The Mask! Episode 1 - part 2 The Mask is an American animated television series based on the comic book series and film of the same name. It aired on Fox Kids from August 12, 1995 to August 30, 1997. The series follows the adventures of a mischievous, wisecracking cartoon character named The Mask (voiced by Rob Paulsen) as he wreaks havoc in the fictional town of Edge City. The Mask's alter ego is a mild-mannered banker named Stanley Ipkiss, who discovers a magical mask that gives him superhuman