Ken Sansom
Acting Born Apr 2, 1927 Died Oct 8, 2012 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 79 credits
Biography
Ken Sansom was an American actor born on April 2, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Also known as Frank Kennet, he first began acting in the early 1970s. Over the course of his career, he amassed 77 known credits in acting across movies and television shows. He was best known for his role as Rabbit in Winnie the Pooh films, series, and specials from 1988 to 2010. Ken Sansom passed away on October 8, 2012, at the age of 85.
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Career overview
Kenneth Sansom, also known as Frank Kennet, was an American actor who was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 2, 1927. He began his acting career in the early 1970s and accumulated 77 known acting credits throughout his career.
He was best known for his role as Rabbit, which he played in Winnie the Pooh films, series, and specials from 1988 to 2010.
Sansom passed away on October 8, 2012, at the age of 85.
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Career timeline
Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super Sleuths
Tigger & Pooh and a Musical TooSpooky Bats and Scaredy Cats
My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Friendly TailsMy Friends Tigger & Pooh: Hundred Acre Wood Haunt
My Friends Tigger & PoohMy Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas MovieThe Light Before Christmas
Winnie the Pooh: Wonderful Word Adventure
Pooh's Heffalump MoviePooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie
Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with RooWinnie the Pooh: ABC's
Piglet's Big MovieThe Magical World of Winnie the Pooh: A Great Day of Discovery
Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh YearWinnie the Pooh: Frankenpooh and Spookable Pooh
The Book of PoohThe Book of Pooh: Stories from the HeartThe Book of Pooh: Fun with Friends
The Tigger MovieWinnie the Pooh: Spookable Fun
Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of GivingWinnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You
A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving
Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin
Winnie the Pooh: Spookable PoohBoo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh: FrankenpoohWinnie the Pooh: Un-Valentine's Day
Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Cowboy Pooh
Winnie the Pooh & Christmas Too
TaleSpin
The New Adventures of Winnie the PoohThe Pillow People Save Christmas
The Chipmunk Adventure
The Super Powers Team: Galactic GuardiansStarchaser: The Legend of Orin
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteThe TransformersThe Duck FactoryGallavants
AutomanWinnie the Pooh and a Day for EeyoreThe Awakening of CandraThe Invisible Woman
NewhartBugs Bunny's Mad World of Television
Stand by Your Man
Knots LandingBanjo the Woodpile Cat
The Clone MasterTeenage Father
Lou GrantCHiPsThe Amazing Howard Hughes
Full Filmography
79 titles- Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (2011) as Rabbit (voice)
- My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super Sleuths (2010) as Rabbit (voice)
- Tigger & Pooh and a Musical Too (2009) as Rabbit (voice)
- Spooky Bats and Scaredy Cats (2009) as The Candleman (voice)
- My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Friendly Tails (2008) as Rabbit (voice)
- My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Hundred Acre Wood Haunt (2008) as Rabbit (voice)
- My Friends Tigger & Pooh (2007) as Rabbit (voice)
- My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas Movie (2007) as Rabbit (voice)
- The Light Before Christmas (2007) as The Candleman
- Winnie the Pooh: Wonderful Word Adventure (2006) as Rabbit (voice)
- Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005) as Rabbit (voice)
- Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie (2005) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo (2004) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh: ABC's (2004) as Rabbit (voice)
- Piglet's Big Movie (2003) as Rabbit (voice)
- The Magical World of Winnie the Pooh: A Great Day of Discovery (2003) as Conejo
- Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh: Frankenpooh and Spookable Pooh (2002) as Rabbit
- The Book of Pooh (2001) as Rabbit (voice)
- The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart (2001) as Rabbit
- The Book of Pooh: Fun with Friends (2001) as Rabbit (voice)
- The Tigger Movie (2000) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Fun (2000) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You (1999) as Rabbit (voice)
- A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving (1998) as Rabbit (voice)
- Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (1997) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Pooh (1996) as Rabbit (voice)
- Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh (1996) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh: Frankenpooh (1995) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh: Un-Valentine's Day (1995) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Cowboy Pooh (1994) as Rabbit (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh & Christmas Too (1991) as Rabbit (voice)
- TaleSpin (1990) as Ralph Throgmorton (voice)
- The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1988) as Rabbit (voice)
- The Pillow People Save Christmas (1988) as (voices)
- The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) as Inspector Jamal (voice)
- The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians (1985) as Prof. Martin Stein (voice)
- Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985) as Magreb (voice)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Man
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Bert
- The Transformers (1984) as Hound
- The Duck Factory (1984)
- Gallavants (1984) as Thunk - Narrator (voice)
- Automan (1983) as Minister
- Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983) as Rabbit (Video Version) (voice)
- The Awakening of Candra (1983) as Dr. Larsen
- The Invisible Woman (1983) as Lionel Gilbert
- Newhart (1982) as Reunion Attendee
- Bugs Bunny's Mad World of Television (1982) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Stand by Your Man (1981) as Dr. Pegram
- Knots Landing (1979) as John Davis
- Banjo the Woodpile Cat (1979) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Clone Master (1978) as Wainer
- Teenage Father (1978)
- Lou Grant (1977) as William Mills
- CHiPs (1977) as Clerk
- The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977) as Hospital Administrator
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Davidson
- Griffin and Phoenix (1976) as Dr. Harding
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Clerk
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- Funny Lady (1975) as Frederick Martin (Daddy)
- Conspiracy of Terror (1975) as Medical Examiner
- Airport 1975 (1974) as Gary
- Herbie Rides Again (1974) as Lawyer
- Where Have All the People Gone (1974) as Jack McFadden
- Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1974) as Papa (voice)
- The Sting (1973) as Western Union Executive
- The Long Goodbye (1973) as Colony Guard
- Columbo (1971) as Paul
- All in the Family (1971) as IRS Agent (uncredited)
- In Broad Daylight (1971) as Dr. Grant
- Two on a Bench (1971) as Agent
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Mr. Twitchell
- Shinbone Alley (1970) as Rosie the Cat (voice)
- Tales of Washington Irving (1970) as Narrator (voice)
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Clarence
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Mr. Ferguson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ken Sansom best known for?
Ken Sansom is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Girl Downstairs (2023), My Friends Tigger & Pooh (2007), The Purge (2018), Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005).
When and where was Ken Sansom born?
Ken Sansom was born on April 2, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. They passed away on October 8, 2012.
How many credits does Ken Sansom have?
Ken Sansom has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2011.
What is Ken Sansom's background in cinema and television?
Ken Sansom was an American actor born on April 2, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Also known as Frank Kennet, he first began acting in the early 1970s. Over the course of his career, he amassed 77 known credits in acting across movies and television shows. He was best known for his role as Rabbit in Winnie the Pooh...
Ken Sansom by the numbers
79credits
57films
22TV series
1968–2011active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians (1985) as Prof. Martin Stein (voice) — aged about 58
- Columbo (1971) as Paul — aged about 44
- The Sting (1973) as Western Union Executive — aged about 46
- The Transformers (1984) as Hound — aged about 57
- Automan (1983) as Minister — aged about 56
- All in the Family (1971) as IRS Agent (uncredited) — aged about 44
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