Frank Welker (born March 12, 1946, in Denver, Colorado, U.S.) is an American voice actor. He studied theater arts at Santa Monica College before pursuing a career in entertainment. Early television and animation work showcased his extraordinary ability to create character voices, animal sounds, and vocal effects.
He gained recognition as the voice of Fred Jones in Scooby-Doo and later voiced iconic characters such as Megatron in Transformers, Nibbler in Futurama, and countless animated and video game characters. Known for unmatched vocal range and sound-design skills, he became one of the most prolific voice actors in history.
He continues working in animation and remains the longtime voice of Scooby-Doo and other beloved characters. His contributions span thousands of episodes, films, and games across multiple decades. With an unparalleled body of work and lasting influence on voice acting, he is regarded as one of the industry’s greatest performers.