Voice Actor of Goofy Says Beloved Character Is Not a Dog

According to Bill Farmer, Goofys voice actor of 37 years, Goofy is not actually a dog.

During an interview withYahoo Entertainmentin 2020, Farmer confidently stated that Goofy is simply Goofy.

He is not a dog, Farmer told the media outlet.

I think Canis Goofus is the technical Latin term for what Goofy is.

However, it never occurred to Farmer that he would eventually become the voice of the iconic cartoon character.

Passionate about voice impressions, the actor made his way to Los Angeles after a brief stand-up comedy career.

Confident in his Mickey Mouse impression, which he had mastered in his childhood, Farmer auditioned for Disney.

I cant do Donald Duck very well.

But Goofy was right in the wheelhouse, Farmer said.

Since 1987, Farmer has been Goofys official voice with his initial debut in a TV special calledDoggone Valentine.

InGoof Troop, Goofy is portrayed as a learning, single father of a son named Max.

Farmer explained that through his acting, he explored his own relationship with his young son.

In 2009, Farmer was made a Disney Legend.

As of 2024, he continues to voice Goofy.