Ed Gilbert

Ed Gilbert (born Edmund Francis Giesbert on June 29, 1931, died May 8, 1999) was an American actor known for his work in both live-action roles and voice acting in animation. He gained prominence for his voice work, particularly his portrayal of Baloo in Tale Spin, succeeding Phil Harris. Gilbert also had a background in entomology and made contributions to the field, including the discovery of new beetle species. After graduating from the University of Chicago and serving in the Korean War, Gilbert appeared in various television series during the 1960s. He is best remembered as Fenton Hardy in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries. Additionally, he lent his voice to characters like Superion, Thrust, and Blitzwing in The Transformers and Gus in Kissyfur.