JoBe Cerny (born December 5, 1947), sometimes credited as Jo Be Cerny, is an American actor. He is best known as the current voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, succeeding Paul Frees and Jeff Bergman,[1] and as Procter & Gamble's silent spokesman, The Cheer Man.
JoBe Cerny | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 5, 1947 Cicero, Illinois, U.S. |
| Other names | Jo Be Cerny |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Career
editIn addition to appearing in advertising spots and commercials, Cerny has appeared in numerous films, including Legally Blonde 2 (2003), Road to Perdition (2002), and My Best Friend's Wedding (1997). Cerny has also been featured in televised series and talk shows including Chicago Hope and Oprah, as well as appearing in numerous theatrical performances.
Currently, Cerny is the founder and president of Cerny/American Creative, a Chicago-based production company which offers creative services catering to film companies and advertising agencies, a weekly column writer for Screen Magazine and a recipient of The American Scene Award.[2]
Cerny received his bachelor's degree in Speech & Drama at Valparaiso University and his master's degree in Theater at Northwestern University.[3]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Dreamer | Patterson | |
| 1980 | Somewhere in Time | 2nd Day Desk Clerk, in 1912 | |
| 1987 | Rent-a-Cop | Hotel Clerk No. 1 | |
| 1992 | Prelude to a Kiss | Clerk | |
| 1992 | Mo' Money | Patrolman | |
| 1996 | Early Edition | Connor | Episode: "His Girl Thursday" |
| 1997 | Chicago Hope | FBI Agent David Greenblatt | Episode: "The Day of the Rope" |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding | Tailor | |
| 1999 | Love and Action in Chicago | Mr. Jensen | |
| 2001 | Novocaine | Pharmacist Wayne Ponze | |
| 2002 | Road to Perdition | Banker | |
| 2003 | Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde | House Clerk | |
| 2013 | Even and Odd | Mysterious voice | |
| 2015 | The Dreamers | Priest | Episode: "Nuptials" |
| 2015 | The Origins of Wit and Humor | Dr. Booregard Von Shriek | |
| 2016 | Margaret and the Moon | Grandpa |
References
edit- ^ Giangrasse Kates, Joan (August 1, 2012). "Fern Persons, 1910-2012, Worked for decades as actress in radio, TV, films, commercials and stage". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
- ^ "JoBe Cerny's Biography" (PDF). American Advertising Federation. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
- ^ "Audio Bible recording project features more than 600 actors". Billings Gazette. November 28, 2009. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
External links
edit- JoBe Cerny at IMDb
- Chicago Reader article on JoBe Cerny
- JoBe Cerny, Cerny American Creative at the Wayback Machine (archived July 7, 2007)