Pinto Colvig
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Actorcartoonistcircus performer
Personal Info
- Birth Place
- Jacksonville, Oregon, U.S.
LEGACY & ORIGINS
Born Vance DeBar Colvig
September 11, 1892
Jacksonville, Oregon, U.S.
Died October 3, 1967 (aged 75)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Actorcartoonistcircus performer
Vance DeBar Colvig Sr. (September 11, 1892 – October 3, 1967), known professionally as Pinto Colvig, was an American actor, cartoonist, and circus and vaudeville performer whose schtick was playing the clarinet off-key while mugging. Colvig was the original performer of the Disney characters Goofy and Pluto, as well as Bozo the Clown and Bluto in Popeye. In 1993, he was posthumously made a Disney Legend for his contributions to Walt Disney Films, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Fun and Fancy Free.
Vance DeBar Colvig was born on September 11, 1892, in Jacksonville, Oregon. His father was William Mason "Judge" Colvig (1845–1936) and his mother was Adelaide (née Birdseye) Colvig (1856–1912). He was the youngest of their seven children.
September 11, 1892
Jacksonville, Oregon, U.S.
Died October 3, 1967 (aged 75)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Actorcartoonistcircus performer
Vance DeBar Colvig Sr. (September 11, 1892 – October 3, 1967), known professionally as Pinto Colvig, was an American actor, cartoonist, and circus and vaudeville performer whose schtick was playing the clarinet off-key while mugging. Colvig was the original performer of the Disney characters Goofy and Pluto, as well as Bozo the Clown and Bluto in Popeye. In 1993, he was posthumously made a Disney Legend for his contributions to Walt Disney Films, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Fun and Fancy Free.
Vance DeBar Colvig was born on September 11, 1892, in Jacksonville, Oregon. His father was William Mason "Judge" Colvig (1845–1936) and his mother was Adelaide (née Birdseye) Colvig (1856–1912). He was the youngest of their seven children.
Life & Career Details
Born Vance DeBar Colvig
September 11, 1892
Jacksonville, Oregon, U.S.
Died October 3, 1967 (aged 75)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Actorcartoonistcircus performer
Vance DeBar Colvig Sr. (September 11, 1892 – October 3, 1967), known professionally as Pinto Colvig, was an American actor, cartoonist, and circus and vaudeville performer whose schtick was playing the clarinet off-key while mugging. Colvig was the original performer of the Disney characters Goofy and Pluto, as well as Bozo the Clown and Bluto in Popeye. In 1993, he was posthumously made a Disney Legend for his contributions to Walt Disney Films, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Fun and Fancy Free.
Vance DeBar Colvig was born on September 11, 1892, in Jacksonville, Oregon. His father was William Mason "Judge" Colvig (1845–1936) and his mother was Adelaide (née Birdseye) Colvig (1856–1912). He was the youngest of their seven children.
September 11, 1892
Jacksonville, Oregon, U.S.
Died October 3, 1967 (aged 75)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Actorcartoonistcircus performer
Vance DeBar Colvig Sr. (September 11, 1892 – October 3, 1967), known professionally as Pinto Colvig, was an American actor, cartoonist, and circus and vaudeville performer whose schtick was playing the clarinet off-key while mugging. Colvig was the original performer of the Disney characters Goofy and Pluto, as well as Bozo the Clown and Bluto in Popeye. In 1993, he was posthumously made a Disney Legend for his contributions to Walt Disney Films, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Fun and Fancy Free.
Vance DeBar Colvig was born on September 11, 1892, in Jacksonville, Oregon. His father was William Mason "Judge" Colvig (1845–1936) and his mother was Adelaide (née Birdseye) Colvig (1856–1912). He was the youngest of their seven children.
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