Wayne Allwine

Voice actor, voice of Mickey Mouse

Wayne Allwine - Performers & Entertainers born 1947
Born

1947
79 years ago

Died
Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A voice actor and sound effects editor, well recognized for voicing the character Mickey Mouse from 1977 until 2009. Played a significant role in various Disney projects, contributing to animated films and theme parks. Worked extensively in sound design and Foley artistry, applying expertise in creating realistic audio for film. Allwine's work became synonymous with the beloved character, with performances spanning decades.

Voiced Mickey Mouse in various media

Worked on Disney theme park attractions

Contributed to sound design in films

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