Dean Wendt is a renowned American actor, co-founder, creator, and disc jockey who made a significant impact on Radio Disney from Season 4 to 11, spanning from 1994 to 1999. However, he chose to dedicate his time to voicing the beloved character Barney the Dinosaur in 2001, a decision that would shape his career for the next 14 years.
Before taking on the iconic role of Barney, Dean had already established himself as a skilled disc jockey for Radio Disney. His impressive vocal range and versatility have allowed him to take on numerous voice-over projects, including commercials and character voices. In fact, he is widely regarded as the longest-lasting voice actor for Barney, a testament to his dedication and skill.
Dean's impressive portfolio extends beyond Barney, as he has voiced characters like Elmo, Homer Simpson, Bill Clinton, Obama, Bush, and Jack Nicholson, to name a few. His impressive range of impressions and accents includes neutral, Mid-Atlantic, Texas, Southern, New York, Midwestern, Redneck, Goombah, French, German, Spanish/Hispanic, Italian, Asian, and many others.
Dean's ability to convey a sense of conversational authenticity, believability, and friendliness has earned him the reputation as an award-winning international voice artist. His impressive list of clients includes the Tampa Bay Suns and, of course, the iconic Barney the Dinosaur. Despite the show's hiatus in 2009, Dean continued to voice Barney for various projects, including the 25 Million Hugs Campaign, CPTV's 50th Anniversary Special, the LearnEnglish with Barney app, and the revamped Barney website.
Throughout his career, Dean has consistently demonstrated his ability to adapt to different roles and characters, making him a highly sought-after voice artist in the industry. His impressive range of skills and versatility have cemented his status as one of the most talented and respected voice artists of his generation.
