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Who is Tom Kenny?
Tom Kenny is a renowned American comedian, actor, and voice artist, best known for his iconic role as the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants in the eponymous TV series and films. Born on July 13, 1962, in East Syracuse, New York, Kenny developed a love for comic books, drawing funny pictures, and collecting records during his childhood. His career began in stand-up comedy before transitioning to voice acting, with notable roles in shows like Johnny Bravo, Rocko’s Modern Life, and The Powerpuff Girls.
Quick Bio
- Name: Tom Kenny
- Born: 13th July 1962
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Voice Artist, Actor, Comedian
- Birth Sign: Scorpio
- Country: East Syracuse, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Religion: Not Available
- Ethnicity: American
- Height: 6ft (1.8 m, 180 cm)
- Weight: 78 kg (168 lbs)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Brown
- Father: Paul Austin Kenny
- Mother: Theresa Bridget (Donigan)
- Spouse: Jill Talley
- Children: Son – Mack Kenny, Daughter – Nora Kenny
- Net Worth: $20 million
- Profile: Instagram, Twitter
Early Life
Tom Kenny was born to Paul Austin and Theresa Bridget in Syracuse, New York. As a child, he had a passion for painting and collecting albums. He met Bobcat Goldthwait in the first grade, and they remained lifelong friends. Kenny attended Bishop Grimes Junior and Senior High School. After completing his education, he performed as a stand-up comedian for eight years worldwide before shifting to other venues.
Career
Kenny’s career began with stand-up comedy, which he performed for eight years after finishing school. His first acting role was in the 1989 rom-com “How I Got into College.” His voice acting career took off in 1992 with the animated film “Porco Rosso.” He has also worked on action-adventure series “Spy Kids: Mission Critical” and sci-fi show “Final Space.”
Kenny’s voice acting roles include Heffer Wolfe in “Rocko’s Modern Life,” the Narrator and Mayor in “The Powerpuff Girls,” and most notably, SpongeBob SquarePants. His unique, versatile voice has made him one of the most sought-after voice actors in the industry.
Personal Information
Tom Kenny is 58 years old as of 2020 and stands 1.8 meters (6ft) tall. He has brown hair and weighs approximately 78 kg (168 lbs).
Relationship
Tom Kenny is married to Jill Talley, whom he met while working on the sketch comedy series “The Edge.” The couple has collaborated on various projects over the years. They have two children, a son named Mack and a daughter named Nora.
Net Worth
Tom Kenny’s net worth is estimated to be around $20 million. His wealth has been primarily accumulated through his extensive work in TV series and films as a voice-over artist. Kenny is considered one of the most prominent voice-over stars of all time.
Trivia
- Tom Kenny is the voice behind the beloved character SpongeBob SquarePants.
- He is one of the most prominent voice-over artists of all time.
- Over the years, fans of the show have requested Kenny to lend SpongeBob’s voice to their voicemail and answering machines.
- In an interview, Kenny jokingly mentioned that these custom messages might be more common than factory presets.
- Kenny has received two Daytime Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards for his exceptional voice work as SpongeBob SquarePants and the Ice King.
- Apart from being a talented comedian and voice actor, Kenny also has an ear for music and has made appearances on late-night talk shows and sketch comedy series such as “The Edge” and “Mr. Show with Bob and David.”
