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Tom McGrath

b. 1964

American voice actor, animator and film director

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Born 1964. Tom McGrath is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, animator, voice actor and film actor.

Thomas McGrath is an American voice actor and animator. He is known for the DreamWorks animated film Madagascar, which he co-wrote and directed with Eric Darnell while voicing the character of Skipper the Penguin. The film spawned two direct sequels, along with a spin-off animated series and film based on the penguins, with McGrath reprising his role as Skipper in all cases. McGrath also directed the DreamWorks animated films Megamind and The Boss Baby (2017), the latter of which received an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nomination. McGrath returned as director for its 2021 sequel.

Life and career McGrath was born and raised in Lynnwood, Washington. He studied Industrial Design at the University of Washington and graduated from the Character Animation program at Cal Arts. McGrath's experience in both television and feature animation includes work as an animator on Cool World and Space Jam, storyboard artist and director for seasons 3-5 of The Ren & Stimpy Show.

McGrath made his film directing debut as the co-director and co-writer of Madagascar along with Eric Darnell, where he also voiced the leader of the squad of penguin characters, Skipper. He reprised his role as Skipper and co-directed and co-wrote the sequel, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, and co-directed Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. He worked on The Penguins of Madagascar, a spin-off TV series, as a creative consultant and as the voice of Skipper. He directed Megamind, released in November 2010.

In 2017, he directed The Boss Baby and the 2021 sequel The Boss Baby: Family Business.

Filmography

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
California Institute of the Arts, Meadowdale High School
Employers
DreamWorks Animation
Also known as
Thomas McGrath, Thomas D. McGrath

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom McGrath?

American voice actor, animator and film director

When was Tom McGrath born?

Tom McGrath was born on 7 August 1964 in Lynnwood.

What is Tom McGrath's occupation?

Tom McGrath is an actor, film director, screenwriter, animator, voice actor and film actor.

What nationality is Tom McGrath?

Tom McGrath is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Tom McGrath

Β· Wikidata: Q74227

Β· DBpedia: Tom McGrath (animator)

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