
and his anger and frustration when he inevitably fails. In the original records and The Alvin Show he's arguably the second most central character apart from Alvin he takes an active part in the songs (quite a few of the songs are mainly sung by Dave, with the Chipmunks providing the backup and chorus) and the central theme of the franchise is Dave trying to keep the Chipmunks, particularly Alvin, in tow.
In the franchise as a whole, Dave's role has grown drastically smaller over the years.Catchphrase: Aside from his signature "AAAAAAAALVIIIIIIINNNNN!" scream, calling the boys "fellas".Cant Tie His Bow: Simon has to help him with his bow while theyre talking in Chipwrecked, as Daves getting ready to have dinner with the captain.Calling Parents by Their Name: Despite considering him their father and taking his last name as their own, the Chipmunks usually call him "Dave" and rarely "dad".
Butt-Monkey: The Straight Man to more than five decades of the boys' comedy.
He just about throttled his landlord after learning the latter had sold the boys (then infants) to be fed to the cobra at the city zoo.
Threatening the Chipmunks will also set him off. Alvin's mischief often irritates him, resulting in Dave's famous yell, ALVIN!!!!! to which Alvin often replies with a loud "OKAY!!". While Dave struggles to remain calm and objective, Alvin often irritates him, causing Dave to yell "Alvin!" to which Alvin responds with "Okay!" Dave plays piano and the guitar.ĭavid ∝ave Seville was originally Ross Bagdasarians stage name. ROSS BAGDASARIAN (JR.) Alvin and the Chipmunks/The Chipmunks, The Chipmunk Adventure, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman & Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks albums A Chipmunk Christmas, Chipmunk Rock, The Chipmunks Go Hollywood, Songs from Our TV Shows, The Chipmunk Adventure Soundtrack, Chipmunk Rock, The Chipmunks Go Hollywood, Songs from Our TV Shows, The Chipmunk Adventure Soundtrack, The Chipmunks and The Chipettes: Born to Rock, Rockin' Through the Decades Soundtrack, The Chipmunks Rock the House, Chipmunks in Low Places, A Very Merry Chipmunk, When You Wish Upon a Chipmunk, Club Chipmunk: The Dance Mixes, The A-Files: Alien Songs, Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks Soundtrack & Undeniable''ĭave Sevilles a songwriter, as well as the guardian of the Chipmunks, and the Chipettes too as of the second live action movie.