Date of Birth: September 9, 1955
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
John Kricfalusi, born Michael John Kricfalusi, is a Canadian-American animator, voice actor, and creator of the iconic animated television series “The Ren & Stimpy Show.” He was born in Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada, and showed an early interest in animation, heavily influenced by the works of Bob Clampett and Tex Avery. Kricfalusi studied at Sheridan College in Ontario, but left before graduating to pursue his passion in the animation industry. Kricfalusi began his career working on various projects, including “The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse” and “Beany and Cecil.” However, he rose to fame with the creation of “The Ren & Stimpy Show” in 1991, which aired on Nickelodeon. The show was known for its surreal humor, dark comedy, and unique animation style, quickly gaining a cult following. Despite its success, Kricfalusi was fired from the show after the second season due to creative differences and allegations of missed deadlines. He continued to work on various animation projects, including “The Ripping Friends” and “Ren & Stimpy ‘Adult Party Cartoon’.” In recent years, Kricfalusi’s career has been overshadowed by allegations of inappropriate behavior and misconduct, which he has acknowledged and apologized for.
5 Interesting Facts about John Kricfalusi
1. John Kricfalusi was expelled from Sheridan College for a joke he made in a school newspaper.
2. “The Ren & Stimpy Show” was one of the original three Nicktoons that debuted on Nickelodeon.
3. Kricfalusi has cited Bob Clampett, Tex Avery, and Chuck Jones as his major influences in animation.
4. He won an Annie Award in 1993 for his work on “The Ren & Stimpy Show.”
5. Kricfalusi has also worked on music videos, including directing the video for Björk’s song “I Miss You.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Kricfalusi
1. “Cartoons are the last refuge of the surrealist.”
2. “I wanted to bring back the spirit of the old cartoons – the ones that were made by lunatics.”
3. “Animation is an art form that can do things live-action can’t.”
4. “I always believed in pushing the boundaries of what people expect from animation.”
5. “Ren & Stimpy was a labor of love. It was my chance to create something truly original.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by John Kricfalusi is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
John Kricfalusi does not have any known children.
Relevant Links
1. [John Kricfalusi – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0470665/
2. [John Kricfalusi – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kricfalusi
3. [The Ren & Stimpy Show – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ren_%26_Stimpy_Show
4. [John Kricfalusi Interview – Animation World Network](https://www.awn.com/
