Born Name:  Blake Clark

Born Date:  February 2, 1946

Born Place:  Macon, Georgia

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Occupations:  Stand-up comedian, actor, voice artist

Brief Biography:  Blake Clark is known for his gruff, raspy voice and frequent collaborations with Adam Sandler, as well as for voicing Slinky Dog in the Toy Story franchise. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Clark transitioned into comedy and acting, securing memorable roles on television, including Home Improvement and Boy Meets World.

Early Life and Military Service:
Education: Graduated from LaGrange College in 1969 with a degree in performing arts.
Military Service: Served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army with the 5th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the 101st Airborne Division ("Screaming Eagles").

Comedy and Acting Career:
Stand-up: Began his career in the 1980s, appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, HBO comedy specials, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Television Roles:
Harry Turner on Home Improvement (1994–1999).
Chet Hunter on Boy Meets World (1995–2000).
Jules Lambermont on The Drew Carey Show.
Bob Nelson on The Jamie Foxx Show.
Film Roles:
Farmer Fran in The Waterboy (1998).
Marlin Whitmore in 50 First Dates (2004).
Appeared in numerous other films, including St. Elmo's Fire, The Mask, Little Nicky, and Mr. Deeds.
Voice Work: Succeeded his close friend Jim Varney as the voice of Slinky Dog in Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019), and related projects.