Anthony J. Pope (March 22, 1947 – February 11, 2004), also known as "Anthony Mozdy", was an American voice actor. He is best remembered for voicing Goofy for eleven years. He also worked on the first two DVDs of LeapFrog, voicing Mr. Websley and Professor Quigley on The Letter Factory and Talking Words Factory (2003).

Early life

Anthony J. Pope was born in

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, on March 22, 1947.

Career

After graduating from college, Pope moved to

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in 1973 were he officially began his career as a voice actor. He was known for providing the voice of Furby in English and five other languages. He was also the voice of Goofy for eleven years garnering seventeen Gold and Platinum records. His voice is prominent at Disneyland on several rides, as well as in the JumpStart products by Knowledge Adventure.

Personal life

Pope married actress Patricia Lentz in 1984, together they have three children. They remained married until his death in 2004.

Death

He died on February 11, 2004, from complications of leg surgery at the age of 56 in Burbank, California. He was buried at Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills Cemetery. He was survived by his wife and three children, his daughter Marcella Lentz-Pope is an actress.

Filmography

Film

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The Adventures of Pinocchio ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'' ( ; it, Le avventure di Pinocchio ; commonly shortened to ''Pinocchio'') is a children's fantasy novel by Italian author Carlo Collodi. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette named Pi ...

'' (1978) – Candlewick / Boy * ''Hurray for Betty Boop'' (1980) – Coffee Shoppe Boss / "Indy 500" Announcer / Mirror, Ringmaster (voice) * '' The Little Fox'' (1981) – Karak (voice) * ''

Back to the Future ''Back to the Future'' is a 1985 American science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis, and written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale. It stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson. Set in 1985, ...

'' (1985) – 1985 Radio Announcer (voice, uncredited) * ''Invasion Earth: The Aliens Are Here'' (1988) – Alien (voice) * '' Who Framed Roger Rabbit'' (1988) – Goofy / Zeke "Big Bad" Wolf (voice) * ''

Spaced Invaders ''Spaced Invaders'' is a 1990 American science fiction comedy directed by Patrick Read Johnson and starring Douglas Barr, Royal Dano, and Ariana Richards. The film’s title is a pun on the classic video game ''Space Invaders''. Plot The spac ...

'' (1990) – Lieutenant Giggywig (voice) * '' Watchers II'' (1990) – Outsider (voice) * '' Armour of God 2: Operation Condor'' (1991) – (voice) * '' Frozen Assets'' (1992) – (voice) * ''

Cats Don't Dance ''Cats Don't Dance'' is a 1997 American animated musical comedy-drama film directed by Mark Dindal (in his feature directorial debut). It is the only fully animated feature produced by Turner Feature Animation, which was merged during the post-p ...

'' (1997) – Alligator (voice) * '' The King and I'' (1999) – Burmese Emissary (voice) * ''The Prince of Light'' (2000) – Vishwarmitra * ''

Metropolis A metropolis () is a large city or conurbation which is a significant economic, political, and cultural center for a country or region, and an important hub for regional or international connections, commerce, and communications. A big ci ...

'' – Shunsaku Ban (voice) * ''Dak mo mai sing'' (2001) – (voice) * ''Shu shan zheng zhuan'' (2001) – (voice) * ''Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu'' (2001) – Babu / Foo-Ling / Reginald the Seagull (voice) * '' Muhammad: The Last Prophet'' (2002) – Salman (voice)

Anime

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'' (1971) – Lucignolo / Boy at Puppet Theatre * '' Galaxy Express 999'' (1979) – Unspecified Role ( New World Pictures Dub) * '' Mobile Suit Gundam Trilogy'' (1979–1980, TV Series) – General Revil * ''Kidô Senshi Gundam'' (1981) – General Revil * ''Kidô senshi Gandamu II: Ai senshihen'' (1981) – General Revil * ''Kidô Senshi Gundam III: Meguriai Sorahen'' (1982) – General Revil * ''Wings of Honneamize'' (1987) – Majaho / Tekatta * '' Akira'' (1988) – Colonel Shikishima / Mr. Nezu / Yamagata (as Anthony Mozdy) * '' Hello Kitty's Paradise'' (1999, TV Series) – Papa * '' Mobile Suit Gundam F91'' (1991) – Leslie Arno * '' Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama'' (1992) – Sage Vishvamitra * ''

Apocalypse Zero ''Apocalypse Zero'', known in Japan as , is a manga series written and illustrated by Takayuki Yamaguchi. It was serialized in Akita Shoten's '' Weekly Shōnen Champion'' from July 1994 to August 1996. The manga was adapted into a two epis ...

'' (1996) – Oboro Hagakure * ''Black Jack: The Movie'' (1996) * ''Fake'' (1996) – Chief / Jaco * ''

Rurouni Kenshin is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The story begins during the 11th year of the Meiji period in Japan (1878) and follows a former assassin from the Bakumatsu, known as Hitokiri Battosai. After his wor ...

'' (1996–1999, TV Series) – Kaishu Katsu * ''Sun faa sau si'' (1998) – Boss / Sushi Chef / Movie Actor 1 / Zombies * ''

Vampire Princess Miyu is a Japanese horror manga series by Narumi Kakinouchi and Toshiki Hirano, as well as an anime adaptation by the same creators. The anime was originally presented in a 4-episode OVA (Original Video Animation) licensed by AnimEigo i ...

'' (1998, TV Series) – Tonbi * ''

The Adventures of Mini-Goddess , or ''Ah! My Goddess!'' in some releases, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōsuke Fujishima. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Afternoon'' from September 1988 to April 2014, ...

'' (1998–2003, TV Series) – Gan-chan * ''

The Big O ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the m ...

'' (1999, TV Series) – Gisang * ''

Dinozaurs (also known as ) is a Japanese toyline created by toy company Bandai in 1998. Alongside the toys, two media adaptations were created by Sunrise: a 5-episode 3D CGI OVA series that ran from November 27, 1998 to January 2000 and a 26-episode a ...

'' (2000, TV Series) * '' Samurai Girl: Real Bout High School'' (2001, TV Series) – Master Tessai Onizuka * '' S-CRY-ed'' (2001, TV Series) – Chief * '' Cyborg 009'' (2002, TV Series) – Commander / Dr.Herschel * '' Digimon Tamers'' (2002, TV Series) – Zhuqiaomon * ''

Ai Yori Aoshi is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kou Fumizuki. The manga was serialized in Hakusensha's '' Young Animal'' magazine from 1998 to 2005 and the chapters collected into 17 ''tankōbon'' volumes. It is a love story betwee ...

'' (2002, TV Series) – Fish Vendor / Kaoru's Grandfather * '' Mao-chan'' (2002, TV Series) – Sorajirou Tsukishima * '' Heat Guy J'' (2002, TV Series) – Mauro (1st Voice "replaced by Steve Kramer after his death")

Animation

* '' Spider-Man'' (1981, TV Series) – Boris * '' Pole Position'' (1984, TV Series short) * ''

The Jetsons ''The Jetsons'' is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. It originally aired in prime time from September 23, 1962, to March 17, 1963, on ABC, then later aired in reruns via syndication, with new episodes produced ...

'' (1985, TV Series) * ''

Care Bears Care Bears are multi-colored bears, originally painted in 1981 by artist Elena Kucharik to be used on greeting cards from American Greetings. In 1983, the characters were turned into plush teddy bears. The characters headlined their own televis ...

'' (1985–1988, DiC series, only in "Forest of Misfortune/The Magic Mirror") – Frostbite * '' The Transformers'' (1986–1987, TV Series) – A3 / Wreck-Gar * ''

Sport Goofy in Soccermania ''Sport Goofy in Soccermania'' is an animated television special produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation for The Walt Disney Company. It originally aired May 27, 1987, on NBC. During its television debut it was preceded by a mockumentary showin ...

'' (1987) – Sport Goofy * ''

Tom & Jerry Kids ''Tom & Jerry Kids'' (formerly known as ''Tom & Jerry Kids Show'' in the first season) is an American animated comedy television series co-produced by Hanna-Barbera and Turner Entertainment Co., and starring the cat-and-mouse duo Tom and Jerry a ...

Show'' (1990–1994, TV Series) * ''

Droopy, Master Detective ''Droopy, Master Detective'' is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons in association with Turner Entertainment, and a spin-off of '' Tom & Jerry Kids''. It debuted on Fox's Saturday morning block Fox Kids and ...

'' (1993–1994, TV Series) * '' SWAT Kats'' (1993, TV Series) – Enforcer Sergeant * ''

Creepy Crawlers Thingmaker, also called Creepy Crawlers, is an activity toy made by Mattel, beginning in 1964. The toy consists of a series of die-cast metal Molding (process), moulds resembling various bug-like creatures, into which is poured a liquid chemical ...

'' (1994–1995, TV Series) – Professor Googengrime * ''

What a Cartoon! ''What a Cartoon!'' (later known as ''The What a Cartoon! Show'' and ''The Cartoon Cartoon Show'') is an American animated anthology series created by Fred Seibert for Cartoon Network. The shorts were produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions; by ...

'' (1995–1997, Episodes: "Look Out Below" and "George and Junior's Christmas Spectacular") – Junior * ''

I Am Weasel ''I Am Weasel'' is an American animated television series created by David Feiss for Cartoon Network and produced at Hanna-Barbera. It is the fourth of the network's Cartoon Cartoons. The series centers on I. M. Weasel (voiced by Michael Dorn), a ...

'' (1997, TV Series) – Boy / Cousteau * '' 101 Dalmatians: The Series'' (1997, TV Series) – Danny * ''If You Love Me... Show Me!'' (1999, Short) – Father Time / Commercial Voice C / Paul's Father * '' Disney's House of Mouse'' (2001–2003, TV Series) – Geppetto * '' LeapFrog'' (2003, TV Series) – Mr. Websley / Professor Quigley (2 DVDs, as Anthony Mozdy)

Video games

* '' Sam & Max Hit the Road'' (1993) – Mad Scientist / Flint Paper / Conroy Bumpus / Various characters * '' JumpStart Kindergarten'' (1994) – Mr. Hopsalot * ''Ace Ventura: The Case of the Serial Shaver'' (1994) – Shickadance * '' JumpStart 1st Grade'' (1995) – Frankie * '' JumpStart Adventures 4th Grade: Haunted Island'' (1996) – Flap * '' JumpStart Adventures 3rd Grade: Mystery Mountain'' (1996) * '' JumpStart 2nd Grade'' (1996) – Edison * ''JumpStart 1st Grade Math'' (1997) – Frankie * ''JumpStart Kindergarten Reading'' (1998) – Mr. Hopsalot * ''JumpStart Math'' (1998) – Edison * '' Disney's Villains' Revenge'' (1999) – Out * ''

Diablo II ''Diablo II'' is an action role-playing hack-and-slash video game developed by Blizzard North and published by Blizzard Entertainment in 2000 for Microsoft Windows, Classic Mac OS, and macOS. The game, with its dark fantasy and horror the ...

'' (2000) – Elzix, Guard * ''JumpStart 1st Grade Reading'' (2000) – Frankie * '' Kingdom Hearts'' (2002) – Geppetto * '' Monopoly Party'' (2002) – Mr. Monopoly

Other

* ''Disney Discovery Series'' (1984–1987, read-along recordings) – Goofy (recurring) and Ludwig Von Drake ("Colors and Shapes") * '' Teddy Ruxpin'' (1986, read-along recordings) – Newton Gimmick, L.B. the Bounder * ''Robbery on the Overland Express: A Whoodunit Mickey Mystery'' (1993, Disney's Storyteller Series) – Heinrich Schniffengraul * ''The Lion King: The Brightest Star'' (1994) –

Cheetah The cheetah (''Acinonyx jubatus'') is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, estimated to be capable of running at with the fastest reliably recorded speeds being , and as such has evolved specialized ...

(read-along cassette story recording) * '' The Emperor's New Groove'' (2000, Disney's Storyteller Series) – Narrator * Furby (1998) – Voice of the Furby toy

References

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* * * 1947 births 2004 deaths American male voice actors American male video game actors Male actors from Cleveland Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) Audiobook narrators {{US-voice-actor-1940s-stub