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Jim MacGeorge
Born
James Andrew MacGeorge

(1928-10-09)October 9, 1928
Died January 16, 2021(2021-01-16) (aged 92)
Other names
  • James MacGeorge
  • Jim McGeorge
Occupation
Years active 1952–2021

James Andrew MacGeorge (October 9, 1928 – January 16, 2021) was an American voice actor, puppeteer, stand-up comedian and writer. He is also credited Jim McGeorge and James MacGeorge.

Career

He is probably best known for his voice roles as Beany Boy, Crowy and Uncle Captain Horatio K. Huffenpuff in Beany and Cecil, Oliver Hardy on The Laurel and Hardy Cartoon Show, Crazy Claws in The Kwicky Koala Show, Bort in The Mighty Orbots, Wimper in Clue Club and as Dr. Wilmer Scarab in Bionic Six. He also voiced various characters in many other cartoon series and worked as a writer for Jay Ward Productions.

He appeared on camera in shows including Get Smart as Stan Laurel, Semi-Tough, Happy Days and the feature film Teenagers from Outer Space.

MacGeorge has reprised his role only as Uncle Captain Huffenpuff in The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil produced by DiC Entertainment and directed by John Kricfalusi, better known for his work on The Ren and Stimpy Show.

Filmography

Animated Roles

Film Roles

Live-Action Roles

  • Unknown - Sesame Street - Several Characters - (Animated Segments)
  • 1958 - You Bet Your Life - Himself - Comic Book Storyline Writer - (As James MacGeorge)
  • 1970 - Get Smart - Stan Laurel
  • 1970 - Happy Days - King Kong's Trainer
  • 1980 - Semi-Tough - Purlie
  • 1985 - Dom DeLuise and Friends - Himself
  • 2011 - Laurel and Hardy: Their Lives and Magic - TV Movie documentary - Himself - (Final Role)

Writer

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