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Tom Kenny was born in East Syracuse, New York, United States on July 13, 1962. Tom Kenny is a voice actor, comedian and screenwriter. The age as of 2026 is 64. Schooling on record includes Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School. Awards on record include Outer Critics Circle Award.
My Take
Tom Kenny is one of those performers I admire precisely because you rarely see his face. He lives in your memory as pure sound, the manic giggle of SpongeBob, the wistful Ice King, the deadpan Mayor of Townsville. What strikes me is how his stand-up roots shape every line, the timing, the breath, the willingness to push a voice to absurd extremes. He has quietly shaped the comedic vocabulary of entire generations of kids without ever needing the spotlight. That kind of generous, faceless craftsmanship deserves far more reverence than it usually gets, and Kenny earns mine completely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Kenny
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・ケニー
- Reading
- とむ・けにー
- Born
- July 13, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- East Syracuse, New York, United States
- Occupation
- voice actor / comedian / screenwriter / television actor / singer
2. Background
- High school
- Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School
Awards & achievements
- Outer Critics Circle Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | SpongeBob SquarePants | — | |
| Notable work | Griffon Kato | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Kenny
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B1%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q299282
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Kenny born?
Born July 13, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Tom Kenny from?
Tom Kenny is from East Syracuse, New York, United States.
What does Tom Kenny do?
Tom Kenny works as voice actor, comedian, screenwriter, television actor, singer.
What is Tom Kenny known for?
Notable works include SpongeBob SquarePants, Griffon Kato.
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