Bob Bergen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bob Bergen
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Bob Bergen at the 2014 Annie Awards
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Bob Berger
March 8, 1964 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
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| Other names | Bob S. Berger |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
Bob Bergen (born March 8, 1964) is an American voice actor. He is famous for giving voices to many cartoon characters. You might know him best as the voice of Porky Pig and Tweety from Warner Bros. cartoons. He has also voiced characters in English versions of Japanese anime shows. For a while, he even hosted a children's game show called Jep!, which was a kid-friendly version of Jeopardy!.
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Becoming a Voice Actor
When Bob Bergen was a kid, he loved watching cartoons. He would spend hours practicing the voices of his favorite characters. He even made up his own characters! He once told his parents he wanted to be the voice of Porky Pig.
In 1978, when he was a teenager, Bob found the phone number for Mel Blanc. Mel Blanc was a legendary voice actor. He voiced many famous characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. Bob even managed to watch Mel Blanc record voices. This made Bob realize he needed to train his voice. He started taking lessons in Los Angeles. He also studied acting and improv comedy. At 18, he got an agent to help him find voice acting jobs.
Famous Voices You Might Know
In 1990, Bob Bergen joined a special group of actors. They were chosen to voice the classic Looney Tunes characters. He became the main voice for Porky Pig. He has also voiced Tweety, Barnyard Dawg, Henery Hawk, Marvin the Martian, and Speedy Gonzales. He shares these roles with other talented voice actors.
Bob has voiced many characters in movies and TV shows. Here are some you might recognize:
- Porky Pig and Tweety in Space Jam and Looney Tunes Cartoons.
- Luke Skywalker in many Star Wars video games.
- No-Face in the movie Spirited Away.
- Bucky the Squirrel in The Emperor's New Groove.
- Wind-Up in the Skylanders video games.
- He also voiced characters in movies like The Lion King, Toy Story 2, and Monsters, Inc..
Hosting and Appearances
In 1998, Bob Bergen was the host of Jep!. This was a fun game show for kids on the Game Show Network. He has also appeared on other TV shows as himself. Bob Bergen is Jewish.
Awards and Recognition
Bob Bergen has been nominated for several awards for his voice acting. These awards celebrate the best performances in animated shows. He has been nominated for:
- Annie Awards for his role as Porky Pig in Duck Dodgers.
- Emmy Awards for his work as Porky Pig in The Looney Tunes Show and New Looney Tunes.
See also
In Spanish: Bob Bergen para niños
