Duncan Brannan (born June 25, 1970) is an American voice actor, who has provided voices for numerous mainstream children's entertainment characters, English-language dubs of Japanese

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, and other commercial properties.

Career

Brannan was the voice of

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in restaurant chains across the U.S., as well as his English and Spanish voice in national commercials seen on

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, and other places from January 1993 to April 2012. He was replaced by musician and singer

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when Chuck E. Cheese’s revamped their image. Brannan is also known for his work on the children's TV series ''

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'' from 1997 to 2002, providing Barney's character and singing voice for home video releases, his singing voice for the

series following Bob West’s (who's also done voices of Chuck E Cheese characters) departure, fill-in and replacement, as well as Barney’s voice for numerous public relations spots on radio and television and merchandise from plush toys to games, compact discs, and more (ironically, Chuck E. Cheese was a sponsor to ''Barney & Friends'' at the time as well as other PBS programs such as ''

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'' and ''

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''). Brannan has also voiced commercials and industrials for secular and religious markets. Some of his most notable credits are:

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, Just Brakes, The Department of Defense, Brinker's International (for

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, Maggiano's,

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, and

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), Methodist Health Systems, Leslie's Pool Supplies, Cambien Voyager, New Horizons, Stop Her Now, K Havnanian Homes, First United Bank,

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, Parkland Health and Hospital Systems, JPI Realtors, the

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's Eddie Eagle & the Wing Team,

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, and

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, Inc. In April 2020, Brannan landed the voice of “Beasley,” the new public relations canine mascot for the city of Easley, South Carolina. Outside of voice acting, Brannan also works as a writer, artist, consultant, and pastor.

Personal life

He currently resides in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife Ralana Lynn Gregg, whom he married on January 2, 1993. Together they have two daughters, Kaydra and Karlisa Brannan.

Filmography

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* 2000: **Season 7 *** ''Come On Over to Barney's House'' (August 15th) *** ''Magical Music'' (Early September) *** ''On Location: All Around Town'' (Early September) *** ''Dino Dancin' Tunes'' (September 5th) **

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(2000) * 2002: **Season 7 *** ''Barney's Christmas Star'' (Barney's UK Zoo Tour 2002) (November 6th)

As a Fill-in for the 2nd Generation

* 1997: **Season 3 (

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Version) *** Promotional Spots (July – December) **Season 4 (November 20-28th) * 1998: **Season 4 *** ''It's Time for Counting'' (January 13th) *** ''

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'' (April 8th (at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, CA)) *** ''My Party with Barney'' (April 10th) **

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Promotional Spots (November 1998 - 1999) **Season 6 *** Season 6 Promos *** ''More Barney Songs'' (December 28th) **

(1999) * Early 2000s: **Season 6 (home videos only) *** ''Barney'' at

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(April 1, 2000 – Late 2002)

Film

Anime

Video games

Other Work

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Brannan, Duncan Living people American male voice actors People from Fort Worth, Texas American Christian religious leaders 1970 births 21st-century American singers 21st-century American male singers