Thomas R. Root (born September 20, 1973) is an American writer, producer, director and voice actor known for his work on Robot Chicken.
Early life Root was born in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended Central Michigan University, graduating with a degree in journalism. While at CMU, Root edited the student newspaper CM Life.
Career Root was one of the original staffers of ToyFare magazine, and was a staff writer and copy editor for Wizard Entertainment's family of publications. While at ToyFare, he was a co-writer of the magazine's 's popular Twisted ToyFare Theatre feature.Twisted Toyfare Theatre: Collector's Edition, vol. 3 (Wizard Entertainment, 2003).
Root co-wrote Writers on Comics Scriptwriting, vol. 2, with Andrew Kardon in 2004.Writers on Comics Scriptwriting (Titan Books, 2004) . He also wrote Archie Comics' 200th issue of Jughead in 2010.
Root and Robot Chicken co-creator Matthew Senreich created the Adult Swim series Titan Maximum which premiered on September 27, 2009. He was a writer on Lucasfilm's animated series Star Wars Detours. Root also wrote The Simpsons' Robot Chicken-style animated opening in 2013.
Filmography Tom Root's production company is called Tom is Awesome and produces many television shows, seen in the table below. YearTitleContributionRoleNotesWriterProducerActorDirector2005–2020Robot Chicken{X}{X}{X}Various voicesHead writer (145 episodes)Writer (15 episodes)Actor (91 episodes)Director (7 episodes)2007Robot Chicken: Star Wars{X}{X}TV short(Head writer, co-producer)2008Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II{X}{X}TV short(Head writer, co-producer)2009Titan Maximum{X}{X}{X}"Spud" Cunningham / Cadet #2Creator (6 episodes)Story (9 episodes)Writer (4 episodes)Executive producer (9 episodes)Actor (2 episodes)2009–2010Hot Wheels Battle Force 5{X}Writer (2 episodes)2010Robot Chicken: Star Wars III{X}{X}Television film(Head writer and co-executive producer)2011–2020Robot Chicken{X}Executive producer (91 episodes, 2011–2020)Co-producer (79 episodes, 2005–09)Co-executive producer (6 episodes, 2010–11)Consulting producer (1 episode, 2018)2012Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special{X}{X}Icicle, B'dgTV short2013Übermasion{X}BradTV short2013–17The Simpsons{X}{X}Executive producer (2 episodes)— "The Fabulous Faker Boy" (2013)— "The Cad and the Hat" (2017) (also writer)2014Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 2: Villains in Paradise{X}{X}TV short(Head writer, executive producer)2015Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship{X}TV short(Head writer)2015–19SuperMansion{X}{X}{X}Brad, Buster NutExecutive producer (44 episodes)Writer (3 episodes)2017American Dad!{X}Townsperson, Fan3 episodes2020–2021Crossing Swords{X}{X}Creator (10 episodes)Writer (3 episodes)Executive producer (1 episode)2020Stargirl{X}Consulting producer (13 episodes)2020Star Wars: The Clone Wars{X}Manage (Voice Role)— "Together Again"
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Interview on G4