Behind the high pitched harmonies of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are real writers, producers, and voice actors. This quiz looks at the people who created, continued, and performed Alvin and the Chipmunks over the decades.
Who created Alvin and the Chipmunks and first used the Chipmunk style voices on record?
Ross Bagdasarian Sr.
Walt Disney
Chuck Jones
Jim Henson
Under what stage name did Ross Bagdasarian Sr. release Witch Doctor and The Chipmunk Song?
David Seville
Dave Alvin
Ross Seville
Chip Seville
Which family member of Ross Bagdasarian Sr. later took over the franchise and co-owned it with his wife Janice Karman?
Michael Bagdasarian
William Bagdasarian
Peter Bagdasarian
Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
Which creator is widely credited with creating The Chipettes and voicing several of them in the 1980s?
Janice Karman
Tress MacNeille
Nancy Cartwright
June Foray
In the 2007 live action film Alvin and the Chipmunks, who voices Alvin?
Jesse McCartney
Justin Long
Jason Lee
Matthew Gray Gubler
Which actor voices Simon in the 2007 Alvin and the Chipmunks film?
Matthew Gray Gubler
Jesse McCartney
Justin Long
Tony Hale
Who voices Theodore in the 2007 Alvin and the Chipmunks film?
Jesse McCartney
Justin Long
Matthew Gray Gubler
Zac Efron
In the ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks CGI TV series launched in the 2010s, which company co-produces the show with Bagdasarian Productions?
DreamWorks Animation
Technicolor Animation Productions
Pixar Animation Studios
Nickelodeon Studios
What simple studio technique did Ross Bagdasarian Sr. use to create the original Chipmunk voices on tape?
Singing through a talk box guitar
Using a vocoder to modulate live vocals
Recording slowly and playing back at higher speed
Layering multiple choirs in harmony
Which actor plays Dave Seville, the Chipmunks’ human guardian, in the 2007 live action film?
Will Arnett
David Cross
Jason Lee
Ben Stiller
Starter
You know a few of the key names behind the Chipmunks, but many creators are still a mystery. A quick look at credits and interviews will help connect more voices to the characters.
Solid
You recognize most of the major creators and voice actors who keep Alvin and the Chipmunks alive. With a bit more detail, you could list the full creative family tree.
Expert!
You have an excellent grasp of the writers, producers, and performers behind the Chipmunks. Your knowledge goes far beyond the on screen characters.
From Ross Bagdasarian Sr.’s original recordings to later work by Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, and live action voice casts, Alvin and the Chipmunks are the product of many creative minds. Knowing the people behind the voices adds depth to every song and episode. Alvin and the Chipmunks Trivia Quizzes
