Paul Winchell. Paul Winchell was an American ventriloquist, comedian, actor, voice actor, humanitarian and inventor who voiced Tigger in the Winnie the Pooh franchise, Shun Gon the Chinese Cat in The Aristocats, Boomer in The Fox and the Hound, Gargamel from The Smurfs, and Zummi Gummi in the first five seasons of Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears. Click one to go the character's VC (Voice Compare) page to listen to and compare Paul Winchell's performance against his peers - and then vote for your favorite! A patent for one of his ideas, a disposable razor, was disapproved on the basis it was considered ridiculous for people to buy razors to throw them away after a single-use. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. And Tigger Too. Winchell has a daughter named April Winchell who is also a voice actress. He operated multiple puppets, two of his best ventriloquist dummies known were named Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff. Ventriloquist dummy Jerry Mahoney, created by Paul Winchell around 1938. Through his second marriage to British actress Nina Russel, he had a daughter, April Winchell, who later became a voice actress herself. Paul Winchell was married three times, fathering five children. Diane Sinclair During Spring 1998, Winchell participated in a single recording session for the film. The characters below have not only been voiced by Paul Winchell, but also other voice actors. Paul Winchell is a featured article, which means it has been identified as one of the best articles produced by the Disney Wiki community. Paul Winchell (21 December 1922 - 24 June 2005) was an American ventriloquist, comedian, actor, humanitarian, and inventor. He won a Grammy for his final performance as Tigger in Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You. Birth Name: Paul Wilchinsky Born: Dec 21, 1922 Died: Jun 24, 2005 Age: 82 Cause of Death: natural causes Visit this actor at the IMDb.Click episode … Paul Winchell (December 21, 1922 – June 24, 2005), born Paul Wilchinski (the family later shortened it to Wilchen), was one of the voice actors for the Smurfs cartoon show, best known for his role as Gargamel the wizard. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of The Paul Winchell and Jerry Mahoney Show with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at TVGuide.com Beginning with the television series The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, he alternated in the role with Jim Cummings, the current voice of Pooh. He later surfaced on ABC, with `Circus Time' (1956-57) and `The Paul Winchell Show' (1957-61). This original Jerry is made of plastic wood and was sculpted by Frank Marshall; he has a detachable carved wooden head and is dressed in a red sport coat and a bow tie. Paul Winchell (December 21, 1922 - June 24, 2005) voiced Tigger in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. I am only old enough to remember Winchell-Mahoney time which aired from 1965-1968 in New York as well as around the country. His final role as Tigger was in Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You. Download the TV Guide app for iPhone, iPad and Android! Paul Winchell was an American ventriloquist, comedian, actor, voice actor, humanitarian and inventor who voiced Tigger in the Winnie the Pooh franchise, Shun Gon the Chinese Cat in The Aristocats, Boomer in The Fox and the Hound, Gargamel from The Smurfs, and Zummi Gummi in the first five seasons of Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears. This is the first of many "Jerrys" which the puppeteer used over the course of his decades-long career as a performer on stage and screen. Ventriloquist Paul Winchell hosted this variety series (which also had a quiz-show segment called `What's My Name?'). And Tigger Too. Winchell had also been an inventor, with some of his ideas being an artificial heart and a flameless cigar lighter. Paul Winchell (December 21, 1922 - June 24, 2005) voiced Tigger in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The Best Shows and Movies to Watch This Week: Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden Presidential Debates: Everything to Know, Joe Biden's Town Hall Beats Donald Trump's in Ratings. The series, initially titled `The Speidel Show,' moved from prime time to Saturday mornings in the fall of 1954. 1 Episode (2014). Beginning with the television series The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, he alternated in the role with Jim Cummings, the current voice of Pooh. Paul Winchell passed away in his sleep at his home on June 24th, 2005. Keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. With actor Ed Asner, Winchell lobbied Congress to appropriate foreign aid for landlocked nations to encourage the breeding of the tilapia fish, which was a source of protein and could survive in different types of waters. Paul Winchell (December 21, 1922 – June 24, 2005) was an American ventriloquist, voice actor, comedian, inventor, and humanitarian, whose entertainment career flourished in the 1950s and 1960s. He is best known for his work with his dummy, Jerry Mahoney, including The Paul Winchell Show from 1950 to 1954, and as the original voice of Tigger.. He voiced many Hanna-Barbera characters including Dick Dastardly and Gargamel.. Your new favorite show is right here. Plus, everything you need to know about Season 3, 'I needed people that would listen to me, do what I say,' the evicted houseguest said. If you see a way this page can be updated or improved without compromising previous work, please feel free to contribute. 1 Episode (2014), Jimmy Blaine Ironically, that concept would soon become hugely popular. He won a Grammy for his final performance as Tigger in Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You. Trust us. Although well researched, their idea was ultimately disapproved as it was felt aquaculture in Third World nations that lacked access to the ocean was inadvisable. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (attraction), Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin, https://pooh.fandom.com/wiki/Paul_Winchell?oldid=40596. He voiced Dr. Paul Winchell autograph photo with Tigger. In Winchell's earlier years, he worked as a hypnotist helping people undergo surgery. Paul Winchell got into show business as a ventriloquist and had his own show called The Paul Winchell Show. Paul Winchell, the original voice of Tigger, was originally cast to voice Tigger for the film, which was then titled Winnie the Pooh and the Family Tree. In my childhood, Jerry and Knucklehead were larger than life. The Jerry Mahoney puppet now resides in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.. During Winchell's time on Winnie the Pooh and Gummi Bears in the latter part of the 1980s, he had taken an interest in famine and malnutrition. Paul Winchell was an American voice actor and ventriloquist, among other occupations. He was also known for playing Dick Dastardly, another Hanna-Barbera villain, and Tigger from the Winnie the Pooh franchise. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Sign up and add shows to get the latest updates about your favorite shows - Start Now. Paul Winchell provides the voice of Tigger in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977). It has been over 40 years since Mr. Winchell and his great cast of characters have ridden the airwaves. He was originally going to return and suppose to voice Tigger for The Tigger Movie (2000) but his voice was too scratchy to voice the character that Jim Cummings took over instead. https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Paul_Winchell?oldid=4275298. However, Winchell dropped from the … Input on The Jetsons. He may be best known for his ventriloquist work with dummies Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff. Disney Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Ventriloquist, comedian, actor, voice actor, humanitarian, inventor. Photo Credits: Netflix; Pop TV; Robert Viglasky, Hartswood Films; Fred Hayes/Disney+, Fox, PopTV; Bettina Strauss/Netflix; Nicole Rivelli/Amazon, Netflix, Frank Masi/Apple, Disney, Jasper Savage/Hulu; Diyah Pera/CW; CBS. John Fiedler who was the voice of Piglet, passed away the day after on June 25th 2005. Winchell and His puppet Jerry Mahoney masqueraded as Romeo and Juliet in the short-lived game show.