Jimmy MacDonald

British-American Foley artist, voice actor, musician and head of Disney sound effects department (1906-1991)

John James "Jimmy" MacDonald (May 19, 1906 – February 1, 1991) was a British-born American foley artist, voice actor, musician and conductor. He was also known for being the voice of Mickey Mouse from 1947 to 1977.[2][3] After MacDonald's resignment in 1977, Wayne Allwine took over the role as Mickey from 1977 until his death in 2009.

Jimmy MacDonald
Born
John James MacDonald

(1906-05-19)May 19, 1906
DiedFebruary 1, 1991(1991-02-01) (aged 84)
Cause of deathCongestive heart failure
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale, California, U.S.
Citizenship
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Occupations
  • Foley artist
  • voice actor
  • musician
  • conductor
Years active1934–1989
Spouse(s)Roberta MacDonald[1]
(m. ?–1991, his death)

References

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  1. "James MacDonald, 84, Mickey Mouse's Voice". The New York Times. 8 February 1991. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  2. Obituary Variety, February 18, 1991.
  3. Book: A Viking in the Family by Keith Gregson, published in 2011 by the History Press.

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