About Tom Root
Born 1973. Tom Root is an American voice actor, television actor, screenwriter, television director, television producer and screenwriting.
Thomas R. Root (born September 20, 1973) is an American writer, producer, director and voice actor known for his work on Robot Chicken.
Early life Root was born in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended Central Michigan University, graduating with a degree in journalism. While at CMU, Root edited the student newspaper CM Life.
Career Root was one of the original staffers of ToyFare magazine, and was a staff writer and copy editor for Wizard Entertainment's family of publications. While at ToyFare, he was a co-writer of the magazine's s popular Twisted ToyFare Theatre feature.
Root co-wrote Writers on Comics Scriptwriting, vol. 2, with Andrew Kardon in 2004. He also wrote Archie Comics' 200th issue of Jughead in 2010.
Root and Robot Chicken co-creator Matthew Senreich created the Adult Swim series Titan Maximum which premiered on September 27, 2009. He was a writer on Lucasfilm's animated series Star Wars Detours. Root also wrote The Simpsons Robot Chicken-style animated opening in 2013.
Filmography Tom Root's production company is called Tom is Awesome and produces many television shows, seen in the table below.
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Who is Tom Root?
American actor and television producer
When was Tom Root born?
Tom Root was born on 20 September 1973 in Iowa City.
What is Tom Root's occupation?
Tom Root is a voice actor, television actor, screenwriter, television director, television producer and screenwriting.
What nationality is Tom Root?
Tom Root is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Root. https://biography.guide/tom-root/
MLA: "Tom Root." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-root/.
Chicago: "Tom Root." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-root/.
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