Jimmy MacDonald

Jimmy MacDonald
Born
John James MacDonald

(1906-05-19)May 19, 1906
DiedFebruary 1, 1991(1991-02-01) (aged 84)
Cause of deathCongestive heart failure
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale, California, U.S.
Citizenship
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Occupations
  • Foley artist
  • voice actor
  • musician
  • conductor
Years active1934–1989
Spouse(s)Roberta MacDonald[1]
(m. ?–1991, his death)

John James "Jimmy" MacDonald (May 19, 1906 – February 1, 1991) was a British-born American foley artist, voice actor, musician and conductor. He was also known for being the voice of Mickey Mouse from 1947 to 1977.[2][3] After MacDonald's resignment in 1977, Wayne Allwine took over the role as Mickey from 1977 until his death in 2009.

  1. "James MacDonald, 84, Mickey Mouse's Voice". The New York Times. 8 February 1991. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  2. Obituary Variety, February 18, 1991.
  3. Book: A Viking in the Family by Keith Gregson, published in 2011 by the History Press.

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