Meet the Voice of Winnie the Pooh … and Tigger, Too!

What do the lovable Winnie the Pooh and the ferocious Tasmanian Devil have in common? Voice actor Jim Cummings! He’s brought the honey-obsessed bear (and sidekick Tigger) to life for the last 30 years. And that’s not to mention some 400 other credits, including the singing voice of Scar in “The Lion King,” and the slithering, slimy Kaa in “The Jungle Book 2.” We sat down with Jim to uncover the man behind the voice, and to learn which of his iconic characters he identifies with most closely (hint: it’s someone who wears a cape).

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[-Bloomingtales]

He voiced my entire childhood ... damn. I wanna give him a hug! 😩😭

[xeuvia]

So you’re the telling me this is the voice behind my childhood? Honestly, not disappointed!

[honey-senpai]

Voice actors are so underrated. I feel like they deserve more love ❤️

[cindiescobar]

This man represents my whole childhood.

[lindabutler]

What a talent! Thank you for being such a creative guy with a big heart! And helping special needs children, awe bless you!

[amyntut]

Awww, to see how happy that boy was when he was talking on the phone to Tigger, in his own happy world, melted my heart.

[squishybub]

When he started talking I was like "OMG YES" 😂😭

[LD-hsiv]

I hope this man is somehow immortal
We lost so many others like him
WE CAN'T LOSE THIS MAN

[noactionsnotrustnoservice]

the boy on the phone... he's just the purest thing!!!! iv never smiled so much from seeing someone else smile before. so heartwarming ❤️

[jamesclayton]

This man is a genuine gem. Seems to have such a kind heart.
Also this seems to be in *everyones* recommended, wtf

[DersNoNem]

I was wondering Pooh and Tigger is the same voice actor and I was correct!

[mazzabz]

The moment his voice changed with "I think it goes something like...", I felt this "ridickerous" smile sweep over my face; eyes twinkling; pure dreamy childhood memories zap by...
Jim Cummings, you're magical!

[EChacon]

Jim Cummings, one of my favorite voice actors that defined my Childhood!!!

He definitely needs a Disney Legend Award!

[cosminblk]

He was also Scar in "the lion king" in some parts and Rasputin singing in "Anastasia". I have no idea why he doesnt like to mention that he made some villains once, his voice can be very devilish.

[coytus]

This guy's vocal range is amazing. I would not have guessed for a service that he voiced Pete and Winnie the Pooh, they sound like two completely different voices

[toridles]

I always wondered who picked up after Sterling Holloway died. Now I know. Marvelous work, sir!

[ItsJustKylie-]

I’m a 30 year old woman without special needs, and this STILL brings tears to my eyes.

The nostalgia is beautiful. I LOVE it!

[Chris-vsre]

I just want to give this guy a hug for how much voices he did for my most loved characters in Disney history

[Aethrin]

I would have never realized that the man who played tigger and winnie the poo was also in Skyrim.

[nisagitty]

My all-time favourite character is actually a good person in reality.