Bob West

Bob West was born in Finleyville, Pennsylvania, USA. He began his career in voice-over in 1979. He is widely recognized as the original voice of Barney the Dinosaur in the popular children’s television series *Barney & Friends*. West voiced Barney from 1992 to 2000, participating in 128 episodes of the TV series and numerous video productions such as *Barney’s Musical Castle* (2001), *Barney: Rhyme Time Rhythm* (2000), *Barney: Let’s Play School!* (1999), *More Barney Songs* (1999), *Walk Around the Block with Barney* (1999), *Barney’s Night Before Christmas* (1999), *Barney: What a World We Share* (1999), *Sing and Dance with Barney* (1999), *Barney’s Halloween Party* (1998), *Barney’s Big Surprise* (1998), and *Barney Under the Sea* (1998). His work as Barney extended to video games like *Barney Under the Sea* (1997) and *Barney’s Hide & Seek Game* (1993), and the TV show *Barney and the Backyard Gang* (1988). Beyond Barney, West also lent his voice to other characters, including Mr. Toodles in *Barney & Friends* and Jasper T. Jowls, Pasqually, and Mr. Munch at Chuck E. Cheese’s ride/attraction starting in 1977.

In addition to his acting roles, West has maintained a parallel career as a creative director and graphic designer for both film and television. His graphic design work includes contributions to notable television series such as *The Muppets Mayhem* (2023, 10 episodes), *Love, Victor* (2022, 8 episodes), *Swimming with Sharks* (2022, 6 episodes), *The Rookie* (2021, 5 episodes), *Single Parents* (2018–2020, 24 episodes), *9-1-1: Lone Star* (2020, 1 episode, uncredited), *Speechless* (2016–2019, 62 episodes), *The Mick* (2017–2018, 20 episodes), and *The Muppets.* (2015–2016, 8 episodes). His film credits as a graphic designer include *Wish Upon* (2017), *Aztec Warrior* (2016), and *The Sweet Life* (2016).

West’s art department background further includes work on significant productions, enhancing visual storytelling. He contributed as an uncredited art department member on *The Italian Job* (2003) and served as Art Director for *Still Breathing* (1997). These extensive experiences showcase his broad capabilities across various aspects of media production, from voice acting to visual design and artistic direction.