Lennie Weinrib
Biography
Lennie Weinrib was an American actor, comedian, and writer. Born on April 29, 1935, in The Bronx, New York, USA, he is known for his work in various television shows and commercials. He played the title role in H.R. Pufnstuf, among other notable roles such as Grimace in McDonaldland commercials, the title role in Inch High, Private Eye, and the original voice of Scrappy-Doo on Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo. He also provided voices for characters in Voltron and The Smurfs. Additionally, Weinrib was the voice for Timer in the "Time for Timer" ABC public service announcements. He retired from acting in the 1990s and passed away on June 28, 2006, at the age of 71.
Career overview
Lennie Weinrib was an American actor known for his work in children's television. He played the title role in the children's television show H.R. Pufnstuf. Weinrib also appeared in various other television shows, including Inch High, Private Eye, where he played the title role, and Voltron, where he voiced Hunk and Prince Lotor. Additionally, he provided voices for characters in Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo, and The Smurfs.
Weinrib's voice acting career also included work on the ABC public service announcements "Time for Timer" in the early 1970s, where he voiced Timer. Furthermore, he was a part of the McDonaldland commercials, playing the role of Grimace. These appearances showcase Weinrib's versatility as a voice actor and his ability to bring characters to life for a children's audience.
Weinrib's acting career spanned multiple decades, with his work in television shows and commercials contributing to his reputation as a talented voice actor. He retired from acting in the 1990s, after which he moved to Santiago, Chile.
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Full Filmography
117 titles- Scooby-Doo's Original Mysteries (2000) as Additional Voices (voice) (archive footage)
- Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers (2000) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Scooby-Doo's Greatest Mysteries (1999) as (voice)
- The Adventures of Ronald McDonald: McTreasure Island (1990) as (voice)
- Garfield and Friends (1988)
- Kissyfur (1988)
- Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs (1987) as Colonel Wyatt (voice)
- Rambo: The Force of Freedom (1986)
- The Flintstone Kids (1986) as Freddy Flintstone / Commissioner
- Voltron: Fleet of Doom (1986) as Hunk / Cliff / Rocky / Prince Lotor
- Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985) as Zorlock (voice)
- Voltron: Defender of the Universe (1984) as Hunk / Prince Lotor (voice)
- The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show (1983) as Griff (voice)
- The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show (1983) as Mickey Hack (voice)
- Pac-Man (1982) as Pacula (voice)
- Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982) as Prince Abba-Dabba (voice)
- Space Stars (1981) as Dipper (voice)
- The Flintstone Comedy Show (1980) as Moonrock Crater / Sgt. Boulder
- Shogun Assassin (1980) as Voice (voice)
- Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1979) as Scrappy-Doo (voice)
- The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone (1979) as Mr. Silika (voice)
- CHiPs (1977) as H.R. Pufnstuf (voice)
- The New Adventures of Batman (1977) as Commissioner Gordon / The Joker / The Penguin (voice)
- Magic Mongo (1977) as Mongo
- Shake, Rattle and Roll (1977) as Rattle
- Heyyy, It's the King! (1977) as Yukayuka (voice)
- Heyyy, It's the King! (1977) as King (voice)
- The Gentleman Tramp (1976) as (voice)
- The Strongest Man in the World (1975) as State Coach
- Fraidy Cat (1975) as One / Two / Three / Four / Five / Six / Seven / Eight (voice)
- Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (1975) as Darzee the Tailorbird (voice)
- Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (1975) Songs
- The Hoober-Bloob Highway (1975)
- Happy Days (1974)
- Hong Kong Phooey (1974) as Curly Boondock
- Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch (1974) as Hi-Riser (voice)
- Shakespeare Loves Rembrandt (1974)
- The Addams Family (1973) as Gomez Addams (voice)
- Inch High, Private Eye (1973)
- The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (1973) as (Voice)
- The Waltons (1972) as Spanky
- Emergency! (1972)
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Timer (voice)
- The Flintstone Comedy Hour (1972) as Moonrock Crater
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Sedgwick Jones (voice)
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Hotel Desk Clerk (voice)
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Uncle Nathaniel (voice)
- Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972) as Chet Boyle (voice)
- The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan (1972)
- Scooby-Doo! Meets the Harlem Globetrotters (1972) as Uncle Nathaniel
- Yogi's Ark Lark (1972) as Cap'n Noah Smitty (voice)
- Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family (1972) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik (1972) as Robin Hoodnik / Alan Airedale / Whirlin' Merlin / Lord Scurvy / Friar Pork / Little John (voice)
- All in the Family (1971) Writer
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) as Secretary Bird / Lion (voice)
- The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show (1971) as Moonrock
- Lidsville (1971) as Captain Hooknose
- Help!... It's the Hair Bear Bunch! (1971)
- Cattle Battle (1971) as Roland / Rattfink (voice)
- The Point (1971) as Count (voice)
- Trick or Retreat (1971) as Roland / Rattfink (voice)
- The Great Continental Overland Cross-Country Race (1971) as Roland / Rattfink / Narrator / Male Others (voice)
- A Fink in the Rink (1971) as Roland / Rattfink (voice)
- Doctor Dolittle (1970) as Sam Scurvy (voice)
- Doctor Dolittle (1970) Writer
- Doctor Dolittle (1970) Creator
- War and Pieces (1970) as Roland / Rattfink / Captain / King (voice)
- Uncle Sam Magoo (1970) as Uncle Sam
- Tales of Washington Irving (1970) as Brom Bones (voice)
- Bridgework (1970) as Boss / Roland / Rattfink / Rattfink's Uncle (voice)
- Say Cheese, Please (1970) as Roland / Rattfink (voice)
- Robin Goodhood (1970) as Roland Hood / Rattfink (voice)
- A Taste of Money (1970) as Rattfink (voice)
- Gem Dandy (1970) as Roland / Rattfink (voice)
- The Foul Kin (1970) as Roland / Rattfink / Rotten Rattfink / Lawyer (voice)
- H.R. Pufnstuf (1969) as H.R. Pufnstuf
- H.R. Pufnstuf (1969) Writer
- Sweet and Sourdough (1969) as Roland / Rattfink (voice)
- A Pair of Sneakers (1969) as Roland / Rattfink (voice)
- Hurts and Flowers (1969) as Hippy
- Flying Feet (1969) as Roland / Rattfink (voice)
- Adam-12 (1968) as Tony
- Roland and Rattfink (1968) as Roland / Rattfink
- And Of Course You (1968) as Narrator
- London Derriere (1968) as Scotland Yard Detective (voice)
- Hawks and Doves (1968) as Roland / Rattfink / Male Others (voice)
- Good Times (1967) as Garth
- Jericho (1966)
- Not With My Wife, You Don't! (1966) as Green Eyed Monster of Jealousy (voice) (uncredited)
- Out of Sight (1966) Director
- Out of Sight (1966) Producer
- Wild, Wild Winter (1966) Director
- Laredo (1965)
- The Inspector (1965) Vocals
- Beach Ball (1965) Director
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Winky Blintz
- The Munsters (1964) as Freddie
- Wendy and Me (1964)
- Burke's Law (1963) as Cully
- Burke's Law (1963) as Maddox
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) as F-14 / Ladder Fireman (voice) (uncredited)
- The Thrill of It All (1963) as Truck Driver
- Operation Moonshot (1963)
- Tales of Terror (1962) as Policeman ("The Black Cat")
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Jackie Brewster
- Peter Loves Mary (1960) as Jerry Arden
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Buddy Russell
- Dennis the Menace (1959)
- The Rebel (1959) as Sheriff
- The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) as Eddie Baker
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Joe Chiappardo
- Steve Canyon (1958) as A /P Lowenthal
- Bachelor Father (1957)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Amos
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Harry
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Stanley
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lennie Weinrib best known for?
Lennie Weinrib is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Garfield and Friends (1988), Kissyfur (1988), Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs (1987), Rambo: The Force of Freedom (1986).
When and where was Lennie Weinrib born?
Lennie Weinrib was born on April 29, 1935 in The Bronx, New York, USA. They passed away on June 28, 2006.
How many credits does Lennie Weinrib have?
Lennie Weinrib has accumulated over 117 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2000.
What is Lennie Weinrib's background in cinema and television?
Lennie Weinrib was an American actor, comedian, and writer. Born on April 29, 1935, in The Bronx, New York, USA, he is known for his work in various television shows and commercials. He played the title role in H.R. Pufnstuf, among other notable roles such as Grimace in McDonaldland commercials, the title role in Inch ...