Traci Paige Johnson is an American animator, writer, producer, director, and voice actress best known for co-creating the television series Blue's Clues (1996–2006), its spin-off Blue's Room (2004–2007), and the reboot series Blue's Clues & You! (2019–2024). She voices the title character for the original and reboot series. She also co-created the television series Gabby's Dollhouse (2021–present).
Biography While in high school, Johnson was a member of an award-winning student-produced comedy show, Beyond Our Control which ran on the local NBC affiliate, WNDU-TV, at that time owned and operated by the University of Notre Dame.
Johnson earned a degree in radio, television, and film at Northwestern University.
Blue's Clues Johnson was a freelance animator in the early 1990s when cable television network Nickelodeon wanted to create a new television show for preschoolers. She already had experience working in children's television. In 1994, Johnson, along with producer Angela Santomero and director Todd Kessler, which Nickelodeon executive Brown Johnson called a "green creative team", created the series Blue's Clues. According to Johnson, she was cast as the voice of Blue, because out of the show's crew, she sounded the most like a dog.
Personal life She is married to Robert Mowen (another Beyond Our Control alum) and has three sons: Thomas, Oliver, and Emmet.
Filmography Television Title Role First aired Last aired Co-production Network Notes Blue's Clues Co-creator / executive producer September 8, 1996 August 6, 2006 Out of the Blue EnterprisesNickelodeon Animation Studio Nick Jr. Also the vocal effects of Blue. Blue's Room August 2, 2004 March 29, 2007 Out of the Blue EnterprisesNickelodeon Animation Studio Spin-off of Blue's Clues. Blue's Clues & You! November 11, 2019 September 27, 2024 9 Story USANickelodeon Animation StudioBrown Bag FilmsAlso the vocal effects of Blue. Gabby's Dollhouse January 5, 2021 present DreamWorks Animation Television Netflix First production without 9 Story USA.
Film Year Title Role Co-production Notes 2000 Blue's Big Musical Movie Executive producer Paramount Home EntertainmentNickelodeon Animation Studio Direct-to-video; also the vocal effects of Blue 2022 Blue's Big City Adventure Producer Nickelodeon MoviesNickelodeon Animation Studio9 Story Media GroupBrown Bag FilmsBoxel AnimationLine by Line Media Paramount+ original film; also the vocal effects of Blue 2025 Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie Executive producer Universal PicturesDreamWorks Animation
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References Jim Forbes (narrator) (July 27, 2006). "Behind the Clues: 10 Years of Blue (Part 1)" (Short documentary). Nickelodeon
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Works cited Tracy, Diane. (2002). Blue's Clues for Success: The 8 Secrets Behind a Phenomenal Business. New York: Kaplan Publishing. .
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