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Charles Fleischer
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Fleischer performing at the Improv at Harrah's in Las Vegas on July 26, 2011
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| Born | August 27, 1950 Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Other names | Charlie Fleischer |
| Alma mater | Long Island University |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
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Sheryl Strassman
(m. 1977; div. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
Charles Fleischer (born August 27, 1950) is an American actor, comedian, musician, and writer. He is most famous for being the voice of Roger Rabbit in the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He also voiced other characters like Benny the Cab in the same film.
Charles Fleischer has appeared in many other movies. These include The Polar Express and Rango. He also had a role in the TV show Welcome Back, Kotter. He started his career doing comedy shows. His first big TV appearance was on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.
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About Charles Fleischer
Early Life and Education
Charles Fleischer was born in Washington, D.C. on August 27, 1950. He first studied medicine in college. Later, he decided to switch to acting. He then studied drama at the Goodman School of Drama. This school is now part of DePaul University.
Career Highlights
Charles Fleischer is best known for his amazing voice work. He brought to life the character of Roger Rabbit. He also voiced Benny the Cab, Greasy, and Psycho in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. After the movie became a huge hit, he continued to voice Roger Rabbit. He did this for Disney TV shows and theme park attractions. He also voiced Roger in three short films.
His other voice roles include characters in The Polar Express and We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story. He also appeared on screen in movies like Back to the Future Part II.
TV Shows and Comedy
Fleischer had a regular role on the 1970s TV show Welcome Back, Kotter. He played the character Carvelli. He was also Chuck on the ABC series Laverne & Shirley. On the Disney cartoon series House of Mouse, he voiced Benny the Cab.
His first appearance on Laugh-In was in 1973. He played musical instruments that he made himself. These were made from lead pipes and shower wands. He later appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He was also a regular on Keep on Truckin'.
Music and Other Work
Charles Fleischer is also a talented musician and songwriter. He played the harmonica with the group Blues Traveler. He performed with them at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles.
He also hosted his own weekly online show called Fleischer's Universe. This show was on Ustream.tv from 2010 to 2011. In 2019, he performed improvised comedy in Las Vegas.
He is also known for a famous quote: "If you remember the '60s, you really weren't there." Many people have incorrectly said other celebrities said this.
Personal Life
Charles Fleischer married Sheryl Strassman in 1977. They later divorced in 2006. They have two daughters together.
Film and TV Appearances
Charles Fleischer has been in many films and TV shows. Here are some of them:
- Barney Miller (1975) as Floyd Spears
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) as Dr. King
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) as Roger Rabbit / Benny the Cab / Greasy / Psycho (voice)
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) as Terry
- Dick Tracy (1990) as Reporter
- We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) as Dweeb (voice)
- My Girl 2 (1994) as Cab Driver
- Gridlock'd (1997) as Mr. Woodson
- House of Mouse (2001) as Benny the Cab (voice)
- The Polar Express (2004) as Elf General (voice)
- Zodiac (2007) as Bob Vaughn
- Funny People (2009) as Himself
- Rango (2011) as Elbows (voice)
- Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) as Roger Rabbit / Chipmunks TV Announcer (voice)
Video Games
- The Universe According to Virgil Reality (1996)
