Donnie Dunagan, Disney's original Bambi voice, dies at 92
Donnie Dunagan, the child actor who originally voiced the title deer in Disney's 1942 animated film, has died at 92. He recalled being told to pretend his mother had died during recording.
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What happened
Donnie Dunagan has died aged 92. He was six when he was chosen to voice the young deer in Bambi. He recalled that an assistant director told him to pretend his own mother had died during the recording.
Why it matters
Dunagan remembered the recording session as easy and relaxed, despite the emotional direction he was given. His account describes the rudimentary technology used at the time.
Coverage
- Donnie Dunagan, original voice of Disney’s Bambi and triple Purple Heart marine, dies aged 92 (The Guardian)
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