Richard Jones (born c. 1957) is a Canadian voice actor, voice director, writer and content developer.[1] Since 1982, he has worked with Alphanim, Cinar and Nelvana. Jones has been nominated for a Gemini Award twice in 1988 and 2003.[2]
Rick Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard Jones c. 1957 (age 66–67) |
| Occupation(s) | Voice actor, voice director, writer, content developer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
Bio
editDuring his early years, Rick obtained an undergraduate degree in biology. Whilst he was working on a geology thesis, a friend from Carleton University working at the school radio station asked him to do a voice for an ad, which helped start Rick's career. His first work was in the special The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings.[3]
Filmography
editVoice work - series and games
edit- The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings (1983) - Tender Heart Bear/Good Luck Bear/Birthday Bear
- The Care Bears Battle the Freeze Machine (1984) - Tender Heart Bear/Good Luck Bear/Birthday Bear
- The Velveteen Rabbit (1985) - Rabbit 1/Rabbit 2
- The Raccoons (1985–1992) - Sidekick/Delivery Ape/Master of Ceremonies/Mr. Mammoth's Assistant
- The Tin Soldier (1986) - Lefty/Rat 1/Rat 3
- Babar and Father Christmas (1986) - Zephir/Lazzaro/Podular/Mice
- Dennis the Menace (1986–1988) - Additional Voices (Season 2)
- The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1986–1987) - Additional Voices
- Diplodos (1988) - Puncher
- The Railway Dragon (1988) - French Chef/Hunter's Son
- Bluetoes the Christmas Elf (1988) - Lonesome/Whitey
- The Smoggies (1988–1991) - Uncle Boom/Sailor/Choo-Choo
- The Admiral and the Princess (1989) - Baggot
- Bobobobs (1989) - Cornelius/Blip
- Happy Castle (1989)
- Nutsberry Town (1989–1990) - Mr. Lettuce/Mr. Pumpkin
- Bumpety Boo (1989) - Additional Voices
- The Littl' Bits (1990–1992) - Elderbit
- The Little Flying Bears (1990) - Ozzy/Slink
- The Jungle Book (1990) - Anwar/Dusty/Sargah
- Sharky & George (1990–1991) - Additional Voices
- Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio (1990–1991) - The Cricket
- Saban's Adventures of Peter Pan (1990–1991) - Additional Voices
- Maya the Honey Bee (1990–1992) - Orvill/Alexander/Flap
- Rupert (1991–1997) - Yum
- Saban's Adventures of the Little Mermaid (1991) - Additional Voices
- Samurai Pizza Cats (1991) - Speedy Cerviche/Mojo Rojo
- C.L.Y.D.E. (1991) - C.L.Y.D.E.
- Bob in a Bottle (1991) - Additional Voices
- Jungle Tales (1991) - Pete Penguin/Scooter Squirrel
- Young Robin Hood (1991–1992)
- Tooth Fairy, Where Are You? (1991) - Judge/Father
- The Legend of the North Wind (1992) - Barnaby
- The Legend of White Fang (1992–1994) - Matt
- Saban's Gulliver's Travels (1992–1993) - Additional Voices
- Christopher Columbus (1992–1993) - Bartolomeo Columbus
- Around the World in Eighty Dreams (1992–1994) - Oscar/Grandpa Tadpole
- Spirou (1992–1993) - Kanvalo-Bobo
- Sandokan (1992–1994)
- Bunch of Munsch (1992)
- Favorite Songs (1992)
- The Real Story of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1992) - Paddy/Guard
- The Real Story of Au Clair de La Lune (1992) - Sandman
- The Adventures of Grady Greenspace (1992–1995) - Scuzzy
- Kitty Cats (1992–1997) - Flap
- David Copperfield (1993) - Additional Voices
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1993–1997) - Additional Voices
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1993–1994) - Additional Voices
- Go Hugo Go (1993) - Zag
- Zoe and Charlie (1993–1994)
- Papa Beaver's Storytime (1993–1994) - Additional Voices
- For Better or For Worse (TV Specials) (1994, 1995) - Car Dealer/Pizza Man/Police Officer
- Anna Banana (1994–1997) - Mr Bliffle
- Cat Tales (1994–1995) - The Duck
- Jagged Alliance (1994)
- Taa Tam (1995)
- The Little Lulu Show (1995–1999)
- Little Bear (1995–2000) - No Feet
- The Babaloos (1995–1999) - Teaspoon
- Robinson Sucroe (1995–1996)
- Wimzie's House (1995-1996) - Narrator (Audiobooks)
- The Big Garage (1995–1996) - Yorky/Rusty/Tooly
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1996–1999)
- Sea Dogs (1996–1997)
- The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo (1996–1997)
- Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games (1996)
- Tracer (1996)
- Dracula's Secret (1996)
- Legends of the Land (1996)
- Stickin' Around (1996–1998) - Additional Voices
- Blazing Dragons (1996–1998) - Evil Knight 1 (Season 2)
- Hugo The Movie Star (1996) - Zag
- Happy Birthday Bunnykins (1996) - Additional Voices
- Arthur (1996–2011) - Pepe/Jacob Katzenellenbogan
- Jungle Show (1997) - Tess the Turtle, Bumba the Gorilla and Olive the Monkey
- Donkey Kong Country (1997–2000) - Polly Roger
- Pippi Longstocking (1997–1998) - Kling
- Ned's Newt (1997–1999) - Additional Voices
- Sam and Max: Freelance Police (1997–1998) - Hippie
- Animal Crackers (1997–1999) - Baby Bird/Boa/Additional Voices
- Patrol 03 (1997–1998) - Wilfred
- The Triplets (1997–1999)
- Freaky Stories (1997–2000)
- Ivanhoe (1997–1998)
- The Wombles (1997–1998) - Orinoco
- The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures (1997–1999) - No Tail No Good Nick
- Princess Sissi (1997) - Zottornick
- Birdz (1998–2000) - Gregory Woodpecker
- Anatole (1998–1999)
- Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend (1998–2000)
- The Force of Water (1998)
- Flight Squad (1998–1999)
- Bad Dog (1998–1999) - Dad
- Dog's World (1998–1999)
- Team S.O.S. (1998–2000)
- Kit and Kaboodle (1998–1999)
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!: The Animated Series (1998) - Cyril Barker
- Jim Button (1998–2000) - King
- The Wind (1998) - Narration
- Wheel Meets Friction (1998) - Narration
- The Animal Train (1999) - Jim Jam
- Billy and Buddy (1999)
- X-Chromosome (1999)
- Tommy and Oscar (1999–2000) - Oscar
- The Kids from Room 402 (1999–2001) - Mr Karl
- Mona the Vampire (1999–2006)
- Rotten Ralph (1999–2001) - Ralph
- Mega Babies (1999–2001) - Additional Voices
- Hoze Houndz (1999) - Hozer/Squirt/Additional Voices
- Toad Patrol (1999–2001) - Erebus/Puff Ball/Digger
- A Miss Mallard Mystery (1999–2000)
- Kevin Spencer (1999–2005)
- Jagged Alliance 2 (1999)
- Jagged Alliance 2: Unfinished Business (2000)
- The Toy Castle (2000–2003) - Narrator
- Lion of Oz (2000)
- Sinbad (2000)
- Pirate Family (2000–2001)
- Charley and Mimmo (2000–2002) - Ted
- The Twins (2000–2002)
- Wunschpunsch (2000) - Mauricio di Mauro/Bubonic Preposteror
- Caillou (2000-2003) - Rexy
- Marsupilami (2000–2003)
- For Better or For Worse (2000–2002) (TV series) - Additional Voices
- Inuk (2001) - Tik
- Snailympics (2001–2002)
- Wombat City (2001–2005) - Additional Voices
- Belphegor (2001–2004) - Additional Voices
- X-DuckX (2001–2002) - Slax
- Iron Nose (2001–2003)
- Spaced Out (2001–2004) - Fax/Goodgrief/Guy
- The New Adventures of Lucky Luke (2001–2003) - Jack Dalton
- The Bellflower Bunnies (2001–2005)
- Explosives (2001)
- Edward (2001–2003)
- Fridge Magnets (2001) - Max
- Momo (2001) - Hahn/Bruno
- Wizardry 8 (2001)
- Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings (2001–2002) - Henry
- Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001–2003) - Fu-Fu
- Shaolin Kids (2001–2003)
- Fred the Caveman (2002) - Fred
- Evolution Worlds (2002) - Pedro
- Pet Pals (2002–2003) - Mouse/Duck/Mole
- Malo Korrigan (2002–2005) - Jonas
- Kaput and Zösky (2002–2003) - Kaput
- Splinter Cell (2002)
- Daft Planet (2002)
- Pig City (2002–2004) - Additional Voices
- Kid Paddle (2003–2006)
- Martin Morning (2003–2004)
- Creepschool (2003–2004)
- Jacob Two-Two (2003-2007)
- King (2003-2005) – Additional Voices
- Ratz (2003) - Razmo
- Flat! (2003)
- Pecola (2003)
- Noël-Noël (2003)
- Mica (2003)
- Kitou (2003–2004) - Grandpa
- Cosmic Cowboys (2003) - Curtis/Cereal Bob
- Silent Storm (2003)
- The Secret World of Benjamin Bear (2003–2006) - Raymond/Howie
- What's with Andy? (2003–2007) - Mayor Henry K. Roth
- Potatoes and Dragons (2003–2005) - Various Knights
- Ocean Tales (2003–2006) - Commandant Costeau
- Martin Mystery (2003–2006)
- The Three Pigs (2003–2004) - Pig 1
- Woofy (2003–2004) - Remi
- Tupu (2004) - Norton
- Prudence Gumshoe (2004)
- Peep and the Big Wide World (2004-2011) - The Fish/Additional Voices
- The Boy (2004–2005) - Various Villains
- This Just In! (2004) - Guard 1
- Gino the Chicken (2004–2006) - Ray Mundo
- Lili's Island (2004–2007)
- Atomic Betty (2004-2006)
- 3 Gold Coins (2004–2005)
- The Adventures of Princess Sydney (2004)
- Tradition of the Christmas Log (2004) - Mr. Bakewell
- Winx Club (2004–present)
- Dragon Hunters (2004) - Gwizdo/Hector
- The Eggs (2004-2005) - Eggor
- Tripping the Rift (2004–2007) - Whip
- Faireez (2005) - Jumphrey/Ogle
- Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (2005)
- Funpak (2005)
- Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2005) - Edgar
- Monster Allergy (2005) - Bombo/Bram-Bombak
- Yakari (2005) - Slow Caribou
- Wayside (2005-2008)
- My Goldfish is Evil (2006) - Scoop
- Arthur and the Invisibles (2006) - Additional Voices
- Zoé Kezako (2006) - Additional Voices
- Bronco Teddy (2007)
- Sleeping Betty (2007)
- Moot Moot (2007)
- Naruto (2007)
- The Future is Wild (2007-2008) - Nixes Friends/Additional Voices
- Gofrette (2007–2008) - Wendell
- Leon in Wintertime (2007) - The King
- Manon (2008)
- In Laws (2008)
- Punch! (2008)
- Fred's Head (2008–present) - Gregory Gilbert Pyrowski/Mr. Pyrowski
- Monster Buster Club (2008–2009) - Hugo Smith
- Oscar and Spike (2008–present)
- Huntik: Secrets & Seekers (2009–present) - Klaus/LeBlanche
- Pipi, Pupu and Rosemary (2009)
- Fishtronaut (2009)
- Eo (2009)
- Jimmy Two Shoes (2009-2013)
- Puss 'n Boots (2009) - The Jester
- Walter and Tandoori (2009–present) - Walter
- The Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog (2009)
- My Life Me (2009)
- PopPixie (2010)
- Spliced (2010)
- Life on the Block (2010)
- Tempo Express (2010)
- Sidekick (2010-2013) - Various
- Assassin's Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington (2013) - Blue Coats
- The Day My Butt Went Psycho! (2013) - Additional Voices
- Grojband (2013-2016) - Additional voices
- George of the Jungle (2015) - Additional Voices
- Looped (2016) - Additional voices
Voice work - animated features
edit- The Treasure of Swamp Castle (1988) - General Tubthumper
- Train Mice (1989)
- Dragon and Slippers (1991)
- Charlie Strapp and Froggy Ball Flying High (1991)
- Charles Dickens' David Copperfield (1993)
- Go Hugo Go (1993)
- How the Toys Saved Christmas (1996) - Duck, General Lajoie, Yellow Crayon, Uncle Hank
- Pippi Longstocking (1997) - Constable Kling
- Anastasia (1997) - Nicholas II of Russia, Revolutionary Soldier, Servant, Ticket Agent
- Little Witch (1999) - Parrot, Harry
- Donkey Kong Country: The Legend of the Crystal Coconut (1999) - Polly Roger
- Heavy Metal 2000 (2000) - Zeek
- Stardust (2007) - Kobold
- Gene Fusion (2007)
- Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure (2008)
- Tripping the Rift: The Movie (2008) - Whip
- Walter's Christmas (2009) - Walter
- Pinocchio (2010)
- Troll: The Tale of a Tail (2018) - Halfstone, Jin, Mort
Acting work - live action movies
edit- Murder C.O.D. (1990) - Sgt. Decker
- Kindergarten Cop (1990) - Keisha's Father
- The Marla Hanson Story (1991) - Cop #1
- Deadly Game (1991) - Hacker
- Body Language (1992) - Security Guard
- Hear No Evil (1993) - FBI Agent #2
- On Deadly Ground (1994) - Villager
- Foxfire (1996) - Security Guard
Writer
edit- You Can't Do That on Television (1982–1984)
- The Raccoons (1985–1987)
- The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1986-1987)
- Bluetoes the Christmas Elf (1988)
- Happy Castle (1988–1989)
- The Smoggies (1988–1991)
- The Little Engine That Could (1991)
- The Legend of White Fang (1992–1994)
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1993–1997)
- Albert the Fifth Musketeer (1993–1994)
- The Little Lulu Show (1995–1999)
- The Babaloos (1995–1999)
- Robinson Sucroe (1995–1996)
- Dog Tracer (1996)
- Caillou (1997–2003)
- Anatole (1998-1999)
- Franklin (1997-1999)
- Kit and Kaboodle (1998)
- Animal Crackers (1997–1999)
- The Adventures of Paddington Bear (1997–2001)
- The Country Mouse and City Mouse Adventures (1998–1999)
- Toad Patrol (1999–2001)
- For Better or For Worse (2000–2002)
- The Toy Castle (2000–2003)
Voice director
edit- Happy Birthday Bunnykins (1996)
- Bad Dog 2 (1999)
- Toad Patrol (1999–2001)
- For Better or For Worse (2000–2002)
- Wombat City (2005)
- The Eggs (2004–2005)
- What's with Andy? (2001–2007)
- Prudence Gumshoe (2004)
- Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2006)
- Dragon Hunters (2004)
- Faireez (2005)
- Gofrette (2007–2008)
- Okura (2008)
- Lucky Luke Goes West (2008)
- Fishtronaut (2008)
- Fred's Head (2008)
- My Life Me (2009)
- Mati and Dada (2009)
- Walter and Tandoori (2009–present)
- Life on the Block (2010)
- Tempo Express (2010)
References
edit- ^ Browning, John Edgar; Picart, Caroline Joan (2010-10-20). Dracula in Visual Media: Film, Television, Comic Book and Electronic Game Appearances, 1921-2010. McFarland. pp. 226–. ISBN 978-0-7864-3365-0. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ^ Gemini Awards
- ^ "Montréal Magazine | le Canada dans votre poche". Archived from the original on 2009-08-15.
External links
edit- Rick Jones at IMDb