Tom Kenny is an American voice actor recognized for his extensive and versatile work in animation, spanning several decades. He was born in East Syracuse, New York in 1962 and began his entertainment career in stand-up comedy before transitioning to television and voice acting. He has contributed voices to hundreds of animated series and films, becoming one of the most prolific performers in the industry.

His most iconic and long-running role is the title character in the global phenomenon SpongeBob SquarePants, a part he has played since the show's debut in 1999. This role has brought him widespread recognition and numerous accolades. In addition to SpongeBob, his other notable and enduring voice roles include Heffer Wolfe in Rocko's Modern Life, the Ice King in Adventure Time, the Mayor and Narrator in The Powerpuff Girls, and Dog in CatDog. He has also been a recurring presence in franchises such as Transformers, providing voices for characters like Starscream and Wheelie, and in the DC animated universe, where he is frequently cast as the Penguin.

In the context of anime and anime-influenced productions, Kenny has participated in English dubs for several projects. He voiced the character Ummite in the 2018 anime science fiction film The Laws of the Universe: Part 1. He has also voiced the villain Penguin in multiple animated features with a strong anime aesthetic, including the 2018 film Batman Ninja and the 2019 crossover film Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His work in this area also includes voicing Raimundo Pedrosa in the animated series Xiaolin Showdown.

Throughout his career, Kenny has frequently collaborated with a consistent circle of fellow voice actors, including his wife, Jill Talley, who voices Karen on SpongeBob SquarePants. He has worked extensively with other prominent voice actors such as Carlos Alazraqui, Dee Bradley Baker, and Grey Griffin across numerous projects.

Kenny's achievements have been recognized by his peers and industry organizations. He has won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for his work on SpongeBob SquarePants. He has also received two Annie Awards for his voice acting, one for SpongeBob SquarePants and another for his role as the Ice King on Adventure Time.