Frank Welker
Birth Place: Denver Colorado
Date Of Birth: Feb 16, 1945
Voice Over Language: English
Took over the position of "Living VA legend" (or "Voice God" as Hollywood likes to call him) ever since Mel Blanc died.
Once released a critically-accliamed Comedy Album in 1988 that was of satirical impersanations of various celebrities. However its out of print now and can only be found on EBay.
Has shared two roles with Leonard Nimoy. When the third season of "Transformers" (1984) came around, Frank took the role of Galvatron that Nimoy had taken in the Movie. And in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Frank provided the 'screams' of Nimoy's most famous character, Mr Spock.
Good friend of Peter Cullen
In an interview with Welker on Cold Hard Slag, he said, "It was a pleasure working with all the actors who played the various characters - and my archenemy, good-guy "Optimus Prime" (AKA Peter Cullen) was a pure delight, in the studio and the real world."
Been working in voice acting for 50 years.
One of his starts was a detergent TV commercial.
Once released a critically-accliamed Comedy Album in 1988 that was of satirical impersanations of various celebrities. However its out of print now and can only be found on EBay.
Has shared two roles with Leonard Nimoy. When the third season of "Transformers" (1984) came around, Frank took the role of Galvatron that Nimoy had taken in the Movie. And in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Frank provided the 'screams' of Nimoy's most famous character, Mr Spock.
Good friend of Peter Cullen
In an interview with Welker on Cold Hard Slag, he said, "It was a pleasure working with all the actors who played the various characters - and my archenemy, good-guy "Optimus Prime" (AKA Peter Cullen) was a pure delight, in the studio and the real world."
Been working in voice acting for 50 years.
One of his starts was a detergent TV commercial.
STARRING ROLES
Credited Roles On BTVA So Far: 230
TV SHOWS
MOVIES
Aladdin
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Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein
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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
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Beauty and The Beast
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Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
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Doug's 1st Movie
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Emperor's New Groove
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Goofy Movie
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Great Mouse Detective
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Gremlins
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Mulan
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My Neighbor Totoro
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Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
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Pocahontas
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Rescuers Down Under
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Tarzan
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II
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The Little Mermaid
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Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen
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Transformers: The Movie
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Comments
optimussolo said at 1:48 AM on Sat Jul 18 2009Once again this will forever be a work in progress he has done HUNDREDS of voices. We realize we don't have them all yet lol
quazie said at 1:28 PM on Tue Jul 21 2009Yes, it would be hard to get all of Frank's credits down. I don't even think IMDB has all of his credits listed! But he is definitely one of my favorite heroes in the voice over world because when I was little I used to immate my favorite cartoon characters and most of them where animals. Later, when I learned that Frank Welker was responsible for over half of those animals, I was thrilled at the thought that people actually got paid to do all of those animal sounds and Frank rules when it comes to voicing animals! So, yes, I believe Frank is a voice over legend, too.
doctorwhoobawooba said at 4:47 PM on Wed Jul 22 2009Thanks for the updates, happy 2 see muppet babies on the list, and along with yet more info that I didn't know, this website is one of the greatest! :')
optimussolo said at 12:10 AM on Mon Jul 27 2009Thanks, I am trying to tackle this page!! I have a list of more than a hundred more I would like to add, pictures are tough to find for some of them though. Glad you are enjoying the site!!
soulcrusher said at 7:41 PM on Sun Aug 9 2009We know how many character he's played It's going to take us at leats until the end of New Years' 2010
optimussolo said at 8:12 PM on Sun Aug 9 2009thats putting the pressure on haha i have a list of over 200 more still to add haha
optimussolo said at 2:24 AM on Tue Aug 11 2009added Pup Name Scooby Doo, Bionic Six, Smurfs, and Little Mermaid credits....I still think I have over a hundred left hahaha
optimussolo said at 2:04 AM on Wed Aug 12 2009added 101 Dalmations, Baileys Comets, Ducktales, Foofur, Littles, Pound Puppies, Spiderman, Spiral Zone, & Wonderbug Credits and still tons left to go :) hey at least I am trying this insane task
soulcrusher said at 7:35 PM on Wed Aug 12 2009Need a hand, Optimus? LOL Sounds like you could use one
optimussolo said at 8:13 PM on Wed Aug 12 2009Well I just added a bunch of movie credits - When I hit the wall I am going to post all roles I can't find pictures to though!!
soulcrusher said at 8:39 PM on Fri Aug 14 2009Tell you what since I can predict you having a seizure if you continue alone I'll take it from here and you can continue to work on He-Man
optimussolo said at 1:03 AM on Sat Aug 15 2009haha, actually I am enjoying it so far, what more were you looking for with He-Man though?
soulcrusher said at 4:40 PM on Sat Aug 15 2009lol, I was actually looking for the Tri-klops, Snake-Eyes and Two Bad assuming if you can suddenly grow a third palm.
optimussolo said at 7:16 PM on Sat Aug 15 2009I'll add it to my list - remember if you want requests completed or seen sooner - the forums is where I usually check for requests...
optimussolo said at 12:24 AM on Sun Aug 16 2009At 169 now after the additions of Mr. Magoo, Tom & Jerry, Laff A Lympics, Roary, Roadrovers, Rambo, and Robonic Stooges
soulcrusher said at 6:33 PM on Sun Aug 16 2009Say did you add the Pride VC yet?
optimussolo said at 8:19 PM on Sun Aug 16 2009are you talking about this one? I didnt but looks like someone else did...
http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/voice-compare/Toad/
soulcrusher said at 8:07 PM on Tue Aug 18 2009http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/voice-compare/Toad/
No, I mean the Seven deadly sin Pride. You know the one who was in FMA and A&D.
optimussolo said at 1:18 AM on Tue Aug 25 2009sorry have no idea what you are talking about - maybe the forums would be more appropriate for you to ask that question not really sure though
optimussolo said at 1:20 AM on Tue Aug 25 2009Up to 173 now with the addition of the Pirates of Dark Water characters
optimussolo said at 10:28 PM on Tue Aug 25 2009No, what cartoon is that from, and how are you 'putting things up'.
BTW Frank is now up to 194 credits after the 21 I just added (Garfield, Gooftroop, Megas XLR, Real Ghostbusters, couple more Tiny Toons, Dink, Tazan, Hercules, Droopy, Mighty Ducks, South Park, Evil Con Carne, Mighty Max, and Mask)
optimussolo said at 1:50 PM on Mon Sep 7 2009BTW Frank is now up to 194 credits after the 21 I just added (Garfield, Gooftroop, Megas XLR, Real Ghostbusters, couple more Tiny Toons, Dink, Tazan, Hercules, Droopy, Mighty Ducks, South Park, Evil Con Carne, Mighty Max, and Mask)
Mr. Welker has reached the 200 credit mark (203 currently). And I just fond a jackpot for pictures and am going to be adding quite a few more in the next week...
foxwolf said at 2:24 AM on Wed Sep 9 2009i finally contributed something to the mega credit list that is Frank Welker :P
(it was Tom and Jerry Kids :P)
michael said at 10:52 PM on Sat Oct 3 2009(it was Tom and Jerry Kids :P)
Frank Welker IS Megatron. Shame on Michael Bay for disregarding Frank's talent as Megatron, choosing to go with Hugo Weaving, to the dismay of Transformers fans like myself. Frank has been and will always be Megatron.
dddddddddddddd said at 9:09 PM on Fri Oct 23 2009Orbity the Jetsons
Hector Sylvesyer and Tweety Mysteries
Toto the Wizard Of Oz Cartoon
tomi said at 2:06 PM on Tue Oct 27 2009Hector Sylvesyer and Tweety Mysteries
Toto the Wizard Of Oz Cartoon
He is truly a rolemodel to me!
If you haven,t heard his voice even just once, you haven,t basiaclly heard nothing.
jrcarter said at 11:29 PM on Fri Nov 13 2009If you haven,t heard his voice even just once, you haven,t basiaclly heard nothing.
Frank Welker wasn't Penguin in Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians. Robert Morse was.
I'm not so sure he was Rock N Roll in G.I. Joe, either.
optimussolo said at 1:53 PM on Tue Nov 17 2009I'm not so sure he was Rock N Roll in G.I. Joe, either.
Hmmm, seems to be some debate out there on who voiced Penguin, (although more sources state Robert Morse)
The following site lists Welker as the voice
http://www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/Penguin-(comics)
The following site lists Andre Stojka
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Penguin_(comics)
And this site lists either Morse or Stojka
http://superfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Super_Powers_Team:_Galactic_Guardians
optimussolo said at 1:59 PM on Tue Nov 17 2009The following site lists Welker as the voice
http://www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/Penguin-(comics)
The following site lists Andre Stojka
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Penguin_(comics)
And this site lists either Morse or Stojka
http://superfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Super_Powers_Team:_Galactic_Guardians
He did voice Rock N Roll in GI Joe as well. You may have been confused because Rock N Roll had more than one person voice him...
Rock 'n Roll first appeared in the animated A Real American Hero mini-series. He was first voiced by Frank Welker, but then Will Ryan took over the part.
john said at 9:34 PM on Mon Dec 14 2009Rock 'n Roll first appeared in the animated A Real American Hero mini-series. He was first voiced by Frank Welker, but then Will Ryan took over the part.
Troll (1986) live action - voice of Torok the troll.
optimussolo said at 2:36 PM on Thu Dec 17 2009Thanks!! I actually have quite a few more to add for Welker but was forced to take some time off due to computer problems. I will try to add more to finish his resume off more in the not to distant future!
yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy said at 9:07 AM on Sun Dec 27 2009Bill Martin Was Ghostbuster's Samhaine Not Frank Go To Ghostbusters Wiki
optimussolo said at 12:53 AM on Mon Dec 28 2009Sorry seems like some sites have mixed info...I will try to look into it further
http://ghostbusters.wikia.com/wiki/Frank_Welker
http://www.gbfans.com/real-ghostbusters/characters/samhain/
http://ghostbusters.wikia.com/wiki/Frank_Welker
http://www.gbfans.com/real-ghostbusters/characters/samhain/
