Paul Winchell

Paul Winchell (born Paul Wilchinsky; December 21, 1922 – June 24, 2005) was an American actor, comedian, humanitarian, inventor and ventriloquist. He was born on December 21, 1922 in New York City. From 1950 to 1954, he hosted The Paul Winchell Show. From 1965–1968, Winchell hosted the children's television series Winchell-Mahoney Time. In animation, he was the original voice of Tigger, Dick Dastardly, Gargamel and other characters.

He had three children; including actress April Winchell.

Winchell died on June 24, 2005 in Los Angeles, aged 82.^[1]

Paul Winchell Media

Winchell with Jerry Mahoney (left) and Knucklehead Smiff (right) in 1958.
Winchell with his older daughter and Jerry Mahoney in the Howdy Doody studio audience, c. 1948

References

↑ Oliver, Myrna (25 June 2005). Paul Winchell, 82; the Voice of Tigger Gained Fame as Ventriloquist. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jun-26-me-winchell26-story.html. Retrieved 18 April 2019.

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[1] Oliver, Myrna (25 June 2005). Paul Winchell, 82; the Voice of Tigger Gained Fame as Ventriloquist. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jun-26-me-winchell26-story.html. Retrieved 18 April 2019.

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