Christopher Houghton is an American animator, writer, director, comic book artist, and voice actor. He is the co-creator of the Disney Channel animated series "Big City Greens", on which he voices the main character Cricket Green.
Early life.
Houghton was born in St. Johns, Michigan. His parents are Noel and Rick Houghton. He attended the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.
Career.
Houghton began his career as a storyboard artist on the Nickelodeon series "Fanboy & Chum Chum" and worked as an artist for Bongo Comics, MAD magazine, and the "Adventure Time" comic book series, often working alongside his brother Shane, a writer.
Houghton served as a storyboard artist on Disney XD's "Gravity Falls" and "Wander Over Yonder." From 2015 to 2017, he served as a storyboard director on Nickelodeon's "Harvey Beaks".""
In March 2016, Disney XD announced that it had picked up the animated series by the Houghton brothers, originally titled "Country Club" and later renamed "Big City Greens"."" Houghton voices the main character, Cricket Green. After initially only providing the voice for early production, his performance impressed Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger during an advanced screening.
In February 2024, the Houghton brothers signed a multiyear overall production deal with Disney Branded Television.
Personal life.
Houghton is married to animator and artist Kassandra Heller.
In 2009, Houghton was the recipient of the Jay Kennedy Memorial Scholarship from the National Cartoonists Society.