Jim MacGeorge facts for kids

James Andrew MacGeorge (born October 9, 1928, died January 16, 2021) was a super talented American performer. He was a voice actor, a puppeteer, a stand-up comedian, and a writer! You might also see his name as Jim McGeorge or James MacGeorge.

Jim MacGeorge's Career Highlights

Jim MacGeorge was famous for his amazing voice work! He brought many cartoon characters to life. Some of his most well-known roles include Beany Boy, Crowy, and Uncle Captain Horatio K. Huffenpuff in the cartoon Beany and Cecil. He also voiced Oliver Hardy in The Laurel and Hardy Cartoon Show.

You might also know him as Crazy Claws from The Kwicky Koala Show, Bort in The Mighty Orbots, Wimper in Clue Club, and Dr. Wilmer Scarab in Bionic Six. Besides these, he voiced many other characters in different cartoons. He also wrote stories for cartoons made by Jay Ward Productions.

Jim MacGeorge also appeared on TV shows. He played Stan Laurel in Get Smart. He was also in Semi-Tough, Happy Days, and the movie Teenagers from Outer Space. Later, he voiced Uncle Captain Huffenpuff again in The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil. This show was made by DiC Entertainment and directed by John Kricfalusi.

Animated Roles (Voice Acting)

Jim MacGeorge lent his voice to many popular cartoons. Here are some of his roles:

• 1952 – Thunderbolt the Wondercolt – Various characters
• 1959 – Matty's Funday Funnies – Beany Boy / Uncle Captain Horatio K. Huffenpuff
• 1962 – Beany and Cecil – Beany Boy / Crowy / Uncle Captain Horatio K. Huffenpuff
• 1963 – The New Casper Cartoon Show – Various Voices
• 1966-1967 – The Laurel and Hardy Cartoon Show – Oliver Hardy
• 1969-1970 – Scooby Doo, Where Are You? – Additional Voices
• 1971-1972 – The Funky Phantom – Additional Voices
• 1972 – The New Scooby Doo Movies – Oliver Hardy / Additional Voices
• 1976 – Clue Club – Wimper
• 1977-1978 – The Skatebirds – Wimper
• 1977-1978 – The Three Robonic Stooges – Wimper
• 1977-1980 – Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels – Additional Voices
• 1981 – The Kwicky Koala Show – Crazy Claws
• 1984 – The Mighty Orbots – Bort
• 1987 – Bionic Six – Dr. Wilmer Scarab / Mrs. Scarab
• 1987 – DuckTales – Genghis Khan (as Jim McGeorge)
• 1988 – The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil – Uncle Captain Horatio K. Huffenpuff

Film and Live-Action Appearances

Jim MacGeorge also acted in movies and live-action TV shows:

• 1959 – Teenagers from Outer Space – Mac (a Cop)
• 1970 – Get Smart – He played Stan Laurel
• 1970 – Happy Days – King Kong's Trainer
• 1977 – Star Wars – Several Characters (voice work)
• 1980 – Semi-Tough – Purlie
• 2011 – Laurel and Hardy: Their Lives and Magic – Himself (a TV movie documentary, his last role)

Writing for Cartoons

Jim MacGeorge also helped create stories for cartoons. He was a writer for:

• 1967 – George of the Jungle – He wrote 5 scripts for 17 episodes.
• 1967 – Super Chicken – He wrote for 16 episodes.
• 1967 – Tom Slick – He wrote for 17 episodes.
• 1987 – Bionic Six – He wrote the story for 1 episode.