Tom McGrath

Thomas "Tom" McGrath (born August 7, 1965) is an American voice actor and animator who co-directed (with Eric Darnell) the 2005 feature Madagascar and its sequel, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa in 2008. He has also worked as a voice actor on other DreamWorks animated features like Flushed Away in 2006 and Shrek the Third in 2007. He also stepped in on Flushed Away to help make improvements prior to its release. McGrath's experience in both television and feature animation includes work as an animator on Ralph Bakshi's film Cool World (starring Brad Pitt), storyboard artist and director for the popular series The Ren and Stimpy Show, animator on the Joe Pytka-directed Space Jam (starring Michael Jordan), and storyboard artist on the live-action film Cats & Dogs and worked as storyboard artist and concept artist/prop and set designer for How the Grinch Stole Christmas (directed by Ron Howard). McGrath made his film directing debut as the co-director and co-writer of Madagascar where he also created the memorable squad of penguin characters and voiced their leader, Skipper. He also reprised his role as Skipper and co-directed and co-wrote the sequel, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. He worked on The Penguins of Madagascar, a Madagascar spin-off TV series, as the voice of Skipper, and directed the DreamWorks animated feature Megamind (starring Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey and David Cross), released in November 2010. McGrath was raised in Lynnwood, Washington. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom McGrath (animator), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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The Penguins of Madagascar

The Penguins of Madagascar is an American CGI animated television series airing on Nickelodeon. It stars nine characters from the DreamWorks Animation animated film Madagascar: The penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Private, and Rico; the lemurs King Julien, Maurice, and Mort; and Mason and Phil the chimpanzees. Characters new to the series include Marlene the otter and a zookeeper named Alice. It is the first Nicktoon produced with DreamWorks Animation. A pilot episode, "Gone in a Flash", aired as part of "Superstuffed Nicktoons Weekend" on November 29, 2008, and The Penguins of Madagascar became a regular series on March 28, 2009. The series premiere drew 6.1 million viewers, setting a new record as the most-watched premiere. Although the series occasionally alludes to the rest of the franchise, The Penguins of Madagascar does not take place at a precise time within it. McGrath, who is also the co-creator of the film characters, has said that the series takes place "not specifically before or after the movie, I just wanted them all back at the zoo. I think of it as taking place in a parallel universe."

Release Date2008-11-28

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Charactersd Skipper (voice)

Episode Count[ 149 ]

Vote Count391

Kung Fu Panda 4

Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.

Release Date2024-03-02

Charactersd Croc Crime Boss (voice)

Vote Count3123

Madagascar

Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.

Release Date2005-05-25

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Skipper / Fossa / Panicky Man on Subway (voice)

Vote Count11167

Shrek the Third

The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

Release Date2007-05-17

Charactersd Gary (voice)

Vote Count9303

Penguins of Madagascar

Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it.

Release Date2014-11-22

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Charactersd Skipper (voice)

Vote Count4273

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to the African continent. There the New Yorkers encounter members of their own species for the first time. Africa proves to be a wild place, but Alex and company wonder if it is better than their Central Park home.

Release Date2008-10-30

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Skipper / Lemur (voice)

Vote Count7096

The Boss Baby: Family Business

The Templeton brothers — Tim and his Boss Baby little bro Ted — have become adults and drifted away from each other. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again … and inspire a new family business.

Release Date2021-07-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Dr. Tiffany Hamilton (voice)

Vote Count2604

Megamind

After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was.

Release Date2010-10-28

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Lord Scott / Prison Guard (voice)

Vote Count7047

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.

Release Date2012-06-06

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Skipper / First Policeman (voice)

Vote Count6302

Monsters vs Aliens

When Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches. The military jumps into action and captures Susan, secreting her away to a covert government compound. She is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters...

Release Date2009-03-19

Charactersd Wilson (voice)

Vote Count4739

Puss in Boots

Long before he even met Shrek, the notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots becomes a hero when he sets off on an adventure with the tough and street smart Kitty Softpaws and the mastermind Humpty Dumpty to save his town. This is the true story of The Cat, The Myth, The Legend... The Boots.

Release Date2011-10-27

Charactersd Bar Thief (voice)

Vote Count4235

Flushed Away

London high-society mouse, Roddy is flushed down the toilet by Sid, a common sewer rat. Hang on for a madcap adventure deep in the sewer bowels of Ratropolis, where Roddy meets the resourceful Rita, the rodent-hating Toad and his faithful thugs, Spike and Whitey.

Release Date2006-10-22

Charactersd Action Figure / Artist (voice)

Vote Count3901

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

A hard-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats in need of a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's wicked plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant mentor, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day.

Release Date2022-07-14

Charactersd Additional Voices (voice)

Vote Count311

Mr. Peabody & Sherman

A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed.

Release Date2014-02-07

Charactersd Odysseus (voice)

Vote Count2423

The Boss Baby

A story about how a new baby's arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim.

Release Date2017-03-23

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd TV Chef (voice)

Vote Count7226

Madly Madagascar

Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plans a big surprise for Gloria, Marty tries to impress a new friend and everyone wants to get their hands on King Julien's love potion. You'll fall in LOVE with Madly Madagascar!

Release Date2013-01-29

Charactersd Skipper (voice)

Vote Count237

Merry Madagascar

While trapped on the island of Madagascar, the Central Park Zoo escapees receive a visit from Santa--crash landing on their territory and getting amnesia to boot! The animals must help Santa assume his rightful place in the universe, while King Julian laps up the opportunity for his subjects.

Release Date2009-11-16

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Charactersd Skipper (voice)

Vote Count300

The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper

During the holiday season, when the animals of the Central Park Zoo are preparing for Christmas, Private, the youngest of the penguins notices that the Polar Bear is all alone. Assured that nobody should have to spend Christmas alone, Private goes into the city for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Along the way, he gets stuffed into a stocking

Release Date2005-09-23

Charactersd Skipper (voice)

Vote Count369

The Penguins of Madagascar

Compilation of stories from the animated series "Penguins of Madagascar": "Popcorn Panic" and "Gone in a Flash".

Release Date2009-03-28

Charactersd Skipper

Vote Count26

The Penguins of Madagascar: New to the Zoo

The madcap pack of Penguins and everyone's favourite lemur, King Julien star in episodes which each introduce a new character to the zoo. Episodes included are: In The Line Of Doody, The Big Squeeze, Out Of The Groove, Skorka!, The Red Squirrel, Jiggles, Untouchable and Cat's Cradle.

Release Date2010-08-10

Charactersd Skipper (voice)

Vote Count8

The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Antarctica

Private's big heart overcomes his instinct to flee as he helps a stranded young leopard seal get from New York back to her home in Antarctica. The rest of the team (plus stowaway King Julien) follow in their submarine to make sure the young seal and Private make it in one piece. Problem is, they should have been looking out for themselves - they end up on the menu at the leopard seal village! Episodes include: Operation: Antarctica, The Falcon And The Snowjob, The Big Squeeze, Driven To The Brink, Snakehead, Concrete Jungle Survival and Work Order.

Release Date2012-01-16

Charactersd Skipper (voice)

Vote Count9

The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Search and Rescue

The Penguins of Madagascar are on the case! Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private are back for more adventures. Honing their commando skills from a secret headquarters in the Central Park Zoo, there's nothing this elite strike force can't handle. But no matter what they're up against, these playful penguins never forget their primary objective: having fun!

Release Date2014-07-22

Charactersd Skipper (voice)

Vote Count14

The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole

Neil Patrick Harris stars as Dr. Blowhole in Operation: Blowhole, the complete Blowhole story from Emmy® Award winning DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon series, The Penguins of Madagascar. In this three-part saga, Skipper and the Penguins face off against their sinister nemesis, Dr. Blowhole, and must put a stop to his diabolical plans for revenge…and more revenge. With six original musical numbers, it’s a bond spoof of Penguins proportions!

Release Date2012-01-10

Charactersd Skipper (voice)

Vote Count3

The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation DVD Premiere

Roll out the red carpet for Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private as they waddle to the world premiere of their first feature-length DVD - with never-before-seen missions! You may think they're just a cute pack of penguins, but these flightless birds are actually an elite strike force with unmatched commando skills. And, if they want to maintain order in the zoo, they'll have to outwit resident party animal King Julien! Roger that, Boys! Episodes included are: Dr. Blowhole's Revenge, Truth Ache, Command Crisis, Go Fish, Roomies, Needle Point, Launchtime, All Choked Up, The Hidden and Tangled In The Web.

Release Date2010-02-09

Charactersd Skipper

Vote Count13

The Penguins of Madagascar - Operation: Get Ducky

Penguins discover a lost egg and decide hatching until the mother appears. When it opens unexpectedly, the new duck -Ducky- is trained as a penguin while a jealous King Julien wants to raise him to be his second in command.

Release Date2010-02-09

Charactersd Skipper

Vote Count7

The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Special Delivery

The hilarious and highly protective Penguins are back and ready to right the wrongs of injustice and deliver cheer to those that need it most. In Operation: Special Delivery , Skipper, Rico, Kowalski, and Private get trapped in a snowstorm, try to escape from the clutches of Officer X, and deal with visits from unexpected family (who may have secret talents of their own). The Penguins have to use their military precision, keen imagination, and the help of some unlikely heroes to deliver order and happiness back to the world which, they realize is the greatest gift of all. Episodes included are: A Visit From Uncle Nigel, The Helmet, Dangers Wears A Cape, Friend-In-A-Box, Hot Ice, Love Hurts, Snowmageddon, Maurice At Peace, Antics On Ice and Mr. Tux.

Release Date2014-11-04

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Charactersd Skipper (voice)

Vote Count1

Almost Home

A group of aliens searching for a new planet on which to make home, with little success. Promotional short for Dreamworks Animation's forthcoming feature, Home.

Release Date2014-03-07

Charactersd Jeff (voice)

Vote Count139

The Penguins of Madagascar: Happy King Julien Day

You're invited to help the Penguins and the whole zoo gang celebrate the biggest holiday of the year - King Julien Day. He's the leader of lemurs, lord of the ringtails, et cetera, et cetera and et cetera! Packed with eight Julien-filled episodes to keep the party going. Episodes included: Happy King Julien Day, Assault And Batteries, Kingdome Come, Operation: Plush And Cover, Crown Fools, Little Zoo Coupé, Eclipsed and Lemur See-Lemur Do.

Release Date2010-08-19

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Skipper

Vote Count12

I Know That Voice

Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.

Release Date2014-01-07

Charactersd Self

Vote Count99

The Ren & Stimpy Show

Ren and Stimpy are a mismatch made in animation heaven with nothing in common but a life-long friendship and an incredible knack for getting into trouble. Join them in their bizarre and gross world for some outlandish situations coupled with hilarious jokes.

Release Date1991-08-11

DepartmentArt

JobStoryboard Artist

Episode Count9

Vote Count477

All Hail King Julien: Exiled

Julien's been dethroned, but loyal friends and some very unlikely allies will propel the lovable lemur on a colorful journey to take back his kingdom.

Release Date2017-05-12

DepartmentWriting

JobCharacters

Episode Count13

Vote Count45

Oh Yeah! Cartoons

Oh Yeah! Cartoons was an American animation showcase that appeared on the Nickelodeon cable channel. Oh Yeah! was an animation project guided by Fred Seibert, former Creative Director of MTV Networks and President of Hanna-Barbera. Produced by Frederator Studios, it ran as part of Nickelodeon's Nicktoons lineup, and in its second season, was hosted by Kenan Thompson of All That and Kenan & Kel fame; Then later by Josh Server, from All That, for its third season. Bill Burnett composed the show's theme music. Oh Yeah! Cartoons was distributed by Nelvana outside of the United States.

Release Date1998-07-19

DepartmentArt

JobBackground Designer

Episode Count1

Vote Count25

All Hail King Julien

King Julien is back and shaking his booty harder than ever! Discover the wild world of Madagascar as the king takes on the jungle’s craziest adventures in this comedy series. With his loyal sidekicks Maurice and Mort, they meet a whole new cast of colorful animals, including ambitious head of security Clover and the villainous Foosa. No one can stop this king from ruling with an iron fist...in the air...wavin' like he just doesn't care.

Release Date2014-12-19

DepartmentWriting

JobCharacters

Episode Count65

Vote Count93

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.

Release Date2022-12-07

DepartmentCrew

JobThanks

Vote Count8264

The Croods: A New Age

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.

Release Date2020-11-25

DepartmentCrew

JobThanks

Vote Count3943

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.

Release Date2023-06-28

DepartmentCrew

JobThanks

Vote Count1042

Sausage Party

Hot dog Frank leads a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave the grocery store.

Release Date2016-07-11

DepartmentCrew

JobThanks

Vote Count7437

Trolls World Tour

Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest to create harmony among the feuding Trolls to unite them against certain doom.

Release Date2020-03-11

DepartmentCrew

JobThanks

Vote Count2193

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Based on the bestselling book series, this outrageous comedy tells the story of George and Harold, two overly imaginative pranksters who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s an enthusiastic, yet dimwitted, superhero named Captain Underpants.

Release Date2017-06-01

DepartmentCrew

JobThanks

Vote Count1258

A Cop and His Donut

This story explains what happens when a donut takes on a personlality of its own and gives the cops a run for their money.

Release Date1999-12-19

DepartmentArt

JobBackground Designer

The Boss Baby and Tim's Treasure Hunt Through Time

Join the fun as Boss Baby and Tim battle pirates, travel through outer space, swim deep into the sea, and go toe-to-toe with some ferocious dinosaurs!

Release Date2017-07-04

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count19

The Louie N' Louie Show

Louie the hamster and Louie the chameleon are jealous of the family dog getting all the attention.

Release Date1995-04-05

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Lea Press on Limbs

Yet another miracle of modern science is presented in a parody of the "Lee Press-On Nails" ads.

Release Date1988-01-13

Vote Count1

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