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Professor Ludwig Von Drake is a fun, smart duck character created by Walt Disney. He appears in many Disney cartoons and comic books.

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Professor Ludwig Von Drake
First appearance The Wonderful World of Color (September 24, 1961)
Created by
Voiced by
Species Duck
Gender Male
Occupation Scientist
Relatives
Nationality Austrian

About Professor Ludwig Von Drake

Professor Ludwig Von Drake first showed up on TV in 1961. This was on a show called The Wonderful World of Color. He quickly became a popular character.

What He Does

Ludwig Von Drake is a very smart duck. He is a scientist and also a psychologist. This means he studies how people think and feel. He loves to travel and learn new things.

The Professor comes from Vienna, which is a city in Austria. He is always eager to share his knowledge. If other characters need help, he usually has a university degree about the topic!

Who Voices Him

The first person to give Ludwig Von Drake his voice was Paul Frees. He voiced the Professor from 1961 until 1986. After Paul Frees passed away, other actors took over. These included Walker Edmiston and Albert Ash. Since 1988, Corey Burton has been the voice of Professor Ludwig Von Drake.

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