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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 30, 1908 |
| Birthplace | United States, Oregon, Portland |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Unknown |
| Agency | Warner Bros. (exclusive contract) |
| Voice Acting Debut | 1927 |
Biography
Known as the man with a thousand voices, a legendary voice actor in the American voice acting industry. He voiced almost all of the main characters in Looney Tunes, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. He is famous for returning to recording sessions with a cast on after sustaining severe injuries in a car accident in 1961. In 2014, he was selected as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century by Newsweek magazine.
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
Started career as a musician for radio programs -> Hired by Warner Bros. animation studio -> Began voicing all major Looney Tunes characters in the 1940s
Personality
A paragon of professionalism, with an acting philosophy that treats characters as fully living entities, greatly influencing later generations of voice actors.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 5 of 5).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes) | |||
| Daffy Duck (Looney Tunes) | |||
| Porky Pig (Looney Tunes) | |||
| Bernie the Dinosaur (The Flintstones) | |||
| Speedy Gonzales (Looney Tunes) |
Awards
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960)
