Janice Karman facts for kids

Janice Karman Bagdasarian is an American filmmaker, designer, actress, and singer. She is well-known for her work with Alvin and the Chipmunks. Janice is the co-owner of Bagdasarian Productions with her husband, Ross Bagdasarian Jr..

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Janice Karman was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Harvey Leroy Karman, and her mother, Felice Karman, were both psychologists. Janice began her career in the entertainment industry in 1973. She took on various roles, including acting in films.

Creating the Chipmunks' World

Janice Karman's main work is with Bagdasarian Productions. This company focuses on creating albums, cartoons, and other fun products based on the famous Alvin and the Chipmunks characters. These characters were first created by her husband's father, Ross Bagdasarian Sr..

Voice Acting for Beloved Characters

Janice Karman gives her voice to several popular characters. She voices Theodore, one of the Chipmunks. She also voices all the members of the female group, The Chipettes. These include Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor. Since 2015, she has also voiced Miss Beatrice Miller, taking over from Dody Goodman.

Bringing Stories to Life

In 1983, Janice Karman helped create a special Alvin and the Chipmunks version of the classic "Christmas Carol." She worked as a writer and producer for this project. This animated film is still enjoyed by many families today and is available on DVD.

Janice also played the character La-Lu in the movie Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks. She originally voiced Theodore in the film series. Later, for promotional reasons, the speaking voice of Theodore was re-recorded by actor Jesse McCartney. However, Janice's singing voice for Theodore was kept in the films.

Family Life

Janice Karman and her husband, Ross Bagdasarian Jr., got married in 1980. They have two children together: a daughter named Vanessa and a son named Michael. Their family continues the legacy of the beloved Chipmunks.