Tony Pope

American voice actor (1947–2004)

Patricia Lentz
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(m. 1984)​
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Anthony J. Pope (March 22, 1947 – February 11, 2004) was an American voice actor. He appeared in over 100 titles during his three-decade career, including as the voice of Goofy from 1979 to 1988. His anime roles include Colonel Shikishima in the Streamline Pictures dub of Akira (1988) and Shunsaku Ban in Metropolis (2001). Pope also provided the voice for the Tiger Electronics toy Furby.

Early life

Anthony J. Pope was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 22, 1947, to Thomas and Katherine Pope (née Mozdy).[1][2][3]

Career

After graduating from college, Pope moved to Los Angeles, California in 1973 were he officially began his career as a voice actor.[2] His mentor was Daws Butler who was best known as the voice of Yogi Bear and Huckleberry Hound.[4] Pope was known for providing the voice of Furby in English and five other languages.[5] He was also the voice of Goofy for 10 years, garnering 17 Gold and Platinum records.[2][5] His voice is prominent at Disneyland on several rides, as well as in the JumpStart products by Knowledge Adventure.[2][5]

Personal life

Pope married actress Patricia Lentz in 1984 and had three children together.[2] His daughter Marcella Lentz-Pope is an actress.[2]

Death

Pope died on February 11, 2004, from complications of leg surgery at the age of 56 in Burbank, California.[2] He was buried at Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills Cemetery.

Filmography

Film

  • The Adventures of Pinocchio (1978) – Candlewick / Boy
  • Hurray for Betty Boop (1980) – Coffee Shoppe Boss / "Indy 500" Announcer / Mirror, Ringmaster (voice)
  • The Little Fox (1981) – Karak (voice)
  • Back to the Future (1985) – 1985 Radio Announcer (voice, uncredited)
  • Invasion Earth: The Aliens Are Here (1988) – Alien (voice)
  • Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) – Goofy / Zeke "Big Bad" Wolf (voice)
  • Akira (1988) – Colonel Shikishima / Yamagata / Nezu (as Anthony Mozdy)
  • Spaced Invaders (1990) – Lieutenant Giggywig (voice)
  • Watchers II (1990) – Outsider (voice)
  • Armour of God 2: Operation Condor (1991) – (voice)
  • Frozen Assets (1992) – (voice)
  • Cats Don't Dance (1997) – Alligator (voice)
  • The King and I (1999) – Burmese Emissary (voice)
  • The Prince of Light (2000) – Vishwarmitra
  • Metropolis – Shunsaku Ban (voice)
  • Dak mo mai sing (2001) – (voice)
  • Shu shan zheng zhuan (2001) – (voice)
  • Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu (2001) – Babu / Foo-Ling / Reginald the Seagull (voice)
  • Muhammad: The Last Prophet (2002) – Salman (voice)

Anime

  • The Adventures of Pinocchio (1971) – Lucignolo / Boy at Puppet Theatre
  • Galaxy Express 999 (1979) – Unspecified Role (New World Pictures Dub)
  • Mobile Suit Gundam (Movie) (1981) – General Revil
  • Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow (1981) – General Revil
  • Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (1982) – General Revil
  • Wings of Honneamize (1987) – Majaho / Tekatta
  • Hello Kitty's Paradise (1999, TV Series) – Papa
  • Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (1991) – Leslie Arno
  • Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (1992) – Sage Vishvamitra
  • Apocalypse Zero (1996) – Oboro Hagakure
  • Black Jack: The Movie (1996)
  • Fake (1996) – Chief / Jaco
  • Rurouni Kenshin (1996–1999, TV Series) – Kaishu Katsu
  • Sun faa sau si (1998) – Boss / Sushi Chef / Movie Actor 1 / Zombies
  • Vampire Princess Miyu (1998, TV Series) – Tonbi
  • The Adventures of Mini-Goddess (1998–2003, TV Series) – Gan-chan
  • The Big O (1999, TV Series) – Gisang
  • Dinozaurs (2000, TV Series)
  • Samurai Girl: Real Bout High School (2001, TV Series) – Master Tessai Onizuka
  • S-CRY-ed (2001, TV Series) – Chief
  • Cyborg 009 (2002, TV Series) – Commander / Dr.Herschel
  • Digimon Tamers (2002, TV Series) – Zhuqiaomon
  • Ai Yori Aoshi (2002, TV Series) – Fish Vendor / Kaoru's Grandfather
  • Mao-chan (2002, TV Series) – Sorajirou Tsukishima
  • Heat Guy J (2002, TV Series) – Mauro (1st Voice "replaced by Steve Kramer after his death")

Animation

  • Spider-Man (1981, TV Series) – Boris
  • Pole Position (1984, TV Series)
  • The Jetsons (1985, TV Series)
  • Care Bears (1985–1988, DiC series, only in "Forest of Misfortune/The Magic Mirror") – Frostbite
  • The Transformers (1986–1987, TV Series) – A3 / Wreck-Gar
  • Sport Goofy in Soccermania (1987) – Sport Goofy
  • Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990–1994, TV Series)
  • Droopy, Master Detective (1993–1994, TV Series)
  • SWAT Kats (1993, TV Series) – Enforcer Sergeant
  • Creepy Crawlers (1994–1995, TV Series) – Professor Googengrime
  • What a Cartoon! (1995–1997, Episodes: "Look Out Below" and "George and Junior's Christmas Spectacular") – Junior[6]
  • I Am Weasel (1997, TV Series) – Boy / Cousteau
  • 101 Dalmatians: The Series (1997, TV Series) – Danny
  • If You Love Me... Show Me! (1999, Short) – Father Time / Commercial Voice C / Paul's Father
  • House of Mouse (2001–2003, TV Series) – Geppetto
  • LeapFrog (2003, TV Series) – Mr. Websley / Professor Quigley (as Anthony Mozdy)

Video games

  • Sam & Max Hit the Road (1993) – Mad Scientist / Flint Paper / Conroy Bumpus / Various characters[6]
  • JumpStart Kindergarten (1994) – Mr. Hopsalot
  • Ace Ventura: The Case of the Serial Shaver (1994) – Shickadance
  • JumpStart 1st Grade (1995) – Frankie
  • JumpStart Adventures 4th Grade: Haunted Island (1996) – Flap
  • JumpStart Adventures 3rd Grade: Mystery Mountain (1996) - Professor Sparks
  • JumpStart 2nd Grade (1996) – Edison
  • JumpStart 1st Grade Math (1997) – Frankie[6]
  • JumpStart Kindergarten Reading (1998) – Mr. Hopsalot
  • JumpStart Math (1998) – Edison
  • Disney's Villains' Revenge (1999) – Out[6]
  • Diablo II (2000) – Elzix, Guard[6]
  • JumpStart 1st Grade Reading (2000) – Frankie
  • Kingdom Hearts (2002) – Geppetto
  • Monopoly Party (2002) – Mr. Monopoly[6]

Other

  • Disney Discovery Series (1984–1987, read-along recordings) – Goofy (recurring) and Ludwig Von Drake ("Colors and Shapes")
  • Teddy Ruxpin (1986, read-along recordings) – Newton Gimmick, L.B. the Bounder
  • Robbery on the Overland Express: A Whoodunit Mickey Mystery (1993, Disney's Storyteller Series) – Heinrich Schniffengraul
  • The Lion King: The Brightest Star (1994) – Cheetah (read-along cassette story recording)
  • The Emperor's New Groove (2000, Disney's Storyteller Series) – Narrator
  • Furby (1998) – Voice of the Furby toy

References

  1. ^ "Katherine Pope Obituary (2003) - Willoughby, OH - The Plain Dealer". Legacy.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Anthony J. "Tony" Pope". The News-Herald. February 22, 2004.
  3. ^ "Tony Pope". Variety. February 16, 2004.
  4. ^ "Tony Pope, R.I.P. – News From ME". www.newsfromme.com. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "He's Proud to Be the Talk of the Toy World". Los Angeles Times. January 1, 1999.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Behind The Voice Actors – Tony Pope". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved June 27, 2021.

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