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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- voice actor / comedian / actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Little Rock Central High School
- University
- Arkansas State University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | SpongeBob SquarePants | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rodger Bumpass born?
Born November 20, 1951 (age 74).
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.
What is Rodger Bumpass known for?
Notable works include SpongeBob SquarePants.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.