Richard M. Dumont (born 1959 in

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) is a Canadian voice actor, writer and director who has worked in both

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. Dumont is known for playing Sardo, who owned a magic shop called Sardo's Magic Mansion, in many episodes of the Canadian-American horror fantasy anthology television series for

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'' Dumont studied at the

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, later studying theatre-acting at Ryerson Theatre School before joining

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Filmography

Voice Work

Animation

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'' - Crusher, Director, Crowd Member A *'' Billy and Buddy'' - Dad *'' Bob in a Bottle'' - Mr. Carter *''

Bobobobs Bobobobs ( ) is a series of fictional children's stories created by Henk Zwart and Nerida Zwart. The Bobobobs consists of several illustrated books and comics, and an animation children's television series produced in 1988. The Bobobobs stories ...

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Bumpety Boo is an anime children's television series produced by the Nippon Animation company from 1985 to 1986. The series consists of 130 10-minute episodes, distributed as 43 half-hour segments. Synopsis The show follows the adventures of a young boy ...

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A Bunch of Munsch ''A Bunch of Munsch'' is a Canadian animated anthology television series produced by Cinar. Each episode is based on a book by American-Canadian children's author Robert Munsch. The show aired from December 7, 1991 to December 2, 1992 on CTV in Ca ...

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Calimero ''Calimero'' is an animated television series about a charming, but hapless anthropomorphized chicken; the only black one in a family of yellow chickens. He wears half of his egg shell still on his head. Calimero originally appeared on t ...

'' - Additional Voices *'' Cat Tales'' - Additional Voices *'' Charlie Strap and Froggy Ball Flying High'' - Froggy Ball *''

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C.L.Y.D.E. ''C.L.Y.D.E.'' is an animated television series, made by MoonScoop Group (as France Animation), produced by CINAR Animation and created by CINAR's co founder and former president Ronald A. Weinberg and veteran Canadian-French film producer Je ...

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David Copperfield ''David Copperfield'' Dickens invented over 14 variations of the title for this work, see is a novel in the bildungsroman genre by Charles Dickens, narrated by the eponymous David Copperfield, detailing his adventures in his journey from inf ...

'' - Mr. Grimby *'' Diplodos'' - Additional Voices *''

Dragon Hunters Dragon Hunters ( French: ''Chasseurs de dragons'') is an animated fantasy comedy television series created by Arthur Qwak and produced by the French company Futurikon and Tooncan. It follows the adventures of two hunters for hire through a med ...

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Edmond Was a Donkey ''Edmond Was a Donkey'' (french: Edmond était un âne) is a Canadian- French animated short film, directed by Franck Dion and released in 2012. The film tells the story of Edmond, an unhappy office worker who discovers his true nature after his ...

'' - Edmond's Boss *''Favorite Songs''/''The Real Story of...'' - Additional Voices *''

Felix and the Treasure of Morgäa ''Felix and the Treasure of Morgäa'' (french: Félix et le trésor de Morgäa) is a Canadian computer-animated adventure family film, directed by Nicola Lemay and released in 2021. The film centres on Felix, a 12-year-old boy who has been living ...

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Flatmania ''Flatmania'' is a French animated television series, which is based on a visual style created by Anne-Caroline Pandolfo and Isabelle Simler and produced by Method Animation, Futurikon and Vivatoon with the participation with Disney Televisions ...

'' - Additional Voices *'' For Better or For Worse'' - Additional Voices *'' Fred's Head'' - Theo Sturgeon *'' Gawayn'' - Rex *'' Gofrette'' - Hamlet *''

Gulliver's Travels ''Gulliver's Travels'', or ''Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships'' is a 1726 prose satire by the Anglo-Irish writer and clergyman Jonathan ...

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How the Toys Saved Christmas ''How the Toys Saved Christmas'' is a 1996 Italian animated film directed by Enzo D'Alò, based on a tale by Gianni Rodari. In the original version, the story took place during the Epiphany Eve, because in the Folklore of Italy the Befana is a go ...

'' - Skipper, Conductor *''Iron Nose: The Mysterious Knight'' - Iron Nose, Little Bro *''

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver ''Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver'' (german: Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer, italics=yes, link=no) is a children's novel written by Michael Ende. The main characters are Emma the steam locomotive, her driver Luke () and the youn ...

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Jungle Tales ''Jungle Tales'' (later called ''Jann of the Jungle'') was an American comic book title published by Atlas Comics, the 1950s predecessor to Marvel Comics. It was an anthology title of stories set in an African jungle. Publication history Jungle ...

'' - Additional Voices *'' The Kids from Room 402'' - Mr. Besser *'' The Legend of the North Wind'' - Martin *''

The Legend of White Fang ''The Legend of White Fang'' is an animated television series based on the 1906 novel ''White Fang'' by Jack London. The show focuses on the main dog protagonist and a young human companion, 12-year-old female Wendy Scott, in the place of the nov ...

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The Little Flying Bears ''The Little Flying Bears'' ( hr, Leteći medvjedići) is an animated television series produced by Zagreb Film and CinéGroupe. It was a Canadian production which originally aired in 1990. This cartoon helps children realize the importance of p ...

'' - Additional Voices *'' The Little Lulu Show'' - Additional Voices *'' The Lost World'' - Additional Voices *''Lucky Luke'' - Additional Voices *''

Madeline ''Madeline'' is a media franchise that originated as a series of children's books written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans, an Austrian-American author. The books have been adapted into numerous formats, spawning telefilms, television series ...

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The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo ''The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo'' is an animated television series based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel ''Notre Dame de Paris''. The show was produced by Ares Films, CinéGroupe, Télé-Images, and Astral Media. It aired in 1996. The serie ...

'' - Additional Voices *'' Marsupilami'' - Additional Voices *'' Maya the Bee'' - Willi *'' Mega Babies'' - Announcer *''Merry Christmas Little Moonky'' - Weasel *'' A Miss Mallard Mystery'' - Additional Voices *''

Mona the Vampire ''Mona the Vampire'' is an animated children's television series that is based on a children's book of the same name written and illustrated by Sonia Holleyman, as well as a series of novels illustrated by Holleyman and written by Hiawyn Oram. ...

'' - Officer Halcroft (2003) *'' Mrs. Pepper Pot'' - Additional Voices *''

The Mysterious Cities of Gold ''The Mysterious Cities of Gold'', originally released in Japan as and released in France as ''Les Mystérieuses Cités d'Or'', is an animated series which was co-produced by DiC Audiovisuel and Studio Pierrot. Set in 1532, the series fo ...

'' - Menator *''My Friend Marsupilami - Marsupilami, David Newman *''

Night Hood ''Night Hood'' is an animated series inspired by Maurice Leblanc's Arsène Lupin novels, produced by Cinar and France Animation S.A. for television audiences in both English and French-speaking nations. It was set in the 1930s. The series aired ...

'' - Grognard *''

Papa Beaver's Storytime ''Papa Beaver's Storytime'' (french: Les histoires du Père Castor) is an animated television series based on the :fr:Père Castor, Père Castor series of children's story books produced by French publisher's editor :fr:Paul Faucher (éditeur), Pau ...

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Patrol 03 ''Patrol 03'' is a Canadian and French animated television series that aired in 1998 and was broadcast on Teletoon in Canada and France 3 in France. Plot The show centers around a trio of animal police officers called Shorty, Wilfred and Carmen ...

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Pinocchio Pinocchio ( , ) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel '' The Adventures of Pinocchio'' (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi of Florence, Tuscany. Pinocchio was carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a Tuscan ...

'' - Punch *''Pirate Family'' - Victor Maclimpet *'' Princess Sissi'' - Additional Voices *''Prudence Gumshoe'' - Crook *''The Real Story of Baa Baa Black Sheep'' - Additional Voices *''The Real Story of O Christmas Tree'' - Polar Bear *'' Ripley's Believe It or Not'' - Additional Voices *'' Rotten Ralph'' - TV Announcer, Manfred Moon, Bongo Bob, Buddy, Mailman *'' Saban's Adventures of Peter Pan'' - Additional Voices *'' Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio'' - Additional Voices *'' Saban's Adventures of the Little Mermaid'' - Prince Lothar *'' Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat'' - Additional Voices *''

Samurai Pizza Cats ''Samurai Pizza Cats'' is an American animated television adaptation of the anime series ''Kyatto Ninden Teyandee'' (''Cat Ninja Legend Teyandee''), produced by Tatsunoko Productions and Sotsu Agency. The series originally aired in Japan on T ...

'' - Bat Cat, Children, Cannonball Battery *''

Sandokan Sandokan is a fictional late 19th-century pirate created by Italian author Emilio Salgari. His adventures first appeared in publication in 1883. Sandokan is the protagonist of 11 adventure novels. Sandokan is known throughout the South China ...

'' - Additional Voices *'' Sea Dogs'' *'' The Secret World of Santa Claus'' - Additional Voices *''Shaolin Wuzang'' - Tang *'' Sharky and George'' - Additional Voices *'' Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings'' - Additional Voices *''

The Smoggies ''The Smoggies'' is a 1989-1990 animated children's television show by Cinar. The show took place on or around the fictional Coral Island, and revolved around a group of island-dwelling people called the Suntots and a trio of polluting treasur ...

'' - Cool *''Snailympics'' - Announcer *'' Spirou'' - Additional Voices *'' Three Little Ghosts'' - Additional Voices *''

Tripping the Rift ''Tripping the Rift'' is an adult CGI science fiction comedy television series. It is based on two short animations published on the Internet by Chris Moeller and Chuck Austen. The series was produced by CineGroupe in association with the Syfy n ...

'' - Additional Voices *'' Troll: The Tale of a Tail King Grom, Additional Voices *''Tripping the Rift: The Movie'' - Additional Voices *''The True Story of Puss 'n Boots'' - Puss *''Trulli Tales'' -Copperpot *''

Ulysses 31 (french: link=no, Ulysse 31) is an anime series (1981) that updates the Greek mythology of Odysseus (known as "Ulixes" or "Ulysses" in Latin) to the 31st century. The show comprises 26 half-hour episodes as a co-production between DIC Audio ...

'' - Chronos *''

The What-A-Cartoon! Show ''What a Cartoon!'' (later known as ''The What a Cartoon! Show'' and ''The Cartoon Cartoon Show'') is an American animated anthology series created by Fred Seibert for Cartoon Network. The shorts were produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions; by the ...

'' - Captain Buzz Cheeply (''The Adventures of Captain Buzz Cheeply in A Clean Getaway'') *''

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' is a children's novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow. It is the first novel in the Oz series of books. A Kansas farm girl named Dorothy ends up in the magical Land of Oz afte ...

'' - Scarecrow *'' The World of David the Gnome'' - King *''

Wunschpunsch ''Wunschpunsch'' (french: Wounchpounch, german: Der Wunschpunsch) is a children's animated fantasy television series, co-produced by Saban International Paris, CinéGroupe and TF1, with the participation of Ventura Film Distributors B.V. and A ...

'' - Additional Voices *'' Young Robin Hood'' - Additional Voices

Puppetry

*'' Wimzie's House'' - Santa Claus, Announcer

Live-Action

TV series

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'' - Sardo *'' The Foundation'' - Narrator

Film

*''A Dennis The Menace Christmas'' - Principal Purdy *'' The Kiss'' - Abe *'' Million Dollar Babies'' - Porcetta *'' Beethoven's Treasure''

Voice Director

Animation

*'' Anpanman'' *''

April and the Extraordinary World ''April and the Extraordinary World'' (french: Avril et le Monde truqué, lit=April and the Deceptive World) is a 2015 animated alternate history film co-directed by Christian Desmares and Franck Ekinci, co-written by Ekinci and Benjamin Legrand, ...

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The Babaloos ''The Babaloos'' is a 1995–1998 animated series produced by Cinar, France Animation, and Ravensburger Film and TV. Plot The show is about a group of home appliances that live in a suburban house. They are nocturnal, meaning they are able to sle ...

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The Bellflower Bunnies , genre = Children's animated series comedy , creator = Geneviève Huriet (original book series, ''Beechwood Bunny Tales'') , director = Season 1: Moran CaouissinSeasons 2 & 3: Eric Berthier , voices ...

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'' *'' Cat Tales'' *'' Charlie Strap and Froggy Ball Flying High'' *''Chip and Charlie'' *''Cosmic Cowboys'' *''Favorite Songs'' *''Gawayan'' *''Gawain 2'' *'' Go Hugo Go'' *''

'' *'' Hugo The Movie Star'' *''Iron Nose: The Mysterious Knight'' *''Ivanhoe: The King's Knight'' *''

'' *''Link'' *'' The Little Lulu Show'' *''The Little Twins'' *''Merry Christmas Little Moonky'' *''Milo'' *'' Miffy'' *''

The Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog ''The Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog'', also known as ''Les Mystères d'Alfred'', is an animated series that airs on several broadcast and cable networks around the world. The characters of the show consist of mainly the anthropomorphic woodland ani ...

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'' *''Pirate Family'' *'' Potatoes and Dragons'' *''

Robinson Sucroe ''Robinson Sucroe'' (also known as ''Robinson Sucroë'' in French) is an animated series created by France Animation in France and Cinar (now known as WildBrain) in Canada. In 2009, it was found to have infringed Claude Robinson's work ''Le ...

'' *'' Rotten Ralph'' *''

'' *''Shaolin Wuzang'' *''Simba the King Lion'' *''Snailympics'' *''

Snowtime! ''Snowtime!'' (french: La Guerre des tuques 3D), also released as ''La Bataille géante de boules de neige'' in France and ''Cleo'' in the United Kingdom, is a 2015 Canadian computer-animated comedy-drama film from Quebec.

'' *''The True Story of Puss 'n Boots'' *''

Winx Club ''Winx Club'' is an animated series co-produced by Rainbow S.p.A., Rainbow SpA and later Nickelodeon. It was created by Italian animator Iginio Straffi. The show is set in a magical universe that is inhabited by fairies, witches, and other myth ...

Puppetry

*'' Anna Banana'' *'' The Big Garage'' *'' Kitty Cats'' *'' Wimzie's House''

Live-Action

*'' The Adventures of Grady Greenspace''

Video games

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Assassin's Creed Rogue ''Assassin's Creed Rogue'' is a 2014 Action-adventure game, action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Sofia and published by Ubisoft. It is the seventh major installment in the Assassin's Creed, ''Assassin's Creed'' series, and is set betw ...

'' - Christopher Gist *'' Assassin's Creed: Unity'' *'' Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' *'' Avatar: The Game'' *''

Evolution Worlds ''Evolution Worlds'' (known as in Japan) is a role-playing video game developed by Sting Entertainment for the GameCube. It was first published in Japan in 2002 by Entertainment Software Publishing and later by Ubisoft in North America and Euro ...

'' *'' Prince of Persia: Warrior Within'' - Dahaka *''

Splinter Cell ''Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell'' is a series of stealth action-adventure video games, the first of which was released in 2002, and their tie-in novels that were endorsed by Tom Clancy. The series follows Sam Fisher, a highly trained agent of a ...

'' *'' Splinter Cell: Blacklist'' *'' Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory'' *'' Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow'' *''

Your Shape ''Your Shape'' is an exercise video game developed by Ubisoft, released for PCs and the Wii in 2009. Utilizing a motion tracking camera released with the game, ''Your Shape'' guides the player through various aerobic exercises that can be tai ...

Writer

* '' Deadly Hope'' - Lifetime/Incendo Films * '' Radio Silence'' - Lifetime/Incendo Films

Animation

*'' Bob in a Bottle'' *''

'' *'' Miffy'' *''

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'' *'' Three Little Ghosts'' *''Zoe and Charlie''

Puppetry

*'' Kitty Cats''

References

External links

Official Website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dumont, Richard Living people Canadian male voice actors Canadian voice directors Canadian male television actors Canadian male film actors Male actors from Toronto Canadian television writers Canadian screenwriters Canadian male television writers Writers from Toronto 1958 births