Bob Bergen Biography

Fast Facts

• Participated in First Lady Barbara Bush's literacy program, where he played Sylvester Jr․ in "Mrs․ Bush's Story Time․"
• Has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters and was named the Jewish Big Brother of the Year in 2007
• Was nominated for an Annie Award for Outstanding Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production for "Duck Dodgers" in 2004
• Worked as a tour guide at Universal Studios in Orlando before leaving at the age of 23 to work as a full-time actor
• Quote: "When I was 5 years old I told my parents when I grow up I want to be Porky Pig․ My Mother told me Honey, you can't be Porky Pig․ You're Jewish․"
• His one-man show, "Bob Bergen, Not Just Another Pretty Voice," was created after he taught a voice-over workshop at the California Comedy Conference, and which he was asked to perform as the opening act for Kenny Rogers
• Voice actor who is best known for his roles as Porky Pig in the "Looney Tunes" franchise and as Luke Skywalker in "Robot Chicken" and in "Star Wars" video games
• Was the host of the game show "Jep!," a children's version of "Jeopardy!," and also hosted the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
• Has interviewed several famous Hollywood actors, including James Stewart, Steve Allen, Mickey Rooney, and Halle Berry
• In addition to Porky Pig, he also did the voices for Tweety, Marvin the Martian, Sylvester Jr․, Speedy Gonzales, and Henry Hawk on multiple occasions