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My Take
Pinto Colvig is one of those unsung architects of joy I find endlessly admirable. He was the original voice of Goofy and Pluto, and later Bozo the Clown, building characters that generations grew up loving without ever knowing his face. From small-town Oregon through circus and vaudeville, he learned to pour life into a voice alone. The 1993 Disney Legends honor was richly deserved. I'm always most moved by craftsmen who stay anonymous yet shape millions of childhoods, and Colvig sits near the top of that quiet list for me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pinto Colvig
- Name (Japanese)
- ピント・コルヴィッグ
- Reading
- ぴんと・こるゔぃっぐ
- Born
- September 11, 1892 – October 3, 1967
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Jacksonville, Oregon, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / circus performer / dub actor / voice actor / clown
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Oregon State University
Awards & achievements
- 1993 Disney Legends
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pinto Colvig born?
September 11, 1892 – October 3, 1967.
Where is Pinto Colvig from?
Pinto Colvig is from Jacksonville, Oregon, United States.
What does Pinto Colvig do?
Pinto Colvig works as actor, circus performer, dub actor, voice actor, clown.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.