Jorge Arvizu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jorge Arvizu
Born	Jorge Isaac Arvizu Martínez (1932-07-23)July 23, 1932 Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico
Died	March 18, 2014(2014-03-18) (aged 81) Mexico City, Mexico
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1953–2014

Jorge Isaac Arvizu Martínez (born July 23, 1932 – died March 18, 2014) was a famous Mexican actor and voice actor. People knew him best as Jorge Arvizu. He was also called El Tata. He was amazing because he gave voice to many cartoon characters that kids loved. He was the first Spanish voice for characters like Bugs Bunny, Fred Flintstone, and Cookie Monster.

Arvizu passed away on March 18, 2014, in Mexico City. He was 81 years old.

His Amazing Voice Roles

Jorge Arvizu was a very talented voice actor. He brought many characters to life with his voice. Here are some of the well-known characters he voiced:

• Chef Skinner in Ratatouille (2007)
• Ramon in Cars (2006)
• Bert and Cookie Monster in Plaza Sésamo (1972-1990)
• Chief Garner in Dirty Pair Flash (1998–1999)
• The Narrator in Thomas and Friends (1984-1986)
• Mr. Papadopolous in Life of Brian (1979)
• Grandpa Joe Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
• Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (1968)
• The Penguin in Batman (1968)
• Dr. Doom in Fantastic Four (1967–1968)
• George Harrison and Ringo Starr in The Beatles TV series (1965–1969) and Let It Be (1970)
• Robot in Lost in Space (1965–1968)
• Maxwell Smart in the Get Smart 1965 TV series, the 1995 revival and the 2008 film
• Quincy Magoo in The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo (1964-1965)
• Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (1964)
• Benny the Ball and Choo-Choo in Top Cat (1961–1962) and Top Cat: The Movie (2011)
• Fred Flintstone in The Flintstones (1960–1966)
• Pedro in Lady and the Tramp (1955)
• Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1950–1961)
• Woody Woodpecker (1950–1961)
• Popeye in the Popeye cartoons (1933–1957)
• Felix the Cat

See also

In Spanish: Jorge Arvizu para niños