Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Podcaster, Television actor, Voice actor, Comedian, Dub director
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Ash Paulsen
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
Grand Blanc Community High School
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier B -- 29,200 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
Year context
Born in 1956 -- Suez Crisis; Hungarian Revolution; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1956 →
Career
Career spanning 36 years (1984-2020)
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (39)
Animaniacs
TV Series
Batman and Harley Quinn
Harold Goldblum (voice)
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Seagull (voice)
I Know That Voice
Film
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Donatello (voice)
Secret of the Wings
Bobble (voice)
The Looney Tunes Show
Mac Gopher (voice)
T.U.F.F. Puppy
Bird Brain (voice)
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Bobble (voice)
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
Bobble / Tall Troll / Owl (voice)
AWARDS (4)
B
Annie Award
WON
G
Daytime Emmy Award
WON
G
Daytime Emmy Award
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Awards
WON
Biography
Robert Fredrick "Rob" Paulsen III (born March 11, 1956), sometimes credited as Rob Paulson, is an American voice actor, best known as the voice behind Raphael from the 1987 cartoon of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Yakko Warner and Dr. Otto Scratchansniff from Animaniacs, Pinky from Pinky and the Brain and Animaniacs, Rev Runner from Loonatics Unleashed, and Throttle from the 1990s and 2006 versions of Biker Mice From Mars. His role as Yakko won him a Daytime Emmy Award for male vocal performance; he won a second one for his portrayal of Pinky.
In total, Paulsen has been the voice of over 250 different animated characters and performed in over 1000 commercials. He continues to play minor parts in dozens of cartoons as well as supporting characters in animated movies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rob Paulsen?
Rob Paulsen is 70 years old, born on .
Where was Rob Paulsen born?
Rob Paulsen was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
What movies or shows has Rob Paulsen been in?
Rob Paulsen has 39 credits in our database. Notable titles include Animaniacs (2020), Batman and Harley Quinn (2017), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015), I Know That Voice (2014), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012).
What is Rob Paulsen known for?
Rob Paulsen is primarily known as an actor. Robert Fredrick "Rob" Paulsen III (born March 11, 1956), sometimes credited as Rob Paulson, is an American voice actor, best known as the voice behind…
Where can I find more information about Rob Paulsen?
You can find more about Rob Paulsen on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
