Frank Kenneth Sansom (April 2, 1927 – October 8, 2012) was an American actor and voice actor. Among his best known roles, Sansom voiced Rabbit in animated television series, television specials, and films for Disney's Winnie the Pooh franchise from 1988 to 2010.
Career[]
Sansom started his career in 1957 with a radio show in Los Angeles called Sansom and Then Some. He began acting in early 1968 when he moved to Los Angeles. His first role was in an episode of Mayberry R.F.D., a continuation of The Andy Griffith Show. He was best known for his role as Rabbit in the television series The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. He also voiced Stan, the Woozle in the series. He also voiced Rabbit in a number of TV specials and films, replacing Rabbit’s original voice actor Junius Matthews following his death in 1978.
In an interview with ABC 4, when asked about voicing Rabbit in the upcoming Winnie the Pooh film, he stated, "I'm not sure." Tom Kenny voiced Rabbit in the film, although Sansom claimed he was still under contract. Sansom was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Death[]
Sansom died on October 8, 2012, in Holladay, Utah due to complications of a stroke at the age of 85. He resided in Sandy, Utah. His remains are buried in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Millcreek, Utah, alongside his widow Carla.
Filmography[]
Live-Action Dubbing[]
Puppet Shows[]
- The Book of Pooh (2001-2004) - Rabbit
Animation Dubbing[]
Animated Films[]
- Nutcracker Fantasy (1979) - Chamberlain, Poet Wiseman
Video Game Dubbing[]
- Kingdom Hearts II (2005) - Rabbit
External Links[]
- Ken Sansom at the Internet Movie Database