Voice Actor of Pillsbury Doughboy Was 78
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- JoBe Cerny, the voice behind the Pillsbury Doughboy in recent years, passed away on October 30 at the age of 78.
- Cerny took over the Doughboy role in 2014, succeeding Paul Frees and Jeff Bergman, with Rich Orlow currently voicing the character.
- His extensive career spanned commercials, movies, television, and theater, including small roles in films like "Road to Perdition" and "Legally Blonde 2."
- Cerny began his acting career with The Second City in the 1970s and ran a recording studio in Chicago for over 30 years, contributing to thousands of projects.
- He is survived by his wife of 56 years, two sons, and grandchildren, and was known for his friendly personality and diverse interests, including go-kart racing and model train collecting.
