Brian Cummings facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brian Cummings
Born	Brian Douglas Cummings Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Occupation	Voice actor
Years active	1977–present
Spouse(s)	Carla Cummings
Children	8

Brian Douglas Cummings is an American voice actor. He's famous for lending his voice to commercials, TV shows, movie trailers, and cartoons. He was also the announcer for the game show The All-New Let's Make a Deal from 1984 to 1985.

Brian Cummings: A Voice Acting Journey

Brian started his career in radio when he was still in high school in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He always aimed high and has kept using his voice for many exciting projects.

Voice Work for TV and Movies

Brian was the closing announcer for the TV show ALF when it was shown again in reruns. He has also been one of the main voices for Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (which used to be called Buena Vista Home Entertainment). You might have heard his voice in their movie trailers and promotions. He also did some voice-overs for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment trailers. However, he is probably best known for his many voice roles for Paramount Home Entertainment.

Famous Cartoon Characters Brian Cummings Voiced

Cummings has voiced many characters in animated TV shows since the 1980s. Some of his most well-known roles include:

• Dimmy in The Snorks
• Morton Fizzback and Professor Funt in Denver, the Last Dinosaur
• Mr. Hollywood in 2 Stupid Dogs
• Doctor Mindbender in G.I. Joe
• Clyde Cat in Tom & Jerry Kids
• Papa Q. Bear in The Berenstain Bears
• Doofus Drake in DuckTales

He also voiced Dr. Sokolov in the Metal Gear video game series.

Brian Cummings' Family Life

Brian Cummings is married to his wife, Carla. They have eight children together.

Brian Cummings: Filmography and Voice Roles

This section lists some of the many projects Brian Cummings has worked on.

Animated Films

Theatrical Releases

• Jetsons: The Movie (1990) – Movie Announcer
• Beauty and the Beast (1991) – The Stove
• FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) – Ock

Direct-to-Video Movies

• G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987) – Doctor Mindbender
• A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994) – Ghost of Christmas Present
• Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights (1994) – Sultan
• Annabelle's Wish (1997) – Brewster
• K10C: Kids' Ten Commandments (2003 film series) – Aron, God, Raca

Television Shows

• Spider-Man (1981) – ESU Principal, General
• The Little Rascals (1982) – Captain Smokey
• Snorks (1984) – Dimmy Finster
• The Berenstain Bears (1985–1987) - Papa Q. Bear
• G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1986) – Doctor Mindbender
• 2 Stupid Dogs (1993–1995) – Mr. Hollywood
• Animaniacs – Announcer (in the episode Smell Ya Later 1994)
• The Daltons (2010–2012) – William Dalton
• We Wish You a Merry Walrus (2014) – Merry Walrus

Video Games

• Tron: Solar Sailer (1982) – MCP
• The Mark of Kri (2002) – Baumusu
• Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) – Sokolov
• Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (2006) – Sokolov, Ghost
• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019) – Sculptor

Live-Action Roles

• Hughes and Harlow: Angels in Hell (1977) – Assistant Director
• California Suite (1978) – Autograph Seeker
• Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) – Richard Nixon (voice)
• ALF (1986) – Announcer (for TV promos and reruns)
• The All-New Let's Make a Deal (1984–1985) – Announcer
• Fun House (1988) – Announcer (pilot episode only)
• Pikes Peak By Rail (1991) – Narrator
• Good Burger (1997) – Announcer (for Trailers and promos)
• Most Shocking (2006–2010) – Announcer
• Most Daring (2007–2010) – Announcer
• World's Wildest Vacation Videos (2008–2009) – Narrator
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) – Announcer (for RPMs Toy Promo)