Justin Roiland is an American voice actor, animator, writer, and producer best known as the co-creator and voice actor for Rick and Morty (2013-2022), voicing Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith. He also voiced Korvo in Solar Opposites (2020-2022). Roiland's voice acting credits include Adventure Time, Gravity Falls, and Fish Hooks. He founded the animation studio Justin Roiland's Solo Vanity Card Productions! and the video game studio Squanch Games, but resigned from Squanch Games in 2023 after Adult Swim and Hulu severed ties with him.
February 21, 1980: Justin Roiland Born
On February 21, 1980, Mark Justin Roiland was born. He would later become a voice actor, animator, writer, and producer.
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1998: High School Graduation
In 1998, Justin Roiland graduated from Manteca High School after transferring from Sierra High School during his senior year.
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2004: Involved with Channel 101
In 2004, Justin Roiland got involved with Channel 101, an L.A. media collective, where he created and acted in numerous movie shorts.
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2010: Co-hosted The Grandma's Virginity Podcast
From 2010, Justin Roiland co-hosted The Grandma's Virginity Podcast with Ryan Ridley and Jackie Buscarino.
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2012: Adult Swim Approached Harmon
In 2012, Adult Swim approached Dan Harmon to produce a new animated series for their network, leading to the creation of Rick and Morty with Justin Roiland.
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2013: Historical Allegations of Misconduct
Allegations of sexual assault and communicating explicitly online with underage girls against Justin Roiland were reported, with some allegations dating back to 2013.
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2013: Rick and Morty Co-Created
In 2013, Justin Roiland co-created Rick and Morty, an animated sitcom for Adult Swim. He also voiced the main characters, Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith.
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2013: Rick and Morty Debuted
In 2013, Rick and Morty debuted to widespread acclaim, co-created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. Roiland voiced Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith.
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August 2016: Video Game Studio Set Up
In August 2016, Justin Roiland set up a video game studio called Squanchtendo.
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August 25, 2016: Launched Squanchtendo
On August 25, 2016, Justin Roiland launched virtual reality studio Squanchtendo (later renamed Squanch Games).
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2016: End of The Grandma's Virginity Podcast
In 2016, Justin Roiland stopped co-hosting The Grandma's Virginity Podcast.
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December 2017: Squanchtendo Renamed to Squanch Games
In December 2017, the video game studio Squanchtendo was renamed to Squanch Games.
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December 19, 2017: Accounting+ Release
On December 19, 2017, Squanch Games' first full-length title, Accounting+, made in collaboration with William Pugh's studio, was released for PSVR.
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January 2020: Alleged Domestic Incident
In January 2020, an alleged domestic incident occurred, involving Justin Roiland and an unnamed woman.
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August 2020: Arrested for Domestic Battery
In August 2020, Justin Roiland was arrested and charged with felony domestic battery and false imprisonment in Orange County, California.
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2020: Investigation by Cartoon Network and Adult Swim
In 2020, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim formally investigated claims of sexual harassment of a female writer on Rick and Morty and other uncomfortable behavior in the workplace by Justin Roiland.
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2020: Solar Opposites Role
In 2020, Justin Roiland voiced Korvo in Hulu's Solar Opposites for seasons 1 through 3.
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January 2021: First NFT Art Collection
In January 2021, Justin Roiland offered over a dozen artworks in his first NFT art collection, titled "The Best I Could Do."
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July 2021: First Painting Sold
In July 2021, Justin Roiland sold his first painting, titled mypeoplefriend, via auction by Sotheby's.
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2022: Continued Role in Rick and Morty
In 2022, Justin Roiland continued to voice Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith in Rick and Morty until his dismissal in 2023.
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2022: Continued Rick and Morty and Solar Opposites Roles
In 2022, Justin Roiland continued voicing Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith in Rick and Morty, as well as Korvo in Solar Opposites until later parting ways with both networks in 2023.
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January 2023: NBC News Reports on Charges
In January 2023, NBC News reported on the 2020 charges against Justin Roiland, which had previously not been publicized.
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January 16, 2023: Resignation from Squanch Games
On January 16, 2023, Justin Roiland resigned from Squanch Games in the wake of the Adult Swim news.
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March 2023: Criminal Charges Dismissed
In March 2023, the criminal charges against Justin Roiland were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
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April 27, 2023: Pre-Trial Hearing Scheduled
A pre-trial hearing for Justin Roiland, related to the charges from August 2020, was scheduled for April 27, 2023.
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September 2023: Reported Allegations of Sexual Assault
In September 2023, NBC News reported that new allegations of sexual assault and online misconduct with underage girls had been reported against Justin Roiland.
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September 2023: New Allegations of Sexual Assault
In September 2023, new allegations of sexual assault were reported against Justin Roiland.
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2023: Allegations of Abuse
In 2023, multiple people came forward with allegations of abuse by Justin Roiland in the #MeToo movement.
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2023: Severed Ties with Networks
In 2023, networks severed ties with Justin Roiland. He also resigned from Squanch Games.
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