Doug Lawrence

Doug Lawrence, born January 1, 1969, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, is a multitalented voice actor, writer, and animator who defined Nickelodeon's golden age. Known professionally as Mr. Lawrence, his signature nasally, maniacal voice powers Sheldon J. Plankton in SpongeBob SquarePants, plus Larry the Lobster and Fred, while he also voiced Filburt in Rocko's Modern Life and Edward in Camp Lazlo. Beyond performing, he's a story editor and prolific writer, contributing to hundreds of episodes. His latest major work includes writing and voicing Plankton in Plankton: The Movie, released on Netflix in March 2025, a career-defining project that showcases his creative range.

A career spanning 1 characters across animated productions and video games — discover the full roster below.