R.I.P. Space Ghost: Remembering George Lowe the Voice Behind the Cartoon Legend

Dude this is some seriously sad news. George Lowe the voice acting genius behind Space Ghost on Space Ghost Coast to Coast and a ton of other awesome characters has passed away. He was only 67. If you grew up watching Cartoon Network or Adult Swim you know exactly who we are talking about and you know what a huge loss this is.

Space Ghost No More: George Lowe's Passing Shocks Fans and Colleagues

The word broke out on Sunday March 2nd and it hit hard. George Lowe a veteran voice actor and comedian was gone. His representative confirmed the news and long time friend Marvelous Marvin Boone shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook. Boone said he was beyond devastated calling George his "Zobanian brother" and best friend of over 40 years. He remembered George as a supremely talented artist voice actor and the "funniest man on Earth". That really sums up George Lowe for so many fans.

From Radio Waves to Cartoon Stardom: George Lowe's Journey to Becoming Space Ghost

George Lowe's story is pretty cool. He actually started super young in radio. At just 15 he got his first radio gig at local station WWJB in Florida. Can you imagine getting your start that early? Later on in the 80s and early 90s he did voice-over work for TBS and Cartoon Network. But it was in 1994 that he landed the role that would make him a legend: Space Ghost in Space Ghost Coast to Coast.

This show was unlike anything else. It was a talk show parody hosted by the Hanna Barbera superhero Space Ghost but totally reimagined for a late-night audience. Live-action celebrities would be interviewed by Space Ghost and it was just brilliantly weird and funny. George Lowe's voice was key to the show's success. He voiced Space Ghost from 1994 to 2004 on Cartoon Network and later Adult Swim . He totally made that character his own turning a forgotten 60s cartoon superhero into a modern comedy icon.

Beyond Space Ghost: A Voice Acting Legend Across Adult Swim and More

Space Ghost was his signature role for sure but George Lowe's talent went way beyond that. He voiced Space Ghost in spin-offs like Cartoon Planet and even in the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters. He was also Dad in The Brak Show another Adult Swim classic and did voices for Robot Chicken and tons of other shows.

Even recently George Lowe was still voicing Space Ghost in a 2024 episode of the Max series Jellystone. That's how iconic he was people wanted that Space Ghost voice no matter what. He even voiced Space Ghost for Adult Swim shorts like Deep Conversations with Talking Heads’ David Byrne showing his range and comedic timing were still top-notch.

More Than Just a Voice: George Lowe the Artist and Art Collector

It turns out George Lowe was not just a voice acting king he was also a talented artist and art collector. Seriously versatile guy. In 2016 he talked about his art collection and even hosted an exhibit to share it with people. He believed art brought people together and that there was no "wrong answer" in art. That's a cool way to look at the world right?

Remembering George Lowe: His Impact and Legacy

George Lowe's passing is a real loss for comedy animation and voice acting. He left a huge mark on Adult Swim and on anyone who loved cartoons with a weird and hilarious edge. Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen said it best "He left an indelible mark on all of us at Adult Swim." Even though we are sad he is gone we can always remember him through his amazing work and the iconic voice of Space Ghost that will live on.