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Frank Welker: 60 Years of Scooby-Doo's Voice!
20 Sep
Summary
- Frank Welker has voiced Fred Jones for nearly 60 years.
- He became the voice of Scooby-Doo himself in 2002.
- Welker values episodes where voice actors play themselves.
Frank Welker, the iconic voice behind Fred Jones since 1969, reflects on his nearly 60-year career with the Scooby-Doo franchise. He also took on the role of Scooby-Doo in 2002, becoming synonymous with both characters.
Welker particularly enjoyed an episode from "Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?" where the main voice actors appeared as themselves. This meta-narrative, set at his fictional Pacific Palisades mansion, offered a unique mystery for the cast.
He attributes Scooby-Doo's lasting popularity to its consistent characters and voices. Welker notes that the characters have remained familiar despite significant technological advancements over the years, allowing the beloved franchise to be passed down through generations.
