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Public records list Tom McGrath as a film director, screenwriter and animator. Born on August 7, 1964, Tom McGrath is from Lynnwood, Washington, United States. The age as of 2026 is 62. Education on record includes Meadowdale High School and University of Washington. Credited works include Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
My Take
I have real respect for Tom McGrath as a genuine double threat. He co-wrote and directed Madagascar while also voicing Skipper the penguin, so he shapes a film from both the drawing board and the booth. From Lynnwood, Washington, and trained as an animator, he went on to deliver Megamind and The Boss Baby, films with comic timing that lands for kids and adults alike. I think that rhythm comes precisely from someone who understands both performance and animation from the inside. Creators who move fluidly between the unseen craft and the on-mic spotlight are exactly the kind I gravitate toward.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom McGrath
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・マクグラス
- Reading
- とむ・まくぐらす
- Born
- August 7, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Lynnwood, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / screenwriter / animator / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Meadowdale High School
- University
- University of Washington
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Madagascar | — | |
| Notable work | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | — | |
| Notable work | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | — | |
| Notable work | Penguins of Madagascar | — | |
| Notable work | Megamind | — | |
| Notable work | The Boss Baby | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 McGrath born?
Born August 7, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Tom McGrath from?
Tom McGrath is from Lynnwood, Washington, United States.
What does Tom McGrath do?
Tom McGrath works as actor, film director, screenwriter, animator, voice actor.
What is Tom McGrath known for?
Notable works include Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
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