Overview

Richard "Rick" Jones (born October 25, 1957) is a Canadian director, writer, content developer, voice actor and comedian. Over a multi-decade career he has contributed to television animation, feature films and comedy, and is often credited under variations of his name in production listings. He is listed as a director in some credits (director profile) and has been associated with stand-up and comedic projects (comedy credits).

Career and collaborations

Jones began working professionally in the early 1980s and has collaborated with many well-known production houses. His résumé includes credits with major studios and animation companies such as Fox, Disney, Universal, Hanna-Barbera, as well as international and Canadian animation producers like Alphanim, Cinar and Nelvana. These partnerships cover a mixture of voice acting, writing and content development roles.

Notable roles and examples

Jones is best known to younger audiences for his voice work in children’s animated series. His range includes gentle supporting characters and broad comedic roles. Representative credits include:

  • Fu-Fu in the animated series Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat, a warm, child-oriented performance.
  • Slax in the action-comedy cartoon X-DuckX, a role that showcased energetic, anarchic vocal styling.
  • Razmo in the animated series Ratz, another example of his character work in ensemble casts.
  • A small on-screen role as Keisha's father in the 1990 live-action film Kindergarten Cop, demonstrating occasional film appearances beyond animation.

Awards and recognition

Jones has been recognized by the Canadian television industry with nominations for the Gemini Awards, appearing as a nominee in 1985 and again in 2000. These nominations reflect peer recognition for work in television production rather than mainstream popular awards.

Artistic approach and legacy

Colleagues and casting directors have described Jones as versatile and reliable, able to provide distinct character voices and comic timing suited to children’s programming as well as more adult comedy. His long-term collaborations with established studios have helped him remain an active contributor to North American and international animation projects. While not a celebrity in the tabloid sense, his steady presence in credits across decades marks him as a durable and professional figure in voice and production work.

Further information

For credit lists, interviews and production details, consult official production pages and professional databases linked from studio pages such as Fox, Disney, Universal, Hanna-Barbera, and distributor or producer sites including Nelvana. Individual project pages provide cast listings for series like Sagwa or X-DuckX and film credits such as Kindergarten Cop.