Dick Tufeld
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 11, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- January 22, 2012
- Active Years
- 1954–1998 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 30 credits in database
Biography
Richard Norton Tufeld was an American actor, announcer, narrator, and voice actor whose career spanned from the late 1940s until the early 21st century. Born in Los Angeles, California, on December 11, 1926, he was recognized as one of the busiest announcers in television history. Tufeld is credited with providing the opening narration for the television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. His acting credits include appearances in Lost in Space, Spider-Woman, Man in Space, Adventures of the Road-Runner, The Simpsons, Thundarr the Barbarian, and The Fantastic Four. Tufeld, who was also known as Rich, died on January 22, 2012, at the age of 85. He maintained 29 known credits throughout his professional life.
Career overview
Richard Norton Tufeld was an American actor, announcer, narrator, and voice actor whose career spanned from the late 1940s until the early 21st century. Born in Los Angeles, California, on December 11, 1926, Tufeld was recognized as one of the busiest announcers in television history, maintaining a continuous and active professional presence throughout his life. He died on January 22, 2012, at the age of 85.
Throughout his career, Tufeld contributed to numerous television and film projects. He is known for his work on productions such as Lost in Space, Spider-Woman, Man in Space, Adventures of the Road-Runner, The Simpsons, Thundarr the Barbarian, and The Fantastic Four. His voice work also extended to the television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, where he provided the opening narration describing the Seaview submarine. With 29 known credits, Tufeld established a reputation for consistent work across the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
30 titles- Lost in Space (1998) as Rambler-Crane series Robot (voice)
- Lost In Space Forever (1998) as Self - Robot (voice) (also archive footage)
- Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown (1994) as Self - Robot (voice) (uncredited)
- Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1991) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Robot B-9 (voice)
- Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1989) as Self
- Here's to You, Mickey Mouse (1988) as Narrator (voice)
- It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) as Self – Announcer (voice)
- It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) as Dick Tufeld
- Magic with the Stars (1982) as Announcer (voice)
- The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1982) as Announcer (voice)
- Two Top Bananas (1982) as Announcer
- Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) as Opening announcer (voice)
- The Dream Called EPCOT (1981) as Narrator (voice)
- Thundarr the Barbarian (1980) as Narrator (voice)
- Spider-Woman (1979) as Narrator (voice)
- The Fantastic Four (1978) as Narrator (voice)
- Tunnel Vision (1976) as Announcer
- Earthquake (1974) as Opening Narrator (uncredited)
- Lost in Space (1965) as Robot B-9
- Lost in Space - No Place to Hide (1965) as Narrator
- Zip Zip Hooray! (1965) as ACME Commercial Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- The Cincinnati Kid Plays According to Hoyle (1965) as Narrator
- Adventures of the Road-Runner (1962) as ACME commercial announcer (voice)
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Announcer (uncredited)
- Man in Space (1955) as Narrator
- Man and the Moon (1955) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Annie Oakley (1954) as Townsman (uncredited)
- Annie Oakley (1954) as (uncredited)
- Annie Oakley (1954)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dick Tufeld best known for?
Dick Tufeld is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lost in Space (1998), The Simpsons (1989), It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986), It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986).
When and where was Dick Tufeld born?
Dick Tufeld was born on December 11, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on January 22, 2012.
How many credits does Dick Tufeld have?
Dick Tufeld has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 1998.
What is Dick Tufeld's background in cinema and television?
Richard Norton Tufeld was an American actor, announcer, narrator, and voice actor whose career spanned from the late 1940s until the early 21st century. Born in Los Angeles, California, on December 11, 1926, he was recognized as one of the busiest announcers in television history. Tufeld is credited with providing the ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Simpsons (1989) as Robot B-9 (voice) — aged about 62
- Spider-Woman (1979) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 52
- The Fantastic Four (1978) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 51
- Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) as Opening announcer (voice) — aged about 54
- Thundarr the Barbarian (1980) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 53
- Lost in Space (1965) as Robot B-9 — aged about 38
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