Born in 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah, he became a beloved American actor and voice artist. After studying at Brigham Young University, he pursued a career in radio and television. He gained fame for his voice work, most notably as Rabbit in Disney's "Winnie the Pooh" franchises, a role he held from the 1980s until 2010. His distinctive voice brought charm to numerous animated characters. Beyond voice acting, he appeared in various TV shows and films. He passed away in 2012.