Paul Rugg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paul Rugg
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Rugg at the 2023 WonderCon
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Paul Kevin Rugg
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Screenwriter, producer, director, voice actor, puppeteer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Agent | SBV Talent Agency |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Rugg |
| Children | 1 |
Paul Kevin Rugg is an American writer, producer, voice actor, and puppeteer. He is famous for bringing to life some of the zaniest characters in cartoons. You might know him as the voice of the super-silly hero in Freakazoid! or the alien host in Earth to Ned.
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A Career in Cartoons
Paul Rugg has had a long and exciting career working on animated shows. He started by writing and voice acting for the popular 1990s cartoon Animaniacs. In the show, he played the funny Mr. Director, who often got frustrated with the Warner siblings.
His big break came when he became the star of his own show, Freakazoid!. He voiced the main character, a wacky superhero who got his powers from the internet. Rugg's energetic and hilarious performance made Freakazoid a fan favorite.
Rugg has also worked with Disney on several projects. He was the voice of the main villain, Dark Lord Chuckles the Silly Piggy, in Dave the Barbarian. He also played the grumpy Professor Rotwood in American Dragon: Jake Long and the loyal Lord Starchbottom in The 7D.
Besides voice acting, Rugg is also a talented puppeteer. He worked with The Jim Henson Company, famous for creating the Muppets. He helped create the show Puppet Up! and later starred as the main puppet character, Ned, in the Disney+ series Earth to Ned.
For his amazing work in television, Rugg has been nominated for several Emmy Awards and has won three.
Famous Roles and Shows
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Paul Rugg has been a part of many shows and movies, both as a voice actor and a writer. Here are some of his most well-known projects.
Voice Acting Highlights
- Animaniacs (1993–1995): Voiced Mr. Director and other funny side characters.
- Freakazoid! (1995–1997): Starred as the main character, Freakazoid.
- Histeria! (1998–2000): Voiced historical figures like Nostradamus and Merlin.
- Dave the Barbarian (2004–2005): Played the villain, Dark Lord Chuckles the Silly Piggy.
- American Dragon: Jake Long (2005–2007): Voiced Professor Rotwood.
- The 7D (2014–2016): Played Lord Starchbottom, the loyal assistant to Queen Delightful.
- Pig Goat Banana Cricket (2015–2017): Starred as Cricket, one of the four main characters.
- The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015–2018): Voiced the old wizard Artephius.
- Earth to Ned (2020–2021): Was the main puppeteer and voice for Ned, an alien talk show host.
- Teen Titans Go! (2020): Appeared as Freakazoid in a special crossover episode.
Writing and Producing
Rugg was not just a voice in front of the microphone; he was also a key creator behind the scenes.
- Animaniacs: He was a writer and story editor for many episodes.
- Freakazoid!: He was a producer, writer, and story editor for the entire series.
- Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness: He wrote several episodes of the show.
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated: He helped write stories for this popular mystery series.
- The 7D: Besides acting, he also wrote for the show.
Personal Life
Paul Rugg used to live near Los Angeles with his wife, Maria, and their daughter, Jillian. In 2023, after his daughter got married, he moved to Virginia to be closer to her new family. He is also a dog lover and has a dog named Marge.
See also
In Spanish: Paul Rugg para niños
