'Bambi' Voice Actor Was 92
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Donnie Dunagan, the original voice of Disney’s Bambi, passed away on November 4 at the age of 92 due to lung cancer, confirmed by his agents.
- Dunagan was also known for his role as Peter von Frankenstein in the 1939 film "Son of Frankenstein" and appeared in several other films in the late 1930s and early 1940s.
- Born in 1934 in San Antonio, Texas, he was discovered by a talent agent at age three and began his acting career shortly thereafter.
- After his acting career, Dunagan enlisted in the U.S. Marines, becoming one of the youngest drill sergeants and serving three tours in Vietnam before retiring as a major in 1977.
- He was honored with a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts for his military service, and his agents highlighted his inspiring personality, love for life, and dedication to his fans, fellow veterans, and wife.
