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Bret Iwan
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Iwan at the 2022 GalaxyCon Richmond
Born
Bret William Iwan

(1982-09-10) September 10, 1982 (age 42)
Alma mater Ringling College of Art and Design
Occupation Voice actor
Years active 2009–present
Spouse(s)
Douglas Hoffman
(m. 2021)

Bret William Iwan (born September 10, 1982) is an American voice actor. He is famous for being the fourth voice of Mickey Mouse. He took over the role after the death of Wayne Allwine in 2009.

Bret Iwan's Early Life

Bret William Iwan was born on September 10, 1982. He grew up in Pasadena, California. His parents are Bill and Fiona Iwan.

He went to LeRoy High School in Le Roy, Illinois. This was from 1996 to 2000. Later, he graduated from the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. After college, Iwan worked as an illustrator for Hallmark.

Becoming Mickey Mouse's Voice

Iwan was chosen to voice Mickey Mouse in 2009. He replaced Wayne Allwine, who had passed away. Iwan had already practiced the role. He had filled in when Allwine was not well. Iwan says Allwine's old recordings helped him learn the voice.

His first recordings as Mickey were for Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. He also voiced Mickey for the 2009 shows Disney On Ice: Celebrations and Disney Live: Rockin' Road Show. He then voiced Mickey in Have a Laugh!. His first full performance as Mickey was for the English version of the PlayStation Portable game Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. He also voiced Mickey in the Epic Mickey video games.

Iwan's first voice work in a Disney Park was in the "Adventurers' Celebration Gathering" show. This show was at Animal Kingdom. He also voiced Mickey for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover ride. On this ride, Mickey laughs and says, "That's right, it's outta this world!"

Bret Iwan's Work in Film

Bret Iwan has voiced Mickey Mouse in several films.

Year Title Role Notes
2022 Mickey: The Story of a Mouse Himself, Mickey Mouse He voiced Mickey in a short animated film called Mickey in a Minute within this movie.

Bret Iwan's Work in Television

Iwan has voiced Mickey Mouse in many popular TV shows.

Year Title Role Notes
2009–2012 Have a Laugh! Mickey Mouse Appeared in 60 episodes.
2012–2016 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Appeared in 26 episodes.
2012–present Minnie's Bow-Toons
2017–2021 Mickey and the Roadster Racers/Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures Appeared in 87 episodes.
2017 Chip 'n Dale's Nutty Tales Appeared in 6 episodes.
2018 Mickey's 90th Spectacular A special TV show.
2020 Mickey Mornings
CAVE iN Himself He was in the episode "Weldon's Troll Mob".
2021–2025 Mickey Mouse Funhouse Mickey Mouse, Martian Mickey He is a main cast member.
2022 Mickey Saves Christmas Mickey Mouse A stop-motion TV special.
2025–present Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ He is a main cast member.

Bret Iwan's Work in Video Games

Bret Iwan has voiced Mickey Mouse in many video games.

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Mickey Mouse
Epic Mickey
2011 Kingdom Hearts: Re:Coded
Kinect Disneyland Adventures
2012 Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion
2013 Disney Infinity
Where's My Mickey
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix (For 358/2 Days HD cutscenes)
2014 Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix (For Birth by Sleep game and Re:coded HD cutscenes)
2015 Disney Infinity 3.0
2016 Disney Magic Kingdoms Voice lines were later removed.
2017 Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX (For 358/2 Days HD cutscenes, Birth by Sleep game and Re:coded HD cutscenes)
2019 Kingdom Hearts III
2020 Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
2022 Disney Dreamlight Valley
2023 Disney Illusion Island
Disney Speedstorm Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Mickey

Bret Iwan's Work in Web Series

He has also appeared in web series.

Year Title Role Note
2024 Hot Ones Mickey Mouse Episode: "Donald Duck Tries to Keep His Cool While Eating Spicy Wings"

Bret Iwan's Work in Theme Park Attractions

Iwan's voice can be heard in many Disney theme park attractions.

Year Title Role Note
2013 Mickey and the Magical Map Mickey Mouse
2015 World of Color: Celebrate! In animated parts of the show.
2017 Fantasmic! For the Disneyland version.
2019 Disney's Not So Spooky Spectacular In animated parts of the show.
2022 Disney Enchantment In an animated part of the show.
2022 Fantasmic! For the Disney's Hollywood Studios version.

External Links

  • Bret Iwan at Voice Chasers
  • Bret Iwan Interview
Preceded by
Wayne Allwine
Voice of Mickey Mouse
2009–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent

See also

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