Eddie Carroll passed away last Tuesday, April 6, at age 76. He was a talented actor known for his one-man show in which he impersonated legendary comedian Jack Benny. He was also a writer and penned some scripts for television animation. But animation fans probably know him best – even if they didn’t know his name – as the current voice of Jiminy Cricket. Carroll got the part after Cliff “Ukelele Ike” Edwards – the original voice of Pinocchio’s miniscule conscience, passed away. He started in 1973 and continued to serve as the Cricket’s voice until his death. Carroll’s spot-on imitation of Edwards’ voice can be heard in countless TV shows, video games, Disney park attractions, and anywhere else that Jiminy made an appearance since the early 70s. The L.A. Times obituary discusses his life and various talents and font of pop culture knowledge Mark Evanier has posted a nice tribute on his site, along with several follow-up posts about Carroll and his work.
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