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Tom McGrath | |
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 McGrath at the 2016San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | Thomas McGrath (1964-08-07)August 7, 1964 (age 61) Lynnwood, Washington, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Employer | DreamWorks Animation (1994–present) |
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Thomas McGrath (born August 7, 1964) is an American voice actor, animator and filmmaker. He is known for theDreamWorks animated filmMadagascar, which he co-wrote and directed withEric Darnell while voicing the character ofSkipper the Penguin. The film spawned twodirect sequels, along with a spin-offanimated series andfilm based on the penguins, with McGrath reprising his role as Skipper in all cases.[1] McGrath also directed the DreamWorks animated filmsMegamind (2010) andThe Boss Baby (2017), the latter of which received anAcademy Award andGolden Globe Award nomination. McGrath returned as director forits 2021 sequel.[2]
McGrath was born and raised inLynnwood, Washington. He studied Industrial Design at theUniversity of Washington and graduated from the Character Animation program atCal Arts.[3] McGrath's experience in both television and feature animation includes work as an animator onCool World andSpace Jam, storyboard artist and director for seasons 3-5 ofThe Ren & Stimpy Show, and storyboard artist on the live action filmCats & Dogs.[citation needed] He worked as a storyboard artist, concept artist and prop and set designer forHow the Grinch Stole Christmas.[citation needed] McGrath also stepped in onFlushed Away byAardman, the creators ofThe Curse of the Were-Rabbit, to help make improvements prior to its release.[citation needed]
McGrath made his film directing debut as the co-director and co-writer ofMadagascar[4] along withEric Darnell, where he also voiced the leader of the squad of penguin characters,Skipper.[citation needed] He reprised his role as Skipper and co-directed and co-wrote the sequel,Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, and co-directedMadagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.[citation needed] He worked onThe Penguins of Madagascar, a spin-off TV series, as a creative consultant and as the voice of Skipper. He directedMegamind, released in November 2010.[citation needed]
In 2017, he directedThe Boss Baby and the 2021 sequelThe Boss Baby: Family Business.[citation needed]
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Art / Animation department | Voice actor | Voice role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Cool World | No | No | No | Yes | No | animation designer animator layout artist | |
| 1996 | Space Jam | No | No | No | Yes | No | animator | |
| 1998 | Hercules and Xena – The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus | No | No | No | Yes | No | key animator layout artist | |
| 2000 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas | No | No | No | Yes | No | storyboard artist | |
| 2001 | Cats & Dogs | No | No | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2005 | Madagascar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Skipper Fossa Panicky Man on Subway | co-directed withEric Darnell co-written withMark Burton,Billy Frolick and Eric Darnell |
| 2006 | Flushed Away | No | No | No | No | Yes | Action Figure Artist | |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | No | No | No | No | Yes | Gary | |
| 2008 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Skipper Lemur | co-directed with Eric Darnell co-written withEtan Cohen and Eric Darnell |
| 2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | No | No | No | Yes | Wilson | ||
| 2010 | Megamind | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Lord Scott Prison Guard | |
| 2011 | Puss in Boots | No | No | No | No | Yes | Bar Thief | |
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Skipper First Policeman | co-directed with Eric Darnell &Conrad Vernon |
| 2014 | Mr. Peabody & Sherman | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Odysseus | |
| 2014 | Penguins of Madagascar | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Skipper | executive producer[5] |
| 2017 | The Boss Baby | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | TV Chef | [6][7] |
| 2021 | The Boss Baby: Family Business | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Dr. Tiffany Hamilton | executive producer Story co-written withMichael McCullers[8] Writer ofGlobal Warming Song co-written by Hans Zimmer, Steve Mazzaro and Nelson Yokota |
| 2022 | Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank | No | No | No | No | Yes | Additional Voices | |
| 2024 | Kung Fu Panda 4 | No | No | No | No | Yes | Croc Crime Boss | [9] |
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Art / Animation department | Actor | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Thing What Lurked in the Tub | No | No | Yes | No | monster animator | |
| 1988 | Lea Press on Limbs | No | No | No | Yes | (voice) | |
| 1993 | The D.A.R.E. Report: The Land of Decisions and Choices | No | No | Yes | No | character layout | |
| 1995 | The Louie N' Louie Show | Yes | No | Yes | No | storyboard artist | |
| 1999 | Herd | No | No | No | Yes | Fed No. 5 | live-action role |
| 2001 | Imp, Inc. | No | No | Yes | No | animation layout | |
| 2005 | The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper | No | No | No | Yes | Skipper (voice) | |
| 2009 | Merry Madagascar | No | Yes | No | Yes | Skipper (voice) Additional voices | |
| 2013 | Madly Madagascar | No | No | No | Yes | Skipper (voice) | |
| 2014 | Almost Home | No | No | No | Yes | Jeff (voice) |
| Year | Title | Director | Art / Animation department | Creative consultant | Actor | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1996 | The Ren & Stimpy Show | Yes | Yes | No | No | director (1 episode "I Was a Teenage Stimpy") layout artist (21 episodes) background designer (14 episodes) storyboard artist (10 episodes) | |
| 1996 | KaBlam! | Yes | Yes | No | No | director & storyboard artist (segment "The Louie and Louie Show") | |
| 1998 | Oh Yeah! Cartoons | No | Yes | No | No | background designer (segment "A Cop and His Donut") | |
| 2008–2015 | The Penguins of Madagascar | No | No | Yes | Yes | Skipper (voice) | 88 episodes |
| 2014 | All Hail King Julien | No | No | Yes | No |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Madagascar | Skipper (voice) | Uncredited |
| 2005 | Madagascar: Animal Trivia DVD Game | [9] | |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | [9] | |
| 2008 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | ||
| 2009 | Madagascar Kartz | ||
| 2011 | The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! | ||
| 2011 | Super Star Kartz | [9] | |
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: The Video Game |
