Michael Bell

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Characters played by Michael Bell

Additional Voices (voice) — Tangled (2010)

Voice actors providing background crowd and tavern ambiance

Ferdinand / Straycatcher #1 — Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992)

Figg's obese dachshund and a straycatcher in The Movie.

Drew Pickles / Chaz Finster, Sr. — Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000)

Chuckie's father, referred to as Chas in the plot. Seeks remarriage to fill a void in his son's life, falls for Coco's deception, but calls off the wedding after learning her true nature and reconciles with Chuckie.

Stokey — Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)

Rival dog character at the local pet park.

Drew Pickles / Charles 'Chaz' Finster, Sr. — Rugrats Go Wild (2003)

Composite voice role covering multiple adult male figures in the Rugrats universe.

Dr. Frankenstein (voice) — Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999)

The antagonist working at the theme park attraction. He creates a monster, kidnaps Alvin, experiments on him with potions and electricity, and attempts to revert him before the concert. He is ultimately foiled and forced to work as a mascot.

The Artful Dodger / Fishmonger (voice) — Oliver and the Artful Dodger (1972)

Reformed former criminal now working as a costermonger to support rescued orphans. Volunteers to help Oliver locate the hidden will and travels with him to the estate.

Opus the Penguin (voice) — A Wish for Wings That Work (1991)

Opus is the penguin at the center of the story, discouraged because he cannot fly. He builds a flying machine but abandons its dangerous cliff test, then wishes for wings at Christmas. After rescuing Santa Claus from a lake through his natural swimming ability, he is carried through the air by the ducks.

Ratty — The Wind in the Willows (1995)

A river-dwelling animal who shares Mole’s love of wandering and becomes his close friend. He joins Mole on their adventures, comforts him when he feels homesick, and helps search for Portly. Along with Mole and Badger, he tries to curb Toad’s destructive obsession and later helps drive the weasels from Toad Hall.

(voice) — The Smurfs Christmas Special (1982)

Unspecified voice role contributing to background or minor narrative elements.

Sven / Lance / Viceroy Throk — Voltron: Fleet of Doom (1986)

Leader of the Drule Supreme Council who collaborates with King Zarkon to assemble the destructive Fleet of Doom.

Butch (voice) — Scruffy (1980)

Butch is a tough stray dog with a heart of gold. He rescues Scruffy when she tumbles into a river and brings her to the canine commune he shares with other strays. He and Scruffy are later caught and sent to the pound, but both are saved; they eventually have puppies together.

Career Overview

Michael Bell has 148 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently G.I. Joe Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include The Smurfs, Snorks, Voltron: Defender of the Universe. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
148
Birth Date
1938-07-30
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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