Richard Karron

Richard Karron (April 11, 1934 – March 1, 2017)[1] was an American actor and voice actor who was noted for his distinctive voice.

Richard Karron
Born
Richard Karant

(1934-04-11)April 11, 1934
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 2017(2017-03-01) (aged 82)
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor

Richard Karron was born on April 11, 1934, in Bronx, New York, as Richard Karant. He was an actor, known for History of the World: Part I, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas and Fatso.

Early life

Karron was born in Bronx, New York to Samuel and Gertrude Karant. He served in the Army in the Korean War for eight years and was an Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After a career as a salesman, he then was discovered by Dustin Hoffman at 'Catch a Rising Star' in New York and started an acting career. Richard was in the entertainment industry including stage, TV, movies and voice overs well into his late 60s and early 70s. Richard married his wife, Judy, in September 2001 and they later moved from New York to Wrightsville Beach, NC. Richard quickly contributed to the community through his dog, Catalina and Canines for Service and self-recovery programs. Mr. Karron is survived by his wife, Judy Girard, Daughters Stacy Johnson and Gwenn Vallone, Grandson Mookie Johnson and Granddaughter Malyn Johnson, Nephews Duane, Glenn and Keith Karant and niece Allison Karant, and their spouses and children.

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
1977Fun with Dick and JanePool Builder
1977Roosevelt and TrumanRichieTV Movie
1977The World's Greatest LoverBodyguard
1977Mad BullYapopotsky, 'The Cave Man'TV Movie
1978The One and OnlyThe Elephant
1979Young Guy ChristianJunkmanTV Movie
1979A Pleasure Doing BusinessScarpuchi
1980FatsoSonny
1980The Further Adventures of Wally BrownBrunoTV Movie
1981History of the World: Part IPrehistoric Man #2
1981Pen 'n' Inc.Delivery ManTV Movie
1983DempseyMorganTV Movie
1990The Jackie Bison ShowLarry J. LizardVoice, TV Movie
1998An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan IslandMr. O'BloatVoice, Direct-to-video
2000Ready to RumbleSanitation Guy
2000The Flintstones in Viva Rock VegasBronto Crane(final film role)

TV
YearTitleRoleNotes
1975Baretta MalcolmEpisode: "The Big Hand's on Trouble"
1975KojakAlley OopEpisode: "A Long Way from Times Square"
1976The Blue KnightHermanEpisode: "A Slight Case of Murder"
1982Teachers OnlyMr Pafko8 episodes
1989Growing PainsPhillyEpisode: "Paper Route"
1991Pro StarsVoice
1992Goof TroopSlickVoice, Episode: "Counterfeit Goof"
1992Bobby's World Voice, Episode: "Swim by Me"
1991-1992Darkwing DuckJoke Store Owner / A.F. ErretVoice, 2 Episodes
1992The Little MermaidEbbVoice, Episode: "Beached"
1993BonkersVoice, Episode: "In Toons We Trust"
1995What-a-MessVoice, 3 Episodes
1994-1995Weird ScienceMr. Brinkman2 Episodes
1995Timon & PumbaaHerman / Eddie the SnakeVoice, 2 Episodes
1996Quack PackDoctorVoice, Episode: "The Germinator"
1996Pinky and the BrainSweaty PeteVoice, Episode: "The Pink Candidate"
1997Pacific BlueEpisode: "Rave On"
1997George and LeoChief Big HeartEpisode: "The Halloween Show"
1997L.A. HeatLandlordEpisode: "Captain Crimestopper"

References
  1. "Richard Karron's Obituary". Wilmington Star-News. March 3, 2017. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
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