Buster Jones facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buster Jones
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Jones and Vicki Donaldson on Soul Unlimited in 1973
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Edward L. Jones
December 12, 1923 Paris, Tennessee, U.S.
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| Died | September 16, 2014 (aged 90) Hollywood, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, Television host |
| Years active | 1972–1998 |
Edward L. "Buster" Jones (born December 12, 1923 – died September 16, 2014) was an American voice actor. A voice actor uses their voice to play characters in cartoons, movies, and video games. Buster Jones was famous for bringing many cool characters to life.
He was best known for his roles as Black Vulcan in Super Friends, Blaster in The Transformers, Doc in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, and Winston Zeddemore in The Real Ghostbusters and later Extreme Ghostbusters. He was born in Paris, Tennessee.
Who Was Buster Jones?
Buster Jones was a talented actor who used his voice to create memorable characters. He started his career in the 1970s and worked for many years. He became a familiar voice to many kids and teens who watched popular cartoons.
His Amazing Voice Acting Roles
Buster Jones gave his voice to several iconic characters. He was the voice of Black Vulcan, a superhero with lightning powers, in the classic cartoon Super Friends. He also voiced Blaster, a cool Autobot who could turn into a boombox, in The Transformers.
Another important role was Doc in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Doc was the medic for the G.I. Joe team, always ready to help his friends. Later, Buster Jones took over the role of Winston Zeddemore in The Real Ghostbusters, a cartoon based on the popular movies. He continued to voice Winston in Extreme Ghostbusters.
Later Life and Legacy
Buster Jones passed away on September 16, 2014, at his home in Hollywood, California. He was 90 years old. His work as a voice actor left a lasting impact on many animated shows. He helped make these characters special for generations of fans.
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Buster Jones and Vicki Donaldson on Soul Unlimited in 1973
