William "Bill" Farmer (born November 14, 1952) is an American voice actor, comedian and impressionist. He is best known for being the current voice of the Disney character Goofy, since 1986. He also voices Pluto, Horace Horsecollar and many other Disney characters. He was born in Pratt, Kansas. At age 10 he was already doing voice impressions. While in college he worked in radio and television. He worked as a stand-up comedian. In late 1986 he was one of hundreds of voice actors competing for a few roles at Disney studios. He got the voice acting job for Goofy, one of his favorite characters growing up. He has been the voice of Goofy ever since. In 2009 Farmer was named a Disney Legend.
Bill Farmer | American voice actor, comedian and impressionist
Questions and Answers
Q: What is William "Bill" Farmer's profession?
A: William "Bill" Farmer is an American voice actor, comedian and impressionist.
Q: When was he born?
A: He was born on November 14, 1952 in Pratt, Kansas.
Q: At what age did he start doing voice impressions?
A: He started doing voice impressions at age 10.
Q: What did he do while in college?
A: While in college, he worked in radio and television and also as a stand-up comedian.
Q: How did he get the job of voicing Goofy for Disney Studios?
A: In late 1986, he was one of hundreds of voice actors competing for a few roles at Disney studios and got the job of voicing Goofy.
Q: What year was Bill Farmer named a Disney Legend?
A: In 2009 Bill Farmer was named a Disney Legend.