Jim Cummings rose to fame by voicing Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, starting with Pooh in 1988 and Tigger in 1990. This dual role became a defining part of his career.
Known for capturing the gentle heart of Pooh and the energetic bounce of Tigger, Jim brought a unique warmth to these characters. Notably, he also provided voices in “The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,” “Kingdom Hearts” and “Christopher Robin.”
In addition to Pooh, Jim brought to life Darkwing Duck, protagonist of the eponymous 1990s superhero cartoon. In a single episode, he might switch between the voices of Darkwing and his enemies, just as easily voicing Pete, Mickey Mouse’s gruff antagonist.
His performance as Hondo Ohnaka — the pirate from “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” — showed off a grittier, roguish voice, adding depth to the galaxy’s fringe characters. Jim’s work on video games and television has cemented his place in fan communities from animation to sci-fi.
