Tom McGrath
Birth Name:
Thomas McGrath
Birth Place:
Lynnwood, Washington, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Art department, 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