My great uncle voiced Pongo in the One Hundred and One Dalmations

Fishface · 05-20-2018, 05:13 AM

So it just happens that out my great uncle was the voice of Pongo (Rod Taylor). I never thought I would have someone like him be in my family. It's a shame that I didn't know who he was until after his death but because I myself, am an aspiring actor and trying to get to Hollywood one day, I think this just gave me the boost I need.

I want to know, anyone here a fan of Rod himself or the movie?

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 05-20-2018, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishface

So I just found out my great uncle was the voice of Pongo (Rod Taylor) and I am as shocked. I never thought I would have someone like him be in my family. It's a shame that I didn't know who he was until after his death but because I myself, am an aspiring actor and trying to get to Hollywood one day, I think this just gave me the boost I need.

I want to know, anyone here a fan of Rod himself or the movie?

How awesome. Lucky you.

*TurtleTitan97* · 05-20-2018, 08:01 AM

Awesome! I love 101 Dalmatians, it's a classic.

*Utrommaniac* · 05-20-2018, 10:31 AM

101 Dalmations was the first movie I ever watched. It was "Doggy movie" for some time. I still have a Dalmatian toy I got for Christmas around that time. And used to have so, so many McDonalds toys.

So it holds a special place in my heart. Now it's even more special; Tibbs is best cat. He was going to save all those puppies, even if it meant he had to die trying to do so. What a trooper.

It's so cool that you have this in your family history. How did you learn?

*ranger_scout* · 05-21-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishface

I want to know, anyone here a fan of Rod himself or the movie?

His voice-acting in that film was perfect. That has always been one of my favorite animated movies for years.

Fishface · 05-22-2018, 12:09 AM

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It's so cool that you have this in your family history. How did you learn?

I can’t really recall how I found out but I do remember the day it happened. Coincidentally, I was coming home from a film shoot that day that I was an extra in. He has really inspired me to become an actor. It’s tough to get to Hollywood but who know, if he got there, I KNOW I can get there one day. Who knows, if I’m rich enough, I’ll make a GOOD TMNT reboot film.

Fishface · 05-22-2018, 12:10 AM

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How awesome. Lucky you.

Thank you very much!

05-20-2018, 05:13 AM	#1
Fishface Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 175	My great uncle voiced Pongo in the One Hundred and One Dalmations So it just happens that out my great uncle was the voice of Pongo (Rod Taylor). I never thought I would have someone like him be in my family. It's a shame that I didn't know who he was until after his death but because I myself, am an aspiring actor and trying to get to Hollywood one day, I think this just gave me the boost I need. I want to know, anyone here a fan of Rod himself or the movie? Last edited by Fishface; 05-22-2018 at 12:14 AM.

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TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	Awesome! I love 101 Dalmatians, it's a classic. __________________

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Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	101 Dalmations was the first movie I ever watched. It was "Doggy movie" for some time. I still have a Dalmatian toy I got for Christmas around that time. And used to have so, so many McDonalds toys. So it holds a special place in my heart. Now it's even more special; Tibbs is best cat. He was going to save all those puppies, even if it meant he had to die trying to do so. What a trooper. It's so cool that you have this in your family history. How did you learn? __________________ DeviantART