Born on February 3, 1925, in Platteville, Wisconsin, he was a distinguished American character actor renowned for his distinctive high-pitched voice. He gained widespread recognition as the voice of Piglet in Disney's "Winnie the Pooh" films. His extensive career spanned both stage and screen, with notable appearances in "12 Angry Men" and "The Bob Newhart Show." Over the decades, he became a beloved figure in animation and live-action, leaving a lasting legacy upon his passing in 2005.