''Elmer Elephant'' is a ''Silly Symphony'' cartoon short produced by The Walt Disney Company, directed by Wilfred Jackson and released on March 28, 1936. Plot Elmer Elephant arrives in the yard below Tillie Tiger's treehouse, where several oth ...

'',

Petunia Pig Petunia Pig is an animated cartoon character in the '' Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Melodies'' series of cartoons from Warner Bros. She looks much like her significant other, Porky Pig, except that she wears a dress and has pigtailed black hair ...

and Cookie in the ''

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.

'' franchise, Little Kitty in 1930s Warner Bros. shorts, continued voice of

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (also known as Oswald the Rabbit or Oswald Rabbit) is a cartoon character created in 1927 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Pictures. He starred in several animated short films released to theaters from 1927 to 19 ...

and

Andy Panda Andy Panda is a cartoon character who starred in his own series of animated cartoon short subjects produced by Walter Lantz. These "cartunes" were released by Universal Pictures from 1939 to 1947, and United Artists from 1948 to 1949. The title ...

), dies at age 83. * April 23: Vivie Risto, American animator and comics artist ( Walt Disney Company), dies at age 78. * April 24: Howard Purcell, American comics artist, writer and animator, dies at age 62.

June

* June 4: Ray Abrams, American animator and director ( Walt Disney Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio, Walter Lantz Productions,

), dies at age 75. * June 19: Lotte Reiniger, German film director and animator ('' The Adventures of Prince Achmed''), dies at age 82. * June 21:

Don Figlozzi Don Figlozzi (January 17, 1909 – June 21, 1981) was an American animator and cartoonist. A veteran of Fleischer Studios and member of the National Cartoonists Society, he spent the first half of his career in animation and the second half at th ...

, American animator and cartoonist, pioneer in

television animation Animation is a method by which image, still figures are manipulated to appear as Motion picture, moving images. In traditional animation, images are drawn or painted by hand on transparent cel, celluloid sheets to be photographed and exhibited ...

(

Fleischer Studios Fleischer Studios () is an American animation studio founded in 1929 by brothers Max and Dave Fleischer, who ran the pioneering company from its inception until its acquisition by Paramount Pictures, the parent company and the distributor of i ...

Terrytoons Terrytoons was an American animation studio in New Rochelle, New York, that produced animated cartoons for theatrical release from 1929 to 1973 (and briefly returned between 1987 and 1996 for television in name only). Terrytoons was founded by ...

), dies at age 72.''Interview with Don Figlozzi'', by Harvey Deneroff, Sunday, June 10, 1972. Museum of the Moving Image Oral History Project.

July

* July 3:

Ross Martin Ross or ROSS may refer to: People * Clan Ross, a Highland Scottish clan * Ross (name), including a list of people with the surname or given name Ross, as well as the meaning * Earl of Ross, a peerage of Scotland Places * RoSS, the Republic of Sout ...

, American actor (voice of Punchy for Hawaiian Punch, Andy Svenson in '' The Man from Button Willow'', Dr. Paul Williams in ''

Sealab 2020 ''Sealab 2020'' is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and broadcast on NBC from September 9 to December 2, 1972, on Saturday mornings. The series was created by Alex Toth, who also created such other Ha ...

'', Agent 000 in ''

The Robonic Stooges ''The Robonic Stooges'' is a Saturday morning animated series featuring the characters of The Three Stooges in new roles as clumsy crime-fighting cyborg superheroes. It was developed by Norman Maurer and produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions fro ...

''), dies at age 61. * July 4:

Stephen Bosustow Stephen Reginald Bosustow (November 6, 1911 in Victoria, British Columbia – July 4, 1981) was a Canadian-born American film producer from 1943 until his retirement in 1979. He was one of the founders of United Productions of America (UPA) and pr ...

, Canadian-American animator ( Ub Iwerks, Walter Lantz Productions,

) and film producer ( UPA, '' Gerald McBoing Boing'', ''

Mr. Magoo Mr. Magoo (known by his full name: J. Quincy Magoo) is a fictional cartoon character created at the UPA animation studio in 1949. Voiced by Jim Backus, Mr. Magoo is an elderly, wealthy, short-statured retiree who gets into a series of comical ...

'', Bosustow Entertainment, ''

''), dies at age 69.

October

* October 3:

Claire Parker Claire Parker (August 31, 1906 – October 3, 1981) was an American engineer and animator. A graduate of MIT, her best-known contribution to the history of cinema is the Pinscreen (''Écran d'épingles''), a vertically-mounted grid of between 24 ...

, American engineer (inventor of the

Pinscreen Pinscreen animation makes use of a screen filled with movable pins, which can be moved in or out by pressing an object onto the screen. The screen is lit from the side so that the pins cast shadows. The technique has been used to create animated ...

) and animator, dies at age 75. * October 15:

Frank de Kova Frank de Kova (March 17, 1910 – October 15, 1981) was an American character actor in films, stage, and TV. Biography De Kova was born in New York City. He was a teacher at a school in New York before joining a Shakespeare repertory group. He ...

, American actor (voice of Angie in '' Heavy Traffic'', Managan in '' Coonskin'' and Old Vinnie in '' Hey Good Lookin'''), dies at age 71. * October 22:

Little Ann Little Little Ann Little (born Ann L. Rothschild, c. 1909/1910 – October 22, 1981) was an American vaudevillian, voice actress and singer who gained fame in the 1930s as the voice of Betty Boop, taking over the voice from original portrayer Margie H ...

, American singer and actress (continued voice of

Betty Boop Betty Boop is an animated cartoon character created by Max Fleischer, with help from animators including Grim Natwick.Pointer (2017) She originally appeared in the ''Talkartoon'' and ''Betty Boop'' film series, which were produced by Fleischer ...

), dies at age 71."Betty Boop Dead at 71"
''Gadsden Times'' (October 25, 1981)"Ann Rothschild, entertainer, dies"
''Rome News-Tribune'' (October 25, 1981)

November

* November 12: Ralph Heimdahl, American animator and comics artist ('' Walt Disney Company'', made comics based on

Bugs Bunny Bugs Bunny is an animated cartoon character created in the late 1930s by Leon Schlesinger Productions (later Warner Bros. Cartoons) and voiced originally by Mel Blanc. Bugs is best known for his starring roles in the '' Looney Tunes'' and '' ...

), dies at age 72. * November 25: Jack Albertson, American actor, comedian and singer (voice of Amos Slade in '' The Fox and the Hound''), dies at age 74.

December

* December 27: Hoagy Carmichael, American musician, composer, songwriter, actor and lawyer (voiced himself in '' The Flintstones'' episode "The Hit Song Writers"), dies at age 82.

Specific date unknown

* William Sturm, American animator (

Fleischer Brothers Fleischer Studios () is an American animation studio founded in 1929 by brothers Max and Dave Fleischer, who ran the pioneering company from its inception until its acquisition by Paramount Pictures, the parent company and the distributor of ...

), dies at age 74 or 75.

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