Over his long career as a comedian, Gilbert Gottfried was probably best known for a role where you couldn't even see his face — the voice of obnoxious parrot and Jafar sidekick, Iago, in Aladdin.

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried had one of the most recognizable voices in the world. With an expansive history in acting, he breathed ear-splitting life into a multitude of iconic characters. However, ...

The post Gilbert Gottfried’s 10 Most Iconic Voice Roles appeared first on Consequence. In the latest of seemingly nonstop hits to the comedy world, legendary comic Gilbert Gottfried passed away ...

Gilbert Gottfried used his “know-it-all” sandpaper voice to keep people laughing — right up until his death this week at 67. It was revealed Thursday that the beloved funny guy — although often ...

If some singers are said to possess the voice of an angel, then Gilbert Gottfried’s voice might be compared to that of a demon. Gottfried spoke in a hoarse yell that was shrill, abrasive, blustering, ...

CHICAGO -- Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. He was 67. In a message posted to the actor's Twitter page, the ...

Gottfried was known for his unusual voice and cranky stage persona — which made him a perfect fit to play the evil parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin. He spoke with Fresh Air in 1992. This is FRESH AIR.

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried died Tuesday in the Manhattan borough of New York from complications of muscular dystrophy, his friend and publicist Glenn Schwartz said. Gottfried was 67. Gottfried's ...

This is FRESH AIR. Comic Gilbert Gottfried died Tuesday of a form of muscular dystrophy that affected his heart. He was 67. Gottfried typically performed in persona as an annoying, cranky, sometimes ...

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