Winnie the Pooh (Disney character) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Winnie the Pooh |
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| First appearance | Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) |
| Created by | A. A. Milne E. H. Shepard |
| Voiced by | Sterling Holloway (1965–1977) Hal Smith (1977–1987) Jim Cummings (1988–present) |
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| Nickname(s) | Pooh Bear Silly Ol' Bear |
| Species | Bear |
| Gender | Male |
Winnie the Pooh is a famous fictional teddy bear character. He was created by the English author A. A. Milne. Disney later brought Pooh Bear to life in many films and TV shows.
The Walt Disney Company got the rights to use Winnie the Pooh's stories and characters in 1961. This allowed them to make new adventures for Pooh. Their first Pooh movie was Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree in 1966. Winnie the Pooh is so popular that he was named one of the 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time by TV Guide in 2002. He even has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
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What Awards Has Winnie the Pooh Won?
Winnie the Pooh has received special honors for being such a beloved character. These awards show how much people love him around the world.
Pooh's Place on the Top Cartoon List
In 2002, TV Guide magazine celebrated its 50th birthday. To mark the occasion, they made a list of the 50 greatest cartoon characters ever. Winnie the Pooh was honored with the number 27 spot on this special list.
A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On April 11, 2006, Winnie the Pooh got his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is a very big honor! He was the fourth Disney character to receive a star. The first three were Mickey Mouse, Snow White, and Donald Duck. You can find Pooh's star at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard.
Winnie the Pooh's Film and TV Adventures
Winnie the Pooh has starred in many animated stories, from short films to full-length movies and TV shows. Here's a look at some of his most famous appearances.
Short Films Featuring Pooh
These shorter movies often played before bigger films in theaters. They introduced many people to Pooh and his friends.
- Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) - Voiced by Sterling Holloway
- Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968) - Voiced by Sterling Holloway
- Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974) - Voiced by Sterling Holloway
- Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons (1981) - Voiced by Hal Smith
- Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983) - Voiced by Hal Smith
Full-Length Movies with Pooh Bear
Winnie the Pooh has also been the star of many longer movies. Some were released in theaters, and others went straight to DVD.
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) - Voiced by Sterling Holloway
- Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (1997) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
- The Tigger Movie (2000) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
- Piglet's Big Movie (2003) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
- Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
- Winnie the Pooh (2011) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
- Christopher Robin (2018) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
Winnie the Pooh on Television
Pooh and his friends have also had many adventures on TV, appearing in different series over the years.
- Welcome to Pooh Corner (1983–1986) - Voiced by Hal Smith
- The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1988–1991) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
- House of Mouse (2001-2003) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
- The Book of Pooh (2001–2003) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
- My Friends Tigger & Pooh (2007–2010) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
- Doc McStuffins (2017) (guest appearance) - Voiced by Jim Cummings
