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Boy cared for by Jeannie

A male infant cared for by Jeannie, often caught up in Tom and Jerry's antics and repeatedly causing mischief.

Quotes

  • Fight nicely
  • The mischievous baby is on a rampage again today!

Trivia

  • The baby often sneaks around the house when Jeannie isn't watching.
  • There are many scenes where the baby clings to Jeannie while she's on the phone.
  • Babysitter Jeannie is characterized by her face not being clearly depicted.
  • The baby often causes Tom and Jerry's commotions.
  • The baby's name is not clearly stated in the show.
  • Voice consists mainly of narration and sound effects, does not speak words.

Alternate names

Baby boy Baby Infant

Tags

Tom and Jerry Baby Babysitter Mischief Anime character American anime Comedy 1940s Slapstick

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Male infant. Usually in a crib or stroller, wearing diapers, with a typical baby appearance.
Height
Small stature
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Small stature
  • Riding in a stroller
  • Wearing diapers
Iconic items
  • Stroller
  • Crib
  • Diapers
  • Pacifier

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Mischievous
Detailed personality
Innocent and full of curiosity. Frequently sneaks out of the crib or stroller when Jeannie isn't watching and gets involved in Tom and Jerry's commotion.
Keywords
  • Mischievous
  • Innocent
  • Curious
  • Naughty
  • Adorable
Talents
  • Quick movements as an infant
  • Ability to sneak away from watchful eyes
  • Gets involved in slapstick but remains unharmed
Skills
  • Crawling
  • Attracting attention with cries
Motivation
To play freely
Habits
Sneaks around when Jeannie isn't watching

History

Backstory
A male infant under Jeannie's babysitting care. Tries to get Jeannie's attention while she's absorbed in phone calls, wandering around the house or interacting with Tom and Jerry. Often gets caught up in their antics and causes chaos in the house.
Debut date
February 10, 1940
Work title
There's Always Someone Above
Media type
Anime

Series regular

Significant event
Series regular
Description
After the success of the first appearance, became a series regular, repeatedly appearing in Tom and Jerry stories and often serving as the trigger for various commotions.

Co-starring with Jeannie

Significant event
Co-starring with Jeannie
Description
Relationship with babysitter Jeannie is depicted, with numerous episodes where the baby moves around alone while she is on the phone.

Kidnapping mix-up incident

Significant event
Kidnapping mix-up incident
Description
In episodes where the baby gets caught up in Tom and Jerry's antics and seems about to be kidnapped, it turns out to be a misunderstanding in the end.

Relationships

Jeannie

Guardian

Primary caregiver and babysitter. Often neglects the baby due to being absorbed in phone calls, but basically affectionate.

Owner couple

Guardian

Presumed to be the baby's real parents, the couple has separate likes and dislikes for animals. Appear rarely as parents.

Tom

Frequently gets involved in commotions over the baby.

Jerry

Like the baby, a resident of Jeannie's house, and they often interact.

Jeannie's house

Jeannie's house: unknown

Media appearances

Tom and Jerry

Anime / Supporting

Long-running series starting in 1940

Tom and Jerry: The Movie

Movie / Supporting

1992 theatrical release

Tom & Jerry (2021 film)

Movie / Supporting

2021 theatrical release

Tom and Jerry Show

Anime / Supporting

Series starting in 2014

Tom and Jerry Pretend Play

Anime / Supporting

2022 Japanese original short series

Voice cast and creators

William Hanna

Creator name
William Hanna
Role
Original author

Joseph Barbera

Creator name
Joseph Barbera
Role
Original author

MGM Cartoon Studio

Creator name
MGM Cartoon Studio
Role
Animation studio

Hanna-Barbera Productions

Creator name
Hanna-Barbera Productions
Role
Animation studio

Warner Bros. Animation

Creator name
Warner Bros. Animation
Role
Animation studio

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Figure

Item name
Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Plush toy

Item name
Plush toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Stationery set

Item name
Stationery set
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

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