Laurie Main

Laurie Main was an Australian-American actor best known for his roles in The Great Mouse Detective, Time After Time, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He had a long career in acting until his passing in 2012.

Personal and Family Life

B born on November 29, 1922, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He moved to England at the age of 16 to pursue an acting career and began performing in repertory theatre. Later, he made his way to Broadway in 1959 and received acting lessons from Agnes Moorehead.

Career

Laurie Main was involved in many television shows during the 1960s and 70s, often appearing as a guest star. He is especially recognized for his role as the host and narrator of Disney’s “Welcome to Pooh Corner.” Additionally, he provided the voice for many characters in Disney’s Read-Along records and cassettes throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Death and Legacy

Laurie Main passed away on February 8, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to film and television, particularly his unique voice work, left a lasting impact on the industry and audiences alike.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Private Parts 1972-09-01 Reverend Moon
Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore 1983-03-11 Narrator
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever 1970-06-17 Lord Percy
I’d Rather Be Rich 1964-08-25 Harrison
Mom and Dad Save the World 1992-07-24 Chorus Master
The Master Plan 1955-09-08 Johnny Orwell
Time After Time 1979-09-28 Inspector Gregson
The Punch and Judy Man 1963-04-08 2nd Drunk
My Chauffeur 1986-01-24 Jenkins
The Yellow Balloon 1953-02-10 Bibulous Customer
Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving 1999-11-08 Narrator (voice)
The Strongest Man in the World 1975-02-06 Mr. Reedy
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo 1977-06-24 Duval
The Great Mouse Detective 1986-07-02 Dr. Watson (archive sound)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights 1993-07-28 Wedding Guest
The Delavine Affair 1955-01-03 Willie Summit
Freaky Friday 1976-12-17 Mr. Mills
Pooh’s Great School Bus Adventure 1986-09-19 Narrator (voice)
The Whole Truth 1958-09-01 Party Guest
Tarzan the Ape Man 1981-08-07 Club Member (voice)
Night Chase 1970-11-20 Tout
Black Beauty 1978-10-28 Farmer Grey / Squire Douglas Gordon / Pipe Smoking Stable Owner (voice)
Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons 1981-09-05 Narrator (voice)
Cat Ballou 1971-09-05 Land Developer
Wicked Stepmother 1989-02-03 Client
Darling Lili 1970-06-18 French General
The Scorpio Letters 1967-09-01 Tyson
The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes 1980-12-26 Dr. Watson
5 Weeks in a Balloon 1977-01-01
Winnie The Pooh’s ABC Of Me 1990-01-18 Narrator
Jane Eyre 1961-04-27
Cheech & Chong’s The Corsican Brothers 1984-07-27 Narrator (voice)
The Andy Griffith Show 1960-10-03 Robling Flask
That Girl 1966-09-08
Bewitched 1964-09-17
Punky Brewster 1984-09-16 Announcer
Hogan’s Heroes 1965-09-17 Major Shawcross
Honey West 1965-09-17 Antoine
Hogan’s Heroes 1965-09-17 Col. Franz
Alfred Hitchcock Presents 1955-10-02 Wilkins
Mayberry R.F.D. 1968-09-23 Thornton Avery

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