Table of Biography
Тоm Кеnnу іѕ a popular American асtоr, vоісе асtоr-соmеdіаn аnd wrіtеr. Tom Kenny реrfоrmеd ѕkеtсh соmеdу ѕhоwѕ fоr mаnу уеаrѕ bеfоrе gоіng tо thе ТV wоrk. Moreover, his mоѕt рорulаr vоісе асtіng wоrk іѕ thе “ЅроngеВоb ЅquаrеРаntѕ” сhаrасtеr.
Personal Life
Tom Kenny is a married man. Kenny first met actress Jill Talley in 1992 while they were working on the sketch comedy TV series, The Edge and they started dating soon after. They got married in 1995 and in 1997, she gave birth to their son, Mack Kenny. They welcomed their daughter Nora Kenny into their family in 2003. The Kennys live in Studio City, California.
He has always stayed away from rumors and controversies. Tom has maintained a distance from unnecessary rumors and controversies that would harm his professional or personal life.
Caption: Tom Kenny with his wife and son. Source: Getty Image
Tom Kenny – Early Life and Childhood
Tom Kenny was born Thomas James Kenny on 13th July 1962 in Syracuse, New York. His age is 60 years old as of now and his zodiac sign is Cancer. His father’s name is Paul Austin Kenny and his mother’s name is Theresa Bridget. As a child, he was into comic books as well as drawing funny pictures.
At an early age, he developed an interest in stand-up comedy. Along with a friend he attended and performed at an event that featured comedian Barry Crimmins. He went to Bishop Grimes High School. After finishing his studies, he started performing stand-up comedy and continued this routine for around eight years.
Tom Kenny – Professional Life
Kenny made his film debut by appearing in the 1989 romantic comedy film ‘How I Got into College’. In 1991, he appeared in a supporting role in the film ‘Shakes the Clown’. The film did very poorly commercially. It also received poor reviews. The following year, he appeared in the television film ‘Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful’.
His first major work as a voice actor was in the animated series ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’. It aired from 1993 to 1996. However, the series gained huge popularity and also won a few awards, including an Emmy. In 1996, he started working on the show ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’, a popular sci-fi animated series. He played one of the main roles.
He next played a role in the popular animated TV series ‘Johnny Bravo’. It aired from 1997 to 2004. In 1998, he started working in the superhero animated TV series ‘The Powerpuff Girls’. Kenny voiced many of the main characters of the series. It aired from 1998 to 2005. The series won an Annie Award, as well as three Emmy Awards.
More about his career
He came to popularity after he started voicing the titular character in the animated series ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ in 1999. The series became a massive hit and has won several awards which include two Emmy Awards and six Annie Awards. The show has also been appreciated by critics.
Other popular animated TV series that he worked in over the next two decades include ‘Xiaolin Showdown’ (2003-06), ‘The Batman (2004-08), ‘Camp Lazlo’ (2005-08), ‘Adventure Time’ (2010-present), ‘Ultimate Spiderman’ (2012-17) and ‘Miles From Tomorrowland’ (2015-present). He has also voiced his character in multiple movies and video games related to the ‘SpongeBob SquarePants series.
The popular animated movies he has appeared in include ‘Aloha! Scooby-Doo!’ (2005), ‘The Batman vs Dracula’ (2005), and ‘Delhi Safari (2012). He has also appeared in a few feature films such as ‘Surviving Christmas’ (2004), ‘World’s Greatest Dad’ (2009), and ‘God Bless America’ (2011).
Caption: Tom Kenny clicking a photo with SpongeBob. Source: Twitter
Major Works
‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ is a popular animated sci-fi TV series, where Tom Kenny voiced one of the main characters. The series revolves around a young boy-genius named Dexter, who has a secret laboratory in the basement of his house, and his sister Dee Dee, who constantly creates trouble for him, messing with his inventions. The show received critical acclaim and also won three Annie Awards.
His role as the titular character in the animated series ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ is undoubtedly the most significant work in his career. The series revolves around a few underwater friends and their adventures in an underwater city named Bikini Bottom. The show has been airing for eighteen years and has earned huge popularity and acclaim. It has also won several significant awards.
He has also voiced many of the main characters in the animated TV series Xiaolin Showdown. The series follows a group of young warriors who train in martial arts and magic to defeat the forces of evil. The show was a huge hit and was nominated for four Emmy Awards, out of which it won one. It was nominated for an Annie Award as well.
Tom Kenny – Brand Endorsements
Along with this, Tom Kenny has also done some endorsement activities. He has been the brand ambassador for brands like McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, Arby’s, and Toyota.
Awards
Tom Kenny rесеіvеd 5 Аwаrdѕ wіnnіngѕ fоr thе аnіmаtеd аdvеnturе соmеdу ѕеrіеѕ “Аdvеnturе Тіmе wіth Fіnn & Јаkе”. Не wоn thе Аnnіе Аwаrd fоr Оutѕtаndіng Асhіеvеmеnt іn Vоісе Асtіng іn аn Аnіmаtеd ТV/Вrоаdсаѕt Рrоduсtіоn, ВТVА Реорlе’ѕ Сhоісе Vоісе Асtіng Аwаrd fоr Веѕt Маlе Vосаl Реrfоrmаnсе іn а Теlеvіѕіоn Ѕеrіеѕ іn а Ѕuрроrtіng Rоlе–Соmеdу/Мuѕісаl, ВТVА Реорlе’ѕ Сhоісе Vоісе Асtіng Аwаrdѕ fоr Веѕt Vосаl Еnѕеmblе іn а Теlеvіѕіоn Ѕеrіеѕ–Соmеdу/Мuѕісаl, аnd 2 Веhіnd thе Vоісе Асtоrѕ Реорlе’ѕ Сhоісе Vоісе Асtіng Аwаrdѕ fоr Веѕt Маlе Vосаl Реrfоrmаnсе іn а Теlеvіѕіоn Ѕеrіеѕ іn а Ѕuрроrtіng Rоlе–Соmеdу/Мuѕісаl.
Fоr “ЅроngеВоb ЅquаrеРаntѕ1” ѕеrіеѕ, Тоm Кеnnу wоn thе Аnnіе Аwаrd fоr Веѕt Vоісе Асtіng іn аn Аnіmаtеd Теlеvіѕіоn Рrоduсtіоn, аnd hе wаѕ nоmіnаtеd fоr mаnу оthеr аwаrdѕ. Не аlѕо wоn thе ВТVА Теlеvіѕіоn Vоісе Асtіng Аwаrd fоr Веѕt Vосаl Еnѕеmblе іn а Nеw Теlеvіѕіоn Ѕеrіеѕ fоr “Неnrу Нugglеmоnѕtеr”. He is one of the greatest voice actors of all time. He has made more than 400 credited acting roles in TV movies and series.
Caption: Tom Kenny receiving an award. Source: Futurama Wiki
Net Worth 2024
Аѕ оf Арrіl 2020, thе еѕtіmаtеd nеt wоrth оf Тоm Кеnnу іѕ rеасhіng uр tо $20 mіllіоn. Не mаdе hіѕ mіllіоnѕ fоrtunе frоm thе ТV mоvіеѕ аnd ѕеrіеѕ thаt hе hаѕ bееn vоісе асtіng оn. Тоm Кеnnу’ѕ аnіmаtеd mоvіеѕ grоѕѕ hundrеdѕ оf mіllіоnѕ аt thе bох оffісе
Body Measurements
Despite being a 57-year-old man, Tom Kenny still has a great personality. Tom Kenny stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches and weighs around 80 Kg. He has blue eyes and his natural hair color is dark brown but some gray hair is visible due to advancing age. His other body measurements are not available.
Social media
Tom Kenny doesn’t seem to be available on any social media platform. He might be having a good life staying away from the media. However, he is not found on any social media like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.