Cartoon Characters Based on Real People: #familyguy
5,288Characters Based off of Real People:
Peter Griffin is based on Mr. Paul Timmins, a Security Guard that creator Seth Macfarlane met at Rhode Island School of Design
Brian Griffin is a caricature of Seth Macfarlane himself:
Krusty the Clown is Based off of: James Allen aka Rusty Nails the Clown.
Chuckie from Rugrats: Modeled after Mark Mothersbaugh, the show's composer, sharing his thick glasses, nearsightedness, and wild hair.
Edna From Incredibles is based off of: Hollywood costume designer Edith Head. Enda made Super Hero suits, Edith made Hollywood acting suits.
The vultures in The Jungle Book are based off of the Beatles
Optimus Prime’s Voice is based off of Peter Cullen’s Older Brother Larry Cullen. A real hero who is strong enough to be gentle.
Timmy Turner is based off of Creator Butch Hartman’s older bother Mikey, Timmy’s original name was supposed to be Mikey as well.
Darth Vader was influenced by Date Masamune, a Japanese Samurai war lord known as the One Eyed Dragon who wore black armor.