Frank Welker

Welker in 2016

Franklin Wendell "Frank" Welker is an American actor. He voices Scooby-Doo and Fred.

Quotes

• I like looking at the characters. Seeing them always brings up some voice or attitude. I am much more visual and that works so much better than having someone tell me what the character is all about
  • Frank Welker Q&A (September 15, 2009)

• At a very young age I found I could irritate people with this born ability to mimic just about anything I hear. I listened to sparrows outside my bedroom window and then could talk to them and other birds, and squirrels, horses, cows and an occasional human. Some folks refer to this as a special talent to me it was a fortunate aberration that has been a great tool in this biz. I try to be authentic in reproduction of animals. When it comes to the creatures it was usually an open page and I really enjoyed creating sound for them usually to picture on screen in a sound studio…what fun!!! Also, this is sometimes punishing to the vocal cords thus the three days.
  • Frank Welker Talks TRANSFORMERS PRIME, Voicing Megatron Throughout His Career, How the Voice-Acting Industry Has Changed and Working with Peter Cullen (November 1, 2012)

Quotes about Frank Welker

• It’s one of the best experiences of my life and working with Frank is one of the great, great thrills. I love the man. He’s such a huge talent.
  • Peter Cullen, Exclusive Interview with Peter Cullen (June 9, 2007)