Lennie Weinrib

Lennie Weinrib

Birth : 1935-04-29, The Bronx, New York, USA

Death : 2006-06-28

History

Lennie Weinrib (April 29, 1935 – June 28, 2006) was an American actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for playing the title role in the children's television show H.R. Pufnstuf, Grimace in McDonaldland commercials, the title role in Inch High, Private Eye, the original voice of Scrappy-Doo on Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo, Hunk and Prince Lotor on Voltron, and Bigmouth on The Smurfs. He also was the voice for Timer in the "Time for Timer" ABC public service announcements in the early 1970s. Weinrib retired from acting in the 1990s and moved to Santiago, Chile. Weinrib died in a hospital near his home on June 28, 2006, after suffering a stroke.

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Lennie Weinrib

Movies

Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers
Additional Voices (voice)
Join the spook-busting, case-cracking, snack-munching fun as Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang gear up for four of their most frightening adventures ever! Traveling the globe on their ongoing quest to trip up crooks (and chow down on munchies), Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Velma tangle with a supernatural assortment of eerie adversaries. Facing multiple monsters, ghouls galore and gobs of ghosts, our top-dog detective and those "meddling kids" will stop at nothing to get their ghoul as they confront SCOOBY-DOO'S CREEPIEST CAPERS!
Scooby-Doo's Original Mysteries
Additional Voices (voice) (archive footage)
See how your favorite snack-munching canine super-sleuth got his start as the first five Scooby-Doo episodes ever unleashed - the series pilot What a Night for a Knight, plus Hassle in the Castle, A Clue for Scooby-Doo, Mine Your Own Business and Decoy for a Dognapper - constitute Scooby's first-ever dynamite DVD! Also features an abbreviated music video and a trivia quiz.
Scooby-Doo's Greatest Mysteries
(voice)
SCOOBY-DOO fans have spoken! 4 of SCOOBY-DOO'S most popular mysteries - selected by the fans themselves - are now available in this fun video. Watch as Scooby-Doo gets into a mixed-up mystery when he unexpectedly meets the seaweed-covered ghost of Captain Cutler in "A Clue for Scooby-Doo!" Next, see the seafaring sleuths collide with a mystery ship and try to uncover clues to a vanished crew in "Hassle in the Castle!" Then, follow Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang as they outwit a bank robber in "Jeepers, It's the Creeper!" And finally, see them take to the stage to solve some crazy capers in "The Backstage Rage."
Voltron: Fleet of Doom
Hunk / Cliff / Rocky / Prince Lotor
The ultimate battle to save Earth rages when the defenders of good -- Keith, Princess Allura, Pidge, Lance and Hunk of Lion Force and commanders Jeff, Krik and Cliff of Vehicle Force -- unite for a double-powered defense against their enemies. To obliterate the Galaxy Alliance, King Zarkon and Viceroy Throk form the Fleet of Doom. With Prince Lotor leading his super robeast, can Lion and Vehicle Voltron seize victory?
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales
Prince Abba-Dabba (voice)
If Bugs Bunny were to direct his signature inquiry--"What's up, doc?"--toward the modern-day Warner Bros. creative team, he wouldn't be far off. For 1001 Rabbit Tales, they've doctored up a batch of classic cartoons featuring the carrot muncher and his bumbling comrades and bundled them, near seamlessly, into a feature-length film. Here's the premise: Bugs and Daffy, both book salesmen, are competing to sell the most copies of a kids' book. Instead of burrowing a beeline to his sales territory (he should have made a left at Albuquerque), Bugs ends up in the castle of Yosemite Sam, here a harem-leading honcho. Sam's pain-in-the-spurs son, Prince Abalaba, needs somebody to read him stories; Bugs, who'd sooner take the job than suffer the alternative, that involving being boiled in oil, signs on.
The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone
Mr. Silika (voice)
The Flintstones and the Rubbles win a trip on "Make a Deal or Don't" to Count Rockula's castle in Rocksylvania, where they have an unpleasant meeting with the Count and his servant, Frankenstone.
The Hoober-Bloob Highway
The Hoober-Bloob Highway is an animated musical special written by Dr. Seuss. Visit the magical island where Mr. Hoober-Bloob sends babies to Earth in his own musical way.
The Strongest Man in the World
State Coach
Medfield College science major Dexter Riley and his classmates have been working on a new vitamin compound when a lab accident creates a supercharged mix that ends up in Dexter's cereal box, giving him superhuman strength. The powerful formula comes to the attention of the college dean and two rival cereal companies, touching off a hilarious chain of events.
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Darzee the Tailorbird (voice)
Rikki is a young mongoose who is adopted by a human family after nearly drowning in the river. He returns the favour by protecting them from two murderous cobra.
Shakespeare Loves Rembrandt
A writer and a painter decide to leave the big city and move to the country. In order to support themselves, the couple design greeting cards.
The Magical Mystery Trip Through Little Red's Head
Timer
Two youngsters are shrunk so they can enter their teenage sister's head, and discover how the mind works.
The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl
(Voice)
The special consists of a series of performances and skits based around the shows of Sid and Marty Krofft. Johnny Whitaker hosts the show and performs "Friends," the theme song from Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. Jack Wild appears as Jimmy, who searches high and low for his friend H.R. Pufnstuf (Van Snowden). H.R. Pufnstuf 's resident villain, Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo (Louise DuArt, substituting for Billie Hayes) and Lidsville 's wacky magician Horatio J. Hoodoo (Paul Gale, substituting for Charles Nelson Reilly) each showcase their unique magic talents. The Brady Bunch Kids perform a medley of songs, though they would not appear in a Sid and Marty Krofft TV production until The Brady Bunch Hour in 1976.
Yogi's Ark Lark
Cap'n Noah Smitty (voice)
Yogi, Boo Boo and many of his friends including Huckleberry Hound, Snagglepuss, Magilla Gorilla among others decide to build an ark to look for the mythical Perfect Place which is peaceful and hasn't been affected by man and pollution. They hire the Jellystone's janitor Noah Smith to act as captain and travel throughout the world looking for such a place. Even though they think every place they land is a "Perfect place", they soon find out that there is definitely no place like home.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Secretary Bird / Lion (voice)
Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.
Cattle Battle
Roland / Rattfink (voice) (as Leonard Weinrib)
Rattfink tries to steal cattle guarded by Roland, but one of the herd- a bull- keeps ruining Rattfink's plan. Meanwhile, Roland's horse, who hates Roland's music, keeps destroying his equipment he plays. NOTE: Last "Roland and Rattfink" cartoon.
A Fink in the Rink
Roland / Rattfink (voice) (as Leonard Weinrib)
Rattfink wants to give revenge on Roland for getting him banned at the roller skate rink.
The Great Continental Overland Cross-Country Race
Roland / Rattfink / Narrator / Male Others (voice)
Roland and Rattfink compete against each other in a 1901 car race.
Trick or Retreat
Roland / Rattfink (voice) (as Leonard Weinrib)
Rattfink helps the Indians defeat the fort guarded by Roland, but the Indians goof up. Roland managed to get rid of their leader, Rattfink and signed the peace treaty. The Indians invite Roland for peace pipe, and one of the Indians accidentally filled the pipe with gun powder.
The Point
Count (voice)
Years ago, there was a place called The Land of Point, because everything in The Land of Point had one: the barns, the houses, the cars, everything, even the people. Everyone in The Land of Point had a point at the top of its head. Everyone, that is, except Oblio, who was born round-headed. Since he had no point, Oblio, along with his trusty dog, Arrow, was banished to the Pointless Forest. Join them to see what wonders await these two intrepid travelers as they make their way on their amazing, song-filled journey of discovery!
Gem Dandy
Roland / Rattfink (voice)
Rattfink tries to steal the world's famous diamond guarded by Roland, but his every attempt fail.
War and Pieces
Roland / Rattfink / Captain / King (voice)
The king hires Roland to capture pirate Rattfink.
Robin Goodhood
Roland / Rattfink (voice) (as Leonard Weinrib)
Roland is "Roland Hood" and takes money from the evil tax-collector (Rattfink) to give to the poor. Rattfink however has other ideas.
Bridgework
Boss / Roland / Rattfink / Rattfink's Uncle (voice)
Roland is building a suspension bridge across the big river outside the city. Rattfink's boss (his uncle) orders him to sabotage the construction.
The Foul Kin
Roland / Rattfink / Rotten Rattfink / Lawyer (voice) (as Leonard Weinrib)
Rattfink finds out his rich, 100 year-old uncle "Rotten Rattfink" is still alive, and Rattfink visits him to make sure his name is on his will.
A Taste of Money
Rattfink (voice)
Tired of being poor, Rattfink marries a widow for her money. But the situation may be more than he can handle, when he has to put up with her bossiness and the non-stop chatter of her gargantuan son.
Say Cheese, Please
Roland / Rattfink (voice) (as Leonard Weinrib)
Roland and Rattfink are movie stars in this cartoon. Rattfink gets fed-up playing as a villain who gets beat up by a hero (Roland) in his every movie, so he his father (who's a producer of the studio) to make him a hero in his future movie. His dad makes him a hero, and makes Roland Rattfink's stunt double, all the stunts miss Roland and hits Rattfink instead. Fed up again, Rattfink demands that he and Roland acts in separate features. Rattfink gets a script where he is General Custard. Fed-up again, Rattfink chases his dad by throwing his Oscars at him.
A Pair of Sneakers
Roland / Rattfink (voice)
Roland is a good spy who is assigned to deliver a message, but Rattfink keeps stealing it. Who will get it, and most importantly, what's in the secret message?
Sweet and Sourdough
Roland / Rattfink (voice)
Roland is assigned to capture Rattfink, but Rattfink holds Roland hostage.
Flying Feet
Roland / Rattfink (voice) (as Leonard Weinrib)
Roland is about to leave to college, until he misses a train, so he ran all the way to college. Than he signs up to the race, where his opponent is Rattfink smoking a cigar. While Roland is running, Rattfink played tricks on him, but didn't work. Roland won the race.
Hawks and Doves
Roland / Rattfink / Male Others (voice)
Rattfink's country, Hawkland, and Roland's country, Doveland, go to war.
London Derriere
Scotland Yard Detective (voice)
The Inspector's pursuit of a criminal in London is impeded by the Scotland Yard captain who is more interested in enforcing the local weapons policy.
Good Times
Leslie Garth
Sonny and Cher spoof many Hollywood classic movie scenes.
Out of Sight
Director
Teenage beach party/spy spoof/musical comedy about a plot to bomb a music fair. As his boss is on vacation, a superspy's butler must come to the rescue, while being pursued by a trio of gorgeous assassins who're agents of F.L.U.S.H. Features George Barris hotrods, along with the musical talents of Gary Lewis and the Playboys, The Astronauts, The Knickerbockers, Freddy and the Dreamers, and the only film appearance of The Turtles.
Wild, Wild Winter
Director
Low-budget beach party rip-off relocated to the slopes, with the plot of Taming of the Shrew loosely pasted on and with beats by the Beau Brummels.
Beach Ball
Director
Edd Byrnes tries to get an ethnic-music-studies grant to buy instruments for his rock and roll group.
The Thrill of It All
Truck Driver (as Len Weinrib)
A housewife's sudden rise to fame as a soap spokesperson leads to chaos in her home life.
Tales of Terror
Policeman ("The Black Cat")
Three stories adapted from the work of Edgar Allen Poe: 1) A man and his daughter are reunited, but the blame for the death of his wife hangs over them, unresolved. 2) A derelict challenges the local wine-tasting champion to a competition, but finds the man's attention to his wife worthy of more dramatic action. 3) A man dying and in great pain agrees to be hypnotized at the moment of death, with unexpected consequences.