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James MacDonald

Bio: John James "Jimmy" MacDonald (19 May 1906 - 1 February 1991) was a Scottish voice actor and the original head of the Disney sound effects department, and the voice of Mickey Mouse from 1946 to 1977. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Born: Sat, May 19 1906
Birthplace: Dundee, Scotland, UK

Death: Fri, Feb 01 1991
James MacDonald is 84 years old
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Poster of Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Once Upon a Studio
as 'Jaq / Gus (voice) (archive footage)'.
Sun, Sep 24 2023
Poster of Mickey: The Story of a Mouse
Mickey: The Story of a Mouse
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Mickey: The Story of a Mouse
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 19 2022
Poster of Donald Duck's Christmas Favourites
Donald Duck's Christmas Favourites
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Donald Duck's Christmas Favourites
as 'Chip (voice)'.
Tue, Nov 13 2012
Poster of The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in The Pixar Story
as 'The Bear (voice) (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of Disney's Christmas Favorites
Disney's Christmas Favorites
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Disney's Christmas Favorites
as 'Chip (voice)'.
Mon, Oct 31 2005
Poster of Chip 'n Dale: Trouble in a Tree
Chip 'n Dale: Trouble in a Tree
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Chip 'n Dale: Trouble in a Tree
as 'Chip (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 14 2005
Poster of Chip 'n' Dale: Here Comes Trouble
Chip 'n' Dale: Here Comes Trouble
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Chip 'n' Dale: Here Comes Trouble
as 'Chip (voice)'.
Wed, Aug 25 2004
Poster of Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5
as 'Wolf / Lambert (voice) (archive sound)'.
Mon, May 31 2004
Poster of Everybody Loves Donald
Everybody Loves Donald
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Everybody Loves Donald
Mon, Nov 03 2003
Poster of Everybody Loves Mickey
Everybody Loves Mickey
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Everybody Loves Mickey
as 'Mickey Mouse'.
Sat, Nov 17 2001
Poster of Mickey's Family Album
Mickey's Family Album
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Mickey's Family Album
as 'Spring (voice), Mickey Mouse (The Simple Things) (voice)'.
Thu, Jun 11 1998
Poster of Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind
Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind
as '(voice) (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 21 1995
Poster of Disney’s Coyote Tales
Disney’s Coyote Tales
James MacDonald would have been no older than
84 in Disney’s Coyote Tales
as 'Humphrey / Lambert / Wolf / Bear / Orville / Tick-Tock (voice)'.
Mon, Nov 11 1991
Poster of Rootin' Tootin' Roundup
Rootin' Tootin' Roundup
James MacDonald was
83 in Rootin' Tootin' Roundup
as 'Mickey Mouse (archive sound)'.
Sun, Dec 31 1989
Poster of The Cartoon Collection
The Cartoon Collection
James MacDonald was
81 in The Cartoon Collection
as 'Mickey Mouse'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Here's Goofy!
Here's Goofy!
James MacDonald was
81 in Here's Goofy!
as 'Louie the Mountain Lion (voice)'.
Tue, May 19 1987
Poster of The Making of Mickey's Christmas Carol
The Making of Mickey's Christmas Carol
James MacDonald was
78 in The Making of Mickey's Christmas Carol
as 'Self (as Jimmy MacDonald)'.
Tue, Oct 30 1984
Poster of The Fox and the Hound
The Fox and the Hound
James MacDonald was
75 in The Fox and the Hound
as 'Bear (Growling) (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 10 1981
Poster of The Rescuers
The Rescuers
James MacDonald was
71 in The Rescuers
as 'Evinrude / Brutus / Nero (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 22 1977
Poster of Disney's Greatest Villains
Disney's Greatest Villains
James MacDonald was
70 in Disney's Greatest Villains
as 'Evinrude (voice) (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 15 1977
Poster of The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show
The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show
James MacDonald was
62 in The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show
as 'Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 22 1968
Poster of The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
James MacDonald was
61 in The Jungle Book
as 'Shere Khan & Bagheera’s Roars (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 18 1967
Poster of The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone
James MacDonald was
57 in The Sword in the Stone
as 'The Wolf / Pike / Tiger Mim (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 25 1963
Poster of Back Stage Party
Back Stage Party
James MacDonald was
55 in Back Stage Party
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 17 1961
Poster of This Is Your Life Donald Duck
This Is Your Life Donald Duck
James MacDonald was
53 in This Is Your Life Donald Duck
as 'Mickey Mouse - Chip (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 11 1960
Poster of Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
James MacDonald was
53 in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
as 'Drummer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 21 1960
Poster of Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark
James MacDonald was
53 in Noah's Ark
Tue, Nov 10 1959
Poster of In the Bag
In the Bag
James MacDonald was
50 in In the Bag
as 'Humphrey the Bear (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 27 1956
Poster of Hooked Bear
Hooked Bear
James MacDonald was
49 in Hooked Bear
as 'Humphrey the Bear'.
Fri, Apr 27 1956
Poster of Chips Ahoy
Chips Ahoy
James MacDonald was
49 in Chips Ahoy
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 24 1956
Poster of Up a Tree
Up a Tree
James MacDonald was
49 in Up a Tree
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 23 1955
Poster of Beezy Bear
Beezy Bear
James MacDonald was
49 in Beezy Bear
as 'Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 02 1955
Poster of Bearly Asleep
Bearly Asleep
James MacDonald was
49 in Bearly Asleep
as 'Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 19 1955
Poster of Social Lion
Social Lion
James MacDonald was
48 in Social Lion
as 'The Lion (roaring) (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 14 1954
Poster of Grin and Bear It
Grin and Bear It
James MacDonald was
48 in Grin and Bear It
as 'Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 13 1954
Poster of Dragon Around
Dragon Around
James MacDonald was
48 in Dragon Around
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 16 1954
Poster of The Lone Chipmunks
The Lone Chipmunks
James MacDonald was
47 in The Lone Chipmunks
as 'Chip (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 07 1954
Poster of Working for Peanuts
Working for Peanuts
James MacDonald was
47 in Working for Peanuts
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 11 1953
Poster of Walt Disney's Halloween Hilarities
Walt Disney's Halloween Hilarities
James MacDonald was
47 in Walt Disney's Halloween Hilarities
as 'Beelzebub (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 30 1953
Poster of Rugged Bear
Rugged Bear
James MacDonald was
47 in Rugged Bear
as 'Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 23 1953
Poster of The Simple Things
The Simple Things
James MacDonald was
46 in The Simple Things
as 'Mickey Mouse (voice)'.
Sat, Apr 18 1953
Poster of Pluto's Christmas Tree
Pluto's Christmas Tree
James MacDonald was
46 in Pluto's Christmas Tree
as 'Mickey Mouse / Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 21 1952
Poster of Pluto's Party
Pluto's Party
James MacDonald was
46 in Pluto's Party
as 'Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of Two Chips and a Miss
Two Chips and a Miss
James MacDonald was
45 in Two Chips and a Miss
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 21 1952
Poster of Lambert the Sheepish Lion
Lambert the Sheepish Lion
James MacDonald was
45 in Lambert the Sheepish Lion
as 'Wolf / Lambert (roaring) (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 08 1952
Poster of Donald Applecore
Donald Applecore
James MacDonald was
45 in Donald Applecore
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 18 1952
Poster of Out of Scale
Out of Scale
James MacDonald was
45 in Out of Scale
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 02 1951
Poster of R'Coon Dawg
R'Coon Dawg
James MacDonald was
45 in R'Coon Dawg
as 'Mickey Mouse'.
Thu, Aug 09 1951
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
James MacDonald was
45 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Dormouse (voice)'.
Sat, Jul 28 1951
Poster of Test Pilot Donald
Test Pilot Donald
James MacDonald was
45 in Test Pilot Donald
as 'Chip (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 08 1951
Poster of Plutopia
Plutopia
James MacDonald was
44 in Plutopia
as 'Mickey Mouse'.
Fri, May 18 1951
Poster of Corn Chips
Corn Chips
James MacDonald was
44 in Corn Chips
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 23 1951
Poster of Chicken in the Rough
Chicken in the Rough
James MacDonald was
44 in Chicken in the Rough
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 19 1951
Poster of Lion Down
Lion Down
James MacDonald was
44 in Lion Down
as 'Louie (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 05 1951
Poster of Out on a Limb
Out on a Limb
James MacDonald was
44 in Out on a Limb
as 'Chip (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 15 1950
Poster of Hold That Pose
Hold That Pose
James MacDonald was
44 in Hold That Pose
as 'Bear (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 03 1950
Poster of Food for Feudin'
Food for Feudin'
James MacDonald was
44 in Food for Feudin'
as 'Chip'.
Fri, Aug 11 1950
Poster of Trailer Horn
Trailer Horn
James MacDonald was
43 in Trailer Horn
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 28 1950
Poster of Crazy Over Daisy
Crazy Over Daisy
James MacDonald was
43 in Crazy Over Daisy
as 'Chip (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 24 1950
Poster of Cinderella
Cinderella
James MacDonald was
43 in Cinderella
as 'Gus / Jaq (voice)'.
Wed, Feb 22 1950
Poster of Toy Tinkers
Toy Tinkers
James MacDonald was
43 in Toy Tinkers
as 'Chip (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 16 1949
Poster of All in a Nutshell
All in a Nutshell
James MacDonald was
43 in All in a Nutshell
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 02 1949
Poster of Winter Storage
Winter Storage
James MacDonald was
43 in Winter Storage
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 03 1949
Poster of Pueblo Pluto
Pueblo Pluto
James MacDonald was
42 in Pueblo Pluto
as 'Mickey Mouse'.
Fri, Jan 14 1949
Poster of Mickey and the Seal
Mickey and the Seal
James MacDonald was
42 in Mickey and the Seal
as 'Mickey Mouse'.
Fri, Dec 03 1948
Poster of Three for Breakfast
Three for Breakfast
James MacDonald was
42 in Three for Breakfast
as 'Chip'.
Fri, Nov 05 1948
Poster of Pluto's Purchase
Pluto's Purchase
James MacDonald was
42 in Pluto's Purchase
as 'Mickey Mouse'.
Fri, Jul 09 1948
Poster of Mickey Down Under
Mickey Down Under
James MacDonald was
41 in Mickey Down Under
as 'Mickey Mouse'.
Fri, Mar 19 1948
Poster of The Big Wash
The Big Wash
James MacDonald was
41 in The Big Wash
as 'Dolores the Elephant (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 06 1948
Poster of Chip an' Dale
Chip an' Dale
James MacDonald was
41 in Chip an' Dale
as 'Chip (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 28 1947
Poster of Fun and Fancy Free
Fun and Fancy Free
James MacDonald was
41 in Fun and Fancy Free
as 'Lumpjaw (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 27 1947
Poster of Squatter's Rights
Squatter's Rights
James MacDonald was
40 in Squatter's Rights
as 'Chip'.
Fri, Jun 07 1946
Poster of Pluto's Kid Brother
Pluto's Kid Brother
James MacDonald was
39 in Pluto's Kid Brother
as 'Kid Brother'.
Fri, Apr 12 1946
Poster of African Diary
African Diary
James MacDonald was
38 in African Diary
as 'Rhinoceros / Hippopotamus'.
Fri, Apr 20 1945
Poster of Donald Duck and the Gorilla
Donald Duck and the Gorilla
James MacDonald was
37 in Donald Duck and the Gorilla
as 'Ajax the Gorilla (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 31 1944
Poster of Private Pluto
Private Pluto
James MacDonald was
36 in Private Pluto
as 'Chip'.
Fri, Apr 02 1943
Poster of Dumbo
Dumbo
James MacDonald was
35 in Dumbo
as 'Roaring Lion (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Bone Trouble
Bone Trouble
James MacDonald was
34 in Bone Trouble
as 'Crow (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of Donald's Cousin Gus
Donald's Cousin Gus
James MacDonald was
33 in Donald's Cousin Gus
as 'Gus Goose (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of Clock Cleaners
Clock Cleaners
James MacDonald was
31 in Clock Cleaners
as 'Spring (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 15 1937
Poster of Thru the Mirror
Thru the Mirror
James MacDonald was
30 in Thru the Mirror
as 'King of Hearts (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 30 1936

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers
James MacDonald was
82+ in Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers
as 'Humphrey the Bear (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 04 1989
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
James MacDonald was
48+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954