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My Take
What fascinates me about Tony Anselmo is the quiet courage it took to inherit Donald Duck from Clarence Nash in 1985. That voice sounds like comic nonsense, yet it carries real emotion, and stepping into it without breaking the illusion is a genuine act of artistry. I love that he came up as a Disney animator first, drawing the character before he ever voiced it, which gives his performance a craftsman's understanding. His 2009 Disney Legends honor feels entirely earned. He is, to me, a perfect example of devotion hiding behind something silly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony Anselmo
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・アンセルモ
- Reading
- とにー・あんせるも
- Born
- February 18, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / dub actor / character animator / clean-up artist / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Peterson High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Disney Legends
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tony Anselmo born?
Born February 18, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Tony Anselmo from?
Tony Anselmo is from Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
What does Tony Anselmo do?
Tony Anselmo works as actor, dub actor, character animator, clean-up artist, voice actor.
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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.