3/23/2023 0 Comments Demented thumper bambi![]() Eventually, Walt Disney asked Dunagan’s mother if he’d also lend his voice to the lead character of the studio’s fifth animated feature, following Snow White, Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Dumbo. “So the animators at Disney would have me sit on a stool, look left, look right, look afraid, and I did, and they would draw,” he said. He was initially hired as the model for Disney animators to capture the eponymous fawn’s facial expressions. The curly-haired blond worked at a Shirley Temple-esque pace, making seven films (including Son of Frankenstein and Tower of London) between 19. ![]() ![]() And both ultimately lead successful (if “normal”) lives as in the private business sector.Īt 3, Dunagan won a local talent show in Memphis that led his family to Hollywood. Both later enlisted to serve their country. Both were showbiz tykes who left Tinseltown shortly after the release of Bambi. It’s more than their Disney connection that binds Dunagan and Behn. I certainly never talked about it in the Marine Corps.” military for 25 years: “We didn’t talk about it. “When I got married for the second time, it was about a year so after that my wife finally found out.”Įxplained Dunagan, a decorated veteran who served in the U.S. “I never really spoke about it to others,” Behn revealed to Yahoo Movies at a press event for the film’s 75th anniversary and release of the new Walt Disney Signature Collection DVD/Blu-ray. They didn’t even share this intel with some of the people closest to them. Neither did Peter Behn, also 82, who was also a 4-year-old whippersnapper when he dispensed those oft-quoted words to the wise as the young rabbit Thumper. But throughout most of his lifetime, Donnie Dunagan, now 82, rarely mentioned his credential as the voice of the young deer in Disney’s 1942 animated classic. Well, I played him when I was 4.” Maybe throw in a “ Biiiiiird“ for a good measure. “Ever seen Bambi? Of course you’ve seen Bambi. You’d think it’d be a great party conversation starter. With Thumper’s encouragement and a little assistance, Bambi overcomes his trepidation.The voices of Bambi (Donnie Dunagan, left) and Thumper (Peter Behn, right) in ‘Bambi’ (Disney/ Everett) With a little help (and some adorable growling), Bambi is ready to face his fears!īambi was terrified to jump over a log for the first time but Thumper continued to show his friend support by reminding him of these four simple words. When Bambi needs to prove himself to his father, Thumper gives him some lessons on being “scary,” to scare off any hesitancy and anxiety. “The trick is to be scarier than whatever’s scaring you”– Bambi 2: The Great Prince of the Forest (2006) When showing Bambi his favorite snack, Thumper passes on his father’s advice, while also sharing a bit of his own with his friend. Thumper prefers tasty blossoms but never forgets to incorporate nutritious greens to keep him healthy with a little nudge from his mother. It makes long ears and great big feet, but it sure is awful to eat… I made that last part up myself.”- Bambi (1942) When Bambi had trouble finding his balance upon walking for the first time, Thumper’s mother reminds Thumper of this advice, which he repeats, before being tempted to criticize the young fawn. “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all” – Bambi (1942) To celebrate eight decades of Bambi, we turn to Bambi’s bestie Thumper for advice that has stood the test of time. Between the heartfelt lessons and adorable characters, it is no wonder why audiences continue to find themselves enamored by one of Walt Disney’s first films. On August 13, 2022, we are delighted to celebrate 80 years of the animated classic Bambi, which has remained a beloved film among Disney fans of all ages.
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