Will Ryan
Known for: Acting
William Frank Ryan (May 21, 1949 – November 19, 2021) was an American voice actor and producer–writer–composer, well-known for singing about the American West. In the late seventies he teamed up with Phil Baron as Willio and Phillio. They had regular gigs on television, radio and comedy clubs and universities throughout the US. Ryan and Baron later paired up again voicing characters of best friends Teddy Ruxpin (Baron) and Grubby the Octopede (Ryan) in the Teddy Ruxpin book and tape series as well as the 1987 television show The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin. The Willio and Phillio act brought Ryan back into music and after moving to California, he began to write and record songs for Disney. He provided the voice of Rabbit, Tigger, and Eeyore in the Disney Channel's long-running series Welcome to Pooh Corner and in many other Pooh cartoons. He also provided the voice of Barnaby the Dog on the popular series Dumbo's Circus. Since 1987, Ryan has been a fixture of the radio drama Adventures in Odyssey, playing Eugene Meltsner, Harlow Doyle, David Harley, Patrick O'Ryan and hundreds of one-shot characters. Throughout his lifetime, Ryan voiced: Rabbit (Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore) - after the death of Junius Matthews. Digit (the 1986 animated film An American Tail) Petrie (original voice, the 1988 animated film The Land Before Time) Elmo Aardvark. (Elmo Aardvark: Outer Space Detective) - and in several Elmo Aardvark CDs. Willie the Giant (Mickey's Christmas Carol) He appeared in the film The Wizard of Speed and Time as several different motion picture union representatives. Ryan's youthful involvement in pop music has continued alongside his animation career. Will Ryan compositions have been recorded by artists such as Patti LaBelle, Diane Schuur, Victoria Jackson, The Pointer Sisters and Joanie Sommers (whom he also produced). His musical incarnation was being the leader of Los Angeles-based Will Ryan and the Cactus County Cowboys, a cross between the Marx Brothers and The Sons of the Pioneers. His variety show, Will Ryan's Cactus County Round-Up, has been a staple in Southern California since 2008. It regularly plays at several venues, including the Steve Allen Theatre in Hollywood. With Andrew J. Lederer and Michael Rosenberg (Jackie Diamond), Ryan performed in the '20s-style music and comedy trio, The Merry Metronomes. He and Lederer also appeared from time to time as a duo, usually under the name The Natty Nabobs. In 2009, he was working on the third season of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, the 21st season of Adventures in Odyssey, and a radio series called Will Ryan's Cactus County Round-Up. On November 19, 2021, at the age of 72, Will Ryan died from complications related to pancreatic cancer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Will Ryan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .
Filmography
Series
Family Guy
Winnie the Pooh (voice)
1999
Series
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Willie the Giant (voice)
2006
Series
DuckTales
Sharkey (voice)
1987
Series
DuckTales
Roman Knight (voice)
1987
Series
DuckTales
Dogface Pete (voice)
1987
Series
DuckTales
Captain Blackheart (voice)
1987
Series
DuckTales
1987
Series
DuckTales
Captain Pietro (voice)
1987
Series
DuckTales
Weasels (voice)
1987
Series
DuckTales
The Micro Ducks (voice)
1987
Series
DuckTales
Dangerous Dan (voice)
1987
Series
Courage the Cowardly Dog
The Duck Brothers
1999
Series
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
1983
Series
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
Unwin / Ogres (voice)
1985
Series
Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers
Dale (singing voice)
1989
Series
Disney's House of Mouse
Willie the Giant
2001
Film
The Little Mermaid
Seahorse (voice)
1989
Series
Bobby's World
1990
Series
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi
2004
Series
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
Willie the Giant (voice)
2021
Series
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
Wille the Giant (voice)
2021
Film
The Land Before Time
Petrie (voice)
1988
Film
Thumbelina
Hero / Reverend Rat (voice)
1994
Film
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Papa Bear (voice)
2003
Film
Mickey's Christmas Carol
Collector for the Poor #2 / Ghost of Christmas Present (Willie the Giant) / Ghost of Christmas Future (Pete) / Santa Claus (Big Bad Wolf) / Weasel #2 (voice)
1983
Film
An American Tail
Digit (voice)
1986
Series
The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin
1987
Series
Dumbo's Circus
Barnaby (voice)
1985
Series
Teen Wolf
Chubs (voice)
1986
Film
Rock-A-Doodle
Stuey (voice)
1991
Film
A Troll in Central Park
Boss (voice)
1994
Film
I Know That Voice
Self
2014
Film
The Pebble and the Penguin
Royal / Tika (voice)
1995
Film
Get a Horse!
Peg-Leg Pete (voice)
2013
Film
A Gnome Named Gnorm
Gnorm
1991
Series
Welcome to Pooh Corner
Rabbit / Tigger (voice)
1983
Film
The Little Mermaid Live!
Herald (archive footage) (voice)
2019
Film
Wizards
Guards (uncredited)
1977
Film
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Great Clubhouse Hunt
Willie the Giant (voice)
2007
Film
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore
Rabbit (voice)
1983
Film
The Wizard of Speed and Time
All the Unions / Mr. President (voice) (as William Z. Ryan)
1989
Film
Sport Goofy in Soccermania
Scrooge McDuck / The Beagle Boys / Gyro Gearloose (voice)
1987
Film
The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe
Footloose (voice)
1985
Film
The One and Only June Foray
Self
2013
Film
Alice Through the Looking Glass
The Paper Man (voice)
1987
Film
G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra
Rock 'n Roll (voice)
1984
Film
Uncle Elephant
Uncle (voice)
1991
Film
Down and Out with Donald Duck
Pete / Goofy (voice)
1987
Film
Jack and the Beanstalk
Bean Seller (voice) (uncredited)
1990
Film
The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin
(voice)
1985
Film
The Adventures of Biffle and Shooster
Sam Shooster
2015
Film
Totally Minnie
Goofy (voice)
1988
Film
The Making of Mickey's Christmas Carol
Self
1984
Film
Cap'n O.G Readmore's Puss in Boots
Wordsy (voice)
1988
Film
Stanley and the Dinosaurs
Singing Dinosaurs (voice)
1989
Film
Disney's DTV Valentine
Pongo / Goofy (voice)
1986
Film
Adventures in Odyssey: The Caves of Qumran
Eugene Meltsner (voice)
2002
Film
Gummi Bears: A New Beginning
Unwin / Ogres (voice)
1986
Film
Frog and Toad Together
Frog (voice)
1987
Film
Cap'n O.G. Readmore Meets Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Wordsy (voice)
1986
Film
Benny's Biggest Battle
Boogwart (voice)
1991
Little Dogs On The Prairie: Lyin' Cheatin' And A Hot Lollipop
Scout
2000
Film
Too Smart for Strangers
Rabbit / Tigger (voice)
1985
Little Dogs On The Prairie: A Lotta Love And A Little Off The Top
Scout
2000
Film
Adventures in Odyssey: The Last Days of Eugene Meltsner
Eugene Meltsner
2000
Film
Adventures in Odyssey: Escape from the Forbidden Matrix
Eugene Meltsner
2001
Series
Adventures in Odyssey
Eugene Meltsner (voice)
1991
Film
Cap'n O.G. Readmore's Jack and the Beanstalk
Wordsy (voice)
1985
Little Dogs On The Prairie: Pride Prejudice And Fudge
Scout
2000
Film
Morris Has a Cold
Morris (voice)
1993
Film
Fitness and Me: Why Exercise?
Voice
1984
Film
The Bollo Caper
(voice)
1985
Film
Swabbies
Pete / Beagle Boys
1985
Film
Frog and Toad Are Friends
Frog (voice)
1985
Rotten Ralph - The Taming of the Ralph
(voice)
1996
Film
Adventures in Odyssey: Star Quest
Eugene Meltsner
1993
Film
Ralph S. Mouse
Mouse (voice)
1991
Film
Mouse Soup
Weasel
1993
Film
Adventures in Odyssey: In Harm's Way
Eugene Meltsner
1997
Film
Pooh's Great School Bus Adventure
Tigger (voice)
1986
Film
Pooh's Great School Bus Adventure
Rabbit (voice)
1986
Film
Adventures in Odyssey: A Stranger Among Us
Eugene Meltsner
1998
Film
Adventures in Odyssey: Once Upon an Avalanche
Eugene Meltsner
1994
Film
Three Little Pigs Sing A Gig
Lippy Pig (voice)
1994
Film
Adventures in Odyssey: A Twist In Time
Eugene Meltsner
1997
Film
The Clean Club
1990
Film
Adventures in Odyssey: Baby Daze
Eugene Meltsner
1998
Film
Adventures in Odyssey: Go West Young Man!
Eugene Meltsner
1995