Jorge Isaac Arvizu Martínez(July 23, 1932 – March 18, 2014), better known by the stage nameJorge Arvizu,was a Mexican actor who was the first Spanish voice, among others, for the charactersBugs Bunny,Fred FlintstoneandCookie Monster.He was also nicknamedEl Tata.[1][2]
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| Born | Jorge Isaac Arvizu Martínez July 23, 1932 Celaya,Guanajuato,Mexico |
| Died | March 18, 2014(aged 81) Mexico City,Mexico |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1953–2014 |
Arvizu died on March 18, 2014, inMexico City,after suffering aheart failure.[2]
Voice Roles
edit- Chef Skinner inRatatouille(2007)
- Ramon inCars(2006)
- BertandCookie MonsterinPlaza Sésamo(1972-1990)
- Chief Garner inDirty Pair Flash(1998–1999)
- The Narrator inThomas and Friends(1984-1986)
- Mr. Papadopolous inLife of Brian(1979)
- Grandpa Joe Bucket inWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory(1971)
- MercutioinRomeo and Juliet(1968)
- The PenguininBatman(1968)
- Dr. DoominFantastic Four(1967–1968)
- George HarrisonandRingo StarrinThe BeatlesTV series(1965–1969) andLet It Be(1970)
- Robot inLost in Space(1965–1968)
- Maxwell Smartin theGet Smart1965 TV series,the1995 revivaland the2008 film
- Quincy MagooinThe Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo(1964-1965)
- Uncle FesterinThe Addams Family(1964)
- Benny the Ball[broken anchor]andChoo-Choo[broken anchor]inTop Cat(1961–1962) andTop Cat: The Movie(2011)
- Fred FlintstoneinThe Flintstones(1960–1966)
- Pedro inLady and the Tramp(1955)
- Bugs BunnyandDaffy Duckin theLooney TunesandMerrie Melodies(1950–1961)
- Woody Woodpecker(1950–1961)
- Popeyein thePopeyecartoons (1933–1957)
- Felix the Cat
References
edit- ^"Jorge Arvizu, monstruo sagrado en el doblaje".El Universal (Mexico City).October 4, 2004. Archived fromthe originalon February 27, 2012.RetrievedApril 23,2010.
- ^abTinoco, Armando (March 15, 2014)."Jorge Arvizu 'El Tata' Dies: Voice Behind Benito Bodoque, Pedro Picapiedra Dead From Heart Failure At 81".Latintimes.RetrievedMarch 19,2014.
External links
edit- Jorge ArvizuatIMDb
- Jorge ArvizuatAnime News Network's encyclopedia
- Jorge Arvizuat Behind The Voice Actors
