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Rodger Bumpass, born on November 20, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, is a voice actor, comedian and television actor. As of 2026, Rodger Bumpass is 74 years old. Education on record includes Little Rock Central High School and Arkansas State University. The listed height is 175 cm. Credited works include SpongeBob SquarePants.
My Take
You probably do not know Rodger Bumpass by name, but you absolutely know his voice. As the bored, sardonic Squidward on SpongeBob SquarePants, he has lived rent-free in the memories of an entire generation. What fascinates me is the craft of staying invisible: sustaining a beloved character for decades on voice alone, while also stretching into roles like Professor Membrane in Invader Zim. Voice acting is a brutally unglamorous art, all skill and no face, and Bumpass is a master of it. I have deep respect for performers who shape global childhoods without ever being recognized on the street.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rodger Bumpass
- Name (Japanese)
- ロジャー・バンパス
- Reading
- ろじゃー・ばんぱす
- Born
- November 20, 1951 (age 74)
- Origin
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- voice actor / comedian / actor / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- Little Rock Central High School
- University
- Arkansas State University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | SpongeBob SquarePants |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rodger Bumpass born?
Rodger Bumpass was born on November 20, 1951 and is 74 years old.
Where is Rodger Bumpass from?
Rodger Bumpass is from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
What does Rodger Bumpass do?
Rodger Bumpass works as voice actor, comedian, actor, television actor, film actor.
How tall is Rodger Bumpass?
Rodger Bumpass is 175 cm tall.
Where did Rodger Bumpass study?
Rodger Bumpass attended Arkansas State University.
What is Rodger Bumpass known for?
Rodger Bumpass's notable works include SpongeBob SquarePants.
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