Jim Cummings Drops Awesome Voice Acting Wisdom Every Aspiring Performer Needs to Hear

Legendary voice actor Jim Cummings, the man behind iconic characters like Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, and the Tasmanian Devil, recently stopped by Wired to share some seriously cool insight into the craft of voice acting.

Pulling questions directly from fans on social media, Cummings dove into everything from building new character voices to the tricks that help actors slip into performance mode faster.

He didn’t just talk about it either, he showed it off, jumping between voices and even bringing an illustrated character to life on the spot. It’s the kind of thing that reminds you just how much range and control goes into great voice work.

Cummings tackled a wide mix of questions that aspiring voice actors are always curious about. Here’s the note that came with the video:

“How does a voice actor create a new character? What are Jim’s favorite voices? How important is voice acting to the video game industry? How do you do an evil laugh? Why is it so much easier to get into character when you put on a faux accent? Answers to these questions and many more await on Voice Acting Support.”

His answers highlight how much creativity and experimentation the job demands, especially as voice acting continues to play a massive role in games, animation, and beyond. If you’ve ever thought about stepping behind the mic, this kind of advice is pure gold.