Lou Romano (born April 15, 1972) is an American animator and voice actor. He did design work on ''

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'' and ''

The Incredibles ''The Incredibles'' is a 2004 American animated superhero film written and directed by Brad Bird. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, the film stars the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer ...

'', and he provided the voices of Bernie Kropp in ''The Incredibles'', Snot Rod in ''

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'', and Alfredo Linguini in ''

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''. Romano had an interest in drawing and painting at an early age and studied theater arts, performing in plays throughout junior high and high school. He studied acting at the

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(SCPA). After graduating in 1990 he studied animation at the

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. He then completed workshops at

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in Los Angeles. He later went on to work as an art director and designer for animated projects, such as ''

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'' and ''

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''. In 2000, Romano joined

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as the production designer of ''The Incredibles'', for which he won an

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in 2005. His artwork has been exhibited at the

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and the Gallery at

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in New York City and has been published on the cover of ''

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''. In 2009, Romano left Pixar to work at

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."Ancient Book of Sex & Science Show", Cartoon Brew
Lou and his wife reside in the

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Filmography

*'' Wendell & Wild'' (2022) – Production Designer *''

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'' (2021) – Development Artist *''

Wonder Park ''Wonder Park'' is a 2019 animated adventure comedy film produced by Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, and Ilion Animation Studios handling animation. The plot follows a young girl who encounters a real version of her magical amusemen ...

'' (2019) – Art Director *'' The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part'' (2019) – Visual Development Artist *''

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'' (2019) – Concept Artist *''

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'' (2017) – Layout Keys *''

Kubo and the Two Strings ''Kubo and the Two Strings'' is a 2016 American animated fantasy film directed by Travis Knight and written by Marc Haimes and Chris Butler. Produced by Laika, the film stars the voices of Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Ralph Fiennes, Roone ...

'' (2016) – Concept Artist *''

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'' (2016) – Production Designer *'' The Boxtrolls'' (2014) – Additional Character Designer *'' Paperman'' (2012) – Visual Development Artist *''

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'' (2012) – Thanks *'' Kinect Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure'' (2012) – voice of Alfredo Linguini *'' Up'' (2009) – Art Director: Lighting *'' Your Friend the Rat'' (2007) – voice of Alfredo Linguini *''

'' (2007) – Alfredo Linguini *'' Wilbur'' (2007–2008) – Ramoni, Ray (singing) *''

'' (2006) – voice of Snot Rod *'' Jack-Jack Attack'' (2005) – Art Director: Lighting *''

'' (2004) – voice of Bernie Kropp, Production Designer *''Boys Night Out'' (2003) – Voice *'' Monkeybone'' (2001) – Cop/Psycharist *''

'' (2001) – Visual Development *''The Trouble with Lou'' (2001) – Lou/Ciro Romano *''Herd'' (1999) – Bible Boy #1 *''

'' (1999) – Visual Development *''

'' (1998) – Background Color Designer, Storyboard Artist *''

Cats Don't Dance ''Cats Don't Dance'' is a 1997 American animated musical comedy film directed by Mark Dindal. The film features the voices of Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Matthew Herried, Ashley Peldon, John Rhys-Davies, Kathy Najimy, Don Knotts, Hal Holbrook, ...

'' (1997) – Effects Assistant *''

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'' (1996) – Storyboard Artist *'' The Pagemaster'' (1994) – Effects Assistant *''Whoopass Stew!'' (1992) – Amoeba Boys

References

External links

Lou Romano's blog
* 1972 births Living people American animators American art directors American male voice actors American production designers American storyboard artists Annie Award winners Artists from San Diego California Institute of the Arts alumni Laika (company) people Male actors from San Diego Pixar people Primetime Emmy Award winners {{US-voice-actor-1970s-stub