Jack Angel facts for kids

Jack Angel (born October 24, 1930 – died October 18, 2021) was an American actor and voice artist. He was super famous for lending his voice to many characters in cartoons and movies that kids love! You might know him best as Rocky Gibraltar in Toy Story and Toy Story 2, and as Chunk in Toy Story 3. He made many characters come to life with his amazing voice!

Jack Angel's Amazing Voice Career

Jack Angel had a long and exciting career that lasted over 60 years! He started in 1957 and continued until 2019. He was known for his ability to create many different voices, which is why he was so popular in animated shows and movies.

Voice Roles in Popular Movies

Jack Angel's voice was in so many movies you've probably seen! He often provided "additional voices," meaning he played many smaller characters that helped make the movie world feel real. Some of the big movies he worked on include:

• The Little Mermaid
• Aladdin
• Hercules
• The Iron Giant
• Monsters, Inc.
• Lilo & Stitch
• Treasure Planet
• Horton Hears a Who
• The Lorax
• Monsters University
• Despicable Me 2

He also had specific roles like Rocky Gibraltar in Toy Story (a strong, muscular toy) and Chunk in Toy Story 3 (a rock-like toy with spikes). His voice helped bring these beloved characters to life!

Voice Roles in TV Shows and Cartoons

Jack Angel was also a big part of many classic and popular TV cartoon series. He often played multiple characters in the same show! Here are some of the shows where you could hear his voice:

• Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo
• The Smurfs (where he provided many additional voices)
• The Transformers (he voiced characters like Ramjet, Smokescreen, and Ultra Magnus)
• G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
• Ducktales
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 TV series)
• Darkwing Duck
• Spider-Man (1994) (he voiced Nick Fury)
• Avatar: The Last Airbender (as the Pirate Captain)
• Ben 10
• Mater's Tall Tales

He was truly a master of many voices, making him a favorite for cartoon creators!

Voice Roles in Video Games

Beyond movies and TV, Jack Angel also lent his voice to many video games. He helped create the sounds and personalities for characters in games like:

• Star Wars: Dark Forces
• Full Throttle
• Grim Fandango
• Ratchet & Clank
• World of Warcraft
• Call of Duty 2
• Gothic 3
• Toy Story 3: The Video Game
• Final Fantasy XV

Jack Angel's Early Life and Family

Jack Angel was born on October 24, 1930, in Modesto, California. He grew up there before starting his amazing career.

He was married twice and had three children with his second wife, Arlene Thornton. They lived in Studio City, California and Malibu, California.

Jack Angel passed away at his home in Malibu, California, on October 18, 2021, just before his 91st birthday. He left behind a wonderful legacy of voices that will continue to entertain people for many years.