Tom McGrath

Tom McGrath

Born: August 7, 1964
in Lynnwood, Washington, USA
Thomas "Tom" McGrath (born August 7, 1965) is an American voice actor and animator who co-directed (with Eric Darnell) the 2005 feature Madagascar and its sequel, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa in 2008. He has also worked as a voice actor on other DreamWorks animated features like Flushed Away in 2006 and Shrek the Third in 2007. He also stepped in on Flushed Away to help make improvements prior to its release.

McGrath's experience in both television and feature animation includes work as an animator on Ralph Bakshi's film Cool World (starring Brad Pitt), storyboard artist and director for the popular series The Ren and Stimpy Show, animator on the Joe Pytka-directed Space Jam (starring Michael Jordan), and storyboard artist on the live-action film Cats & Dogs and worked as storyboard artist and concept artist/prop and set designer for How the Grinch Stole Christmas (directed by Ron Howard).

McGrath made his film directing debut as the co-director and co-writer of Madagascar where he also created the memorable squad of penguin characters and voiced their leader, Skipper. He also reprised his role as Skipper and co-directed and co-wrote the sequel, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. He worked on The Penguins of Madagascar, a Madagascar spin-off TV series, as the voice of Skipper, and directed the DreamWorks animated feature Megamind (starring Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey and David Cross), released in November 2010.

McGrath was raised in Lynnwood, Washington.

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Movies for Tom McGrath...

Kung Fu Panda 4
Title: Kung Fu Panda 4
Character: Croc Crime Boss (voice)
Released: March 2, 2024
Type: Movie
Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.
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Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
Title: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
Character: Additional Voices (voice)
Released: July 14, 2022
Type: Movie
A hard-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats in need of a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's wicked plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant mentor, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day.
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The Boss Baby: Family Business
Title: The Boss Baby: Family Business
Character: Dr. Tiffany Hamilton (voice)
Released: July 1, 2021
Type: Movie
The Templeton brothers — Tim and his Boss Baby little bro Ted — have become adults and drifted away from each other. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again … and inspire a new family business.
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The Boss Baby
Title: The Boss Baby
Character: TV Chef (voice)
Released: March 23, 2017
Type: Movie
A story about how a new baby's arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim.
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Penguins of Madagascar
Title: Penguins of Madagascar
Character: Skipper (voice)
Released: November 22, 2014
Type: Movie
Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it.
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The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Special Delivery
Title: The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Special Delivery
Character: Skipper (voice)
Released: November 4, 2014
Type: Movie
The hilarious and highly protective Penguins are back and ready to right the wrongs of injustice and deliver cheer to those that need it most. In Operation: Special Delivery , Skipper, Rico, Kowalski, and Private get trapped in a snowstorm, try to escape from the clutches of Officer X, and deal with visits from unexpected family (who may have secret talents of their own). The Penguins have to use their military precision, keen imagination, and the help of some unlikely heroes to deliver order and happiness back to the world which, they realize is the greatest gift of all. Episodes included are: A Visit From Uncle Nigel, The Helmet, Dangers Wears A Cape, Friend-In-A-Box, Hot Ice, Love Hurts, Snowmageddon, Maurice At Peace, Antics On Ice and Mr. Tux.
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The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Search and Rescue
Title: The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Search and Rescue
Character: Skipper (voice)
Released: July 22, 2014
Type: Movie
The Penguins of Madagascar are on the case! Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private are back for more adventures. Honing their commando skills from a secret headquarters in the Central Park Zoo, there's nothing this elite strike force can't handle. But no matter what they're up against, these playful penguins never forget their primary objective: having fun!
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Almost Home
Title: Almost Home
Character: Jeff (voice)
Released: March 7, 2014
Type: Movie
A group of aliens searching for a new planet on which to make home, with little success. Promotional short for Dreamworks Animation's forthcoming feature, Home.
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Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Title: Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Character: Odysseus (voice)
Released: February 7, 2014
Type: Movie
A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed.
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I Know That Voice
Title: I Know That Voice
Character: Self
Released: January 7, 2014
Type: Movie
Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.
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Madly Madagascar
Title: Madly Madagascar
Character: Skipper (voice)
Released: January 29, 2013
Type: Movie
Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plans a big surprise for Gloria, Marty tries to impress a new friend and everyone wants to get their hands on King Julien's love potion. You'll fall in LOVE with Madly Madagascar!
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Title: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Character: Skipper / First Policeman (voice)
Released: June 6, 2012
Type: Movie
Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.
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The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Antarctica
Title: The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Antarctica
Character: Skipper (voice)
Released: January 16, 2012
Type: Movie
Private's big heart overcomes his instinct to flee as he helps a stranded young leopard seal get from New York back to her home in Antarctica. The rest of the team (plus stowaway King Julien) follow in their submarine to make sure the young seal and Private make it in one piece. Problem is, they should have been looking out for themselves - they end up on the menu at the leopard seal village! Episodes include: Operation: Antarctica, The Falcon And The Snowjob, The Big Squeeze, Driven To The Brink, Snakehead, Concrete Jungle Survival and Work Order.
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The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole
Title: The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole
Character: Skipper (voice)
Released: January 10, 2012
Type: Movie
Neil Patrick Harris stars as Dr. Blowhole in Operation: Blowhole, the complete Blowhole story from Emmy® Award winning DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon series, The Penguins of Madagascar. In this three-part saga, Skipper and the Penguins face off against their sinister nemesis, Dr. Blowhole, and must put a stop to his diabolical plans for revenge…and more revenge. With six original musical numbers, it’s a bond spoof of Penguins proportions!
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Puss in Boots
Title: Puss in Boots
Character: Bar Thief (voice)
Released: October 27, 2011
Type: Movie
Long before he even met Shrek, the notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots becomes a hero when he sets off on an adventure with the tough and street smart Kitty Softpaws and the mastermind Humpty Dumpty to save his town. This is the true story of The Cat, The Myth, The Legend... The Boots.
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Megamind
Title: Megamind
Character: Lord Scott / Prison Guard (voice)
Released: October 28, 2010
Type: Movie
After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was.
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The Penguins of Madagascar: New to the Zoo
Title: The Penguins of Madagascar: New to the Zoo
Character: Skipper (voice)
Released: August 10, 2010
Type: Movie
The madcap pack of Penguins and everyone's favourite lemur, King Julien star in episodes which each introduce a new character to the zoo. Episodes included are: In The Line Of Doody, The Big Squeeze, Out Of The Groove, Skorka!, The Red Squirrel, Jiggles, Untouchable and Cat's Cradle.
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The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation DVD Premiere
Title: The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation DVD Premiere
Character: Skipper
Released: February 9, 2010
Type: Movie
Roll out the red carpet for Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private as they waddle to the world premiere of their first feature-length DVD - with never-before-seen missions! You may think they're just a cute pack of penguins, but these flightless birds are actually an elite strike force with unmatched commando skills. And, if they want to maintain order in the zoo, they'll have to outwit resident party animal King Julien! Roger that, Boys! Episodes included are: Dr. Blowhole's Revenge, Truth Ache, Command Crisis, Go Fish, Roomies, Needle Point, Launchtime, All Choked Up, The Hidden and Tangled In The Web.
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The Penguins of Madagascar - Operation: Get Ducky
Title: The Penguins of Madagascar - Operation: Get Ducky
Character: Skipper
Released: February 9, 2010
Type: Movie
Penguins discover a lost egg and decide hatching until the mother appears. When it opens unexpectedly, the new duck -Ducky- is trained as a penguin while a jealous King Julien wants to raise him to be his second in command.
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Merry Madagascar
Title: Merry Madagascar
Character: Skipper (voice)
Released: November 16, 2009
Type: Movie
The Zoosters are back in an all-new holiday adventure. When Santa and his reindeer crash onto the island of Madagascar it's up to Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and those wacky penguins to save Christmas. Get ready for a sleigh full of laughs in this hilarious new holiday classic.
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The Penguins of Madagascar
Title: The Penguins of Madagascar
Character: Skipper
Released: March 28, 2009
Type: Movie
Compilation of stories from the animated series "Penguins of Madagascar": "Popcorn Panic" and "Gone in a Flash".
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Monsters vs Aliens
Title: Monsters vs Aliens
Character: Wilson (voice)
Released: March 19, 2009
Type: Movie
When Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches. The military jumps into action and captures Susan, secreting her away to a covert government compound. She is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters...
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Title: The Penguins of Madagascar
Character: Skipper (voice)
Released: November 28, 2008
Type: TV
The Penguins of Madagascar is an American CGI animated television series airing on Nickelodeon. It stars nine characters from the DreamWorks Animation animated film Madagascar: The penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Private, and Rico; the lemurs King Julien, Maurice, and Mort; and Mason and Phil the chimpanzees. Characters new to the series include Marlene the otter and a zookeeper named Alice. It is the first Nicktoon produced with DreamWorks Animation. A pilot episode, "Gone in a Flash", aired as part of "Superstuffed Nicktoons Weekend" on November 29, 2008, and The Penguins of Madagascar became a regular series on March 28, 2009. The series premiere drew 6.1 million viewers, setting a new record as the most-watched premiere. Although the series occasionally alludes to the rest of the franchise, The Penguins of Madagascar does not take place at a precise time within it. McGrath, who is also the co-creator of the film characters, has said that the series takes place "not specifically before or after the movie, I just wanted them all back at the zoo. I think of it as taking place in a parallel universe."
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Title: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Character: Skipper / Lemur (voice)
Released: October 30, 2008
Type: Movie
Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long enough to make it to the African continent. There the New Yorkers encounter members of their own species for the first time. Africa proves to be a wild place, but Alex and company wonder if it is better than their Central Park home.
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Shrek the Third
Title: Shrek the Third
Character: Gary (voice)
Released: May 17, 2007
Type: Movie
The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.
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Flushed Away
Title: Flushed Away
Character: Action Figure / Artist (voice)
Released: October 22, 2006
Type: Movie
London high-society mouse, Roddy is flushed down the toilet by Sid, a common sewer rat. Hang on for a madcap adventure deep in the sewer bowels of Ratropolis, where Roddy meets the resourceful Rita, the rodent-hating Toad and his faithful thugs, Spike and Whitey.
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The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper
Title: The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper
Character: Skipper (voice)
Released: September 23, 2005
Type: Movie
During the holiday season, when the animals of the Central Park Zoo are preparing for Christmas, Private, the youngest of the penguins notices that the Polar Bear is all alone. Assured that nobody should have to spend Christmas alone, Private goes into the city for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Along the way, he gets stuffed into a stocking
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Madagascar
Title: Madagascar
Character: Skipper / Fossa / Panicky Man on Subway (voice)
Released: May 25, 2005
Type: Movie
Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends—Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo—have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape—with the help of some prodigious penguins—to explore the world.
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Title: Dreamworks Happy Holidays from Madagascar
Released: April 1, 2005
Type: TV
Madagascar goes wild with holiday spirit in this set of Valentine's Day and Christmas-themed tales featuring everyone's favorite animal characters.
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Lea Press on Limbs
Title: Lea Press on Limbs
Released: January 13, 1988
Type: Movie
Yet another miracle of modern science is presented in a parody of the "Lee Press-On Nails" ads.