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{{Character Infobox
  
{{Character Infobox
 
|image = Final Dave.jpg
  
|image = Final Dave.jpg
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|name = David "Dave" Seville
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|name = David Seville
 
|films = ''[[The Chipmunk Adventure]]''<br />''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (Film)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]''<br />''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]''<br />''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked]]''<br />''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip]]''
  
|films = ''[[The Chipmunk Adventure]]''<br />''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (Film)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]''<br />''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]''<br />''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked]]''<br />''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip]]''
 
|shows = ''[[The Alvin Show]]''<br />''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (TV series)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]''<br />''[[The Chipmunks (TV series)|The Chipmunks]]''<br />''[[The Chipmunks Go to the Movies]]''<br>''[[ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks]]''
  
|shows = ''[[The Alvin Show]]''<br />''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (TV series)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]''<br />''[[The Chipmunks (TV series)|The Chipmunks]]''<br />''[[The Chipmunks Go to the Movies]]''<br>''[[ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks]]''
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|inspiration = Based on Ross Sr.'s stage name
  
|inspiration = Based on Ross Sr.'s stage name
 
|alias = Biggy Seville, Dave
  
|alias = Biggy Seville, Dave
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|personality = Easily irritated, caring, responsible, fun-loving, short-tempered, honest
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|personality = Friendly, caring, honest, thoughtful, hot tempered, responsible, fatherly
 
|occupation = The Chipmunks' father/manager, songwriter
  
|occupation = The Chipmunks' father/manager, songwriter
 
|home = [[Seville House]]
  
|home = [[Seville House]]
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|family = [[Alvin Seville]] (son)<br />[[Simon Seville]] (son)<br />[[Theodore Seville]] (son)<br />[[Grandma Seville]] (mother)<br />[[Grandpa Seville]] (father)<br />[[Toby Seville]] (cousin once removed - CGI films)<br />[[Jackie Seville]] (aunt - CGI films)
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|family = [[Alvin Seville]] (adoptive son)<br />[[Simon Seville]] (adoptive son)<br />[[Theodore Seville]] (adpotive son)<br />[[Grandma Seville]] (mother)<br />[[Grandpa Seville]] (father)<br />[[Toby Seville]] (cousin once removed - CGI films)<br />[[Jackie Seville]] (aunt - CGI films)
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|friends = [[Ian Hawke]]<br />[[Zoe]]<br />[[Brittany Miller]]<br />[[Jeanette Miller]]<br />[[Eleanor Miller]]<br />[[Miss Miller]]<br />[[Inspector Jamal]]<br />[[Kevin]]<br />[[Principal Meadows]]<br>[[Miss Croner]]<br>[[officer Dangus]]
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|friends = [[Ian Hawke]]<br />[[Zoe]]<br />[[Brittany Miller]]<br />[[Jeanette Miller]]<br />[[Eleanor Miller]]<br />[[Miss Miller]]<br />[[Inspector Jamal]]<br />[[Kevin]]<br />[[Principal Meadows]]<br>[[Miss Croner]]<br>[[Officer Dangus]]
 
|enemies = Ian Hawke (formerly)<br />Zoe (formerly)<br />[[Claudia Furschtein]]<br />[[Klaus Furschtein]]<br />[[Bocarter Humphrey]]<br />[[Derek Smalls]]<br />[[Mr. Humphrey]]
  
|enemies = Ian Hawke (formerly)<br />Zoe (formerly)<br />[[Claudia Furschtein]]<br />[[Klaus Furschtein]]<br />[[Bocarter Humphrey]]<br />[[Derek Smalls]]<br />[[Mr. Humphrey]]
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|likes = Writing songs, having fun with the chipmunks, boats<ref>Little Golden Books ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: Happy Birthday, Dave!]]''</ref>
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|likes = Writing songs, spending time with his kids, responsibility, boats<ref>Little Golden Books ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: Happy Birthday, Dave!]]''</ref>
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|dislikes = Alvin getting into trouble, Alvin's mischief, deception, lies, selfishness, his sons in danger, having stress-related issues, snakes
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|dislikes = Defiance, dishonesty, arrogance, having stress-related issues, seeing his kids in danger, snakes
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|quote = "''ALLLVIIINNNN!!!!''"
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|quote = "''ALVIN!!!!''"
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|pets = [[Cookie Chomper |||]]<br>[[Lilly]]}}
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|pets = [[Cookie Chomper III]] (formerly)<br>[[Lilly]]}}
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'''David''' "'''Dave'''" '''Seville''' is the tetartagonist of all the Chipmunk [[:Category:Television Series|series]] and many of the films. He is [[The Chipmunks]]' adoptive father, confidant, and caretaker, [[The Chipettes]]' legal guardian (dependent on generation), and the son of [[Grandma Seville|Grandma]] and [[Grandpa Seville]].
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'''David''' "'''Dave'''" '''Seville''' is the tetartagonist of all the Chipmunk [[:Category:Television Series|series]] and many of the films and the sole deuteragonist if the live-action films. He is [[The Chipmunks]]' confidant and adoptive father, [[The Chipettes]]' legal guardian (dependent of the incarnation), and the son of [[Grandma Seville|Grandma]] and [[Grandpa Seville]].
   
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Dave is the loving father of The Chipmunks, despite Alvin driving him crazy in most of the cartoon episodes and CGI/live-action films. Like any other single parent trying to raise three kids, Dave has his patience tested on a daily basis. Dave is actually based on the creator of [[Alvin and the Chipmunks]] and ''[[The Alvin Show]]'', [[Ross Bagdasarian, Sr.]], whose stage name was David Seville. Bagdasarian, Sr. released many singles under this name before the creation of [[The Chipmunks]].
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Dave is the loving father of The Chipmunks, despite his children, especially Alvin driving him crazy in most of the cartoon episodes and CGI/live-action films. Like any other single parent trying to raise their kids, Dave has his patience tested on a daily basis. Dave is actually based on the creator of [[Alvin and the Chipmunks]] and ''[[The Alvin Show]]'', [[Ross Bagdasarian, Sr.]], whose stage name was David Seville. Bagdasarian, Sr. released many singles under this name before the creation of [[The Chipmunks]].
   
 
==Biography==
  
==Biography==
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'''David Seville''', or '''Dave''' to his friends and the Chipmunks, has his patience and sanity tested in practically every episode, song, and film he is included in with the Chipmunks. Beginning in ''The Alvin Show'' series, Dave is seen as the boys' songwriter and producer with the ability to play the piano and guitar. He tries extremely hard to keep the group focused during performances but he always has the challenge to deal with such as getting them to practice, keeping them focused, or preventing them from goofing up the songs. [[Alvin Seville|Alvin]] often irritates him, resulting in Dave's famous yell, "''ALLLVIIINNNN!!!!''" to which Alvin often replies with a loud "''OKAY!!''".
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'''David Seville''', or '''Dave''' to his friends and the Chipmunks, has his patience and sanity tested in practically every episode, song, and film he is included in with the Chipmunks.
   
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Beginning in ''The Alvin Show'' series, Dave is seen as the boys' songwriter and producer with the ability to play the piano and guitar. He tries extremely hard to keep the group focused during performances but he always has the challenge to deal with such as getting them to practice and keeping them focused. [[Alvin Seville|Alvin]] would play up resulting in Dave's famous yell, "''ALVIN!!!!''" to which Alvin replies with "''Okay!''".
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Though he is stressed out at times, Dave has always been a very loving and caring father. The Chipmunks have to remind him sometimes that even though they can be difficult for him, they wouldn't be the same without him. For instance, in ''[[The Chipmunks (TV series)|The Chipmunks]]'' episode [[Dave's Wonderful Life]], Dave believes that the boys are better without him, but their failures without him guiding and loving then become clear. In "[[We're So Glad It's You]]," the boys tell him they aren't better without him.
  
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In the 80’s series, his fatherly side is shown more. Though he gets tested at times, Dave has always been a very loving and caring father. The Chipmunks have to remind him sometimes that even though things are tough, they wouldn't be the same without him. For instance, in ''[[The Chipmunks (TV series)|The Chipmunks]]'' episode [[Dave's Wonderful Life]], Dave believes that the boys are better without him, but their failures without him guiding and loving then become clear. In "[[We're So Glad It's You]]," the boys tell him they aren't better without him.
   
 
Dave in the CGI / live-action films can seem more like their manager at times than a father. Throughout ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (Film)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]'', he denies for most of the film that he is their father. By the end of the film, he finally claims that they are family. His role in ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]'' is minor since he is in the hospital for most of the film. Dave is finally seen as more of a father in ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked]]''. He talks about setting rules and seems to take more of a disciplined role. He tries taking advice from [[Simon]] to give them the chance to prove themselves, which turns out as a disaster. When the chipmunks go overboard, he does everything he can to get them back. By ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip]]'', Dave changes careers and decides to become a music producer. The career swap leaves no time for the boys to tour and less time for Dave to be involved as a father, but, as a result of uncertainties, Dave finally decides to formally adopt them and cement the idea that they are indeed family.
  
Dave in the CGI / live-action films can seem more like their manager at times than a father. Throughout ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (Film)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]'', he denies for most of the film that he is their father. By the end of the film, he finally claims that they are family. His role in ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]'' is minor since he is in the hospital for most of the film. Dave is finally seen as more of a father in ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked]]''. He talks about setting rules and seems to take more of a disciplined role. He tries taking advice from [[Simon]] to give them the chance to prove themselves, which turns out as a disaster. When the chipmunks go overboard, he does everything he can to get them back. By ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip]]'', Dave changes careers and decides to become a music producer. The career swap leaves no time for the boys to tour and less time for Dave to be involved as a father, but, as a result of uncertainties, Dave finally decides to formally adopt them and cement the idea that they are indeed family.
   
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In the ''[[ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks]]'' series, Dave is once again portrayed as the caring father as in the 80s series. In the new era, Dave has to overcome his weakness with improving technology with the help of his boys, a notable difference from previous incarnations. Alvin still tests his sanity as seen in [[Principal Interest]] where he is desperate to get Alvin back in school so he doesn't have to deal with him all day. Dave is also stated to be an Eagle Scout in [[Kickin' It Old School]], which gives additional insight into his character and experience.
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In the ''[[ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks]]'' series, Dave is once again portrayed as the caring father as in the 80s series. In the new era, Dave has to overcome his weakness with improving technology with the help of his boys, a notable difference from previous incarnations. His kids especially Alvin still push his buttons. Dave is also stated to be an Eagle Scout in [[Kickin' It Old School]], which gives additional insight into his character and experience.
   
 
==Alternate Identities==
  
==Alternate Identities==
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== Quotes==
  
== Quotes==
 
{{Little Quote|Dave|"Hello, Ms. Miller? I want Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, to meet me in Europe. Bye bye."|''[[The Chipmunk Adventure]]''}}
  
{{Little Quote|Dave|"Hello, Ms. Miller? I want Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, to meet me in Europe. Bye bye."|''[[The Chipmunk Adventure]]''}}
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{{Little Quote|Dave|"Hey! That looks like my boys!"|''[[The Chipmunk Adventure]]''}}
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{{Little Quote|Dave|Hey! That looks like my boys!|''The Chipmunk Adventure''}}
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{{Little Quote|Dave|I'm awake! I'm up! And I'm late!|''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks (Film)|Alvin and the Chipmunks]]''}}
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{{Little Quote|Dave|Squirrels can't talk!|''Alvin and the Chipmunks''}}
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{{Little Quote|Dave|Yeah! Which only makes me want [[The Chipmunks|you]] out of my house that much more! It's creepy! Unnatural! Somewhat evil!|''Alvin and the Chipmunks''}}
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{{Little Quote|Dave|Pretend that I need the money and I hate my job and you're staying at my place, so you owe me!|''Alvin and the Chipmunks''}}
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{{Little Quote|Dave|Clam it, [[Alvin Seville|sudsy]]!|''Alvin and the Chipmunks''}}
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{{Little Quote|Dave|Theodore, that's not your side of the bed.|''Alvin and the Chipmunks''}}
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{{Little Quote|Dave|To "Dav." Let's see, it says, "Merry Christmas. Love, Theodore." And it's got a nice picture of, uh...some pineapples?|''Alvin and the Chipmunks''}}
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{{Little Quote|Dave|I can't hear [[Ian Hawke|you]]; the music's too loud.|''Alvin and the Chipmunks''}}
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
== Trivia ==

Revision as of 21:43, 3 April 2020

David "Dave" Seville is the tetartagonist of all the Chipmunk series and many of the films and the sole deuteragonist if the live-action films. He is The Chipmunks' confidant and adoptive father, The Chipettes' legal guardian (dependent of the incarnation), and the son of Grandma and Grandpa Seville.

Dave is the loving father of The Chipmunks, despite his children, especially Alvin driving him crazy in most of the cartoon episodes and CGI/live-action films. Like any other single parent trying to raise their kids, Dave has his patience tested on a daily basis. Dave is actually based on the creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Alvin Show, Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., whose stage name was David Seville. Bagdasarian, Sr. released many singles under this name before the creation of The Chipmunks.

Biography

David Seville, or Dave to his friends and the Chipmunks, has his patience and sanity tested in practically every episode, song, and film he is included in with the Chipmunks.

Beginning in The Alvin Show series, Dave is seen as the boys' songwriter and producer with the ability to play the piano and guitar. He tries extremely hard to keep the group focused during performances but he always has the challenge to deal with such as getting them to practice and keeping them focused. Alvin would play up resulting in Dave's famous yell, "ALVIN!!!!" to which Alvin replies with "Okay!".

In the 80’s series, his fatherly side is shown more. Though he gets tested at times, Dave has always been a very loving and caring father. The Chipmunks have to remind him sometimes that even though things are tough, they wouldn't be the same without him. For instance, in The Chipmunks episode Dave's Wonderful Life, Dave believes that the boys are better without him, but their failures without him guiding and loving then become clear. In "We're So Glad It's You," the boys tell him they aren't better without him.

Dave in the CGI / live-action films can seem more like their manager at times than a father. Throughout Alvin and the Chipmunks, he denies for most of the film that he is their father. By the end of the film, he finally claims that they are family. His role in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is minor since he is in the hospital for most of the film. Dave is finally seen as more of a father in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. He talks about setting rules and seems to take more of a disciplined role. He tries taking advice from Simon to give them the chance to prove themselves, which turns out as a disaster. When the chipmunks go overboard, he does everything he can to get them back. By Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, Dave changes careers and decides to become a music producer. The career swap leaves no time for the boys to tour and less time for Dave to be involved as a father, but, as a result of uncertainties, Dave finally decides to formally adopt them and cement the idea that they are indeed family.

In the ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks series, Dave is once again portrayed as the caring father as in the 80s series. In the new era, Dave has to overcome his weakness with improving technology with the help of his boys, a notable difference from previous incarnations. His kids especially Alvin still push his buttons. Dave is also stated to be an Eagle Scout in Kickin' It Old School, which gives additional insight into his character and experience.

Alternate Identities

David Seville Singles

David Seville was originally the stage name for Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. before the name was applied to the character. At this time, in the late fifties and early sixties, Bagdasarian produced singles independent and even prior to his idea of Alvin and the Chipmunks. The following tracks are performed without The Chipmunks.

  • 1958: "Witch Doctor" (Original Version)
  • 1958: "Don't Whistle at Me, Baby"
  • 1958: "The Bird on My Head"
  • 1958: "Hey There, Moon"
  • 1958: "Almost Good"
  • 1959: "Mediocre"
  • 1959: "Flip Side"
  • 1960: "Copyright 1960"
  • 1960: "Sack Time"

Quotes

Dave: "Hello, Ms. Miller? I want Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, to meet me in Europe. Bye bye." - (The Chipmunk Adventure)
Dave: Hey! That looks like my boys! - (The Chipmunk Adventure)
Dave: I'm awake! I'm up! And I'm late! - (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
Dave: Squirrels can't talk! - (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
Dave: Yeah! Which only makes me want you out of my house that much more! It's creepy! Unnatural! Somewhat evil! - (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
Dave: Pretend that I need the money and I hate my job and you're staying at my place, so you owe me! - (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
Dave: Clam it, sudsy! - (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
Dave: Theodore, that's not your side of the bed. - (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
Dave: To "Dav." Let's see, it says, "Merry Christmas. Love, Theodore." And it's got a nice picture of, uh...some pineapples? - (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
Dave: I can't hear you; the music's too loud. - (Alvin and the Chipmunks)

Trivia

  • The stage name 'David Seville' came from a city in Spain where Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. was stationed during World War II.[2]
  • David Seville was created because 'Ross Bagdasarian' was too ethnic and too long to fit on a 45.[2]
  • Sometimes Alvin acts more like The Chipmunks' manager than Dave.

Also see

References

  1. ↑ Little Golden Books Alvin and the Chipmunks: Happy Birthday, Dave!
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Alvin and the Chipmunks, Web.archive.org, Retrieved 2015-11-14.
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