Jim Cummings

Date of Birth: November 3, 1952

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

James Jonah “Jim” Cummings is an American voice actor, renowned for his extensive work in animated films and television series. Born on November 3, 1952, in Youngstown, Ohio, Cummings has become one of the most recognizable voices in the industry. His career began in the mid-1980s, and he quickly gained prominence through his work with Disney. Jim Cummings has voiced a plethora of beloved characters, including Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, and the Tasmanian Devil, among many others. Over the decades, his versatile vocal talents have earned him a legendary status in the world of animation.

5 Interesting Facts about Jim Cummings

1. Jim Cummings has voiced over 400 different characters in various animated series, films, and video games.

2. He has been the voice of Winnie the Pooh since 1988, taking over the role from the original voice actor, Sterling Holloway.

3. Cummings provided the singing voice for Scar in “The Lion King” during the song “Be Prepared” after Jeremy Irons, who voiced Scar, developed vocal problems.

4. He is a regular guest at conventions and has a large fan following due to his work in animation.

5. Jim Cummings has also done voice work for popular video games, including “World of Warcraft” and “Kingdom Hearts.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jim Cummings

1. “I love the characters I play. I have to love them, so I can find out what makes them tick.”

2. “People ask me if I ever get tired of doing the same characters. I say no because there’s always a new story to tell.”

3. “Voice acting is about bringing something to life that wasn’t there before.”

4. “Every character has a little bit of me in them. That’s how I keep them authentic.”

5. “It’s a dream job. I get to be a kid every day.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jim Cummings’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Jim Cummings has four children: two daughters, Grace and Lulu, from his first marriage, and two more daughters, named Johanna and Stella, from his second marriage.