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Janice Karman

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Actress
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Janice Karman
Alvinnn and The Chipmunks
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Alvinnn!!! And the Chipmunks (2015–2024)
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Janice Karman was born on 21 May 1954 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Alvin & the Chipmunks (1983), The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) and Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007). She has been married to Ross Bagdasarian Jr. since 27 September 1980. They have two children.
BornMay 21, 1954
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BornMay 21, 1954
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      • 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Alvin & the Chipmunks (1983)
    Alvin & the Chipmunks
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Anthony De Longis, Dody Goodman, Janice Karman, Susan Tyrrell, and Frank Welker in The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)
    The Chipmunk Adventure
    7.2
    Movie
    • Writer
    • 1987
    Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
    Alvin and the Chipmunks
    5.3
    Movie
    • Producer(produced by)
    • 2007
    Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Vanessa Bagdasarian, and Michael Bagdasarian in Alvinnn!!! And the Chipmunks (2015)
    Alvinnn!!! And the Chipmunks
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Writer

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    • Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Vanessa Bagdasarian, and Michael Bagdasarian in Alvinnn!!! And the Chipmunks (2015)
      Alvinnn!!! And the Chipmunks
      4.6
      TV Series
      • creator
      • created by
      • story editor ...
      • 2015–2024
    • Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
      4.9
      • characters
      • 2015
    • Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
      4.4
      • characters
      • 2011
    • Janice Karman in Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks (2003)
      Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks
      6.9
      Video
      • written by
      • 2003
    • The Easter Chipmunk (1995)
      The Easter Chipmunk
      7.5
      TV Short
      • written by
      • 1995
    • A Chipmunk Celebration (1994)
      A Chipmunk Celebration
      6.7
      TV Short
      • written by
      • 1994
    • Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason (1994)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason
      7.6
      TV Short
      • written by
      • 1994
    • The Chipmunks: Rockin' Through the Decades (1990)
      The Chipmunks: Rockin' Through the Decades
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 1990
    • Alvin & the Chipmunks (1983)
      Alvin & the Chipmunks
      6.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • story
      • 1983–1989
    • Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Anthony De Longis, Dody Goodman, Janice Karman, Susan Tyrrell, and Frank Welker in The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)
      The Chipmunk Adventure
      7.2
      • written by
      • 1987
    • A Chipmunk Reunion (1985)
      A Chipmunk Reunion
      7.0
      TV Short
      • written by
      • 1985
    • I Love the Chipmunks Valentine Special (1984)
      I Love the Chipmunks Valentine Special
      6.7
      TV Short
      • written by
      • 1984
    • A Chipmunk Christmas (1981)
      A Chipmunk Christmas
      7.1
      TV Short
      • written by
      • 1981

    Producer

    • Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Vanessa Bagdasarian, and Michael Bagdasarian in Alvinnn!!! And the Chipmunks (2015)
      Alvinnn!!! And the Chipmunks
      4.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2015–2024
    • Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
      4.9
      • producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
      • 2015
    • Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
      4.4
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
      4.6
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2009
    • Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks
      5.3
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2007
    • Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman
      6.5
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2000
    • Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein
      6.0
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 1999
    • The Easter Chipmunk (1995)
      The Easter Chipmunk
      7.5
      TV Short
      • producer
      • 1995
    • A Chipmunk Celebration (1994)
      A Chipmunk Celebration
      6.7
      TV Short
      • producer
      • 1994
    • Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason (1994)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason
      7.6
      TV Short
      • producer
      • 1994
    • Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and Janice Karman in Alvin's Christmas Carol (1993)
      Alvin's Christmas Carol
      6.3
      Short
      • producer
      • 1993
    • The Chipmunks: Rockin' Through the Decades (1990)
      The Chipmunks: Rockin' Through the Decades
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1990
    • Alvin & the Chipmunks (1983)
      Alvin & the Chipmunks
      6.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 1983–1990
    • A Chipmunk Reunion (1985)
      A Chipmunk Reunion
      7.0
      TV Short
      • producer
      • 1985
    • I Love the Chipmunks Valentine Special (1984)
      I Love the Chipmunks Valentine Special
      6.7
      TV Short
      • producer
      • 1984

    Actress

    • Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Vanessa Bagdasarian, and Michael Bagdasarian in Alvinnn!!! And the Chipmunks (2015)
      Alvinnn!!! And the Chipmunks
      4.6
      TV Series
      • Brittany
      • Theodore
      • Jeanette Miller ...
      • 2015–2024
    • Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
      4.9
      • Theodore
      • The Chipettes (singing voice, uncredited)
      • 2015
    • Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
      4.4
      • Theodore
      • The Chipettes (singing voice, uncredited)
      • 2011
    • Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
      3.5
      Video Game
      • Theodore Seville
      • Brittany Miller
      • Jeanette Miller (voice) ...
      • 2011
    • Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
      4.6
      • Theodore
      • The Chipettes (singing voice, uncredited)
      • 2009
    • Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and Janice Karman in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
      5.0
      Video Game
      • Theodore Seville
      • Brittany Miller
      • Jeanette Miller (voice) ...
      • 2009
    • Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, and Matthew Gray Gubler in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks
      5.3
      • Theodore (singing voice, uncredited)
      • 2007
    • Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and Janice Karman in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks
      6.0
      Video Game
      • Theodore (voice)
      • 2007
    • Janice Karman in Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks (2003)
      Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks
      6.9
      Video
      • Lalu
      • Theodore Seville - voice
      • Brittany Miller - voice ...
      • 2003
    • Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman
      6.5
      Video
      • Theodore
      • Brittany
      • Jeanette (voice) ...
      • 2000
    • Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein
      6.0
      Video
      • Theodore Seville (voice)
      • 1999
    • On Dangerous Ground (1996)
      On Dangerous Ground
      4.4
      TV Movie
      • Maggie Tanner
      • 1996
    • The Easter Chipmunk (1995)
      The Easter Chipmunk
      7.5
      TV Short
      • Theodore Seville (voice)
      • 1995
    • A Chipmunk Celebration (1994)
      A Chipmunk Celebration
      6.7
      TV Short
      • Theodore Seville
      • Grandma (voice)
      • 1994
    • Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason (1994)
      Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason
      7.6
      TV Short
      • Theodore Seville
      • Michael (voice)
      • 1994

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    Alvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked (VG)
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    Alvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked (VG)
    Alvinnn and The Chipmunks
    Trailer 0:56
    Alvinnn and The Chipmunks

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    • Alternative name
      • Janice Bagdasarian
    • Born
      • May 21, 1954
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Ross Bagdasarian Jr.September 27, 1980 - present (2 children)

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      Mother of Vanessa Bagdasarian and Michael Bagdasarian.

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