Who Voiced Rocky the Squirrel?
If you’re wondering who voiced Rocky the flying squirrel, you’re not alone. There are countless animated characters who starred in this classic Disney series. June Foray, who played Natasha Fatale on Rocky and Bullwinkle, and many other characters, has recently passed away. Fortunately, she was only 99 years old! Read on for the most memorable voices in Rocky history. You might even recognize some of your favorites.
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June Foray
In addition to her famous role as Rocky the flying squirrel, Foray provided voices for a variety of characters. In a 1963 episode of The Twilight Zone, she voiced a talking Tina doll, based on the Mattel Chatty Cathy doll. She also played Betty Rubble in the Flintstones pilot, and she was a featured voice for “Aunt May” in Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. She also voiced a puppy on a 1957 episode of I Love Lucy. She even collaborated with Jerry Lewis on a recording of “Puppy Dog Dream,” which was released in the 1950s.
Natasha Fatale
June Foray, the actress who voiced Rocky the flying squirrel and Natasha Fatale on “The Rocky And Bullwinkle Show,” has died. June Foray, a veteran voice actress, started her career at the age of 12. In addition to Rocky, she also portrayed other cartoon characters, including Granny in Disney’s Mulan and the zany Cindy Lou Who in the Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Lon Chaney
When he started his career as a voice actor, Lon Chaney was a relatively unknown name. He was best known for the animated series Rocky and Bullwinkle, in which he voiced the title character. The character was a colorful all-American squirrel with the catchphrase “hokey smokes.” He also had the moral compass of a Boy Scout. In contrast, his antagonist, the fearless leader (Boris Badenov), was a Russian, one-eyed mastermind and heavily accented.
Mel Blanc
The iconic character from the famous Bugs Bunny cartoons was voiced by Mel Blanc. After a brief hiatus from the role, he returned to it in a short film in 2014. His most memorable performance as Rocky was in an episode of the family sitcom, “Family Guy.” He was also the voice behind other characters like the lovable Canadian Mountie, Nell Fenwick, and the feisty flying squirrel.
Bugs Bunny
In addition to his role as Bugs Bunny, June Foray also voiced a number of other cartoon characters, including Rocky the flying squirrel and Natasha Fatale. Sadly, Foray passed away at age 99 on Wednesday, June 4, 2017.
Scooby-Doo
June Foray, who voiced Rocky the flying squirrel in the popular Scooby-Doo cartoon series, has died at the age of 99. Foray also voiced Natasha Fatale in several Looney Tunes productions, and played the role of Granny in DuckTales. She also voiced the wife in Pirates of the Caribbean. Here are a few of her other memorable voices.
Where Are You?
Have you ever been asked, “Where are you from?”? If so, you’ve likely heard a song with the same title by Gavin DeGraw or Jessica Simpson. While their answer may have nothing to do with their origins, they often tell us something about them and their story. So, how do you answer the question “Where Are You From?”? Let’s look at some examples. Read on for a closer look.
Who was the original voice of Rocky the Squirrel?
Bill Scott
Who took over the role of Rocky after Bill Scott’s death?
Joe Alaskey
What was the name of the first episode Rocky appeared in?
The Jet Cage
Which actor also voiced Rocky’s best friend Bullwinkle?
Bill Scott
What does Rocky like to eat?
Acorns
In the episode “Bullwinkle’s Corner” Rocky and Bullwinkle meet a character who is a parody of which television host?
Dick Cavett
In the episode “Rocky’s Rocket” Rocky and Bullwinkle travel to what planet?
Mars
What is the name of Rocky’s Bookworm friend?
Bookwinkle
In the episode “Surf Bunny” Rocky and Bullwinkle meet a character who is a parody of which actor?
Elvis Presley
In the episode “Snowball Express” Rocky and Bullwinkle travel to what country?
Switzerland
In the episode “The Three Musketeers” Rocky and Bullwinkle meet a character who is a parody of which actor?
Disney’s Donald Duck
What is the name of the giantess that Rocky is in love with?
Natasha Fatale
In the episode “The Third Little Pig” Rocky and Bullwinkle meet a character who is a parody of which actor?
Peter Sellers
In the episode “Bullwinkle’s Old Flame” Rocky and Bullwinkle meet a character who is a parody of which actress?
Mae West
What is the name of Rocky’s little sister?
Zoya
Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.
