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Brian Douglas Cummings (born March 4, 1948[1] in Sioux Falls, South Dakota) is an American voice actor, known for his work in radio and television commercials, television and motion picture promos, cartoons and as the announcer on The All-New Let's Make a Deal from 1984 to 1985.
Life and career[]
Having begun the pursuit of his chosen career at a local radio station (KSDN) in Aberdeen, South Dakota, during his senior year in high school, Brian set his sights high and has continued to "talk" a lot.[2]
Brian was the closing announcer for ALF in syndication, and he, along with Mark Elliott, has also been one of the long-time voices of Buena Vista Home Entertainment (now Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment's) trailers and promotions. He also did some narrations for some Columbia/Tristar Home Entertainment trailers, but is perhaps more known for his extensive work for Paramount Home Entertainment.
Cummings has performed on multiple animated series since the 1980s.[2] Among his most famous roles are those of Dimmy in The Snorks,[2] Morton Fizzback and Professor Funt in Denver, the Last Dinosaur, Mr. Hollywood in 2 Stupid Dogs,[2] Doctor Mindbender in G.I. Joe,[2] Clyde Cat in Tom and Jerry Kids, Papa Q. Bear in The Berenstain Bears,[2] Doofus Drake in DuckTales and he can also be heard as the voice of Sokolov in the Metal Gear Solid video games.
Personal life[]
Cummings is married to his wife Carla;[2] together they have eight children. He has no relation to fellow voice actor Jim Cummings. [2]
Filmography[]
Animation[]
Film[]
- G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987) - Doctor Mindbender
- Jetsons: The Movie (1990) - Movie Announcer
- Beauty and the Beast (1991) - The Stove[1]
- FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) - Ock
- A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994) - Ghost of Christmas Present
- Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights (1994) - Sultan, Flying Carpet Driver
- Annabelle's Wish (1997) - Brewster
- K10C: Kids' Ten Commandments (2003 film series) - Aron, God, Raca[1]
- The Jungle Book 2 (2003) - Flaps the Vulture, Additional Voices
- The Legend of Sasquatch (2006) - Dawg the dog
Television[]
- Spider-Man (1981) - ESU Principal (in "The Pied Piper of New York Town"), General (in "The Pied Piper of New York Town")
- The Little Rascals (1982) - Captain Smokey (in "Cap'n Spanky's Showboat")
- The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show (1983) - Additional Voices
- Snorks (1984) - Dimmy Finster
- Pole Position (1984) - Additional Voices
- The Wuzzles (1985) - Bumblelion, Flizard
- The Jetsons (1985) - Additional Voices
- The Berenstain Bears (1985–1987) - Papa Bear, Mayor Honeypot, Big Paw, Actual Factual, Too Tall
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1986) - Doctor Mindbender
- Pound Puppies (1986–1987) - Additional Voices
- Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs (1987–1988) - Additional Voices
- DuckTales (1987–1989) - Doofus Drake, Bugle Beagle
- Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1987–1991) - Sir Tuxford (Following the death of Roger C. Carmel)
- Denver, the Last Dinosaur (1988) - Morton Fizzback, Professor Funt
- Potsworth & Co. (1990) - Additional Voices
- Where's Wally? (1990) - Additional Voices
- Pretty Piggies (1990)
- Zazoo U (1990–1991) - Bully
- Tom and Jerry Kids (1990–1992) - Clyde Cat
- Garfield and Friends (1991) - Additional Voices
- ProStars (1991) - Additional Voices
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar (1993) - Narrator
- 2 Stupid Dogs (1993–1995) - Mr. Hollywood
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1994) - Krakus (in "Enter: Krakus")
- Animaniacs - Announcer (ep. Smell Ya Later" 1994)
- Timon & Pumbaa (1995–1996) - Vulture Police, Additional Voices
- The Story Keepers (1995–1997) - Jesus
- Cats Don't Dance (1997) - Movie Announcer
- Totally Spies (2001) - Trode
- ChalkZone (2002) - Ranger McRanger
- A.T.O.M. (2005) - Vinnie The Mass
- The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2005–2006) - Additional Voices
- Emperor's New School (2006–2008) - Additional Voices
- Super Capers (2009) - Robo
- Les Dalton (2010–2012) - William Dalton
- We Wish You a Merry Walrus (2014) - Merry Walrus
- Sofia the First (2017-2018) - Bash
Video games[]
- Tron: Solar Sailer (1982) - MCP
- Die by the Sword (1998) - Enric
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) - Pacha
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) - Sulley[1]
- Monsters, Inc. Scream Team (2001) - Sulley[1]
- The Mark of Kri (2002) - Baumusu
- Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick (2003) - Additional Voices
- EverQuest II (2004) - Additional Voices
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) - Sokolov
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence (2004) - Nikolai Stepanovich Sokolov, Soldiers
- Rise of the Kasai (2005) - Baumusu
- Area 51 (2005) - Victor5
- Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (2006) - Sokolov, Ghost
- Bee Movie Game (2007) - Additional Voices
- The Princess and the Frog (2009) - Additional Voices
- WildStar (2014) - Chua, Marauder
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019) - Sculptor[1]
Promos and commercials[]
- McDonald's - Promos
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - Promos
- Jim Henson Home Entertainment - Promos
- Warner Home Video - Promos
- Paramount Home Entertainment - Promos
- DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment - Promos
- Live Entertainment - Promos
- Hemdale Home Video - Promos
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment - Promos
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - Promos
- Just for Kids - Promos
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis - Commercials
- New Line Home Video - Promos
- Nelson Entertainment - Promos
- Starz - Promos
Live-action[]
- Hughes and Harlow: Angels in Hell (1977) - Assistant Director
- California Suite (1978) - Autograph Seeker
- Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) - Richard Nixon
- ALF (1986) - Announcer (TV promos and closing for syndicated reruns)
- The All-New Let's Make a Deal (1984–1985) - Announcer
- Fun House (1988) - Announcer (pilot episode only)
- Good Burger (1997) - Announcer (Trailers and promos)
- Ice Pawn (1990) - English-Speaking Arena Announcer
- Most Shocking (2006-2010) - Announcer
- Worlds Wildest Vacation Videos (2009) - Announcer/Narrator
- Most Daring (2007-2010) - Announcer
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) - Announcer (for RPMs Toy Promo)[3]
- Crisis Point (2008) - Announcer
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Brian Cummings - 81 Character Images". Behind The Voice Actors.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "Aberdeen man gives voice to animated characters". Rapid City Journal (September 24, 2012).
- ↑ http://www.hasbro.com/common/swf/flvPlayer/flvPlayer400.cfm?video=http://www.hasbro.com/common/videos/transformers/en_US/Transformers_DRTV.flv&cid=drtv09-000003
