Charlie Brown voice actor dies at 65 – Legacy.com

Peter Robbins was an actor who supplied the unique voice of Charlie Brown in basic specials together with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “It’s the Nice Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”

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Appearing profession

Robbins started his appearing profession on the age of seven, showing on TV exhibits together with “The Munsters,” “The Donna Reed Present,” and “Rawhide.” He was forged as Charlie Brown at age 9, starting with the 1963 TV documentary “A Boy Named Charlie Brown.” Robbins went on to voice Charlie Brown in beloved “Peanuts” vacation specials in addition to in different specials together with “You’re in Love, Charlie Brown,” and “It Was a Quick Summer time, Charlie Brown,” and within the 1969 characteristic movie “A Boy Named Charlie Brown.” After turning 14, Robbins was changed by a youthful actor. He continued appearing as a teen with visitor roles on TV exhibits, ending his profession with a 1972 spot on “My Three Sons.” In later years, Robbins labored in actual property and returned for “Peanuts” anniversary specials. Whereas having latest authorized troubles, Robbins spoke out about his lifelong struggles with bipolar dysfunction and paranoid schizophrenia.

Notable quote

“That’s the reason Charlie Brown is such an exquisite character. He does see a psychiatrist, so he is aware of he has acquired some issues and he’s making an attempt to get assist. They all the time say that Charlie Brown is a lovable loser however, on the finish of the day, he gathers everyone across the tree.” —from a 2019 interview for the Windfall Journal

Tributes to Peter Robbins

Very unhappy to listen to my good friend Peter Robbins handed away just lately.

I spoke to him final again in mid Dec. He wished folks to look at “The Charlie Brown Christmas Particular.” He stated with all the things occurring – the world might do with a Little Little bit of Charlie Brown & Linus’ message pic.twitter.com/unQJGNDWzf

— Brian A. Billeck (@happy2badad) January 26, 2022

RIP to Peter Robbins, the primary voice of Charlie Brown for A Charlie Brown Christmas

Irrespective of how into animation you might be, I believe everybody on the planet has heard this voice. A legendary voice from a legendary particular person, that shall be dearly missed, thanks for all the things. pic.twitter.com/kGnXvygrpg

— TRAFON(s Backup Account) (@RiseFallNickBck) January 26, 2022

I’m heartbroken to have discovered now that Peter Robbins, greatest generally known as the voice of Charlie Brown from A Charlie Brown Christmas, has died on the age of 65. Tragic as he struggled with psychological well being points in a while in his life. Please keep in mind to take psychological well being severely. pic.twitter.com/AJGoGGHVRK

— The Voice Artist’s Highlight (@vas_90s) January 26, 2022

RIP Peter Robbins, in all probability the best-known voice actor for Charlie Brown. I’ve heard all of the tales concerning the struggles he had later in life… hope he’s discovered some type of peace now. Very unhappy information. pic.twitter.com/y1ncHPFX7K

— Noah Pasternak!! (@NoahPasternak) January 26, 2022

Rattling dude …
R.I.P peter Robbins thanks for get me by means of the dangerous occasions i had as a child with all of the laughs the nice stars will shine the brightest as i search for into the skies in direction of heaven… We’ll miss you 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Q2Kk11Ibwb

— Michael flames (@MFlames56) January 26, 2022

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