Tom Kenny
ActingAbout Tom Kenny
Thomas James "Tom" Kenny (born July 13, 1962) is an American actor and comedian, known for his long-running-role as SpongeBob SquarePants in the television series of the same name, as well as the live-action character Patchy the Pirate, Gary the Snail and the French narrator based on Jacques Cousteau. His other voice acting roles include the Narrator and Mayor in the Powerpuff Girls, Heffer in Rocko's Modern Life, Dog in CatDog, Ice King in Adventure Time and Spryo in the Spyro the Dragon video game series. Aside from voice acting, Kenny also starred in the short-lived Fox sketch show The Edge and was a cast member of the HBO sketch comedy program Mr. Show, where he worked with Jill Talley, whom he subsequently married. He also hosted Friday Night Videos on NBC for one year in 1983, and Funday Night at the Movies on TCM in 2007.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tom Kenny reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Animation
The majority of Tom Kenny's filmography leans towards the Animation genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tom Kenny remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Galactic Wonder, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tom Kenny Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Kenny's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom Kenny.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio | Mussolini / Right Hand Man / Sea Captain (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons | Green Arrow / Penguin / Principal (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Dear Earth | SpongeBob (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans | Ricky Blank (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary! | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ben 10 vs. the Universe: The Movie | Polar Twain (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run | SpongeBob SquarePants / Gary the Snail (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! | Patchy the Pirate/French Narrator/Animated SpongeBob (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover | Ryan 'Sumo' Sumouski / Candice / Walt (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Galactic Wonder | Gordon/Kryptomites | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers | Silent Sven (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Scooby-Doo and the Snow Creatures | NATLAS | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | LEGO Hero Factory: Brain Attack | Daniel Rocka / Mysterious Villain (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Wand | Ice King | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Legends of Bikini Bottom | Spongebob | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Handy Manny: Big Motorcycle Adventure | Pat / Mr. Lopart (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Fairly OddParents: Wishology! | Cupid / Fairy Geek #2 / Voice / Eliminator #4 / Eliminator #6 / Guardian / Eliminator #3 / Elder #2 (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Powerpuff Girls Rule!!! | Narrator / Mayor / Dove (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | SpongeBob's WhoBob WhatPants | Spongebob | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Animal School Musical | Jake Spidermonkey (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Fairly OddParents: Fairly OddBaby | Cupid / Fairy Soldier (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S. | Mr. Dink / Knightbrace (Voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Futurama: Bender's Big Score | Yancy Fry Jr. (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | CN Invaded Part 5: Billy & Mandy Moon the Moon | Dr. Brainiac / Alien Pilot / Wiggly / Waiter (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Adventure Time | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends: Good Wilt Hunting | Eduardo / Clumsy's Creator / Old Farmer / Guy 2 / Homey (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation Z.E.R.O. | Knightbrace / Mr. Wink (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Korgoth of Barbaria | Hargon / Henchman #3 (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Fairly OddParents: Fairy Idol | Cupid / Bucky's Agent / Fairy Newscaster (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Where's Gary? | SpongeBob SquarePants, Gary the Snail | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Tom and Jerry Blast Off to Mars!: Blasting Off | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Wedding Frame | Buzz Harris (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies | The Mayor (Voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends: House of Bloo's | Eduardo / Australian Host / Scissors / Friend #2 / Friend #6 / Unicorn #2 (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Seascape Capers | SpongeBob SquarePants (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Spongebob Squarepants: Christmas | Patchy The Pirate / Spongebob Squarepants / Narrator / Gary / Old Fish / Singer #1 / Jellyfish | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | What's New, Scooby-Doo? Vol. 1: Space Ape at the Cape | (voices) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Fairly OddParents: Abra Catastrophe! The Movie | Cupid / Another Kid / Food Cart Guy / Fairy Sergeant / Announcer (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast | SpongeBob SquarePants/Gary the Snail (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Sea Stories | SpongeBob Squarepants (voice) (archive sound) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | SpongeBob SquarePants: Halloween | SpongeBob SquarePants (Voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo | Mayor of Townsville - Top Cat (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | CatDog and the Great Parent Mystery | Dog / Cliff (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Foe Paws | Rolo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip | Curator / Village Man / Robot #2 / Computer / Man (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Nickelodeon Pinchface Bumper | Pinchface | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful | Bobo Kaufman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
Tom Kenny - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Kenny?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Kenny is "LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Galactic Wonder" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tom Kenny acted in?
Tom Kenny has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Kenny?
Other notable films include "Dear Earth", "Foe Paws", and "My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Animal School Musical".