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Trey Parker Biography

Birth Name:Randolph Severn Parker

Birth Place:Conifer, Colorado, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director, Writer, Music department, Animation department, Editor, Sound department, Art department

Fast Facts

Has donated to the Simi Valley, California area Meals on Wheels
While attending the University of Colorado, found success with his musical "Cannibal! The Musical," leading him to travel to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams, where he ultimately found work as a writer for the children's TV show "Time Warped․"
Known for his collaboration with producer and writer Matt Stone
Known for his adult take on cartoons and animation
Gathers inspiration based on his friends and family, often using their names for characters in his shows
Considers singer Elton John to be his hero, inspiring him to learn piano at age 13

Awards

1997CableACE-Animated Programming Special or Series: winner
1997Audience Award-Best Short: winner
1997LAFCA Award-Best Animation: winner
1998Nova Award-Most Promising Producer in Television: winner
1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less): nominated
1999Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
1999LAFCA Award-Best Music: winner
2000Oscar-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
2000CFCA Award-Best Original Score: winner
2000Sierra Award-Best Animated Film: nominated
2000MTV Movie Award-Best Musical Performance: winner
2000OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Score: winner
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: winner
2000OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less): nominated
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour): nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour): nominated
2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour): winner
2006OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour): nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour): winner
2008Gemini-Best Comedy Program or Series: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or More): winner
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour): winner
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
2013Annie-Writing in an Animated Television or Other Broadcast Venue Production: winner
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: winner
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance in a Animated Program: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Animated Series or TV Movie: nominated