Age: 63
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Thomas James Kenny (born July 13, 1962) is an American actor and comedian. He has been voicing the titular character in SpongeBob SquarePants and associated media since its debut in 1999. Kenny has voiced many other characters, including Heffer Wolfe in Rocko's Modern Life, the Ice King in Adventure Time and its spinoff Fionna and Cake, the Narrator and Mayor in The Powerpuff Girls, Carl Chryniszzswics in Johnny Bravo, Dog in CatDog, Starscream in Transformers: Animated, Hank and Jeremy in Talking Tom and Friends, The Penguin in various animated media based on DC Comics, and Spyro from the Spyro video game series. His live action work includes the comedy variety shows The Edge and Mr. Show. Kenny's accolades include two Daytime Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards for his voice work as SpongeBob SquarePants and the Ice King. He is married to Jill Talley, who plays Karen on SpongeBob SquarePants, with two children.
The Smurfs are tiny, blue, humanoid creatures who live in mushroom houses in a hidden village. Each Smurf is named for their dominant personality trait, like Brainy Smurf, Clumsy Smurf, or Vanity Smurf. Their leader is Papa Smurf, easily recognizable by his red hat and beard. The Smurfs' main antagonist is the evil wizard Gargamel, who constantly tries to capture them, often with the help of his cat, Azrael. Smurfette, originally created by Gargamel, was transformed into a true Smurf by Papa Smurf's magic. They communicate using the unique "Smurf language," where the word "smurf" is substituted for many verbs and nouns. The Smurfs often embark on adventures, facing challenges and learning valuable lessons about friendship and community. Their favorite food is sarsaparilla, a plant that grows abundantly in their forest. The Smurfs were created by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo (Pierre Culliford) in 1958. Their stories often revolve around magical mishaps, humorous situations, and the ongoing struggle against Gargamel.
