Justin Roiland
Mark Justin Roiland (born February 21, 1980) is an American actor, writer, television director and producer. He voiced Oscar in Fish Hooks,[1] and the Earl of Lemongrab in Adventure Time. He is also the co-creator and executive producer of Rick and Morty, in which he voiced the two title characters Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith. Roiland voiced The Delicious One in the 2D-animated commercials of Wienerschnitzel.
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Born | Mark Justin Roiland February 21, 1980 |
Occupation(s) | Actor, voice actor |
Years active | 2003–present |
Relatives | Amy Roiland |
In August 2020, Roiland was arrested for domestic battery and false imprisonment for an incident that happened in January 2020. He pled not guilty and was released on bail.[2] After news of his arrest was made public, many people came forward to say that Roiland had abused and sexually harassed them and that he was also texting minors in a predatory way.[3]
On January 24, 2023, Roiland was fired from Rick & Morty and his voice roles were recast.[4] The charges against him were dropped in March 2023.[5]
References
- "Justin Roiland, "Oscar"". Disney Channel. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- "'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland faces felony domestic violence charges". NBC News. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- "Inside the Implosion of Justin Roiland's Animation Empire". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- "'Rick and Morty' cuts ties with Justin Roiland after domestic violence charges". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- "Justin Roiland Cleared of Domestic Violence Charges, 'Rick and Morty' Creator Slams 'Horrible Lies Reported About Me'". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2024.