Purv Pullen, a talented voice actor, embarked on his career in the 1930s, leaving an indelible mark in the world of animation and film. He is perhaps best known for lending his voice to Cheetah in the Tarzan series and creating the iconic bird sounds for Disney's beloved classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). His vocal artistry extended to numerous animated shorts featuring popular characters like Mickey Mouse, Betty Boop, and Popeye. Notably, Pullen provided the eerie howls of a coyote in Cecil B. DeMille's film "The Crusaders," as well as the distinctive jungle sounds for Martin Denny's celebrated album, "Quiet Village."
In 1945, Pullen began working closely with the eccentric Spike Jones, contributing his sound effects and comedic antics to many of Jones's memorable recordings. It was during this collaboration that Jones affectionately bestowed upon him the moniker "Dr. Horatio Q. Birdbath."
Pullen's talents were showcased at Disneyland and Disneyworld as the voice of Pierre the Parrot in the famed Enchanted Tiki Room. Additionally, he captured the hearts of listeners in the San Francisco Bay Area as Roscoe the Dog on Dr. Don Rose's KFRC show.
Beyond voice acting, Pullen also entertained audiences as a ventriloquist with a puppet named Johnny. A resident of Vacaville, California, he delighted crowds with puppet shows at the Nut Tree during the 1970s and 1980s, often performing alongside "Roscoe the Dog," an invisible canine brought to life through clever puppetry.
