JoBe Cerny, the actor who voiced the giggling Pillsbury Doughboy character in recent years, dies at 78, after a long career spanning theatre, film, television and advertising. Multiple outlets also note his earlier work in commercials and his on-screen supporting roles.
Several reports include his background and education, saying he was born and raised in Cicero, Illinois, earned degrees from Valparaiso University and Northwestern University, and later began his career through The Second City. Variety and other entertainment outlets add career details such as his taking over the Doughboy role in 2014 and the existence of other long-running advertising character work.
Outlets differ in what they emphasize first: some foreground his iconic Doughboy voice, while others lead with his broader acting and production credits, including film appearances and audio projects, including work associated with “The Word of Promise.”
