Sterling Holloway
Voice actor in Disney films
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An American actor voiced characters in animated films. Contributed to classic Disney productions during the mid-20th century. Roles included the titular character in 'Winnie the Pooh' and the Cheshire Cat in 'Alice in Wonderland'. Career spanned several decades from the 1920s onwards, featuring in both film and television.
Voiced Winnie the Pooh in the original animated films
Voiced the Cheshire Cat in 'Alice in Wonderland'
Appeared in various live-action films and shows
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