Bob Joles
Biography
Robert Joles, known professionally as Bob Joles, was born on July 16, 1959, in Glendora, California, United States. He is an American male voice actor and musician. Joles has 46 known credits listed in his professional record. He is especially recognized for his work in animated television, providing the voice of Man Ray in the series SpongeBob SquarePants, succeeding John Rhys‑Davies, and portraying Bill Green in the series Big City Greens. His film work includes voicing Bagheera in The Jungle Book 2, and he currently lends his voice to the character Grape Ape. Joles’s contributions are documented in the Movie Database with a content score of 100.
Career overview
Bob Joles was born on July 16, 1959 in Glendora, California, and has built a career as an American voice actor and musician. Over the course of his professional life he has accumulated dozens of credits, with the TMDB database listing forty‑six distinct acting entries. His work spans a variety of animated series and films, reflecting a broad range of vocal performances.
Joles is perhaps best known for taking over the role of Man Ray in the long‑running television series SpongeBob SquarePants, succeeding John Rhys‑Davies in that part. He also provides the voice of Bill Green in the animated series Big City Greens, and contributed the voice of Bagheera in the feature film The Jungle Book 2. In addition to these roles, he is currently credited as the voice of Grape Ape, further demonstrating his ongoing involvement in voice work for television and film. The breadth of his résumé indicates that he has voiced many characters across numerous TV shows, establishing him as a prolific and versatile talent within the animation industry.
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55 titles- Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (2024) as Bill Green (voice)
- Once Upon a Studio (2023) as Cogsworth (voice)
- Chibiverse (2022) as Bill Green (voice)
- ZOMBI-Thon with Big City Greens (2022) as Bill Green (voice)
- Shortsmas with Big City Greens (2022) as Bill Green (voice)
- The Patrick Star Show (2021) as Man Ray (voice)
- The Patrick Star Show (2021) as Baby Ray / Man Ray (voice)
- Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2021) as Man Ray (voice)
- Shortstober with Big City Greens (2021) as Bill Green (voice)
- Shortsgiving with Big City Greens (2020) as Bill Green (voice)
- Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along (2020) as Bill Green (voice)
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) as Pig (voice)
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) as Shvizelton Cop 2 (voice)
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) as Guard 1 (voice)
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) as Passerby 1 (voice)
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) as Walter (voice)
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) as Snerzco Employee (voice)
- Theme Song Takeover (2019) as Bill Green (voice)
- Big City Greens (2018) as Bill Green (voice)
- Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018) as Mayor Tolliver (voice)
- Marvel's Spider-Man (2017) as J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
- Beauty Bites Beast (2016) as Ubiquitous Voice of Male Authority (voice)
- Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (2015) as Ray (voice)
- Clarence (2014) as Manager / TV Announcer / Loudspeaker Voice (voice)
- Uncle Grandpa (2013) as Santa / Additional Voices (voice)
- Puss in Boots (2011) as Giuseppe (voice)
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Reporter
- Planet Sheen (2010) as Nesmith (voice)
- Kung Fu Magoo (2010) as (voice)
- Magic (2010) as Genavet Employee
- SpongeBob's Truth or Square (2009) as Painty the Pirate (voice)
- Chowder (2007) as Mr. Fugu (voice)
- The Wild (2006) as Camo / Ringleader (voice)
- The Ant Bully (2006) as Wasp #2 (voice)
- Dizzy & Bop's Big Adventure: The Great Music Caper (2006) as (voice)
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Hades (voice)
- Danny Phantom (2004)
- Danny Phantom (2004) as Frostbite (voice)
- The Lion King 1½ (2004) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Jungle Book 2 (2003) as Bagheera (voice)
- Creepy Freaks (2003) as King SBD
- Monk (2002) as Customer
- My Life as a Teenage Robot (2002) as Boss / Head Bully / Tux Shop Guy (voice)
- Samurai Jack (2001) as Caccitore / Customer / Worm Handler (voice)
- Off Centre (2001)
- The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Have Time, Will Travel (2001) as Mayor McCheese / Mob Man #2 / Knight (voice)
- Jackie Chan Adventures (2000) as Museum Curator (voice)
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Driver (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Man Ray (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Painty the Pirate (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Man-Ray / Melvin / Fish #105 (voice)
- Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (1999) as Jack (voice)
- The Thin Pink Line (1998) as Mr. Langstrom
- Johnny Bravo (1997) as Mobster / Cowman #1 / Bear (voice)
- Everybody Loves Raymond (1996) as Guy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bob Joles best known for?
Bob Joles is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Once Upon a Studio (2023), Chibiverse (2022), The Patrick Star Show (2021), The Patrick Star Show (2021).
When and where was Bob Joles born?
Bob Joles was born on July 16, 1959 in Glendora, California, USA.
How many credits does Bob Joles have?
Bob Joles has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2024.
What is Bob Joles's background in cinema and television?
Robert Joles, known professionally as Bob Joles, was born on July 16, 1959, in Glendora, California, United States. He is an American male voice actor and musician. Joles has 46 known credits listed in his professional record. He is especially recognized for his work in animated television, providing the voice of Man R...