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JoBe Cerny, Who Voiced the Pillsbury Doughboy, Has Died
The veteran voice actor also directed commercials and audio productions, and his family said he died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Voice actor JoBe Cerny died on Oct. 30 at 78 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. Cerny, best known as the voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, passed away in Illinois, according to his family.
- Born in Cicero, Illinois, in 1947, Cerny began his acting career in the 1970s with The Second City's Mainstage and National Touring Company. He earned degrees from Valparaiso University and Northwestern University.
- Beyond his Doughboy role, Cerny voiced the Scrubbing Bubble for Dow Bathroom Cleaner and portrayed 'The Cheer Man' in Cheer detergent commercials. Film appearances included 'My Best Friend's Wedding' and 'Legally Blonde 2.'
- For more than 30 years, Cerny owned and operated the American Creative Recording Studio in Chicago. He also directed 'The Word of Promise,' a 98-hour audio Bible production featuring more than 500 actors.
- Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Eileen, and two sons, Tim and Patrick, along with grandchildren Archer and Cleo. An avid racing fan, Cerny drove go-karts into his 60s and collected model trains.
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