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Tom McGrath Biography
Birth Name:Thomas McGrath
Birth Place:Lynnwood, Washington, United States
Profession Actor, Art department, Director, Animation department, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for various Annie Awards for his work in films from the "Madagascar" franchise, including one for writing in a feature production for "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa․"
- He attended the University of Washington, where he studied industrial design
- He graduated from Cal Arts with a degree from the Character Animation program
- Best known for voicing the character Skipper the penguin in the "Madagascar" franchise
- He was inspired by the rivalry between scientists Thomas Edison and Nkiola Tesla while developing the rivalry between his characters in "Megamind․"
Awards
- 2006Annie-Best Storyboarding in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
- 2006Golden Eagle-Best Foreign Film: nominated
- 2008SLFCA Award-Best Animated Film: nominated
- 2009Annie-Best Writing in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
- 2011Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
- 2012BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
- 2013Annie-Voice Acting in an Animated Television or Other Broadcast Venue Production: nominated
- 2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
- 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
- 2018Oscar-Best Animated Feature Film: nominated
- 2018Annie-Outstanding Achievement for Directing in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
- 2018Best Film for Families-Best Film: winner