Wayne Allwine

Wayne Anthony Allwine (February 7, 1947 – May 18, 2009) was an American voice actor, sound effects editor, and foley artist. He is best remembered as the third official voice of Mickey Mouse into English (following Walt Disney and Jimmy MacDonald), and the first official casting following the establishment of Disney Character Voices International in 1988. To date, he holds the record for the longest-running actor to play Mickey Mouse, having held the role for 32 years. He was notably married to Russi Taylor, who voiced Minnie Mouse. Early life Wayne Anthony Allwine was born in Glendale, California, on February 7, 1947. He is a graduate of John Burroughs High School where he acted in various school plays growing up. His father was a barbershop quartet singer. He played rhythm guitar and even formed his own music ground called the International Singers, were they have performed in many clubs and colleges throughout the state. He briefly toured with the band Davie Allan & the Arrows, including on the 1967 single "Cycle-Delic". He was also an accomplished Dixieland jazz drummer, occasionally sitting in with Firehouse Five Plus Two alumni George Probert's Monrovia Old Style Jazz Band. Career