Bud Luckey was an American animator, writer, director, and voice actor from Montana. He is best known for his work at Pixar, Sesame Street, and for voicing characters like Eeyore and Chuckles in the Toy Story franchise.
Personal and Family Life
Born on July 28, 1934, in Billings, Montana, Bud’s birth name was William Everett Luckey. He had a deep, gravelly voice and was the father of writer and producer Andy Luckey. Bud contributed significantly to children’s entertainment, having directed and written music for early seasons of Sesame Street.
Career Highlights
Luckey became an animator at Pixar shortly after its founding and worked there throughout his career, lending his voice to several beloved characters. He directed and voiced the short film Boundin’ and also played Rick Dicker in The Incredibles and its short Jack-Jack Attack. His work also included voicing Chuckles in Toy Story 3 and the beloved Eeyore in various Pooh films.
Death and Legacy
Bud Luckey passed away on February 24, 2018, in Newtown, Connecticut, following an extended illness. He is buried at Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park in Billings, Montana. His contributions to animation continue to resonate, with characters like Andy from Toy Story being named after his son.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Boundin’ | 2003-11-04 | Narrator (voice) |
| Winnie the Pooh | 2011-04-06 | Eeyore (voice) |
| Hawaiian Vacation | 2011-06-16 | Chuckles (voice) |
| The Animators | 1982-02-01 | Himself |
| Toy Story 3 | 2010-06-16 | Chuckles (voice) |
| Jack-Jack Attack | 2005-03-15 | Agent Rick Dicker (voice) |
| The Incredibles | 2004-10-27 | Rick Dicker (voice) |
| Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | 2011-08-22 | Eeyore (voice) |