Rick Jones (voice actor) explained

Richard Jones (born c. 1957) is a Canadian voice actor, voice director, writer and content developer.^[1] Since 1982, he has worked with Alphanim, Cinar and Nelvana. Jones has been nominated for a Gemini Award twice in 1988 and 2003.^[2]

Bio

During his early years, Rick obtained an undergraduate degree in biology. Whilst he was working on a geology thesis, a friend from Carleton University working at the school radio station asked him to do a voice for an ad, which helped start Rick's career. His first work was in the special The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings.^[3]

Filmography

Voice work - series and games

• The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings (1983) - Tender Heart Bear/Good Luck Bear/Birthday Bear
• The Care Bears Battle the Freeze Machine (1984) - Tender Heart Bear/Good Luck Bear/Birthday Bear
• The Velveteen Rabbit (1985) - Rabbit 1/Rabbit 2
• The Raccoons (1985–1992) - Sidekick/Delivery Ape/Master of Ceremonies/Mr. Mammoth's Assistant
• The Tin Soldier (1986) - Lefty/Rat 1/Rat 3
• Babar and Father Christmas (1986) - Zephir/Lazzaro/Podular/Mice
• Dennis the Menace (1986–1988) - Additional Voices (Season 2)
• The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1986–1987) - Additional Voices
• Diplodos (1988) - Puncher
• The Railway Dragon (1988) - French Chef/Hunter's Son
• Bluetoes the Christmas Elf (1988) - Lonesome/Whitey
• The Smoggies (1988–1991) - Uncle Boom/Sailor/Choo-Choo
• The Admiral and the Princess (1989) - Baggot
• Bobobobs (1989) - Cornelius/Blip
• Happy Castle (1989)
• Nutsberry Town (1989–1990) - Mr. Lettuce/Mr. Pumpkin
• Bumpety Boo (1989) - Additional Voices
• The Littl' Bits (1990–1992) - Elderbit
• The Little Flying Bears (1990) - Ozzy/Slink
• The Jungle Book (1990) - Anwar/Dusty/Sargah
• Sharky & George (1990–1991) - Additional Voices
• Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio (1990–1991) - The Cricket
• Saban's Adventures of Peter Pan (1990–1991) - Additional Voices
• Maya the Honey Bee (1990–1992) - Orvill/Alexander/Flap
• Rupert (1991–1997) - Yum
• Saban's Adventures of the Little Mermaid (1991) - Additional Voices
• Samurai Pizza Cats (1991) - Speedy Cerviche/Mojo Rojo
• C.L.Y.D.E. (1991) - C.L.Y.D.E.
• Bob in a Bottle (1991) - Additional Voices
• Jungle Tales (1991) - Pete Penguin/Scooter Squirrel
• Young Robin Hood (1991–1992)
• Tooth Fairy, Where Are You? (1991) - Judge/Father
• The Legend of the North Wind (1992) - Barnaby
• The Legend of White Fang (1992–1994) - Matt
• Saban's Gulliver's Travels (1992–1993) - Additional Voices
• Christopher Columbus (1992–1993) - Bartolomeo Columbus
• Around the World in Eighty Dreams (1992–1994) - Oscar/Grandpa Tadpole
• Spirou (1992–1993) - Kanvalo-Bobo
• Sandokan (1992–1994)
• Bunch of Munsch (1992)
• Favorite Songs (1992)
• The Real Story of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1992) - Paddy/Guard
• The Real Story of Au Clair de La Lune (1992) - Sandman
• The Adventures of Grady Greenspace (1992–1995) - Scuzzy
• Kitty Cats (1992–1997) - Flap
• David Copperfield (1993) - Additional Voices
• The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1993–1997) - Additional Voices
• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1993–1994) - Additional Voices
• Go Hugo Go (1993) - Zag
• Zoe and Charlie (1993–1994)
• Papa Beaver's Storytime (1993–1994) - Additional Voices
• For Better or For Worse (TV Specials) (1994, 1995) - Car Dealer/Pizza Man/Police Officer
• Anna Banana (1994–1997) - Mr Bliffle
• Cat Tales (1994–1995) - The Duck
• Jagged Alliance (1994)
• Taa Tam (1995)
• The Little Lulu Show (1995–1999)
• Little Bear (1995–2000) - No Feet
• The Babaloos (1995–1999) - Teaspoon
• Robinson Sucroe (1995–1996)
• Wimzie's House (1995-1996) - Narrator (Audiobooks)
• The Big Garage (1995–1996) - Yorky/Rusty/Tooly
• Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1996–1999)
• Sea Dogs (1996–1997)
• The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo (1996–1997)
• (1996)
• Tracer (1996)
• Dracula's Secret (1996)
• Legends of the Land (1996)
• Stickin' Around (1996–1998) - Additional Voices
• Blazing Dragons (1996–1998) - Evil Knight 1 (Season 2)
• Hugo The Movie Star (1996) - Zag
• Happy Birthday Bunnykins (1996) - Additional Voices
• Arthur (1996–2011) - Pepe/Jacob Katzenellenbogan
• Jungle Show (1997) - Tess the Turtle, Bumba the Gorilla and Olive the Monkey
• Donkey Kong Country (1997–2000) - Polly Roger
• Pippi Longstocking (1997–1998) - Kling
• Ned's Newt (1997–1999) - Additional Voices
• (1997–1998) - Hippie
• Animal Crackers (1997–1999) - Baby Bird/Boa/Additional Voices
• Patrol 03 (1997–1998) - Wilfred
• The Triplets (1997–1999)
• Freaky Stories (1997–2000)
• Ivanhoe (1997–1998)
• The Wombles (1997–1998) - Orinoco
• The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures (1997–1999) - No Tail No Good Nick
• Princess Sissi (1997) - Zottornick
• Birdz (1998–2000) - Gregory Woodpecker
• Anatole (1998–1999)
• (1998–2000)
• The Force of Water (1998)
• Flight Squad (1998–1999)
• Bad Dog (1998–1999) - Dad
• Dog's World (1998–1999)
• Team S.O.S. (1998–2000)
• Kit and Kaboodle (1998–1999)
• (1998) - Cyril Barker
• Jim Button (1998–2000) - King
• The Wind (1998) - Narration
• Wheel Meets Friction (1998) - Narration
• The Animal Train (1999) - Jim Jam
• Billy and Buddy (1999)
• X-Chromosome (1999)
• Tommy and Oscar (1999–2000) - Oscar
• The Kids from Room 402 (1999–2001) - Mr Karl
• Mona the Vampire (1999–2006)
• Rotten Ralph (1999–2001) - Ralph
• Mega Babies (1999–2001) - Additional Voices
• Hoze Houndz (1999) - Hozer/Squirt/Additional Voices
• Toad Patrol (1999–2001) - Erebus/Puff Ball/Digger
• A Miss Mallard Mystery (1999–2000)
• Kevin Spencer (1999–2005)
• Jagged Alliance 2 (1999)
• (2000)
• The Toy Castle (2000–2003) - Narrator
• Lion of Oz (2000)
• Sinbad (2000)
• Pirate Family (2000–2001)
• Charley and Mimmo (2000–2002) - Ted
• The Twins (2000–2002)
• Wunschpunsch (2000) - Mauricio di Mauro/Bubonic Preposteror
• Caillou (2000-2003) - Rexy
• Marsupilami (2000–2003)
• For Better or For Worse (2000–2002) (TV series) - Additional Voices
• Inuk (2001) - Tik
• Snailympics (2001–2002)
• Wombat City (2001–2005) - Additional Voices
• Belphegor (2001–2004) - Additional Voices
• X-DuckX (2001–2002) - Slax
• Iron Nose (2001–2003)
• Spaced Out (2001–2004) - Fax/Goodgrief/Guy
• The New Adventures of Lucky Luke (2001–2003) - Jack Dalton
• The Bellflower Bunnies (2001–2005)
• Explosives (2001)
• Edward (2001–2003)
• Fridge Magnets (2001) - Max
• Momo (2001) - Hahn/Bruno
• Wizardry 8 (2001)
• Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings (2001–2002) - Henry
• Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001–2003) - Fu-Fu
• Shaolin Kids (2001–2003)
• Fred the Caveman (2002) - Fred
• Evolution Worlds (2002) - Pedro
• Pet Pals (2002–2003) - Mouse/Duck/Mole
• Malo Korrigan (2002–2005) - Jonas
• Kaput and Zösky (2002–2003) - Kaput
• Splinter Cell (2002)
• Daft Planet (2002)
• Pig City (2002–2004) - Additional Voices
• Kid Paddle (2003–2006)
• Martin Morning (2003–2004)
• Creepschool (2003–2004)
• Jacob Two-Two (2003-2007)
• King (2003-2005) – Additional Voices
• Ratz (2003) - Razmo
• Flat! (2003)
• Pecola (2003)
• Noël-Noël (2003)
• Mica (2003)
• Kitou (2003–2004) - Grandpa
• Cosmic Cowboys (2003) - Curtis/Cereal Bob
• Silent Storm (2003)
• The Secret World of Benjamin Bear (2003–2006) - Raymond/Howie
• What's with Andy? (2003–2007) - Mayor Henry K. Roth
• Potatoes and Dragons (2003–2005) - Various Knights
• Ocean Tales (2003–2006) - Commandant Costeau
• Martin Mystery (2003–2006)
• The Three Pigs (2003–2004) - Pig 1
• Woofy (2003–2004) - Remi
• Tupu (2004) - Norton
• Prudence Gumshoe (2004)
• Peep and the Big Wide World (2004-2011) - The Fish/Additional Voices
• The Boy (2004–2005) - Various Villains
• This Just In! (2004) - Guard 1
• Gino the Chicken (2004–2006) - Ray Mundo
• Lili's Island (2004–2007)
• Atomic Betty (2004-2006)
• 3 Gold Coins (2004–2005)
• The Adventures of Princess Sydney (2004)
• Tradition of the Christmas Log (2004) - Mr. Bakewell
• Winx Club (2004–present)
• Dragon Hunters (2004) - Gwizdo/Hector
• The Eggs (2004-2005) - Eggor
• Tripping the Rift (2004–2007) - Whip
• Faireez (2005) - Jumphrey/Ogle
• (2005)
• Funpak (2005)
• Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2005) - Edgar
• Monster Allergy (2005) - Bombo/Bram-Bombak
• Yakari (2005) - Slow Caribou
• Wayside (2005-2008)
• My Goldfish is Evil (2006) - Scoop
• Arthur and the Invisibles (2006) - Additional Voices
• Zoé Kezako (2006) - Additional Voices
• Bronco Teddy (2007)
• Sleeping Betty (2007)
• Moot Moot (2007)
• Naruto (2007)
• The Future is Wild (2007-2008) - Nixes Friends/Additional Voices
• Gofrette (2007–2008) - Wendell
• Leon in Wintertime (2007) - The King
• Manon (2008)
• In Laws (2008)
• Punch! (2008)
• Fred's Head (2008–present) - Gregory Gilbert Pyrowski/Mr. Pyrowski
• Monster Buster Club (2008–2009) - Hugo Smith
• Oscar and Spike (2008–present)
• (2009–present) - Klaus/LeBlanche
• Pipi, Pupu and Rosemary (2009)
• Fishtronaut (2009)
• Eo (2009)
• Jimmy Two Shoes (2009-2013)
• Puss 'n Boots (2009) - The Jester
• Walter and Tandoori (2009–present) - Walter
• The Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog (2009)
• My Life Me (2009)
• PopPixie (2010)
• Spliced (2010)
• Life on the Block (2010)
• Tempo Express (2010)
• Sidekick (2010-2013) - Various
• Assassin's Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington (2013) - Blue Coats
• The Day My Butt Went Psycho! (2013) - Additional Voices
• Grojband (2013-2016) - Additional voices
• George of the Jungle (2015) - Additional Voices
• Looped (2016) - Additional voices

Voice work - animated features

• The Treasure of Swamp Castle (1988) - General Tubthumper
• Train Mice (1989)
• Dragon and Slippers (1991)
• Charlie Strapp and Froggy Ball Flying High (1991)
• Charles Dickens' David Copperfield (1993)
• Go Hugo Go (1993)
• How the Toys Saved Christmas (1996) - Duck, General Lajoie, Yellow Crayon, Uncle Hank
• Pippi Longstocking (1997) - Constable Kling
• Anastasia (1997) - Nicholas II of Russia, Revolutionary Soldier, Servant, Ticket Agent
• Little Witch (1999) - Parrot, Harry
• (1999) - Polly Roger
• Heavy Metal 2000 (2000) - Zeek
• Stardust (2007) - Kobold
• Gene Fusion (2007)
• (2008)
• (2008) - Whip
• Walter's Christmas (2009) - Walter
• Pinocchio (2010)
• (2018) - Halfstone, Jin, Mort

Acting work - live action movies

• Murder C.O.D. (1990) - Sgt. Decker
• Kindergarten Cop (1990) - Keisha's Father
• The Marla Hanson Story (1991) - Cop #1
• Deadly Game (1991) - Hacker
• Body Language (1992) - Security Guard
• Hear No Evil (1993) - FBI Agent #2
• On Deadly Ground (1994) - Villager
• Foxfire (1996) - Security Guard

Writer

• You Can't Do That on Television (1982–1984)
• The Raccoons (1985–1987)
• The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1986-1987)
• Bluetoes the Christmas Elf (1988)
• Happy Castle (1988–1989)
• The Smoggies (1988–1991)
• The Little Engine That Could (1991)
• The Legend of White Fang (1992–1994)
• The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1993–1997)
• Albert the Fifth Musketeer (1993–1994)
• The Little Lulu Show (1995–1999)
• The Babaloos (1995–1999)
• Robinson Sucroe (1995–1996)
• Dog Tracer (1996)
• Caillou (1997–2003)
• Anatole (1998-1999)
• Franklin (1997-1999)
• Kit and Kaboodle (1998)
• Animal Crackers (1997–1999)
• The Adventures of Paddington Bear (1997–2001)
• The Country Mouse and City Mouse Adventures (1998–1999)
• Toad Patrol (1999–2001)
• For Better or For Worse (2000–2002)
• The Toy Castle (2000–2003)

Voice director

• Happy Birthday Bunnykins (1996)
• Bad Dog 2 (1999)
• Toad Patrol (1999–2001)
• For Better or For Worse (2000–2002)
• Wombat City (2005)
• The Eggs (2004–2005)
• What's with Andy? (2001–2007)
• Prudence Gumshoe (2004)
• Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2006)
• Dragon Hunters (2004)
• Faireez (2005)
• Gofrette (2007–2008)
• Okura (2008)
• Lucky Luke Goes West (2008)
• Fishtronaut (2008)
• Fred's Head (2008)
• My Life Me (2009)
• Mati and Dada (2009)
• Walter and Tandoori (2009–present)
• Life on the Block (2010)
• Tempo Express (2010)

Notes and References

1. Book: Browning. John Edgar. Picart. Caroline Joan . Dracula in Visual Media: Film, Television, Comic Book and Electronic Game Appearances, 1921-2010. 24 August 2011. 2010-10-20. McFarland. 978-0-7864-3365-0. 226–.
2. http://www.academy.ca/hist/history.cfm?rtype=1&curstep=4&nname=Rick+Jones Gemini Awards
3. Web site: Montréal Magazine | le Canada dans votre poche. https://web.archive.org/web/20090815011423/http://www.montrealmagazine.ca/MM/content/view/134/. 2009-08-15.