Tom Kenny

American actor and comedian (born 1962)
Person human Q299282
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Tom Kenny was born on July 13, 1962, in East Syracuse[1][2][3]. He is a citizen of the United States. As a multi-talented individual, he works as a voice actor, comedian, screenwriter, television actor, singer, and actor[4].

Tom Kenny is a member of the Catholic Church[4]. He has been married to Jill Talley since 1995 and they have two children together, Nora Kenny and Mack Kenny. He received his education from Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School[4].

Tom Kenny's career has been marked by notable achievements, including winning an Outer Critics Circle Award[4]. One of his most notable works is SpongeBob SquarePants.

He has established himself as a talented voice actor and comedian, with a wide range of skills and accomplishments[4].

Tom Kenny

Summary

Tom Kenny is a human[1]. His place of birth was East Syracuse[2]. He was born on July 13, 1962[3]. He worked as a voice actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], television actor[7], and singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,065 views/month, #3,975 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tom Kenny's place of birth was East Syracuse[2].
  • Tom Kenny was born on July 13, 1962[3].
  • Tom Kenny's father was Paul Kenny Jr.[10].
  • Tom Kenny's mother was Theresa Kenny[11].
  • Tom Kenny was married to Jill Talley[12].
  • A child of Tom Kenny was Nora Kenny[13].
  • A child of Tom Kenny was Mack Kenny[14].
  • Tom Kenny held citizenship in United States[15].
  • American English was Tom Kenny's native language[16].
  • Tom Kenny's professions included voice actor[4].
  • Tom Kenny's professions included comedian[5].
  • Tom Kenny's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Tom Kenny worked as a television actor[7].
  • Tom Kenny worked as a singer[8].
  • Tom Kenny worked as an actor[17].
  • Tom Kenny was educated at Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Tom Kenny is SpongeBob SquarePants[19].
  • Tom Kenny received the Outer Critics Circle Award[20].
  • Tom Kenny's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Tom Kenny is recorded as male[22].
  • Tom Kenny's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Tom Kenny's Commons category is recorded as Tom Kenny[24].
  • Tom Kenny's residence is recorded as Syracuse[25].
  • Tom Kenny's family name is recorded as Kenny[26].
  • Tom Kenny's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].

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Origins and Family

Tom Kenny was born in East Syracuse[2]. He was born on July 13, 1962[3]. His father was Paul Kenny Jr.[10]. His mother was Theresa Kenny[11]. American English was his native language[16].

Education

Tom Kenny's education included a stint at Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include voice actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], television actor[7], singer[8], and actor[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Tom Kenny is SpongeBob SquarePants[19].

Recognition

Tom Kenny received the Outer Critics Circle Award[20].

Personal Life

Among Tom Kenny's spouses was Jill Talley[12]. Children include Nora Kenny[13], a screenwriter[28], b. 2003[29], of United States[30] and Mack Kenny[14], a production assistant[31], b. 1998[32], of United States[33]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Why It Matters

Tom Kenny ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,065 views/month, #3,975 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Tom Kenny born?

Tom Kenny was born in East Syracuse[2].

Who were Tom Kenny's parents?

Tom Kenny's father was Paul Kenny Jr.[10]. Tom Kenny's mother was Theresa Kenny[11].

Who was Tom Kenny married to?

Tom Kenny's spouses include Jill Talley[12].

What did Tom Kenny do for work?

Tom Kenny worked as voice actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], television actor[7], and singer[8].

Where did Tom Kenny go to school?

Tom Kenny was educated at Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School[18].

What awards did Tom Kenny receive?

Honors received include Outer Critics Circle Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . AlloCiné. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . AlloCiné. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . AlloCiné. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . AlloCiné. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . AlloCiné. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . AlloCiné. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . AlloCiné. wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation voice actor, comedian, screenwriter +5
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    Spouse Jill Talley
    Given name Thomas, James
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