kids encyclopedia robot

Rick Jones (voice actor) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Rick Jones
Born
Richard Jones

c. 1957 (age 67–68)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Voice actor, voice director, writer, content developer
Years active 1982–present

Richard Jones (born around 1957) is a Canadian voice actor, voice director, writer, and content developer. He has worked on many popular shows and games since 1982. Some of the companies he has worked with include Alphanim, Cinar, and Nelvana. Rick Jones was nominated for a Gemini Award twice, in 1988 and 2003, for his amazing work.

About Rick Jones

Rick Jones first studied biology at university. While he was working on a geology project, a friend from Carleton University asked him to do a voice for an advertisement at the school radio station. This was the start of his exciting career! His very first voice acting job was in a special called The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings.

Voice Acting Roles

Rick Jones has lent his voice to many characters in animated series, movies, and video games. He is known for bringing many different characters to life.

Animated Series and Games

Animated Movies

  • The Treasure of Swamp Castle (1988) - General Tubthumper
  • Go Hugo Go (1993) - Zag
  • How the Toys Saved Christmas (1996) - Duck, General Lajoie, Yellow Crayon, Uncle Hank
  • Pippi Longstocking (1997) - Constable Kling
  • Anastasia (1997) - Nicholas II, additional voices
  • Heavy Metal 2000 (2000) - Zeek
  • Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2004) - Edgar, Little Tom
  • Stardust (2007) - Kobold
  • Go West! A Lucky Luke Adventure (2007)
  • Tripping the Rift: The Movie (2008) - Whip
  • Walter's Christmas (2009) - Walter
  • Pinocchio (2010) - Various voices
  • Troll: The Tale of a Tail (2018) - Halfstone, Jin, Mort

Writing and Directing Work

Besides voice acting, Rick Jones is also a talented writer and voice director. He has helped create many stories and guided other voice actors.

Writer

Voice Director

kids search engine
Rick Jones (voice actor) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.