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Frank Welker(I)

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  • Sound Department
  • Music Department
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Frank Welker
With Coco and kitty in prison, Mystery Inc. thinks that they can finally enjoy a break.
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Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! (2022)
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Frank Welker was born in Colorado. He followed his dream to California, and started a voice acting career which has spanned over five decades and hundreds of credits. Frank has worked with fellow voice actors Casey Kasem, Nicole Jaffe, Don Messick, Heather North, and Stefanianna Christopherson on Hanna-Barbera's iconic Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969), voicing Fred Jones, among other Scooby credits over the years. He has also worked with Kurt Russell, Peter Cullen, and Michael Bay.
BornMarch 12, 1946
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BornMarch 12, 1946
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  • Awards
    • 6 wins & 26 nominations

Photos43

Frank Welker in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
Frank Welker in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
Frank Welker in Mars Attacks! (1996)
Martin Short, Stephanie Masoner, and Frank Welker in Mars Attacks! (1996)
Frank Welker in Jumanji (1995)
Matthew Lillard, Dee Bradley Baker, Misha Collins, and Frank Welker in Supernatural (2005)
Matthew Lillard, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Grey Griffin, Jared Padalecki, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in Supernatural (2005)
Matthew Lillard, Jensen Ackles, Grey Griffin, Jared Padalecki, Stephen Stanton, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in Supernatural (2005)
Matthew Lillard, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Grey Griffin, Jared Padalecki, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in ScoobyNatural (2018)
Matthew Lillard, Misha Collins, and Frank Welker in Supernatural (2005)
Jensen Ackles, Dee Bradley Baker, Grey Griffin, and Frank Welker in Supernatural (2005)
Matthew Lillard, Jensen Ackles, Grey Griffin, Jared Padalecki, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in Supernatural (2005)

Known for

Peter Cullen, Shia LaBeouf, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
6.2
  • Shockwave
  • Soundwave(voice)
  • 2011
Mark Wahlberg, Peter Cullen, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Jack Reynor in Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
Transformers: Age of Extinction
5.6
  • Galvatron(voice)
  • 2014
Mortal Kombat (1995)
Mortal Kombat
5.8
  • Shao Kahn
  • Reptile(voice)
  • 1995
Anthony Hopkins, Mark Wahlberg, Erik Aadahl, Jim Carter, Peter Cullen, Laura Haddock, and Isabela Merced in Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
Transformers: The Last Knight
5.2
  • Megatron(voice)
  • 2017

Credits

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Actor

  • Scooby-Doo! And the Mystery Pups
    • Scooby (voice)
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
    • 2024
  • Scoob!: Holiday Haunt
    • Scooby-Doo (voice)
    • Completed
  • Animaniacs (2020)
    Animaniacs
    • Ralph
    • 23
    • WB Employee (voice) ...
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2023
  • Mindy Kaling in Velma (2023)
    Velma
    • William (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • James Cromwell and Darcey Ewart in Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022)
    Prancer: A Christmas Tale
    • Prancer (voice)
    • 2022
  • Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway (2022)
    Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway
    • Garfield (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2022
  • Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! (2022)
    Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!
    • Scooby Doo
    • Rudy
    • Fred (voice) ...
    • 2022
  • Minnie's Bow-Toons (2011)
    Minnie's Bow-Toons
    • Figaro
    • Gilbert
    • Penguin (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2011–2022
  • Frank Welker in Curious George (2006)
    Curious George
    • Curious George (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Frank Welker in Curious George (2006)
    Curious George
    • Curious George
    • George
    • Professor Pizza ...
    • TV Series
    • 2006–2022
  • Cheryl Chase and Tom Kenny in Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis (2022)
    Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis
    • Garfield (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2022
  • Looney Tunes Cartoons (2019)
    Looney Tunes Cartoons
    • Announcer (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Saturday Morning All Star Hits! (2021)
    Saturday Morning All Star Hits!
    • Ronnie $elfish (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (2021)
    Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
    • Garfield (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2021
  • Matthew Lillard, Grey Griffin, Frank Welker, and Kate Micucci in Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2019)
    Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
    • Fred Jones
    • Scooby-Doo
    • Audience Member (voice) ...
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2021
  • Rita Moreno, Dee Bradley Baker, Jeff Bennett, Jesyca C. Durchin, Doug Murphy, Frank Welker, Kimberly Brooks, Hiromi Dames, Luka Jones, Christopher Swindle, and Dara Taylor in Curious George: Cape Ahoy (2021)
    Curious George: Cape Ahoy
    • Curious George (voice)
    • 2021
  • Matthew Lillard, Marty Grabstein, and Frank Welker in Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog (2021)
    Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog
    • Fred Jones
    • Scooby-Doo (voice)
    • Video
    • 2021

Sound Department

  • Kangaroo Jack (2003)
    Kangaroo Jack
    • advisor: vocal effects
    • 2003
  • Leslie Nielsen in Mr. Magoo (1997)
    Mr. Magoo
    • special vocal sound effects
    • 1997
  • John Cleese, Brendan Fraser, Scooper, Binx, Tookie, Zakery, Emely, and Hopper in George of the Jungle (1997)
    George of the Jungle
    • digital vocal effects
    • 1997
  • Chris Farley and David Spade in Tommy Boy (1995)
    Tommy Boy
    • animal vocal effects
    • 1995
  • Lori Petty in Tank Girl (1995)
    Tank Girl
    • special vocal effects by
    • 1995
  • Top Dog (1995)
    Top Dog
    • vocal effects: animals
    • 1995
  • Jesse Bradford and Dakotah in Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995)
    Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog
    • adr: animals
    • 1995
  • Prehysteria! 2 (1994)
    Prehysteria! 2
    • special vocal effects
    • Video
    • 1994
  • Mary Stuart Masterson and Brian Benben in Radioland Murders (1994)
    Radioland Murders
    • special vocal effects
    • 1994
  • Tina Majorino and Tory The Sea Lion in Andre (1994)
    Andre
    • special vocal sound effects: additional seal sounds
    • 1994
  • Billy Crystal, Jon Lovitz, Jack Palance, and Daniel Stern in City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)
    City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
    • Special Vocal Effects by
    • 1994
  • Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Monkey Trouble
    • special vocal effects
    • 1994
  • Prehysteria! (1993)
    Prehysteria!
    • Special Vocal Effects by
    • 1993
  • Bingo (1991)
    Bingo
    • special vocal effects
    • 1991
  • Robert Beltran, Jacqueline Bisset, Paul Bartel, Ed Begley Jr., Wallace Shawn, Mary Woronov, Paul Mazursky, Edith Diaz, Barret Oliver, Rebecca Schaeffer, Ray Sharkey, and Arnetia Walker in Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989)
    Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills
    • special vocal effects
    • 1989

Music Department

  • David Arquette in Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
    Eight Legged Freaks
    • special vocal effects
    • 2002
  • The Jennie Project (2001)
    The Jennie Project
    • special vocal effects
    • TV Movie
    • 2001
  • Scott Bakula in The Trial of Old Drum (2000)
    The Trial of Old Drum
    • special vocal effects
    • TV Movie
    • 2000
  • Glenn Close in 101 Dalmatians (1996)
    101 Dalmatians
    • special vocal effects
    • 1996
  • Litefoot and Hal Scardino in The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
    The Indian in the Cupboard
    • special vocal effects
    • 1995
  • The Outer Limits (1995)
    The Outer Limits
    • special vocal effects
    • TV Series
    • 1995
  • Macaulay Culkin, Jonathan Hilario, Jonathan Hyde, John Larroquette, Stephi Lineburg, Michael Maccarone, and Joel Robinson in Richie Rich (1994)
    Richie Rich
    • special vocal effects
    • 1994
  • Pat Morita and Hilary Swank in The Next Karate Kid (1994)
    The Next Karate Kid
    • special vocal effects
    • 1994
  • Billy Crystal, Jon Lovitz, Jack Palance, and Daniel Stern in City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)
    City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
    • special vocal effects
    • 1994
  • Love Potion No. 9 (1992)
    Love Potion No. 9
    • special vocal effects
    • 1992
  • Once Upon a Crime... (1992)
    Once Upon a Crime...
    • special vocal effects
    • 1992
  • Christian Slater in Kuffs (1992)
    Kuffs
    • special vocal effects
    • 1992
  • Robby Benson and Paige O'Hara in Beauty and the Beast (1991)
    Beauty and the Beast
    • special vocal effects
    • 1991
  • Billy Crystal, Helen Slater, Bruno Kirby, and Daniel Stern in City Slickers (1991)
    City Slickers
    • special vocal effects
    • 1991
  • Rebecca Harrell Tickell and Boo in Prancer (1989)
    Prancer
    • special vocal effects
    • 1989

Videos205

Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
Clip 1:08
Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
Clip 1:29
Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
Clip 2:23
Mystery Solvers Club State Finals
Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases! Clip #3
Clip 0:54
Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases! Clip #3
"Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases!" Clip #2
Clip 0:49
"Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases!" Clip #2
Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases! Clip #1
Clip 0:42
Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s Strangest Cases! Clip #1
Aladdin: Diamond Edition
Clip 1:38
Aladdin: Diamond Edition
The Garfield Show: Opening Theme
Clip 0:27
The Garfield Show: Opening Theme
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time
Clip 0:59
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time
Clip 0:48
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time
Clip 0:57
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time
Atlantis: Milo's Return: 2 Movie Collection
Clip 0:56
Atlantis: Milo's Return: 2 Movie Collection

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Jack Beanstalk
  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • March 12, 1946
    • Denver, Colorado, USA
  • Parents
      Merrill Welker
  • Other works
    Also did voice for the Blob in 1997 for Clayfighter 63 1/3 and in 1998 for Clayfighter's Sculptor Cut.

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Has done every voicing of Fred Jones for all of the Scooby-Doo animated series with the sole exception of A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988). Even in parodies and cameos on different television series, he has always done this voice.
  • Quotes
    I've been doing voices as long as I can remember. When I was little, I could pick up on sounds and then I discovered you could distort what you hear and make people laugh or disrupt a class.
  • Trademarks
      Often works in animated productions as the voice of animal characters
  • Nicknames
    • Dr. Frankenwelker
    • Frankie

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