Jack Pendarvis
Jack Ward Pendarvis is an American screenwriter, author, and voice actor. He is mostly known for his work on the animated programs Adventure Time and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Jack Pendarvis | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 8, 1963 |
| Occupation(s) | Writer; actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Personal life edit
Jack Pendarvis was born on July 8, 1963, in Mobile, Alabama. He used to be a columnist for the American magazines Oxford American and The Believer,[1] and he has also written articles such as book reviews for the LA Review of Books and the New York Times.[2] Pendarvis lives in Oxford, Mississippi.
Bibliography edit
Books edit
- The Mysterious Secret of the Valuable Treasure (2005)
- Your Body Is Changing (2007)
- Awesome (2008) (illustrated by Mike Mitchell)
- Shut Up, Ugly (2009)
- Cigarette Lighter (2015)
- The Black Parasol (2016)
- Movie Stars (2016)
- Sweet Bananas (2021)
- Weird Sky (2022)
Pendarvis's short stories have also been published by McSweeney's, Nerve, The Believer, and MacAdam/Cage.[3][4]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Position | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Rudy and GoGo World Famous Cartoon Show | Co-creator, writer, voice actor | [5] |
| 2007 | "The Pipe" | Writer | [6] |
| 2012 | "Fun World" | Writer | |
| 2013 | Cat Agent | Writer | [7] |
| 2013–18 | Adventure Time | Writer, voice actor | [8] |
| 2015–16 | SpongeBob SquarePants | Writer | [9] |
| 2016 | "The Adventures of Luzu and Manolo" | Writer | |
| 2018–21 | Summer Camp Island | Writer | [10] |
| 2019 | Steven Universe: The Movie | Writer | [11] |
| 2019–20 | Steven Universe Future | Writer | [9] |
| 2020 | Build the Wall | Actor | |
| 2020–21 | Adventure Time: Distant Lands | Writer, Additional development | |
| 2022 | Bee and PuppyCat: Lazy in Space | Writer, voice actor | [12] |
| 2023 | Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake | Writer, Additional development, voice actor |
Awards edit
Pendarvis received an Emmy award for his work on Adventure Time for the episodes "Jake the Brick" in 2015 and "Islands Part 4: Imaginary Resources" in 2017.[13] These awards were shared with Pendleton Ward, Fred Seibert, Adam Muto, and several others who worked on the episodes.[14]
References edit
- ^ "Jack Pendarvis". The Believer. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "Jack Pendarvis: Bloomsbury Publishing (US)". Bloomsbury Publishing. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Zacharias, Karen Spears (2005). "Karen Spears Zacharias Interviews Jack Pendarvis". Beatrice.com. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Pendarvis, Jack (2005). . McSweeney's. Archived from the original on February 14, 2006.
- ^ "Oxford Film Festival (Feb. 7-10, 2008)". Oxford International Film Festival. 2008. p. 22. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Oxford Film Festival (Feb. 7-10, 2008)". Oxford International Film Festival. 2008. p. 12. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Oxford Film Festival 2016". Oxford International Film Festival. 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Germain, Siomara (November 1, 2016). . The Stylus. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Boyle, William (August 19, 2021). "Glittering Fragments | A Conversation with Jack Pendarvis". Southwest Review. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Lloyd, Robert (July 7, 2018). "Review: If You're Worried About Missing Adventure Time, Summer Camp Island Will Help". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Steven Universe: The Movie – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Bee and Puppycat: Lazy in Space". ComicBook.com. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Jack Pendarvis". InkWell Management Literary Agency. InkWell Management Literary Agency. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ . Emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
External links edit
- Jack Pendarvis on IMDb