Eric Bauza facts for kids
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Eric Bauza
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Bauza in 2018
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| Born | December 7, 1979 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
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| Alma mater | Centennial College |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Children | 1 |
Eric Bauza (born December 7, 1979) is a talented voice actor from Canada. He is famous for bringing many beloved cartoon characters to life. Eric is especially known for voicing several Looney Tunes characters. He has won three Emmy Awards for his amazing work. These awards were for his roles in Looney Tunes Cartoons (from 2020 to 2024), Bugs Bunny Builders (which started in 2022), and Teen Titans Go! (in 2024). He also voiced Puss in Boots in The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015–2018). Another well-known role is Baby Fozzie in Muppet Babies (2018–2022).
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Eric's Early Life and Inspiration
Eric Bauza was born in Scarborough, a part of Toronto, Canada, on December 7, 1979. His family comes from the Philippines. Eric's father and grandfather loved watching classic cartoons, especially Looney Tunes.
Growing up, Eric was inspired by a show called Mr. Dressup. He would draw along with the host of the show. This helped him discover his creative side early on. He went to Cardinal Newman Catholic High School in Scarborough from 1993 to 1996. Later, he graduated from Centennial College in 2000.
Eric's Voice Acting Career
Eric Bauza began his career in animation as an intern at Spümcø. This was during his third year of college. He then became a production assistant. His first voice acting role was on a show called The Ripping Friends.
A big moment in his career was when he took over the voice of Stimpy in the Ren & Stimpy show. After that, Eric voiced characters in many other cartoons. These include El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera, The Fairly OddParents, and Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island!. He also voiced characters in G.I. Joe: Resolute and Hero: 108.
Eric has played many roles in different shows. He was Lord Stingray in the Adult Swim series Superjail!. He also voiced Marvin the Martian in The Looney Tunes Show. In Ben 10: Omniverse, he was the voice of Dr. Psychobos. Eric also voiced the main bad guy, Lord Takagami, in Dick Figures: The Movie. He played Buhdeuce in Breadwinners. He was also the main character, Puss in Boots, in the Netflix series The Adventures of Puss in Boots.
Eric Bauza is known for voicing many famous Looney Tunes characters. These include Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety, and Marvin the Martian. He also voices Woody Woodpecker. In 2022, Eric won the first-ever Children's and Family Emmy Award. This was for his outstanding voice performance in Looney Tunes Cartoons. He also voiced Rash in the 2020 video game version of Battletoads.
In March 2021, Eric appeared on the ABC game show To Tell the Truth. He showed off his different Looney Tunes voices there. In 2022, he hosted a six-part documentary series called Stay Tooned. This show explored how cartoons have impacted culture. It was shown on CBC Gem.
In 2023, Eric became the new voice of Buster Bunny in the show Tiny Toons Looniversity. He also started voicing Jimmy Pesto and Robert "Big Bob" Belcher Sr. on Bob's Burgers.
Eric's Work in Movies
Eric Bauza has lent his voice to many animated movies. Here are some of them:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
- DC Super Friends (2010), where he voiced Flash and Mr. Freeze
- A Cat in Paris (2012)
- Iron Man: Rise of Technovore (2013)
- Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright (2013)
- The Book of Life (2014)
- The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)
- Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest (2015)
- Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015)
- Woody Woodpecker (2017), as the voice of Woody Woodpecker
- Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018), where he voiced Aquaman
- Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019), as Leonardo
- Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus (2019)
- Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021), voicing Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and other Looney Tunes characters
- Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)
- King Tweety (2023), as Tweety and Sylvester
- Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (2023), as Splinter
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), as Diddy Kong and Toad General
- Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024), again as Woody Woodpecker
Eric's Work in Television Shows
Eric Bauza has voiced characters in many popular TV shows. Here are some of his roles:
- The Ripping Friends (2001–2002)
- Ren & Stimpy (2003), as Stimpy
- Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island! (2005–2006)
- El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera (2007–2008)
- The Fairly OddParents (2009–2017), as Foop
- G.I. Joe: Resolute (2009), as Storm Shadow
- The Looney Tunes Show (2011–2013), as Marvin the Martian
- Superjail! (2011–2014), as Lord Stingray
- Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–2014), as Dr. Psychobos and many other characters
- Ultimate Spider-Man (2013–2017), as Iron Spider
- Uncle Grandpa (2013–2017), as Belly Bag
- Teen Titans Go! (2013–2023)
- Breadwinners (2014–2016), as Buhdeuce
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014–2017), as Tiger Claw
- The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015–2018), as Puss in Boots
- New Looney Tunes (2015–2020), as Marvin the Martian and Pepé Le Pew
- The Powerpuff Girls (2016–2019)
- Unikitty! (2017–2020), as Master Frown
- DuckTales (2017–2021), as Beagle Boys
- Muppet Babies (2018–2022), as Baby Fozzie and Bunsen Honeydew
- Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018–2020), as Splinter
- The Casagrandes (2019), as Bruno and other characters
- T.O.T.S. (2019–2022), as Mr. Woodbird
- Animaniacs (2020–2023), as Daffy Duck
- Looney Tunes Cartoons (2020–2023), as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, and Marvin the Martian
- Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020–2024)
- Amphibia (2021)
- Bugs Bunny Builders (2022–present), as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tweety
- Tiny Toons Looniversity (2023–present), as Buster Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Gossamer
- Bob's Burgers (2023–present), as Robert "Big Bob" Belcher, Sr. and Jimmy Pesto
- X-Men '97 (2024), as Sentinels and Master Mold
- The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish (2024), as Peri and Irep
Eric's Work in Video Games
Eric Bauza has also voiced characters in many video games:
- Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc (2003)
- Batman: Arkham City (2011)
- Ben 10: Omniverse (2012)
- DuckTales: Remastered (2013), as Fenton Crackshell / Gizmo Duck
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Danger of the Ooze (2014), as Tiger Claw
- Lego Dimensions (2015)
- Ratchet & Clank (2016), as Chairman Drek
- Spider-Man (2018)
- Lego DC Super-Villains (2018), as Mr. Freeze
- Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem (2018), voicing many Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Yosemite Sam
- Battletoads (2020), as Rash
- MultiVersus (2022), as Bugs Bunny, Tom Cat, Jerry Mouse, and Marvin the Martian
- DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing (2023), as Puss in Boots
Awards and Recognitions
Eric Bauza has been recognized for his amazing voice acting. He has won several awards:
- In 2022, he won a Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice Performance in an Animated Program for Looney Tunes Cartoons.
- In 2023, he won another Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Program for Bugs Bunny Builders.
- In 2024, he won his third Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice Performer in a Children's or Young Teen Program for Teen Titans Go!.
See also
In Spanish: Eric Bauza para niños
