The beloved voice behind Cogsworth and Jumba, David Ogden Stiers Passed Away Eight Years Ago at 75 Years Old; He would be Turning 84 If He's Still With Us 🎙️🕊️ With his rich, commanding voice and sharp comic timing, David Ogden Stiers became a memorable part of Disney animation. He gave distinct personalities to Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Governor Ratcliffe and Wiggins in Pocahontas, and the eccentric Dr. Jumba Jookiba across the Lilo & Stitch franchise. Beyond voice acting, he was equally beloved as Major Charles Emerson Winchester III on M*A*S*H*, while his animation career stretched across Disney, Studio Ghibli dubs, DC, and television. Some of his memorable roles included: • Cogsworth — Beauty and the Beast • Dr. Jumba Jookiba — Lilo & Stitch • Governor Ratcliffe — Pocahontas • Wiggins — Pocahontas • Kamaji — Spirited Away — English Dub • The Penguin / Oswald Cobblepot — Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman • Mr. Maellard — Regular Show • Nicky Flippers — Hoodwinked! • Solovar — Justice League / Justice League Unlimited • Doc — Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep • Grandpa Piccolo — Porco Rosso — English Dub • Mr. Jolly — Teacher’s Pet • Archdeacon — The Hunchback of Notre Dame • Major Charles Emerson Winchester III — M*A*S*H* Stiers passed away in 2018 at age 75. On what would have been his 84th birthday this October 31, 2026, his wonderfully distinctive voice remains part of generations of beloved characters. David Ogden Stiers, 1942–2018. 🎙️🕊️