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Rick Jones
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Richard Jones
c. 1957 (age 67–68) |
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.
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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
- The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings (1983) - Tender Heart Bear, Good Luck Bear, Birthday Bear
- The Care Bears Battle the Freeze Machine (1984) - Tender Heart Bear, Good Luck Bear, Birthday Bear
- The Velveteen Rabbit (1985) - Rabbit 1, Rabbit 2
- The Raccoons (1985–1992) - Sidekick, Delivery Ape, Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Mammoth's Assistant
- Babar and Father Christmas (1986) - Zephir, Lazzaro, Podular, Mice
- Dennis the Menace (1986–1988) - Additional Voices
- The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1986–1987) - Additional Voices
- The Smoggies (1988–1991) - Uncle Boom, Sailor, Choo-Choo
- The Littl' Bits (1990–1992) - Elderbit
- The Little Flying Bears (1990) - Ozzy, Slink
- The Jungle Book (1990) - Anwar, Dusty, Sargah
- Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio (1990–1991) - The Cricket
- Maya the Honey Bee (1990–1992) - Orvill, Alexander, Flap
- Rupert (1991–1997) - Yum
- C.L.Y.D.E. (1991) - C.L.Y.D.E.
- Samurai Pizza Cats (1992–1993) - Speedy Cerviche, Mojo Rojo
- The Legend of White Fang (1992–1994) - Matt
- The Adventures of Grady Greenspace (1992–1995) - Scuzzy
- Kitty Cats (1992–1997) - Flap
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1993–1997) - Additional Voices
- Papa Beaver's Storytime (1993–1994) - Additional Voices
- Little Bear (1995–2000) - No Feet
- The Babaloos (1995–1998) - Teaspoon
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1996–1999)
- Stickin' Around (1996–1998) - Additional Voices
- Blazing Dragons (1996–1998) - Evil Knight 1
- Arthur (1996–2011) - Pepe, Jacob Katzenellenbogan
- Donkey Kong Country (1997–2000) - Polly Roger
- Pippi Longstocking (1997–1998) - Kling
- Ned's Newt (1997–1999) - Additional Voices
- Animal Crackers (1997–1999) - Baby Bird, Boa, Additional Voices
- The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures (1997–1999) - No Tail No Good Nick
- Birdz (1998–2000) - Gregory Woodpecker
- Anatole (1998–1999)
- Bad Dog (1998–1999) - Dad
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!: The Animated Series (1998) - Cyril Barker
- The Animal Train (1999) - Jim Jam
- Tommy and Oscar (1999–2000) - Oscar
- The Kids from Room 402 (1999–2001) - Mr Karl
- Mona the Vampire (1999–2006)
- Rotten Ralph (1999–2001) - Ralph
- Mega Babies (1999–2000) - Additional Voices
- Hoze Houndz (1999–2006) - Hozer, Squirt, Additional Voices
- Toad Patrol (1999–2001) - Erebus, Puff Ball, Digger
- The Toy Castle (2000–2003) - Narrator
- Charley and Mimmo (2000–2002) - Ted
- Wunschpunsch (2000) - Mauricio di Mauro, Bubonic Preposteror
- Caillou (2000–2003) - Rexy
- Marsupilami (2000–2003)
- For Better or For Worse (2000–2002) - Additional Voices
- X-DuckX (2001–2002) - Slax
- Spaced Out (2002–2003) - Fax, Goodgrief, Guy
- The New Adventures of Lucky Luke (2001–2003) - Jack Dalton
- The Bellflower Bunnies (2001–2005)
- Edward (2001–2003)
- Momo (2001) - Hahn, Bruno
- Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings (2001–2002) - Henry
- Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001–2003) - Fu-Fu
- Fred the Caveman (2002) - Fred
- Pet Pals (2002–2003) - Mouse, Duck, Mole
- Malo Korrigan (2002–2005) - Jonas
- Kaput and Zösky (2002–2003) - Kaput
- Pig City (2002–2004) - Additional Voices
- Pecola (2002)
- Kid Paddle (2003–2006)
- Martin Morning (2003–2004)
- Creepschool (2003–2004)
- Jacob Two-Two (2003–2007)
- King (2003–2005) – Additional Voices
- Ratz (2003–2004) - Razmo
- Kitou (2003–2004) - Grandpa
- The Secret World of Benjamin Bear (2003–2006) - Raymond, Howie
- What's with Andy? (2003–2007) - Mayor Henry K. Roth
- Potatoes and Dragons (2003–2005) - Various Knights
- Ocean Tales (2003–2006) - Commandant Costeau
- Martin Mystery (2003–2006)
- The Three Pigs (2003–2004) - Pig 1
- Woofy (2003–2004) - Remi
- Peep and the Big Wide World (2004–2011) - The Fish, Additional Voices
- The Boy (2004–2005) - Various Villains
- Gino the Chicken (2004–2006) - Ray Mundo
- Atomic Betty (2004–2006)
- Winx Club (2004–2019)
- Dragon Hunters (2004) - Gwizdo, Hector
- The Eggs (2004–2005) - Eggor
- Tripping the Rift (2004–2007) - Whip
- Tupu (2005) - Norton
- Faireez (2005) - Jumphrey, Ogle
- Monster Allergy (2005) - Bombo, Bram-Bombak
- Yakari (2005) - Slow Caribou
- Wayside (2005–2008)
- My Goldfish Is Evil! (2006–2007) - Scoop
- Zoé Kezako (2006) - Additional Voices
- The Future is Wild (2007-2008) - Nixes Friends, Additional Voices
- Gofrette (2007–2008) - Wendell
- Leon in Wintertime (2007) - The King
- Fred's Head (2007–2008) - Gregory Gilbert Pyrowski, Mr. Pyrowski
- Monster Buster Club (2008–2009) - Hugo Smith
- Huntik: Secrets & Seekers (2009–2011) - Klaus, LeBlanche
- Fishtronaut (2009)
- Jimmy Two-Shoes (2009–2011)
- Puss 'n Boots (2009) - The Jester
- Walter and Tandoori (2009–2010) - Walter
- The Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog (2009)
- My Life Me (2010–2011)
- PopPixie (2010)
- Spliced (2009–2010)
- Sidekick (2010–2013) - Various
- The Day My Butt Went Psycho! (2013–2015) - Additional Voices
- Grojband (2013–2015) - Additional voices
- George of the Jungle (2015) - Additional Voices
- Looped (2016) - Additional voices
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
- You Can't Do That on Television (1982–1984)
- The Raccoons (1985–1987)
- The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1986-1987)
- Bluetoes the Christmas Elf (1988)
- The Smoggies (1988–1991)
- The Little Engine That Could (1991)
- The Legend of White Fang (1992–1994)
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1993–1997)
- The Little Lulu Show (1995–1999)
- The Babaloos (1995–1999)
- Robinson Sucroe (1995–1996)
- Caillou (1997–2003)
- Anatole (1998-1999)
- Franklin (1997-1999)
- Animal Crackers (1997–1999)
- The Adventures of Paddington Bear (1997–2001)
- The Country Mouse and City Mouse Adventures (1998–1999)
- Toad Patrol (1999–2001)
- For Better or For Worse (2000–2002)
- The Toy Castle (2000–2003)
Voice Director
- Happy Birthday Bunnykins (1996)
- Toad Patrol (1999–2001)
- For Better or For Worse (2000–2002)
- The Eggs (2004–2005)
- What's with Andy? (2001–2007)
- Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2004)
- Dragon Hunters (2004)
- Faireez (2005)
- Gofrette (2007–2008)
- Lucky Luke Goes West (2008)
- Fishtronaut (2008)
- Fred's Head (2008)
- My Life Me (2010–2011)
- Walter and Tandoori (2009–2010)