Clarence Nash's journey began in his childhood, where he would imitate birds and various barnyard animals growing up in Watonga, Oklahoma. This early fascination with vocal mimicry continued as he entered his teenage years, with his family relocating to Southern California. It was during this time that Clarence landed a promotional job with a dairy company, using his newfound skills to entertain students at various Los Angeles schools.
Fast forward to 1934, when Clarence received word that Walt Disney was seeking bird and animal recordings for his cartoons. Seizing the opportunity, Clarence visited the Disney studios and showcased his impressive repertoire of voices, which caught the attention of Walt Disney himself. The renowned animator was impressed, declaring, "That fellow sounds like a duck, let's keep him in mind if we ever create a duck character."
Before long, Donald Duck made his debut in "The Wise Little Hen," with Clarence providing the iconic voice. The character's instant popularity led to his inclusion in the Mickey Mouse film "Orphan's Benefit," and soon Donald was starring in his own films, surpassing Mickey Mouse in terms of popularity.
Clarence's impressive vocal range, honed through language coaches, enabled him to quack in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, German, Swedish, Dutch, Portuguese, and Japanese.
