Brian Cummings

Having begun the pursuit of his chosen career at a local radio station (KSDN) in Aberdeen, South Dakota, during his senior year in high school, Brian set his sights high and has continued to "talk" a lot. Brian was the closing announcer for ALF in syndication, and he, along with Mark Elliott, has been one of the long-time voices of Buena Vista Home Entertainment (now Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment) trailers and promotions. He also did some narrations for some Sony Pictures Home Entertainment trailers, but is perhaps more known for his extensive work for Paramount Home Entertainment. Cummings has performed in multiple animated series since the 1980s. Among his most famous roles are those of Dimmy in The Snorks, Morton Fizzback and Professor Funt in Denver, the Last Dinosaur, Mr. Hollywood in 2 Stupid Dogs, Doctor Mindbender in G.I. Joe, Clyde Cat in Tom & Jerry Kids, Papa Q. Bear in The Berenstain Bears, and Doofus Drake in DuckTales, he can also be heard as the voice of Dr. Sokolov in the Metal Gear video game franchise. ==Personal life==

Cummings is married to his wife Carla. They have eight children. ==Filmography==

Animation Theatrical films • Jetsons: The Movie (1990) – Movie Announcer • Beauty and the Beast (1991) – The Stove Television • Spider-Man (1981) – ESU Principal (in "The Pied Piper of New York Town"), General (in "The Pied Piper of New York Town") • The Little Rascals (1982) – Captain Smokey (in "Cap'n Spanky's Showboat") • Snorks (1984) – Dimmy Finster • The Berenstain Bears (1985–1987) - Papa Q. Bear • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1986) – Doctor Mindbender • 2 Stupid Dogs (1993–1995) – Mr. Hollywood • Animaniacs – Announcer (ep. Smell Ya Later 1994) ==References==