Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz |
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| Phineas and Ferb and Milo Murphy's Law character | |
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| First appearance | "Rollercoaster" (2007, Phineas and Ferb) |
| Created by | Dan Povenmire Jeff "Swampy" Marsh |
| Voiced by | Dan Povenmire |
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| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Evil scientist |
| Family | Unnamed parents Roger Doofenshmirtz (brother) |
| Spouse(s) | Charlene Doofenshmirtz (divorced) |
| Children | Vanessa Doofenshmirtz (daughter) |
| Nationality | Drusselsteinian |
| Affiliation | Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated |
Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, often known as "Doof" or "Dr. D", is a super fun character from the animated TV shows Phineas and Ferb and Milo Murphy's Law. He was created by Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, with Povenmire also doing his voice. Dr. Doofenshmirtz is a scientist who often tries to take over the "entire Tri-state Area" using his wacky inventions called 'inators.
What makes Doofenshmirtz so funny is how he acts like a big, powerful villain but is actually quite friendly and sometimes clumsy. He speaks with a funny accent that sounds a bit German and comes from a made-up European country called Drusselstein. You can also find Doofenshmirtz in books and video games. He first appeared as a guest in Milo Murphy's Law and later became a main character, even moving in with the Murphy family after his building was destroyed.
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Doofenshmirtz's Role in Phineas and Ferb
In Phineas and Ferb, Dr. Doofenshmirtz is a funny, clumsy scientist who dreams of taking over the "entire Tri-State Area." He always comes up with silly plans and inventions.
Doofenshmirtz's Backstory and Inventions
Each episode often shows Doofenshmirtz creating a new invention, called an 'inator. He usually explains his reasons by telling a story from his childhood in Gimmelshtump, a village in Drusselstein. Drusselstein is a fictional country in Europe, inspired by places like Germany and Switzerland. As a child, Doofenshmirtz often felt overlooked by his parents. For example, he was once made to be a lawn gnome and felt his brother Roger was favored. He often talks to himself (this is called a monologue) and has funny, cartoon-like fights with Perry the Platypus. His inventions usually work just once before being destroyed. This single action often helps make Phineas and Ferb's big projects disappear. This stops their sister, Candace, from showing their mom what they built. Before becoming a scientist, Doofenshmirtz was a bratwurst salesman, but his business didn't work out.
Doofenshmirtz's Triumphs and Changes
Even though his plans often fail, Doofenshmirtz has had some big successes! In the movie Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension, he built an 'Other-Dimension-Inator'. This invention allowed travel to other dimensions, with some help from Phineas and Ferb. In the 2014 special "Phineas and Ferb Save Summer", he built an 'inator that moved Earth closer to autumn. He actually succeeded, which surprised everyone! This event even allowed him and other villains to briefly take over City Hall.
In the final episode of the fourth season, "Last Day of Summer", Doofenshmirtz built a 'Tri-Governor's Mansion' to become the first Tri-Governor. He used a 'Do-Over-Inator' to outsmart Perry and successfully became Tri-Governor. He even made a law to stop Perry from thwarting him! However, he soon realized this job made his daughter, Vanessa, sad because it stopped her from getting an internship. Doofenshmirtz cared more about Vanessa's happiness than being evil. So, he decided to stop his evil ways and even joined O.W.C.A. (the secret agent organization). He did return to his "evil" ways the next summer in the fifth season premiere, "Summer Block Buster".
Doofenshmirtz's Adventures in Milo Murphy's Law
Dr. Doofenshmirtz first appeared briefly at the end of the first season of Milo Murphy's Law. He then became a regular character in the second season. In an episode called "The Phineas and Ferb Effect", he joined other characters to stop the Pistachions. After this adventure, his building collapsed due to Murphy's Law. This led Doofenshmirtz to become a houseguest at Milo's home, living in their garden shed.
Doofenshmirtz tried to be a good guy, but his 'inators often caused new problems. He felt a bit sad when he found out O.W.C.A. was still paying Perry to keep an eye on him. This made him look for a new adventure friend. He teamed up with Dakota, who also lost his partner, Cavendish. Together, they investigated Cavendish's disappearance.
Doofenshmirtz in Other Shows and Online
Dr. Doofenshmirtz has appeared in more than just TV shows! In January 2013, Disney launched a web series on YouTube called Doof's Daily Dirt. In these short videos, Doofenshmirtz shared his funny thoughts on popular internet trends and memes. He often talked about things like Facebook, internet acronyms, and famous songs, usually after they were no longer super popular. This web series had 13 episodes and was planned for a second season, but it ended when the main Phineas and Ferb show finished its original run. Disney also created a Twitter account where posts were written in Doofenshmirtz's unique voice.
How Doofenshmirtz Was Created
The creators of Phineas and Ferb, Jeff "Swampy" Marsh and Dan Povenmire, loved adding songs and action scenes to their cartoons. They wanted to do the same for Phineas and Ferb. They decided to create a secret agent platypus, Perry the Platypus, because platypuses look unique. This led to the creation of Perry's main rival, originally called "Dr. Meddleshmirtz," which later became Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz's Design and Look
All the main characters in the show were designed using simple geometric shapes, similar to old cartoons like Looney Tunes. Dr. Doofenshmirtz, for example, looks like an oval. This simple design made it easy for kids to draw the characters. The creators also wanted each character to be easy to recognize, even from far away or just by their silhouette (their outline).
The Voice Behind Doofenshmirtz
Dan Povenmire, one of the show's creators, is also the voice of Dr. Doofenshmirtz! He describes the voice as sounding "Eastern European." He actually started using this funny voice when he was fifteen, during pillow fights with his younger sister. Even now, his sister loves the voice and asks him to do it often. When recording, Povenmire is great at making up new lines on the spot, which means writers can change things without any problems. People often ask him to do the Doofenshmirtz voice in interviews.
See also
In Spanish: Dr. Doofenshmirtz para niños
