Arthur Anderson
Birth Name:
Arthur Anderson
Birth Place:
Staten Island, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Graduated from the Professional Children's School in New York
- Before finding a career as a talented voice actor for animation, he began performing as a radio actor
- He began his professional career as a performer in 1934 when he was 12 years old
- Quote: "It sounds silly to say it but practically every role I've played has been my favorite․ They are all a new challenge, and I have enjoyed every single one of them․"
- Quote: "(On being the voice of the Lucky Charms' leprechaun) "I had the luck of the Irish to get that part․․․And it was a fun character to play․ Hardly a day goes by when somebody doesn't ask me to sing the Lucky Charms jingle, and I'm proud of that․""
- Quote: "(On re-creating "A Christmas Carol") "It brings back very happy memories because it is a lovely story․ I was 16 years old, my voice was just changing and I was surprised Orson called me for this part․""
- Frequently participates in the Friends of Old Time Radio convention, where he recreates radio broadcasts