Paul Winchell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	December 21, 1922
Died	June 24, 2005 (age 82)
Birthplace	New York City, New York, U.S.
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius - (see also Paul Winchell's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dog
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Original voice of Tigger in Disney's Winnie the Pooh films; pioneering ventriloquism and television hosting; inventing the first artificial heart.

Intro

Paul Winchell was an American ventriloquist, comedian, actor, and inventor best known as the original voice of Tigger in Disney's Winnie the Pooh films and for his pioneering work in children’s television as the host of shows like 'The Paul Winchell Show' and 'Winchell-Mahoney Time.'

Early Life & Background

Paul Winchell was born Paul Wilchinsky in New York City to Jewish parents. He began practicing ventriloquism as a teenager, winning an amateur contest that launched his entertainment career.

Career Highlights

• Performed as a ventriloquist with dummies Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff.
• Hosted 'The Paul Winchell Show' (1950–1954) and 'Winchell-Mahoney Time' (1965–1968).
• Voiced Tigger in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh films (1968–1999) and Gargamel in 'The Smurfs' (1981–1989).
• Held more than 30 patents, including for the first artificial heart, developed with Dr. Henry Heimlich.

Trivia

• Winchell was not only an entertainer but also an inventor and humanitarian.
• His medical inventions included an early version of the artificial heart.
• He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to television.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Winchell
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935218/