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Chris Reccardi(1964-2019)

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  • Animation Department
  • Music Department
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Christopher Joseph Reccardi was an American animator, writer, director and storyboard artist who is known for The Ren & Stimpy Show, SpongeBob SquarePants and the failed pilot The Modifyers. He also worked on Samurai Jack, The Powerpuff Girls, Tiny Toon Adventures, The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, My Life as a Teenage Robot and Wander Over Yonder.
BornNovember 24, 1964
DiedMay 2, 2019(54)
BornNovember 24, 1964
DiedMay 2, 2019(54)
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  • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
    • 5 nominations total

Known for

Billy West in The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991)
The Ren & Stimpy Show
7.5
TV Series
  • Art Department
The Powerpuff Girls (1998)
The Powerpuff Girls
7.3
TV Series
  • Art Department
Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Kathy Griffin, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Jack Blessing, David Cross, Walt Dohrn, Tina Fey, Stephen Kearin, Danny Mann, Tom McGrath, Mike Mitchell, J.K. Simmons, Peter Sohn, Justin Theroux, Christopher Knights, Jessica Schulte, Jonah Hill, Brian Hopkins, Jasper Johannes Andrews, Quinn Dempsey Stiller, Emily Nordwind, Ella Stiller, and Kristen Phaneuf in Megamind (2010)
Megamind
7.3
  • Animation Department
  • 2010
Fred Armisen, Michael Peña, Dave Franco, Zach Woods, Abbi Jacobson, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)
The Lego Ninjago Movie
6.0
  • Art Department
  • 2017

Credits

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Art Department

  • The Mighty Ones (2020)
    The Mighty Ones
    6.6
    TV Series
    • storyboard artist (segment : "Naked Mole Wrath)
    • 2020
  • Bill Fagerbakke and Tom Kenny in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020)
    The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
    5.9
    • storyboard artist
    • 2020
  • F. Murray Abraham, Justin Theroux, Rose, Monte, Tessa Thompson, and Arturo Castro in Lady and the Tramp (2019)
    Lady and the Tramp
    6.2
    • storyboard artist
    • 2019
  • Ralph Fiennes, Bruce Willis, Will Ferrell, Chris McKay, Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Ike Barinholtz, Charlie Day, Noel Fielding, Will Forte, Christopher Miller, Mike Mitchell, Jason Momoa, Nick Offerman, Gary Payton, Chris Pratt, Maya Rudolph, Cora Miller, Cobie Smulders, Trisha Gum, Channing Tatum, Richard Ayoade, Alison Brie, Sheryl Swoopes, Jorma Taccone, Jonah Hill, Tiffany Haddish, Ben Schwartz, Doug Nicholas, Margot Rubin, Todd Hansen, Teri Reeves, Jadon Sand, Stephanie Beatriz, Ollie Mitchell, Emily Nordwind, Liam Knight, Jimmy O. Yang, Ryan Halprin, Graham Miller, Lauren White, Kristen Phaneuf, Brooklynn Prince, Sawyer D. Jones, and Emmett Mitchell in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)
    The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
    6.5
    • visual development artist
    • 2019
  • Danny DeVito, James Corden, Common, LeBron James, Channing Tatum, Gina Rodriguez, Zendaya, and Jimmy Tatro in Smallfoot (2018)
    Smallfoot
    6.6
    • storyboard artist (uncredited)
    • 2018
  • Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, David Spade, Kevin James, Genndy Tartakovsky, Keegan-Michael Key, Selena Gomez, and Andy Samberg in Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
    Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
    6.3
    • designed by: animated title sequence
    • story artist (uncredited)
    • 2018
  • Fred Armisen, Michael Peña, Dave Franco, Zach Woods, Abbi Jacobson, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)
    The Lego Ninjago Movie
    6.0
    • storyboard artist
    • 2017
  • Phil LaMarr and Mako in Samurai Jack (2001)
    Samurai Jack
    8.5
    TV Series
    • storyboard layout
    • character design
    • prop design ...
    • 2001–2017
  • Ralph Fiennes, Mariah Carey, Hector Elizondo, Seth Green, Billy Dee Williams, Will Arnett, Conan O'Brien, Doug Benson, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Zach Galifianakis, Eddie Izzard, Jemaine Clement, Riki Lindhome, Jonah Hill, Jason Mantzoukas, Kate Micucci, Zoë Kravitz, Ellie Kemper, Adam Devine, and Jenny Slate in The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
    The Lego Batman Movie
    7.3
    • concept artist and designer (as Christopher Reccardi)
    • 2017
  • Jennifer Aniston, Kelsey Grammer, Ty Burrell, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, Stephen Kramer Glickman, and Anton Starkman in Storks (2016)
    Storks
    6.8
    • concept artist
    • production artist & design (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Ray Romano, and Chris Wedge in Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)
    Ice Age: Collision Course
    5.7
    • story artist (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Jason Sudeikis, Danny McBride, and Josh Gad in The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
    The Angry Birds Movie
    6.3
    • storyboard artist (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Pierre Coffin in Minions (2015)
    Minions
    6.4
    • additional storyboard artist (uncredited)
    • 2015
  • The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)
    The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
    6.0
    • storyboard artist: Animation Unit
    • 2015
  • Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
    Mr. Peabody & Sherman
    6.8
    • additional storyboard artist (uncredited)
    • 2014

Animation Department

  • Ren and Stimpy: It's Our House Now!
    • creative supervisor
    • Pre-production
  • Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Kathy Griffin, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Jack Blessing, David Cross, Walt Dohrn, Tina Fey, Stephen Kearin, Danny Mann, Tom McGrath, Mike Mitchell, J.K. Simmons, Peter Sohn, Justin Theroux, Christopher Knights, Jessica Schulte, Jonah Hill, Brian Hopkins, Jasper Johannes Andrews, Quinn Dempsey Stiller, Emily Nordwind, Ella Stiller, and Kristen Phaneuf in Megamind (2010)
    Megamind
    7.3
    • character design
    • 2010
  • The Story of Walls (2009)
    The Story of Walls
    7.7
    Video
    • background artist
    • 2009
  • Bolt (2008)
    Bolt
    6.8
    • story artist (uncredited)
    • 2008
  • Antonio Banderas, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Conrad Vernon in Shrek the Third (2007)
    Shrek the Third
    6.1
    • additional story artist
    • 2007
  • Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (2004)
    Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi
    6.1
    TV Series
    • layout artist (uncredited)
    • 2004–2006
  • Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004)
    Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
    7.6
    TV Series
    • background supervisor
    • color stylist
    • 2004–2006
  • Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Ben Stiller, Jeffrey Katzenberg, John DiMaggio, Tom McGrath, Christopher Knights, and Chris Miller in Madagascar (2005)
    Madagascar
    6.9
    • story artist
    • 2005
  • Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003)
    Lilo & Stitch: The Series
    6.8
    TV Series
    • character designer (as Christopher Reccardi)
    • 2003
  • Ren & Stimpy 'Adult Party Cartoon' (2003)
    Ren & Stimpy 'Adult Party Cartoon'
    5.3
    TV Series
    • layout supervisor
    • 2003
  • Billy West in Ren and Stimpy Rocks (2001)
    Ren and Stimpy Rocks
    TV Series
    • background designer
    • 2002
  • Imp, Inc.
    6.3
    TV Short
    • animation layout
    • 2001
  • Tara Strong, Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, and Mathew Valencia in The New Batman Adventures (1997)
    The New Batman Adventures
    8.4
    TV Series
    • character designer
    • 1997–1998
  • Quest for Camelot (1998)
    Quest for Camelot
    6.3
    • additional storyboard artist
    • 1998
  • Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus (1998)
    Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus
    5.4
    Video
    • layout artist
    • 1998
  • What a Cartoon! (1995)
    What a Cartoon!
    8.4
    TV Series
    • additional layout
    • animation director (as Christopher Reccardi)
    • 1996

Music Department

  • Love & Mercy (2014)
    Love & Mercy
    7.4
    • musician: upright bass (as Christopher Reccardi)
    • 2014
  • The Powerpuff Girls (1998)
    The Powerpuff Girls
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Lyrics by: "The Wonderful World of Whimsical Willie"
    • 2003
  • Billy West in Ren and Stimpy Rocks (2001)
    Ren and Stimpy Rocks
    TV Series
    • composer: additional music
    • 2002
  • Billy West in The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991)
    The Ren & Stimpy Show
    7.5
    TV Series
    • composer: additional music
    • composer: theme music
    • composer: Featuring The Music Of ...
    • 1991–1996
  • Big House Blues (1990)
    Big House Blues
    8.0
    Short
    • musician: bass (as Recco 'T-Bone' Reccardi)
    • 1990

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Screamin' Lederhosen
  • Born
    • November 24, 1964
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • May 2, 2019
    • Ventura, California, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Lynne Naylor1994 - May 2, 2019 (his death)

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    Was an assistant to Chuck Harvey on Ducktales.

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