Charlie Adler Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Charles Michael Adler, known professionally as Charlie Adler, is an American voice actor, voice director, and occasional on-screen actor celebrated for his versatile performances in animation and video games.

He is best recognized for voicing Buster Bunny in Tiny Toon Adventures, Ickis in Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, and the titular character in Cow and Chicken.

With a career spanning over four decades, Adler has lent his distinctive voice to iconic characters in projects like Transformers, G.I. Joe, and The Smurfs, earning him a revered status in the voice acting industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Charles Michael Adler
• Stage Name: Charlie Adler
• Born: 2 October, 1956
• Age: 68 years old
• Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Voice Actor, Voice Director, Actor
• Height: 1.74 m
• Parents: Mr. Adler, Mrs. Adler
• Siblings: Cheryl Adler
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Charles Michael Adler was born on October 2, 1956, in Paterson, New Jersey, to parents whose names are not publicly disclosed.

He has a sibling named Cheryl Adler. Raised in a working-class family, he developed an early interest in performance, particularly in mimicking voices and characters.

Details about his formal education are limited, but Adler has shared that he honed his craft through theater and improv in his early years, eventually moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.

His ethnicity is Caucasian, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Charles Adler began his career in the 1980s, initially taking small on-screen roles in films like My Sister Sam (1986) before finding his niche in voice acting.

His breakthrough came with The Smurfs (1981–1989), voicing Natural “Nat” Smurfling, followed by roles in The Transformers (1984–1987) as Silverbolt and Triggerhappy.

In 1990, he landed the role of Buster Bunny in Tiny Toon Adventures, a Steven Spielberg-produced series, which showcased his ability to bring humor and heart to animated characters, earning him widespread recognition.

Adler’s career flourished in the 1990s with starring roles as Ickis in Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994–1997) and the dual roles of Cow and Chicken in Cow and Chicken (1997–1999).

He also voiced Red Guy and I.R. Baboon in the same series, demonstrating his vocal range. His work extended to video games, including Fallout (1997) and Baldur’s Gate (1998), and films like Aladdin (1992) as Gazeem.

As a voice director, he helmed projects like The Rugrats Movie (1998) and received Annie Award nominations for directing No Puppies for Sanjay and Craig (2014) and Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020).

Currently, Adler remains active in voice acting and directing, with recent roles in Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling (2019) as Ed and Bev Bighead and SpongeBob: Creature from the Krusty Krab (2020).

In 2023, he voiced Professor Screweyes in the We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story re-release. He continues to work on animated series and video games, maintaining a low-profile yet steady presence in the industry.

Adler’s ability to adapt his voice to diverse characters, from comedic to villainous, ensures his lasting impact in animation.

Social Media

Instagram Handle: @the_charlieadler

Personal Life

Charles Adler was raised in Paterson, New Jersey, before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue his career.

He has never been married and has no children, keeping his personal life private. Adler has been open about his struggles with anxiety and his passion for mentoring young voice actors.

He resides in Los Angeles, where he enjoys playing the guitar and collecting vinyl records.

Filmography

• The Smurfs (1981–1989) – Natural “Nat” Smurfling (Voice)
• The Transformers (1984–1987) – Silverbolt, Triggerhappy (Voice)
• Tiny Toon Adventures (1990–1992) – Buster Bunny (Voice)
• Aladdin (1992) – Gazeem (Voice)
• Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994–1997) – Ickis (Voice)
• Cow and Chicken (1997–1999) – Cow, Chicken, Red Guy, I.R. Baboon (Voice)
• The Wild Thornberrys (1998–2004) – Short-Tailed Macaques (Voice)
• Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling (2019) – Ed Bighead, Bev Bighead (Voice)
• SpongeBob: Creature from the Krusty Krab (2020) – Various Characters (Voice)
• We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (2023 re-release) – Professor Screweyes (Voice)

Net Worth

Charles Adler has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

His primary income sources include his extensive voice acting work in animated series like Tiny Toon Adventures and Cow and Chicken, as well as films and video games such as Fallout and Baldur’s Gate.

Additional earnings come from his voice directing roles for projects like The Rugrats Movie and Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts.