How time flies! On July 17, 1999, the world witnessed the energetic and optimistic sea sponge that has become a children’s favorite globally. As the series celebrates its 25th anniversary, it’s a perfect time to familiarize yourself with the voices behind some of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” characters that have brought your favorite beloved characters to life.
“SpongeBob SquarePants,” set in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom, has captivated many with SpongeBob and his friends’ adventures. Over the years, SpongeBob has become a cultural icon, and if you say you are unfamiliar with the show, then I would believe in aliens.
Who Are the SpongeBob SquarePants Characters?
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, has an impressive resume with over 500 IMDb credits, mainly in voice acting. In addition to being the iconic Sponge, Kenny has also appeared in movies like “Scary Movie 3,” “Sky High,” and “Battle of the Sexes.”
Additionally, he showcases his comedic talent as the lead vocalist of “Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas,” a 13-piece “rockNsoul” party band.
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Bill Fagerbakke, known for voicing SpongeBob’s best friend, Patrick Star, is another successful on-screen actor. He is popularly known for his role as assistant football coach Michael “Dauber” Dybinski on “Coach.”
He is also known as Marshall’s father, Mavin, in “How I Met Your Mother.” In addition to these, Fagerbakke has guest-starred on popular TV shows like “Black-ish,” “Young Sheldon,” and “Dynasty.” He also appeared in movies like “Jennifer’s Body” and “The Artist.”
We also have Rodger Bumpass, the voice behind the grumpy Squidward. Bumpass won a Daytime Emmy in 2012 for his work on “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Additionally, he has an extensive background in voice acting, which has made him contribute to series like “CatDog,” “Invader Zim,” “Teen Titans,” and “Rugrats.”
His other film credits include voice roles in “Toy Story 2”, “Spirited Away,” “Lilo & Stitch”, and “Cars”. Additionally, Bumpass has acted in live-action films such as “Escape from New York” and “The Running Man.”
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Other Talented Voices Behind Your Favorite Characters
Another incredible voice behind “SpongeBob SquarePants” characters is Clancy Brown. Before Clancy Brown voiced Mr. Krabs, you must have known him for his top-tier performance on “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Dead Man Walking.”
In addition to voicing the money-obsessed Crab, Brown has appeared on screen, appearing in shows like “The Goldbergs,” “Billions,” “Dexter: New Blood,” and “Gen V.” He also starred in the 2023 blockbuster “John Wick: Chapter 4.”
Douglas Lawren Osowski, professionally known as Mr. Lawrence, brings life to the diminutive villain Plankton and characters like Larry the Lobster and Fred. His contributions to the show are more than voice acting. Osowski has been a longtime writer for “SpongeBob SquarePants.”
He has also lent his creative talents to other beloved animated series, including “The Ren & Stimpy Show,” “The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy,” and “Rocko’s Modern Life.”
With over 680 IMDb credits, Dee Bradley Baker is a prolific voice actor whose work goes beyond “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Baker is famous for voicing characters such as Bubble Bass and Squilliam Fancyson on the show; Baker’s extensive voice-over career includes roles in series like “American Dad!,” “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” “Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?.”
Baker is also a prominent figure in the video game industry. He contributes his voice to games like “The Legend of Korra and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.”
Lastly, Carolyn Lawrence is the voice behind the energetic squirrel Sandy Cheeks. In addition, she has made her mark in other animated series. Most “Jimmy Neutron” fans will know her as the voice of Cindy Vortex, and she portrayed Mandragora in “Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom (2012).”
Beyond Lawrence’s impressive voice-acting career, she is a successful real estate agent based in Glendale, California.
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