Mel Winkler

Mel Winkler (October 23, 1941 – June 11, 2020) was an American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and later moved to New York City. Winkler appeared in minor live-action roles, notably as Melvin in Doc Hollywood. He also had a successful Broadway career, performing in productions such as The Great White Hope, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, and Proposals. Winkler was best recognized as the voice of Aku Aku in the Crash Bandicoot video games. He also lent his voice to characters like Lucius Fox in The New Batman Adventures and Johnny Snowman in Oswald. Mel Winkler passed away in 2020, and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is dedicated to his memory.