Guy Moon
Guy Vernon Moon was an American composer who worked on children's animated shows such as The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, Cow and Chicken, and Johnny Test. Moon graduated from the University of Arizona before starting his composition career. He was noted for his frequent collaboration with animator Butch Hartman, with his work being nominated for four Emmy Awards.
Early life and education
Guy Vernon Moon was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on February 7, 1962. Moon was raised in Fort Atkinson, where he would start his music career. Moon played piano for his school's swing choir and tuba in the marching band. He also composed cadences for the marching band. While in high school he earned the John Philip Sousa band award. He graduated from the University of Arizona School of Music. The program would occasionally perform pieces by Moon in the years following his graduation. Moon moved from Wisconsin to California in 1986.Career
In his early career in the 1980s, Moon composed the film Creepozoids. He went on to begin his work in animated films, contributing to the score of movie The Land Before Time before composing for the shows The Addams Family and Johnny Bravo.Moon's background in jazz music informed his compositions, mostly music for film and animated television series. He cited Carl Stalling and Raymond Scott as influences for his cartoon work. He had a working relationship with animator Butch Hartman, working on his series The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, T.U.F.F. Puppy, and Bunsen Is a Beast. He won a 2007 Annie Award for music in a television production, three consecutive BMI Cable Awards from 2002 to 2004, and earned four Emmy nominations for his work on The Fairly OddParents. Moon composed other Nickelodeon cartoons including ChalkZone, Back at the Barnyard, and the live action series Big Time Rush. He also worked on the Cartoon Network shows Cow and Chicken and The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. He was also credited with composing and orchestrating the music for The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, as well as both the original and revival series of Johnny Test.
Moon also worked on feature films, including Fight Club, Minority Report and Evan Almighty. His later career was dedicated to more live action works including The Green Vail and The Artist. Moon was noted for his faith and taught at the Mekane Yesus Seminary, travelling to Ethiopia in 2011 to teach students film and media techniques.
Personal life and death
Moon resided in San Fernando Valley. He was married and had three children. He suffered from tinnitus in his final years after sustaining an injury to his eardrum.On January 8, 2026, Moon was hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Wilmington, Los Angeles. He died of traumatic injuries at the scene, at the age of 63.