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Arthur Anderson
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Arthur Anderson with others in the cast of Let's Pretend
Born
Arthur John Miles Anderson

(1922-08-29)August 29, 1922
Died April 9, 2016(2016-04-09) (aged 93)
Nationality American
Occupation Actor
Years active 1933–2016
Spouse(s) Alice Middleton (died 2015)
Children 1 daughter
Parent(s) George Christian Anderson
Violet Brookfield Anderson

Arthur Anderson (born August 29, 1922 – died April 9, 2016) was an American actor. He worked in movies, television, and on stage. He was also a radio and voice actor. His long career started on the radio in the early 1930s.

Who Was Arthur Anderson?

Arthur Anderson was a talented actor who worked for many years. He was known for his voice acting, especially for a famous cartoon character. He brought many characters to life with his voice.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Arthur Anderson was born in Staten Island, New York, in 1922. He started acting when he was very young. His first roles were on the radio in the 1930s. This was a time when radio shows were very popular.

Acting on the Radio

Radio acting meant using only your voice to tell a story. Arthur Anderson was good at this. He learned to make different voices and sounds. This helped him play many characters.

Becoming a Voice Actor

Later in his career, Arthur Anderson became well-known as a voice actor. This means he used his voice for animated characters. He voiced characters in cartoons and other shows.

His Famous Voice Role

One of his most famous voice roles was Eustace Bagge. This character was from the popular cartoon show Courage the Cowardly Dog. Many kids and teens enjoyed this show. Arthur Anderson's voice helped make Eustace a memorable character.

Arthur Anderson's Legacy

Arthur Anderson had a very long career, lasting over 80 years. He worked in many different types of acting. He showed how important voice acting can be. He passed away in 2016, but his work lives on.

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