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Lennie Weinrib
Biography
Lennie Weinrib (April 29, 1935 – June 28, 2006) was an American actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for playing the title role in the children's television show H.R. Pufnstuf, Grimace in McDonaldland commercials, the title role in Inch High, Private Eye, the original voice of Scrappy-Doo on Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo, Hunk and Prince Lotor on Voltron, and Bigmouth on The Smurfs. He also was the voice for Timer in the "Time for Timer" ABC public service announcements in the early 1970s. Weinrib retired from acting in the 1990s and moved to Santiago, Chile. Weinrib died in a hospital near his home on June 28, 2006, after suffering a stroke.
Known For

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as F-14 / Ladder Fireman (voice) (uncredited)

Bedknobs and Broomsticks
as Secretary Bird / Lion (voice)

The Strongest Man in the World
as State Coach

The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone
as Mr. Silika (voice)

Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales
as Prince Abba-Dabba (voice)

Tales of Terror
as Policeman ("The Black Cat")

The Thrill of It All
as Truck Driver (as Len Weinrib)

The Point
as Count (voice)

Not With My Wife, You Don't
as Green Eyed Monster of Jealousy (voice) (uncredited)

Yogi's Ark Lark
as Cap'n Noah Smitty (voice)