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John Dezso Ratzenberger (born April 6, 1947)[1] is an American actor, voice actor, and entrepreneur. He is known for playing Cliff Clavin in the TV show Cheers, for which he earned two Emmy nominations. He is also known for his extensive voice roles in Pixar Animation Studios' films, such as Hamm in the Toy Story franchise and Mack in the Cars franchise. He is the only actor to appear in all of Pixar's feature films, and with minor appearances in major films such as Superman and The Empire Strikes Back, is one of the most successful actors of all time in terms of box-office receipts.[2]
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Ratzenberger began his entertainment career while living in London in the 1970s. He had minor film and television roles throughout the late 70s and early 1980s before landing the role of the know-it-all mailman Cliff Clavin on Cheers (1982–1993), a role he portrayed throughout the show's eleven seasons. His first Pixar role was the voice of Hamm the Piggy Bank in Toy Story (1995) and has voiced Pixar characters in films and video games ever since. From 2004 to 2008 he hosted the TV documentary series Made in America. Outside of acting, he has promoted American entrepreneurship and manufacturing, and campaigned for several Republican candidates.
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Ratzenberger began his entertainment career while living in London in the 1970s. He had minor film and television roles throughout the late 70s and early 1980s before landing the role of the know-it-all mailman Cliff Clavin on Cheers (1982–1993), a role he portrayed throughout the show's eleven seasons. His first Pixar role was the voice of Hamm the Piggy Bank in Toy Story (1995) and has voiced Pixar characters in films and video games ever since. From 2004 to 2008 he hosted the TV documentary series Made in America. Outside of acting, he has promoted American entrepreneurship and manufacturing, and campaigned for several Republican candidates.
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John Ratzenberger: A Voice for God in Hollywood
Hollywood actor John Ratzenberger talks about the impact that his faith plays when it comes to his career in acting
Thanks Maj Marty Hogan for letting us know that April 6 is the anniversary of the birth of American actor, voice actor, and entrepreneur John Dezso Ratzenberger whoes voice has been used in every Pixar movie. :-)
I well remember his role as know-it-all mailman Cliff Clavin on Cheers and appreciate his voice characterization in Pixar movies.
Images: John Dezso Ratzenberger voice characters in Pixar movies.
Happy 71st Birthday John Dezso Ratzenberger!
Background from biography.com/people/john-ratzenberger-20973251
American actor John Ratzenberger, best known as mailman Cliff Clavin from the television series Cheers, has also contributed voice-acting to every animated Pixar feature film.
Synopsis
American actor John Ratzenberger was born April 6, 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. From 1982 to 1993, he played Cliff Clavin on the television situation comedy Cheers, making the know-it-all mail carrier a household name. Since the 1990s he has voiced characters in every animated Pixar film. Beyond his acting career, he speaks out on behalf of American manufacturing and job training.
Early Life and Career
John Ratzenberger was born on April 6, 1947, to Bertha Grohowski and Deszo Alexander Ratzenberger. He grew up in the working-class town of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He began acting as a student at Sacred Heart University. After graduating from college he worked as a carpenter to earn a living while he began his career as a performer. He lived in London for 10 years, touring as a member of an improvisational comedy group and playing minor roles in more than 25 films, including The Empire Strikes Back in 1980, Superman in 1978 and Ragtime in 1981.
Career Highlights
After returning to the United States, Ratzenberger auditioned for the television comedy Cheers. During the audition, he suggested creating a talkative, “know-it-all” character to the show's writers, and showed them what he meant. Thanks to this idea, he was cast as mail carrier Cliff Clavin, a trivia-spouting barfly always dressed in his postal service uniform. He played Cliff for the full run of Cheers, from 1982 through 1993.
In the mid-1990s, Ratzenberger began providing voices for animated characters in Pixar’s feature films. Among various roles, he played Hamm, the piggy bank in 1995’s Toy Story and its two sequels; the Abominable Snowman in Monsters, Inc.; Mack Truck in Cars; the waiter Mustafa in Ratatouille; and Construction Foreman Tom in Up. Ratzenberger has performed in every Pixar movie released from 1995 to 2012, and is slated to perform in the corporation’s future films.
Ratzenberger still makes regular television appearances. He performed on Dancing with the Stars in 2007. From 2004 to 2008, he produced and hosted the Travel Channel documentary series Made in America, for which he traveled nationwide, visiting American manufacturers and learning how everyday items are made. He also wrote a tie-in book about the series, We've Got it Made in America: A Common Man’s Salute to an Uncommon Country which was published in 2006.
Activism
Beyond his acting career, Ratzenberger has spoken out on a number of social issues. As a co-owner of the company Eco-Pack, he produced environmentally conscious packaging materials. He also co-founded Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, a foundation aimed at encouraging young people to explore careers in manufacturing, and is involved in the nationwide Mobile Outreach Skills Training program. Additionally, he has worked to raise awareness of juvenile diabetes.
Personal Life
Ratzenberger married Georgia Stiny in 1984, and the marriage ended in divorce in 2004. He has two children: James, born in 1987, and Nina, born in 1989."
John Ratzenberger: A Voice for God in Hollywood
Hollywood actor John Ratzenberger talks about the impact that his faith plays when it comes to his career in acting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P_NJ2eeESQ
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I well remember his role as know-it-all mailman Cliff Clavin on Cheers and appreciate his voice characterization in Pixar movies.
Images: John Dezso Ratzenberger voice characters in Pixar movies.
Happy 71st Birthday John Dezso Ratzenberger!
Background from biography.com/people/john-ratzenberger-20973251
American actor John Ratzenberger, best known as mailman Cliff Clavin from the television series Cheers, has also contributed voice-acting to every animated Pixar feature film.
Synopsis
American actor John Ratzenberger was born April 6, 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. From 1982 to 1993, he played Cliff Clavin on the television situation comedy Cheers, making the know-it-all mail carrier a household name. Since the 1990s he has voiced characters in every animated Pixar film. Beyond his acting career, he speaks out on behalf of American manufacturing and job training.
Early Life and Career
John Ratzenberger was born on April 6, 1947, to Bertha Grohowski and Deszo Alexander Ratzenberger. He grew up in the working-class town of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He began acting as a student at Sacred Heart University. After graduating from college he worked as a carpenter to earn a living while he began his career as a performer. He lived in London for 10 years, touring as a member of an improvisational comedy group and playing minor roles in more than 25 films, including The Empire Strikes Back in 1980, Superman in 1978 and Ragtime in 1981.
Career Highlights
After returning to the United States, Ratzenberger auditioned for the television comedy Cheers. During the audition, he suggested creating a talkative, “know-it-all” character to the show's writers, and showed them what he meant. Thanks to this idea, he was cast as mail carrier Cliff Clavin, a trivia-spouting barfly always dressed in his postal service uniform. He played Cliff for the full run of Cheers, from 1982 through 1993.
In the mid-1990s, Ratzenberger began providing voices for animated characters in Pixar’s feature films. Among various roles, he played Hamm, the piggy bank in 1995’s Toy Story and its two sequels; the Abominable Snowman in Monsters, Inc.; Mack Truck in Cars; the waiter Mustafa in Ratatouille; and Construction Foreman Tom in Up. Ratzenberger has performed in every Pixar movie released from 1995 to 2012, and is slated to perform in the corporation’s future films.
Ratzenberger still makes regular television appearances. He performed on Dancing with the Stars in 2007. From 2004 to 2008, he produced and hosted the Travel Channel documentary series Made in America, for which he traveled nationwide, visiting American manufacturers and learning how everyday items are made. He also wrote a tie-in book about the series, We've Got it Made in America: A Common Man’s Salute to an Uncommon Country which was published in 2006.
Activism
Beyond his acting career, Ratzenberger has spoken out on a number of social issues. As a co-owner of the company Eco-Pack, he produced environmentally conscious packaging materials. He also co-founded Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, a foundation aimed at encouraging young people to explore careers in manufacturing, and is involved in the nationwide Mobile Outreach Skills Training program. Additionally, he has worked to raise awareness of juvenile diabetes.
Personal Life
Ratzenberger married Georgia Stiny in 1984, and the marriage ended in divorce in 2004. He has two children: James, born in 1987, and Nina, born in 1989."
John Ratzenberger: A Voice for God in Hollywood
Hollywood actor John Ratzenberger talks about the impact that his faith plays when it comes to his career in acting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P_NJ2eeESQ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi LTC (Join to see) LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Jeff S. CPT Jack Durish MSG Dan Walther MSgt Robert C Aldi SFC Stephen King MSgt Danny Hope SGT Gregory Lawritson Cpl Craig Marton SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT (Join to see)
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