Ken Sansom

Biography

Kenneth Sansom (April 2, 1927 - October 8, 2012) was an American actor who first began acting in the early 1970s. He was best known for his role as Rabbit in Winnie the Pooh films, series, and specials from 1988 to 2010.

Career Overview

Ken Sansom has 68 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Sister Act with 1 titles. Signature works include The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Tigger Movie, Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo. 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

68

Birth Date

1927-04-02 00:00:00

Birth Place

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Known For

• 

  The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• 

  The Tigger Movie
• 

  Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo
• 

  Piglet's Big Movie
• 

  Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year
• 

  Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

• Sister Act (1 titles)
• Fanny Brice Collection (1 titles)
• Airport (1 titles)
• Herbie (1 titles)
• The Sting Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• John Fiedler (6 collaborations)
• Jim Cummings (6 collaborations)
• Peter Cullen (6 collaborations)
• Kath Soucie (4 collaborations)
• Nikita Hopkins (3 collaborations)
• Andre Stojka (3 collaborations)
• Michael Gough (2 collaborations)
• Paul Winchell (2 collaborations)
• Hal Smith (1 collaborations)
• Patricia Parris (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (68 credits)

  • Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors

    - Hunting Heffalumps (2014) ... Rabbit (voice) actor actors

    - Heffalump Lesson (2014) ... Rabbit (voice) actor actors

    - Eeyore's Contest (2014) ... Rabbit (voice) actor actors

    - Tiger's Balloon (2014) ... Rabbit (voice) actor actors

    - Roo and Lumpy (2014) ... Rabbit (voice) actor actors
    2011
  • My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Duper Super Sleuths

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Spooky Bats and Scaredy Cats

    The Candleman (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Tigger & Pooh and a Musical Too

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Hundred Acre Wood Haunt

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Friendly Tails

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas Movie

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Light Before Christmas

    The Candleman

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Winnie the Pooh: Wonderful Word Adventure

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Pooh's Heffalump Movie

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Winnie the Pooh: ABC's

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • The Magical World of Winnie the Pooh: A Great Day of Discovery

    Conejo

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Piglet's Big Movie

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Winnie the Pooh: Frankenpooh and Spookable Pooh

    Rabbit

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Book of Pooh: Fun with Friends

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart

    Rabbit

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Fun

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The Tigger Movie

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Pooh

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Winnie the Pooh: Frankenpooh

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Winnie the Pooh: Un-Valentine's Day

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Winnie The Pooh Playtime: Cowboy Pooh

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Winnie the Pooh & Christmas Too

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • TaleSpin

    - On a Wing and a Bear (1990) ... Ralph Throgmorton (voice) actor actors
    1990
  • The Pillow People Save Christmas

    (voices)

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    Rabbit (voice)

    actor

    actors

    - Owl's Well That Ends Well (1991) ... Rabbit (voice) actor actors

    - Piglet's Poohetry (1991) ... Rabbit (voice) actor actors

    - To Dream the Impossible Scheme (1991) ... Rabbit (voice) actor actors

    - Cloud, Cloud Go Away (1991) ... Rabbit (voice) actor actors

    - The Wise Have It (1991) ... Rabbit (voice) actor actors
    1988
  • The Chipmunk Adventure

    Inspector Jamal (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Starchaser: The Legend of Orin

    Magreb (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Gallavants

    Thunk - Narrator (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Transformers

    - The Return of Optimus Prime (2) (1987) ... Hound actor actors

    - The Return of Optimus Prime (1) (1987) ... Hound actor actors

    - The Face of Nijika (1986) ... Hound actor actors

    - The Burden Hardest to Bear (1986) ... Hound actor actors

    - Call of the Primitives (1986) ... Hound actor actors
    1984
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - Death Stalks the Big Top (2) (1986) ... Bert actor actors

    - Death Stalks the Big Top (1) (1986) ... Bert actor actors

    - Sticks and Stones (1985) ... Man actor actors
    1984
  • The Awakening of Candra

    Dr. Larsen

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore

    Rabbit (Video Version) (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Invisible Woman

    Lionel Gilbert

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Automan

    - The Great Pretender (1983) ... Minister actor actors
    1983
  • Bugs Bunny's Mad World of Television 

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Newhart

    - Me and My Gayle (1987) ... Reunion Attendee actor actors
    1982
  • Stand by Your Man

    Dr. Pegram

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Banjo the Woodpile Cat

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Knots Landing

    - Here in My Arms (1985) ... John Davis actor actors
    1979
  • The Clone Master

    Wainer

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Teenage Father

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • The Amazing Howard Hughes

    Hospital Administrator

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Lou Grant

    - Andrew, Part 2: Trial (1979) ... William Mills actor actors
    1977
  • Charlie's Angels

    Clerk

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Griffin and Phoenix

    Dr. Harding

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Quincy, M.E.

    - Gentle Into That Good Night (1981) ... Davidson actor actors
    1976
  • Conspiracy of Terror

    Medical Examiner

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Funny Lady

    Frederick Martin (Daddy)

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

    Papa (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Airport 1975

    Gary

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Where Have All the People Gone

    Jack McFadden

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Herbie Rides Again

    Lawyer

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • The Sting

    Western Union Executive

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • The Long Goodbye

    Colony Guard

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Two on a Bench

    Agent

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • In Broad Daylight

    Dr. Grant

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • All in the Family

    - Archie's Fraud (1972) ... IRS Agent (uncredited) actor actors
    1971
  • Columbo

    - A Stitch in Crime (1973) ... Paul actor actors
    1971
  • Tales of Washington Irving

    Narrator (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Shinbone Alley

    Rosie the Cat (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1970