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3 unusual facts about Lennie Weinrib


Lennie Weinrib

Family Guy executive producer Seth MacFarlane, who had a reputation of parodying cartoon characters using their original voice actors on his show, had approached Weinrib with an offer to spoof his role of "Time for Timer" in the episode "Petarded".

A native of the Bronx, Weinrib got his start in show business working with Spike Jones, then later in The Billy Barnes Revue.

H.R. Pufnstuf - Voices of H.R. Pufnstuf, Bela Lugosi Tree, Dr. Blinky's Talking Book, Orson Vulture, Polka Dotted Horse, Stupid Bat, Pop Lolly, West Wind


Roland and Rattfink

Roland and Rattfink were both voiced by Lennie Weinrib (except in "The Deadwood Thunderball" where they were voiced by John Byner and Dave Barry).

Tales of Terror

The authorities become suspicious and two policemen (John Hackett and Lennie Weinrib) visit the house to investigate.

Voltron: The Third Dimension

It departed from the original Lion Voltron's animated look, as well as some character changes, such as the physical appearance of Prince Lotor (now voiced by Tim Curry, taking over the role originally voiced by Lennie Weinrib).


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