{"id":433420,"date":"2026-08-15T03:20:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T03:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/433420\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T03:20:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T03:20:33","slug":"legendary-voice-actor-jim-cummings-takes-the-stage-for-three-panels-at-d23-in-anaheim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/433420\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Voice Actor Jim Cummings Takes the Stage for Three Panels at D23 in Anaheim"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disney fans attending D23, the ultimate Disney fan event, are in for a treat as voice acting icon Jim Cummings takes the stage for three star-studded panels in Anaheim. Known as the beloved voice behind some of the most recognizable figures in pop culture, including Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, and Star Wars\u2019 Hondo Ohnaka. Cummings brings a career spanning over four decades and more than 1,500 distinct characters to this weekend\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

Paying homage to 1923, the year Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney\u2019s over 100-year history. Created by fans, for fans, D23 serves as a community and all-access pass to everything Disney, covering timeless classics, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and the parks.<\/p>\n

\"\"D23: The Ultimate Fan Event at the Anaheim Convention Center, August 14, 2026. Photo by Elizabeth Rice. <\/p>\n

Panel Schedule: Where to Catch Jim Cummings<\/p>\n

Fans will have multiple opportunities to see Cummings live, including two panels featuring singing contributions from popular Disney productions:<\/p>\n

1. Making Disney Magic with Ron Clements<\/p>\n

When: Friday, August 14 | 2:45 PM \u2013 3:45 PM<\/p>\n

Where: Archives Stage<\/p>\n

Details: Cummings joins director Ron Clements (one of Disney Animation\u2019s true stars of the past four decades) to take fans inside Clements\u2019 new book, Making Disney Magic. The panel highlights guests from Clements\u2019 prolific legacy of animated films, including Cummings\u2019 portrayal of Ray, the Cajun firefly in The Princess and the Frog, as well as his roles in Aladdin, Hercules, and Treasure Planet.<\/p>\n

2. Disney Rewind Concert (Night 1)<\/p>\n

When: Friday, August 14 | 7:00 PM \u2013 8:30 PM<\/p>\n

Where: Premier Stage<\/p>\n

Details: Billed as the ultimate throwback event showcasing the best Disney hits of the \u201980s and \u201990s. As an essential part of the Disney Afternoon slate, Cummings was featured in virtually every series in that lineup. He will be spotlighted along with other Disney Animation and Broadway stars like Bill Farmer, Jodi Benson, and Susan Egan.<\/p>\n

3. Disney Rewind Concert (Night 2)<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, August 15 | 6:30 PM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n

Where: Premier Stage<\/p>\n

Details: A second performance of the throwback concert event featuring Disney hits from the \u201980s and \u201990s.<\/p>\n

Fresh Off a Monumental Inkpot Award<\/p>\n

Cummings arrives at D23 following a busy summer. In late July, he was honored with a prestigious Inkpot Award by Comic-Con International. Essentially an induction into Comic-Con\u2019s Hall of Fame for individual contributions to comics, science fiction\/fantasy, film, television, animation, and fandom services.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am truly humbled and blessed to receive such an incredible honor, and I proudly share it with my fans \u2013 who\u2019ve always been so wonderfully supportive of my work,\u201d Cummings said.<\/p>\n

Celebrating a Career of Magic (and 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh)<\/p>\n

Cummings\u2019 spotlight is especially timely in 2026 as the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh, a role so closely associated with Cummings that he recently stood alongside the Queen of England to hail the Silly Ol\u2019 Bear\u2019s centennial.<\/p>\n

Cummings\u2019 award-winning career spans more than four decades as the auditory talent behind numerous landmark characters:<\/p>\n

Animated Characters: 1,500+ different characters across films, television, games, and shorts<\/p>\n

Film & Television: Nearly 200 films and 134 television series (spanning 2,500+ episodes)<\/p>\n

Games & Shorts: 175 video games and 25 animated shorts<\/p>\n

Major Honors: Two-time Annie Award winner and recipient of the Winsor McCay Award<\/p>\n

Outside of performance roles, Cummings serves as the host of the Toon\u2019d In! with Jim Cummings podcast, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, interviewing industry legends, and offering fans an inside look at animation and voice acting.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jim Cummings at San Diego Comic Con holding the Inkpot Award<\/p>\n

He is also deeply committed to charitable work. Particularly with organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Children\u2019s Miracle Network Hospitals. There he uses his iconic character voices during personal visits, charity events, and recorded messages to bring joy and uplift young patients.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Born and raised under the California sun. Monica is the Editor-In-Chief at Temple of Geek. She also serves as Executive Producer of The Temple of Geek Podcast, Retro Rebel Podcast, and Portrait of a Fangirl. Lover of all things geeks but especially sci-fi like Doctor Who, The Expanse, Star Wars and Star Trek.<\/p>\n


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