SYNOPSIS

Looney Tunes began in the 1930s.  It has endured and evolved over time to become one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time, spawning several television series, feature films, comic books, music albums, video games, and amusement park rides. Many of the characters continue to make cameo appearances in television shows, films, and across other media platforms. 

Characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester the Cat, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, Tasmanian Devil, Porky Pig and Elmer Fudd were voiced by the legendary voice actor Mel Blanc.  When Mr. Blanc passed away in 1989 a new group of voiceover actors that includes Jeff Bergman, Bob Bergen and Dee Bradley Baker stepped up to provide the voices of those legendary characters and many others.

During An Evening with Some Looneys  we will explore the history of Looney Tunes and its present day evolution with voiceover actors that continue to keep the legacy of the franchise alive. The actors will also share details about how they became the voices of iconic Looney Tunes characters.

Moderated by Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab Co-Founder, Paul Pape

PANELIST'S BIOS

Jeff Bergman

Jeff Bergman is the first actor to be chosen by Warner Bros., Amblin Entertainment and Steven Spielberg to voice Bugs Bunny after the legendary Mel Blanc passed away in 1989. In 2025, Bergman celebrates thirty five years voicing the “wascally wabbit” in The Looney Tunes Show, TIny Toons Looniversity and Space Jam: A New Legacy. Bergman proudly stepped in to finish Mel Blanc's performance as Mr. Spacely for the animated film Jetsons the Movie in 1989 and provided the voice of Barney Rubble for Pebbles cereal for nearly twenty years. Jeff is proud and grateful to continue bringing life to so many classic animated characters like Fred Flintstone, Yogi Bear, George Jetson, Foghorn Leghorn and Sylvester in shows like Teen Titans and the wildly successful MAX show Jellystone.

Bob Bergen

Five-time Emmy nominated actor Bob Bergen announced to his parents when he was five he wanted to be Porky Pig. His mother replied, “Honey, you can't be Porky Pig. You're Jewish." Despite this, he was determined. At fourteen he phoned Mel Blanc after researching a dozen or so phone books, crashed a recording session pretending to be Blanc's assistant, and watched him in action. Realizing he needed training, and for his voice to change, he began studying voiceover with every vo coach LA had to offer. Combined with two years at a Meisner acting conservatory and three years of improv study with The Groundlings, he was able to secure an agent at eighteen and pursue his dream, while tour guiding at Universal Studios allowed him to eat. He's performed in all aspects of on-camera television: from sitcoms to soaps to game shows - hosting Jep!, the kids' version of Jeopardy! for Game Show Network. 

His voice is heard in thousands of commercials, promos, games, animated series and specials. He's voiced dozens of animated features, including Minions: The Rise of Gru, Sing, Wreck it Ralph, The Secret Life of Pets, Trolls, Tangled, Spirited Away, Cars, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc., Iron Giant, The Emperor's New Groove, WALL-E, Toy Story 2 & 3, and Up. Series work includes Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Ridley Jones, Marvel's Avengers Assemble, Robot Chicken, Oddballs, I am Groot, Bugs Bunny Builders, Animaniacs, It’s Pony, Dew Drop Diaries, Teen Titans Go!, Spidey and his Amazing Friends, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Pretzel and the Puppies. 2025 marks his 35th year as the predominant voice of Porky Pig. Bob is also one of the most sought after coaches for animation voiceover.

Dee Bradley Baker

Dee Bradley Baker is one Hollywood’s preeminent voice actors, boasting a three decade career that encompasses television, film, and video games.

His most beloved work includes, Phineas and Ferb as Perry the Platypus (new seasons in production), American Dad as Klaus & Rogu (which earned Dee an Emmy nod), and SpongeBob SquarePants as Squilliam, Perch, and Bubble Bass. 

Baker’s remarkable acting versatility is showcased in Disney/Lucas Animation's Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, in which he voices Captain Rex and an entire army of the clone troopers -each a nuanced individual. His acting range extends even further in the sequel series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, where he portrays all five members of the titular renegade clone squad. 

Dee started his career voicing the rock god “Olmec” in Nickelodeon’s popular Legends of the Hidden Temple game show. He then went on to reanimate the legendary characters of Daffy Duck and Taz in the original Space Jam movie, working with director Ivan Reitman.. 

Dee’s renowned specialization in animal and creature vocalizing is vividly displayed in Nickelodeon’s animated Avatar: The Last Airbender series, where he voices non-human characters like Appa and Momo. Over half of Dee's voice work is non-human.

Dee constantly adds to his renowned website iwanttobeavoiceactor.com, where he shares free and comprehensive insights into the art and career of voice acting with curious beginners as well as working pros.

Paul Pape, Moderator

Paul Pape is one of the co-founders of the Don LaFontaine Voice-over Lab. A  35-year veteran with over 8000 credits, his corporate spots include SONY Electronics, FOX Sports, the Environmental Defense Fund, IMAX,  Lexus, AARP, Electronic Arts and Gillette. He has been one of the main voices for the last four Democratic Presidential campaigns and has also voiced  hundreds of spots for Senatorial, Congressional and Gubernatorial candidates.  A top ADR performer as well, Paul has worked on over 140 television series, in addition to having contributed to countless major films and animated features.

REQUIREMENTS

Check the Cancellation Deadline (see above).

This is in person and at the:

Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists (SAG-AFTRA Foundation)
5757 Wilshire Blvd. - Suite PH1
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Participants are expected to be present for the entire program. See Duration above.