Photo: Philip Romano / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
There's something quietly delightful about a 198 cm man giving voice to Patrick Star, television's most lovably dim sponge sidekick. To me, Fagerbakke embodies a truth about voice acting: the body disappears, but the heart comes through louder for it. From Fontana to the University of Idaho to Dauber on Coach and Marvin on How I Met Your Mother, he has spent a career being the warm, oversized goofball you instantly trust. I respect performers who can be that openhearted on cue. His voice lives in millions of childhood memories, which is about the finest legacy an actor can leave.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bill Fagerbakke
- Name (Japanese)
- ビル・ファッガーバッケ
- Reading
- びる・ふぁっがーばっけ
- Born
- October 4, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Fontana, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 198 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- voice actor / actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Minico High School
- University
- University of Idaho
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | SpongeBob SquarePants | — | |
| Notable work | Coach | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Fagerbakke born?
Born October 4, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Bill Fagerbakke from?
Bill Fagerbakke is from Fontana, California, United States.
What does Bill Fagerbakke do?
Bill Fagerbakke works as voice actor, actor, film actor, television actor.
How tall is Bill Fagerbakke?
Bill Fagerbakke is 198 cm.
What is Bill Fagerbakke known for?
Notable works include SpongeBob SquarePants, Coach.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.