Dan Hennessey
Biography
Canadian voice actor who, early on in his career, performed with a children's comedy troupe (with John Stocker, Bruce Gordon, Harriet Cohen, and Jerelyn Homer). That same year, he played Claudius, King of Denmark in his first film, a Canadian adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet play. A decade later, he was the voice of Chief Quimby and other characters on DiC's Inspector Gadget and starred as Dizzy in Nelvana's first feature film, Rock & Rule. His best-known role is the voice of Brave Heart Lion in the animated Care Bears franchise (he also voiced Loyal Heart Dog as well as the Irish voice of Good Luck Bear on an episode of the television series).
Known For
Dizzy (voice)
Rock & Rule
Meet Julie
Father Bear
Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: The Movie
Brave Heart Lion (voice)
The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland
Brave Heart Lion (voice)
Care Bears Nutcracker Suite
King Gorneesh (voice)
Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods
Brave Heart Lion (voice)
The Rosey & Buddy Show
Catchum Crocodile (voice)
The Adventures of the Get Along Gang
Father Bear
Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: Feel Better, Little Bear
Father Bear
Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: Meet Little Bear
Junkman (voice)
The Incredible Crash Dummies
Father Bear (voice)
Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: Goodnight Little Bear
Slobulus / Bruise Brother (voice)
Madballs: Escape from Orb!
Al
Sudden Fury
Slobulus / Announcer (voice)
Madballs: Gross Jokes
Captain Cag / Announcer (voice)
Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep
Brave Heart Lion (voice)
Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation
Father Bear
Little Bear: Winter Tales
Father Bear
Little Bear: Family Tales
Father Bear
Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear
Brave Heart Lion
Care Bears Wishbear Presents: The Big Star Round-Up
Gundy / Vinga / Jyn Obah / Yorpo Mog
Star Wars: Droids - The Pirates and the Prince
Governor Koong
Star Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden Planet
Ragear (voice)
Redwall The Movie
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
24
Gender
Male
Birthday
1941-08-25
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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