Born Name:  Charles Fleischer

Born Date:  August 27, 1950

Born Place:  Washington, D.C.

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Occupations:  Actor, stand-up comedian, voice artist

Brief Biography:  Charles Fleischer is most famous for voicing the title character in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Early Life and Education:
Born on August 27, 1950, in Washington, D.C., Fleischer initially studied medicine at Southampton College before switching his focus to acting at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago. He began his career in the comedy club circuit, making his television debut on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In in 1973, where he performed music on homemade instruments.

Career Highlights:
Voice of Roger Rabbit: He famously wore a rabbit suit on set to help fellow actors interact with his character.
Multi-Character Voice: In the same film, he also voiced Benny the Cab and the weasels Greasy and Psycho.
On-Screen Roles: Appeared as Terry in Back to the Future Part II and had a recurring role as Carvelli in the 1970s sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter.
Other Notable Films: Roles in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), The Polar Express (2004), Zodiac (2007), and Rango (2011).