As' SpongeBob' Turns 20, Meet the Faces Behind the Characters

Let's hear it for the voice actors, who've been putting their hearts into the series since 1999

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Tom Kenny

Tom Kenny
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As the sponge himself, SpongeBob SquarePants. Kenny has a staggering 478 IMDb credits to his name, most all of them voice acting.

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Bill Fagerbakke

Bill Fagerbakke
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As Patrick Star. He also played Marshall's beloved dad on How I Met Your Mother.

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Rodger Bumpass

Rodger Bumpass
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As Squidward. Among his past work: Lilo & Stitch and Toy Story 2.

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Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown
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As Mr. Krabs. Most recently, he stepped in front of the camera on Billions and The Goldbergs.

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Mr. Lawrence

Mr. Lawrence
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As Plankton. He often serves as a writer on the show, as well.

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Dee Bradley Baker

Dee Bradley Baker
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As Fish #1. He also does voicework on American Dad! and Mickey and the Roadster Racers.

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Carolyn Lawrence

Carolyn Lawrence
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As Sandy Cheeks. Jimmy Neutron is also her claim to fame.

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Sirena Irwin

Greg Doherty
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As Lady Fish. She also gave voice to Lois Lane on Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

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Jill Talley

Jill Talley
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As Karen. She's also featured on American Dad! as well as Powerpuff Girls.

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Lori Alan

Lori Alan
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As Pearl Krabs. She voices Bonnie's mom in the Toy Story movies.

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Mary Jo Catlett

Mary Jo Catlett
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As Mrs. Puff. She played Pearl on Diff'rent Strokes and had guest parts on Glee and That's So Raven.

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