Brian Cummings facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brian Cummings
Born	Brian Douglas Cummings (1948-03-04) March 4, 1948 (age 76) Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Occupation	Voice actor
Years active	1977–present
Spouse(s)	Carla Cummings
Children	8

Brian Douglas Cummings (born March 4, 1948) is an American voice actor, known for his work in radio and television commercials, television and motion picture promos, cartoons and as the announcer on The All-New Let's Make a Deal from 1984 to 1985.

Life and career

Having begun the pursuit of his chosen career at a local radio station (KSDN) in Aberdeen, South Dakota, during his senior year in high school, Brian set his sights high and has continued to "talk" a lot.

Brian was the closing announcer for ALF in syndication, and he, along with Mark Elliott, has been one of the long-time voices of Buena Vista Home Entertainment (now Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment) trailers and promotions. He also did some narrations for some Sony Pictures Home Entertainment trailers, but is perhaps more known for his extensive work for Paramount Home Entertainment.

Cummings has performed in multiple animated series since the 1980s. Among his most famous roles are those of Dimmy in The Snorks, Morton Fizzback and Professor Funt in Denver, the Last Dinosaur, Mr. Hollywood in 2 Stupid Dogs, Doctor Mindbender in G.I. Joe, Clyde Cat in Tom and Jerry Kids, Papa Q. Bear in The Berenstain Bears, and Doofus Drake in DuckTales, he can also be heard as the voice of Dr. Sokolov in the Metal Gear video game franchise.

Personal life

Cummings is married to his wife Carla; together they have eight children.

Filmography

Animation

Theatrical films

• Jetsons: The Movie (1990) – Movie Announcer
• Beauty and the Beast (1991) – The Stove
• FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) – Ock

Direct-to-video films

• G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987) – Doctor Mindbender
• A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994) – Ghost of Christmas Present
• Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights (1994) – Sultan
• Annabelle's Wish (1997) – Brewster
• K10C: Kids' Ten Commandments (2003 film series) – Aron, God, Raca

Television

• Spider-Man (1981) – ESU Principal (in "The Pied Piper of New York Town"), General (in "The Pied Piper of New York Town")
• The Little Rascals (1982) – Captain Smokey (in "Cap'n Spanky's Showboat")
• Snorks (1984) – Dimmy Finster
• The Berenstain Bears (1985-1987) - Papa Q. Bear
• G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1986) – Doctor Mindbender
• 2 Stupid Dogs (1993–1995) – Mr. Hollywood
• Animaniacs – Announcer (ep. Smell Ya Later 1994)
• Les Dalton (2010–2012) – William Dalton
• We Wish You a Merry Walrus (2014) – Merry Walrus

Video games

• Tron: Solar Sailer (1982) – MCP
• The Mark of Kri (2002) – Baumusu
• Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) – Sokolov
• Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (2006) – Sokolov, Ghost
• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019) – Sculptor

Live-action

• Hughes and Harlow: Angels in Hell (1977) – Assistant Director
• California Suite (1978) – Autograph Seeker
• Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) – Richard Nixon (voice)
• ALF (1986) – Announcer (TV promos and closing for syndicated reruns)
• The All-New Let's Make a Deal (1984–1985) – Announcer
• Fun House (1988) – Announcer (pilot episode only)
• Pikes Peak By Rail (1991) – Narrator
• Good Burger (1997) – Announcer (Trailers and promos)
• Most Shocking (2006–2010) – Announcer
• Most Daring (2007–2010) – Announcer
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) – Announcer (for RPMs Toy Promo)