Rob Paulsen

Rob Paulsen

69 · Born: Mar 11, 1956

2020
2009

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMar 11, 1956 Detroit, Michigan, USA
Spouse
  • Parrish Todd

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 16, 2025 )
  • Carol Anne Schnarr

    ( Jun 23, 1979 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Lee Paulsen
Relatives
  • Craig Paulsen (Sibling)

Biography

Robert Paulsen, a renowned American voice actor and singer, hails from the vibrant city of Detroit, Michigan. He has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of voice acting. One of his most iconic roles is that of Raphael in the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, a character that has become synonymous with his name.

In addition to his work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Paulsen has lent his voice to a plethora of other beloved characters. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Yakko Warner in the acclaimed animated series Animaniacs, as well as his memorable performance as Pinky in the popular Pinky and the Brain. His impressive range and versatility have allowed him to take on a wide variety of roles, from Carl Wheezer in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius to Hadji in Jonny Quest.

Paulsen's extensive list of credits also includes the 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, where he reprised his role as Donatello. He has also voiced Party Juju and Tlaloc in Tak and the Power of Juju, P.J. in Goof Troop and A Goofy Movie, and Peck in Barnyard. Furthermore, he is the host of a voice over talk show called "Talkin' Toons with Rob Paulsen", a testament to his dedication to the craft and his passion for sharing his expertise with others.

Throughout his illustrious career, Paulsen has demonstrated a remarkable ability to bring characters to life with his voice, leaving a lasting impact on the world of animation and beyond. His impressive body of work is a testament to his talent, dedication, and passion for his craft.

Career

2022
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins as Sir Kirby (voice)
2020
Animaniacs
Animaniacs as Yakko Warner / Pinky (voice)
2019
Manou the Swift
Manou the Swift as Sandpiper (voice)
2017
Batman and Harley Quinn
Batman and Harley Quinn as Harold Goldblum (voice)
All Hail King Julien: Exiled
All Hail King Julien: Exiled as Brodney / Brendan the Butterfly (voice)
2016
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz as The Tin Man / Hickory (voice)
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave as Spike / Skinny Digger (voice)
All Hail King Julien
All Hail King Julien as Narrator / DJ / Recorded Voice (voice)
Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past
Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past as Donatello / Triceraton Lieutenant (voice)
2014
VeggieTales: Beauty and the Beet
VeggieTales: Beauty and the Beet as Finnegan J. Beet III (voice)
The Pirate Fairy
The Pirate Fairy as Bobble (voice)
VeggieTales in the House
VeggieTales in the House as Ichabezzer (voice)
2013
Pixie Hollow Bake Off
Pixie Hollow Bake Off as Bobble (voice)
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty as Quick Mystery Judge / Regular Legs (voice)
2012
Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire
Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire as Sheriff / Vampire Actor #2 / Teen Vampire (voice)
Secret of the Wings
Secret of the Wings as Bobble (voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Donatello (voice)
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Toodles (voice)
2011
Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace
Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace as Commander Cody / Bobby / George Lucas (voice)
Pixie Hollow Games
Pixie Hollow Games as Bobble (voice)
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil as Johann / Bad Shatner / Bad Kelley (voice)
The Looney Tunes Show
The Looney Tunes Show as Mac Gopher (voice)
DC Showcase: The Spectre
DC Showcase: The Spectre as Drew Flynn / Lt. Brice / Deandre (voice)
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection as Drew Flynn / Lt. Brice / Deandre (segment "The Spectre") (voice)
T.U.F.F. Puppy
T.U.F.F. Puppy as Bird Brain (voice)
Planet Sheen
Planet Sheen as Doppy (voice)
2009
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto as Michael / Commercial Voice / Bobby Hyde / Commandant Hess / Assistant Cameraman / El Gato / Grossburger / Creature Pr...
Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas
Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas as Mr. Reloj / Mr. Dulsen / Charkie (voice)
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure as Bobble / Tall Troll / Owl (voice)
Green Lantern: First Flight
Green Lantern: First Flight as Weaponers (voice)
2008
Tinker Bell
Tinker Bell as Bobble (voice)
Cranberry Christmas
Cranberry Christmas as Mr. Whiskers
Random! Cartoons
Random! Cartoons as Solomon Fix
Codename: Kids Next Door
Codename: Kids Next Door as Robin Food (Voice)
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning as Ink Spot / Swifty / Additional Voices (voice)
Batman: Gotham Knight
Batman: Gotham Knight as Maroni / Mole Man / Youth 4 (voice)
Kid vs. Kat
Kid vs. Kat as (voice)
2007
Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron
Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron as Sydney Leach / Anna's Fiance (voice)
Happily N'Ever After
Happily N'Ever After as Freund #2 (voice)
The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends
The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends as Spike / Yellow Belly / Baryonix #4 (voice)
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time as Jaq / Grand Duke (voice)
The Land Before Time
The Land Before Time as Spike (voice)
2006
Barnyard
Barnyard as Peck / Gopher / Pizza Twin #1 / Wild Mike (voice)
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators!
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators! as Carl / Eustace / Butler / Bucky McBadbat (voice)
Leroy & Stitch
Leroy & Stitch as Reuben (voice)
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents as Bucky McBadbat / Government Agent #1 / William Hung (voice)
The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers
The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers as Spike / Mr. Clubtail / Guido (voice)
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide as Carl / Anti-Fairy Walla (voice)
Holly Hobbie & Friends
Holly Hobbie & Friends as Gary Hobbie / Tad (voice)
The Fox and the Hound 2
The Fox and the Hound 2 as Additional Voices (voice)
The Ant Bully
The Ant Bully as Beetle (voice)
Curious George
Curious George as Charkie (voice)
Me, Eloise
Me, Eloise as Bill (voice)
Loonatics Unleashed
Loonatics Unleashed as Rev Runner (voice)
Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom as Jack Fenton (voice)
Tom and Jerry Blast Off to Mars!
Tom and Jerry Blast Off to Mars! as Computer / Worker #1 / Worker #2 (voice)
The Happy Elf
The Happy Elf as Eubie / Kid / Turbo
Kim Possible: So the Drama
Kim Possible: So the Drama as Hank Perkins (voice)
Catscratch
Catscratch as Gordon (voice)
2004
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour as Carl Wheezer / Announcer (voice)
Las aventuras de Jimmy Neutrón: El niño genio
Las aventuras de Jimmy Neutrón: El niño genio as Carl Wheezer/Mr. Wheezer/Mrs. Wheezer/Test Pilot/Announcer (voice)
Jimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies
Jimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies as Carl / Mr. Wheezer / Butch (voice)
Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet as Ian Wazselewski (voice)
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas as Additional Voices (voice)
Mulan II
Mulan II as Additional Voices (voice)
Stitch! The Movie
Stitch! The Movie as Reuben (voice)
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Lilo & Stitch: The Series as Experiment 625 / Old Man (voice)
Ozzy & Drix
Ozzy & Drix as Travis Lum (voice)
2002
Balto: Wolf Quest
Balto: Wolf Quest as Terrier / Wolverine 2 / Sumac (voice)
Cinderella II: Dreams Come True
Cinderella II: Dreams Come True as Jaq / The Baker / Sir Hugh / Grand Duke / Bert / Flower Vendor (voice)
The Godthumb
The Godthumb as Mickey / Toll Booth Operator
Elvira's Haunted Hills
Elvira's Haunted Hills as Adrian (voice) (uncredited)
The Powerpuff Girls Movie
The Powerpuff Girls Movie as Hota Wata / Killa Drilla (voice)
Mickey's House of Villains
Mickey's House of Villains as Hades (singing) (voice)
Peter Pan 2: Return to Never Land
Peter Pan 2: Return to Never Land as Additional Voices(voice)
Butt-Ugly Martians
Butt-Ugly Martians as 2T Fru-T (voice)
Time Squad
Time Squad as Buck Tuddrussel (voice)
2001
Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie
Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie as Rothchild/Cole Lampkin/Lizor (voice)
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius as Carl Wheezer / Mr. and Mrs. Wheezer / Kid in Classroom (voice)
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze as Spike / Stegosaurus Leader (voice)
Bat Thumb
Bat Thumb as No Face / Commissioner / Criminal #2 (voice)
2000
Tweety's High-Flying Adventure
Tweety's High-Flying Adventure as Casino Cat / Ship Crewman / Sphinx (voice)
Thumbtanic
Thumbtanic as Mr. Prickle / Bartender / Lice Checker #2 (voice)
1999
Curbside
Curbside as Muskie / Cleo (voice)
Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish
Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish as Yakko Warner / Pinky / Dr. Otto Scratchansniff (voice)
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle as Oobedoob Scooby Dooby Benubi / Thumbtrooper (voice)
1998
Belle's Magical World
Belle's Magical World as LePlume (voice)
Pocahontas 2: Journey to a New World (1998) (V)
Pocahontas 2: Journey to a New World (1998) (V) as Additional Voice Talents (voice)
Men in White
Men in White as Dr. Strangemeister (voice) (uncredited)
What a Cartoon!
What a Cartoon! as Major Flake
Bad Baby
Bad Baby as Delivery Boy (voice)
The Land Before Time: Sing Along Songs
The Land Before Time: Sing Along Songs as Spike / Kosh / Strut / Chomper
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Aladdin and the King of Thieves as Omid / Triplet Thieves (voice)
The Savage Dragon
The Savage Dragon as Octopus (voice)
The Tick
The Tick as Arthur (voice)
A Goofy Movie
A Goofy Movie as P.J. (voice)
'Twas the Night Before Bumpy
'Twas the Night Before Bumpy as Squishington (voice)
Pinky and the Brain
Pinky and the Brain as Pinky (voice)
Pinky and the Brain
Pinky and the Brain as Pinky (voice)
The Mask
The Mask as Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa
Timon & Pumbaa as Cheetato
1994
Yogi the Easter Bear
Yogi the Easter Bear as Easter Bunny / Male Ranger (voice)
I'm Mad
I'm Mad as Yakko / Dr. Scratchensniff (voice)
Tiny Toons Spring Break
Tiny Toons Spring Break as Pappy / Red Moppel / Announcer (voice)
Bump in the Night
Bump in the Night as Squishington (voice)
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog as Antoine (voice)
Biker Mice from Mars
Biker Mice from Mars as Throttle (voice)
1993
Bubsy
Bubsy as Bubsy Bobcat (voice)
Animaniacs
Animaniacs as Yakko / Pinky (voice)
The Addams Family
The Addams Family as Norman Normanmeyer (voice)
1992
Goof Troop Christmas
Goof Troop Christmas as P.J. Pete (voice)
Monster in My Pocket: The Big Scream
Monster in My Pocket: The Big Scream as Jerk at Drive-In (voice)
Diner
Diner as Counterman
Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation
Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation as Fowlmouth / Johnny Pew / Banjo the Woodpile Possum / Mr. Hitcher / Manager / Additional Voices (voice)
Aladino
Aladino as Vizier's Son
Goof Troop
Goof Troop as P.J. (voice)
Taz-Mania
Taz-Mania as Axl Gator / Francis X. Bushlad / Timothy Platypus (voice)
1990
Snow White
Snow White as Dwarf (voice)
A Gnome Named Gnorm
A Gnome Named Gnorm as Gnorm (voice)
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk as Jack (voice) (uncredited)
TaleSpin
TaleSpin as Ratchet (voice)
1989
Cathy's Valentine
Cathy's Valentine as Irving (voice)
Warlock
Warlock as Gas Station Attendant
Rude Dog and the Dweebs
Rude Dog and the Dweebs as Rude Dog (voice)
Rockin' with Judy Jetson
Rockin' with Judy Jetson as Sky Rocker / Zany (voice)
Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats
Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats as James the Chauffeur / Lester Pester / Tour Bus Driver (voice)
The Perfect Match
The Perfect Match as John Wainwright
Cathy's Last Resort
Cathy's Last Resort as Irving (voice)
Snorks
Snorks as Corky
1987
Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers
Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers as Shreako / Dispatcher (voice)
Cathy
Cathy as Irving (voice)
G.I. Joe: The Movie
G.I. Joe: The Movie as Snow Job (voice)
Spaceballs
Spaceballs as Spaceball with Comb / Dink (voice) (uncredited)
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs as Saber Rider / Jesse Blue (voice)
Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock as Boober Fraggle / Sprocket / Marjory (voice)
Adventures of the Gummi Bears
Adventures of the Gummi Bears as Gusto Gummi / Sir Blastus
1986
Stewardess School
Stewardess School as Larry Falkwell
1984
G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra
G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra as Snow Job / Tripwire (voice)
Body Double
Body Double as Cameraman
1983
Eyes of Fire
Eyes of Fire as Jewell Buchanan