Paul Winchell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 21, 1922 |
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| Died | June 24, 2005 (age 82) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Paul Winchell's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Voice of Tigger in Disney's 'Winnie the Pooh' films; pioneering television ventriloquist; inventor with several patents. |
Intro
Paul Winchell was an American ventriloquist, actor, comedian, and inventor, best known for his voice work as Tigger in Disney's 'Winnie the Pooh' franchise and as a prominent figure on television with his ventriloquist dummies Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff.
Early Life & Background
Paul Winchell was born in New York City and developed an early interest in ventriloquism as a child, practicing with a dummy and later performing in school. He attended Columbia University and began performing on radio in the 1930s.
Career Highlights
- Voiced Tigger in Disney's 'Winnie the Pooh' animated films and TV specials.
- Voiced characters in 'The Smurfs,' 'The Jetsons,' and 'Gargamel' in 'The Smurfs.'
- Hosted 'The Paul Winchell Show' and 'Winchell-Mahoney Time' television shows in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Invented an artificial heart prototype and held multiple patents for medical devices.
Trivia
- Won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1974 for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Children's Programming.[1]
- Was a licensed medical hypnotist and acupuncture therapist.[2]
- Donated the patent for his artificial heart to the University of Utah in 1981.[3]
FAQs
People also ask
When was Paul Winchell born?
Paul Winchell was born the 21 December 1922.
Where is Paul Winchell from?
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 21st, 1922, in brief:
- Historical events: While no major historical events were prominently recorded for December 21, 1922, this date falls during an interesting period of global transition. The Soviet Union was formally established just a day earlier on December 30, 1922, marking a significant geopolitical transformation. The interwar period was characterized by significant political and social changes across Europe and the world.
- Day of the week: December 21st, 1922 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: All Over Nothing at All by Billy Murray & Aileen Stanley
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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