Rodger Bumpass – Voice Actor Profile & Notable Roles

Rodger Bumpass, born November 20, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a beloved American voice actor whose iconic nasal tone defines one of animation's most memorable grumps. Best known for voicing Squidward Tentacles in SpongeBob SquarePants since 1999, this prolific performer has also brought The Chief to life in Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?, Dr. Light in Teen Titans, and Professor Membrane in Invader Zim. His video game credits include Infamous and Dead to Rights: Retribution. Most recently, Bumpass continues as Squidward across SpongeBob spinoffs and films, maintaining his sarcastic brilliance that earned him a 2012 Daytime Emmy nomination.