Alvin and the Chipmunks, originally David Seville and the Chipmunks or simply The Chipmunks, are an American animated virtual band and media franchise first created by Ross Bagdasarian for novelty records in 1958.

Who owns Alvin and the Chipmunks?

The Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise is owned by Bagdasarian Productions, a production company based in California. The company is owned by Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, Janice Karman, who serves as co-president

Additionally, the company was originally owned by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., and was called “Bagdasarian Film Corporation.” His son took over the company and become president in 1972 after his father’s death, changing the name from “Bagdasarian Films” to “Bagdasarian Productions.

The franchise evolved and grew into the global giant it is today with the help of Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, but it was Bagdasarian, Sr., who started it all. The father created music records using his voice and sped them up to give them the signature “chipmunk” sound.