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My Take
Paulsen's vocal range is borderline superhuman. As Yakko, Pinky, and a Turtle, he has lived rent-free in kids' imaginations for decades. The Emmy and three Annie Awards confirm what fans already knew, yet he stays relentlessly warm and generous. Voice acting gets unfairly dismissed because the face stays hidden, but breathing life into a character is sacred work, and I think he is one of its great masters. His resilience through illness and his mentoring via podcast only deepen my respect. The man genuinely heals people with his voice.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rob Paulsen
- Name (Japanese)
- ロブ・ポールセン
- Reading
- ろぶ・ぽーるせん
- Born
- March 11, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- podcaster / voice actor / comedian / television actor / dub director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Grand Blanc Community High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Annie Award
- Daytime Emmy Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Animaniacs | — | |
| Notable work | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | — | |
| Notable work | Pinky and the Brain | — | |
| Notable work | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rob Paulsen born?
Born March 11, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Rob Paulsen from?
Rob Paulsen is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Rob Paulsen do?
Rob Paulsen works as podcaster, voice actor, comedian, television actor, dub director.
What is Rob Paulsen known for?
Notable works include Animaniacs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pinky and the Brain.
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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.