Biography
Janice Felice Karman (born May 21, 1954) is an American actress, film producer, record producer, singer, and voice artist. She is the co-owner of Bagdasarian Productions with her husband Ross Bagdasarian Jr. Karman was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father was psychologist Harvey Leroy Karman (born Harvey Walters). Her mother, Felice Karman, was also a psychologist. Karman played the role of Bunny in the 1975 film Switchblade Sisters (alternate title: The Jezebels), and Hank in the 1976 exploitation film Slumber Party '57. The focus of Bagdasarian Productions company is on creating albums, cartoons, and other products based on the Alvin and the Chipmunks characters, who were created by Bagdasarian's father Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., besides helping to produce the records and cartoons. Karman provides the singing voices of Theodore and the members of the female spin-off group The Chipettes: Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor (Dody Goodman also did the voice of Miss Beatrice Miller as well). In Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks, Janice also got to play the role of La-Lu. She originally voiced Theodore in the live-action/computer-animated film adaptation, but for promotional reasons Theodore was re-recorded by the singer and actor Jesse McCartney. However, her singing was kept in. Karman and her husband have two children, a daughter Vanessa (1986) and a son Michael (b. January 18, 1990).
Acted in 36
2010s
- 2015
- 2013
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Driving Dave Crazy
Theodore
- 2012
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Batmunk
Theodore Seville, Brittany Miller, Jeanette Miller, Eleanor Miller
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2003
Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks
Lalu / Theodore / Brittany / Jeanette / Eleanor
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
Alvin and the Chipmunks Go to the Movies: Bigger
Theodore /Brittany /Jeanette /Eleanore
On Dangerous Ground
Maggie Tanner
- 1995
Alvin and the Chipmunks Go to the Movies: Robomunk
Theodore /Brittany /Eleanore
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Easter Chipmunk
Theodore Seville (voice)
- 1994
Alvin and the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Celebration
Theodore Seville
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason
Theodore Seville
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Love Potion #9
Theodore/Brittany/Jeanette/Eleanor (voice)
- 1993
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Alvin's Christmas Carol
Theodore / Grandma Seville (voice)
- 1992
Alvin and the Chipmunks Go to the Movies: Back to Alvin's Future
Theodore
- 1990
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Theodore / Brittany (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks Go to the Movies: Star Wreck: The Absolutely Last Frontier
Theodore Seville
Alvin and the Chipmunks Go to the Movies: Batmunk
Theodore /Brittany
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
Theodore (voice)
1980s
- 1987
- 1986
Alvin Goes Back to School
Theodore (voice)
- 1985
A Chipmunk Reunion
Theodore Seville / Brittany / Jeanette / Eleanor (voice)
- 1983
- 1981
A Chipmunk Christmas
Theodore / Tommy's Sister (voice)
Christmas with The Chipmunks
Theodore, Grandma Seville (voice) · 4 episodes
1970s
- 1979
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Beth · 2 episodes
Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story
3rd Teacher
- 1976
Slumber Party '57
Hank
- 1975
Switchblade Sisters
Bunny
- 1974
Wam Bam Thank You Spaceman
Prostitute (uncredited)
No release date
Alvin and the Chipmunks Go to the Movies: Star Wreck
Theodore/Brittany/Jeanette/Eleanor (voice)
Produced 13
2010s
- 2015
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1995
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Easter Chipmunk
Producer
- 1994
Alvin and the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Celebration
Producer
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Love Potion #9
Producer
- 1993
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Alvin's Christmas Carol
Producer
- 1990
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1985
A Chipmunk Reunion
Producer
- 1981
A Chipmunk Christmas
Producer
Wrote 12
2000s
- 2003
Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks
Writer
1990s
- 1995
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Easter Chipmunk
Writer
- 1994
Alvin and the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Celebration
Writer
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason
Writer
- 1990
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
Writer
1980s
- 1987
- 1985
A Chipmunk Reunion
Writer
- 1983
- 1981
A Chipmunk Christmas
Writer
Christmas with The Chipmunks
Writer
Directed 3
2010s
- 2015
- 2013
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Driving Dave Crazy
Director
1980s
- 1987
Created 3
2010s
- 2015
1980s
- 1983
- 1981
Christmas with The Chipmunks
Creator
Other crew 1
No release date
Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing-Alongs: Workin' On The Railroad
Creative Consultant