Mark Justin Roiland (born February 21, 1980) is an American voice actor, animator, writer, producer, director and comedian. He is best known as the co-creator of Adult Swim's Rick and Morty, of which he voices the show's titular characters. He is also the creator of Hulu's Solar Opposites, in which he voices the main character, Korvo.
On Fish Hooks he voiced Oscar, one of the main characters.
Personal Life[]
Roiland, who is also a story writer on Fish Hooks was a featured regular on Comedy Central's The Sarah Silverman Program. His other credits include creator, director and star in VH1's Acceptable TV and the web hit House of Cosbys. He plays a foolish character, Earl of Lemongrab, in the Cartoon Network hit show Adventure Time.
Before he transitioned into acting, writing, and animating, Roiland was a producer on Extreme Makeover Home Edition.
Background Information[]
- Born in Stockton, California, and raised in Manteca, California, Roiland currently resides in Los Angeles with his two dogs, Rick and Morty.
- Roiland claims that he is much like his character Oscar, as in high school, he himself was "nerdy."
- Roiland is good friends with Dan Harmon, and they are currently co-creators of Rick and Morty.
- Amy Roiland, Justin's sister, is also an actress. She is best known for her role on Pro Cons.
Episodes Written[]
Season 1:
- Fish Sleepover Party
- Fish Out of Water
- Fishing for Compliments: The Albert Glass Story
- Dollars and Fish (with Jackie Buscarino)
- Fish Floaters (with Jackie Buscarino)
- Peopleing
- Parasite Fright (with Jackie Buscarino)
- Pamela Hamster Returns (with Jackie Buscarino)
- Mascotastrophe (with Jackie Buscarino)
- Oscar Makes an Impression