Tom McGrath (animator)

Tom McGrath
McGrath at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con
Born
Thomas McGrath

(1964-08-07) August 7, 1964 (age 60)
Occupations
  • Voice actor
  • animator
  • film director
  • screenwriter
Years active1988–present
EmployerDreamWorks Animation (1994–present)
Notable work
Spouse
Brieanne Cameron
(m. 2017)

Thomas McGrath (born August 7, 1964) is an American voice actor, animator and filmmaker. He is known for the DreamWorks animated film Madagascar, which he co-wrote and directed with Eric Darnell while voicing the character of Skipper the Penguin. The film spawned two direct sequels. along with a spin-off animated series and film based on the penguins in which McGrath reprised his role as Skipper. McGrath also directed the DreamWorks animated films Megamind (2010) and The Boss Baby (2017), the latter of which received an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nomination. McGrath returned as director for its 2021 sequel.