The great Tom Kenny is, plain and simple, a hero to all. Kenny has such a tremendous influence on people of all ages, all over the world, and he is the terrific reason behind so many people’s laughter and most unforgettable memories. The incomparable Tom Kenny has brought so much joy to fans for over 20 years voicing the iconic character of SpongeBob SquarePants. From SpongeBob’s signature laugh, to all of the show’s super catchy songs, and just SpongeBob’s ever-optimistic being, Kenny has and continues to bring us all on an awe-inspiring trip to Bikini Bottom and he holds a very special place in everyone’s life.

With over 500 credits on IMDb, Kenny is the most legendary voice-actor on this planet. Aside from bringing everyone’s favorite animated sponge to life, the prolific Tom Kenny has lent his voice to a countless amount of other renowned projects – whether it’s being the voice that welcomes everyone to the Kids’ Choice Awards, to voicing the role of Squanchy in Rick and Morty, the mayor in The Powerpuff Girls, Ice King in Adventure Time, and an endless list of other sensational, animated characters.

Despite having such an unparalleled career as a consummate voice-actor, Tom Kenny remains to be the most humble person. Kenny is the true definition of someone so beloved that there’s only one in a million of. He’s a walking ray of sunshine and embodies the always positive attitude of Spongebob SquarePants. Kenny lights up any and every room he walks into. There’s an indescribable, magical, and heartwarming feeling that Tom Kenny’s presence brings. There’s no person quite like Tom Kenny. What a gift he is to this universe!

AlexisJoyVIPAccess had the honor of interviewing the extraordinary Tom Kenny at the 2022 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards all about what it was like for him to be back at the slime-tastic awards show for its first in-person event since the pandemic. Kenny also talked about being nominated at the event for both SpongeBob SquarePants as well as the “Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie” category for his exceptional work in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run – hear what he had to say in our VIPAccessEXCLUSIVE interview below.

Check out my VIPAccessEXCLUSIVE interview with voice-acting genius Tom Kenny at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2022 below!