Purv Pullen

Purv Pullen

Deceased · Born: Feb 2, 1909 · Died: Oct 18, 1992

Personal Details

BornFeb 2, 1909 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Purv Pullen, a remarkable individual, spent his career mastering the art of mimicry, effortlessly capturing the sounds and mannerisms of various birds and animals.

It was his collaborations with esteemed entertainers, such as Ben Bernie and Spike Jones, that brought him widespread recognition. His work with Spike Jones and his City Slickers, under the pseudonym Dr. Horatio Q. Birdbath, stands out as a particularly notable highlight.

Throughout his career, Pullen was a frequent presence on both radio and film, often performing behind the scenes or under pseudonyms. His talents were so impressive that he could seamlessly blend into the background, making him a valuable asset to any production.

One of his most intriguing projects was his work with his ventriloquist doll, Johnny. Together, they would perform on stage, with Pullen's incredible vocal range and Johnny's endearing persona captivating audiences everywhere.

Purv Pullen's remarkable gift for mimicry and his versatility as a performer have left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, solidifying his place as a true master of his craft.

Career

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1951
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Dude Duck
Dude Duck as Horses
{"id":69260,"title":"Mickey and the Seal","year":"1948","character":"Seals","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mickey-and-the-seal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69260.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69260.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
{"id":69775,"title":"Figaro and Frankie","year":"1947","character":"Frankie (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/figaro-and-frankie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69775.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69775.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Figaro and Frankie
Figaro and Frankie as Frankie (uncredited)
{"id":69773,"title":"Pluto's Blue Note","year":"1947","character":"Bird Chirps and Bee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/plutos-blue-note-1947","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69773.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69773.jpg"},"released":1}
Pluto's Blue Note
Pluto's Blue Note as Bird Chirps and Bee
{"id":72545,"title":"Polar Trappers","year":"1938","character":"Penguins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/polar-trappers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72545.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72545.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Polar Trappers
Polar Trappers as Penguins
{"id":4788,"title":"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs","year":"1937","character":"Birds (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ltvgg78q680.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ltvgg78q680.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as Birds (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":73358,"title":"Mickey's Rival","year":"1936","character":"Bull","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mickeys-rival-1936","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73358.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73358.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
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{"id":73328,"title":"Thru the Mirror","year":"1936","character":"Barking Vocal Effects","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thru-the-mirror","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/42o40jt8a1c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/42o40jt8a1c0.jpg"},"released":1}
Thru the Mirror
Thru the Mirror as Barking Vocal Effects
{"id":73327,"title":"More Kittens","year":"1936","character":"Bird","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/more-kittens","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73327.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73327.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73715,"title":"Who Killed Cock Robin?","year":"1935","character":"Cock Robin's Whistling (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/who-killed-cock-robin-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73715.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73715.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Who Killed Cock Robin?
Who Killed Cock Robin? as Cock Robin's Whistling (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":73713,"title":"The Golden Touch","year":"1935","character":"Bird (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-golden-touch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73713.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73713.jpg"},"released":1}
The Golden Touch
The Golden Touch as Bird (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":73806,"title":"Three Orphan Kittens","year":"1935","character":"Kittens","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/three-orphan-kittens","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73806.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73806.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73720,"title":"Cock o' the Walk","year":"1935","character":"Ducks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cock-o-the-walk-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73720.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73720.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":74043,"title":"Stolen Harmony","year":"1935","character":"Little Nell in Skit (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stolen-harmony","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74043.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74043.jpg"},"released":1}
Stolen Harmony
Stolen Harmony as Little Nell in Skit (uncredited)
{"id":74092,"title":"The Goddess of Spring","year":"1934","character":"(voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-goddess-of-spring","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74092.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74092.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
The Goddess of Spring
The Goddess of Spring as (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":74117,"title":"The Flying Mouse","year":"1934","character":"Birds (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flying-mouse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74117.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74117.jpg"},"released":1}
The Flying Mouse
The Flying Mouse as Birds (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":74068,"title":"The Wise Little Hen","year":"1934","character":"Baby Chicks (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wise-little-hen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74068.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74068.jpg"},"released":1}
The Wise Little Hen
The Wise Little Hen as Baby Chicks (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":74499,"title":"Birds in the Spring","year":"1933","character":"Birds (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/birds-in-the-spring","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74499.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Birds in the Spring
Birds in the Spring as Birds (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":74536,"title":"Puppy Love","year":"1933","character":"Canaries and Birds","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/puppy-love-1933","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74536.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74536.jpg"},"released":1}
Puppy Love
Puppy Love as Canaries and Birds
{"id":74523,"title":"The Pet Store","year":"1933","character":"Pet Store Owner and Beppo the Gorilla and Fishes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-pet-store","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74523.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74523.jpg"},"released":1}
The Pet Store
The Pet Store as Pet Store Owner and Beppo the Gorilla and Fishes
{"id":74502,"title":"Father Noah's Ark","year":"1933","character":"Animals","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/father-noahs-ark-1933","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74502.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74502.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":74920,"title":"Babes in the Woods","year":"1932","character":"Cat (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/babes-in-the-woods","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74920.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74920.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
Babes in the Woods
Babes in the Woods as Cat (voice) (uncredited)
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{"id":75175,"title":"Musical Farmer","year":"1932","character":"Hens and Various Animals","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/musical-farmer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75175.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75175.jpg"},"released":1}
Musical Farmer
Musical Farmer as Hens and Various Animals
{"id":75171,"title":"The Mad Dog","year":"1932","character":"Pete's Cat and Captured Dogs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mad-dog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75171.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mad Dog
The Mad Dog as Pete's Cat and Captured Dogs
{"id":75124,"title":"The Duck Hunt","year":"1932","character":"Ducks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-duck-hunt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75124.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75049,"title":"Just Dogs","year":"1932","character":"Dogs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/just-dogs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75049.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75049.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":74886,"title":"Mickey's Revue","year":"1932","character":"Laughing Goats","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mickeys-revue-1932","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74886.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74886.jpg"},"released":1}
Mickey's Revue
Mickey's Revue as Laughing Goats
{"id":74858,"title":"The Bird Store","year":"1932","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bird-store","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74858.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74858.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75240,"title":"Mother Goose Melodies","year":"1931","character":"Whistling (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mother-goose-melodies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75240.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75240.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Mother Goose Melodies
Mother Goose Melodies as Whistling (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":75405,"title":"Mickey Steps Out","year":"1931","character":"Cat (voice) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mickey-steps-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75405.jpg"},"released":1}
Mickey Steps Out
Mickey Steps Out as Cat (voice) (uncredited)
{"id":75453,"title":"The Barnyard Broadcast","year":"1931","character":"Cat","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-barnyard-broadcast","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75453.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75453.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75449,"title":"The Cat's Out","year":"1931","character":"Cat","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cats-out-1931","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75449.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75449.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75291,"title":"The Delivery Boy","year":"1931","character":"Birds and Farm Animals","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-delivery-boy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75291.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75291.jpg"},"released":1}
The Delivery Boy
The Delivery Boy as Birds and Farm Animals
{"id":75278,"title":"Big Man from the North","year":"1931","character":"Dogs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/big-man-from-the-north","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75278.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75278.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75256,"title":"Mickey Cuts Up","year":"1931","character":"Cat","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mickey-cuts-up","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75256.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75256.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75254,"title":"The Fox Hunt","year":"1931","character":"Rooster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fox-hunt-1931","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75254.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75254.jpg"},"released":1}
The Fox Hunt
The Fox Hunt as Rooster
{"id":75224,"title":"Birds of a Feather","year":"1931","character":"Bird","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/birds-of-a-feather","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75224.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75224.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":83466,"title":"Monkey Melodies","year":"1930","character":"Alligators","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monkey-melodies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83466.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83466.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
Monkey Melodies
Monkey Melodies as Alligators
{"id":75698,"title":"The Fire Fighters","year":"1930","character":"Cat","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fire-fighters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75698.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75543,"title":"The Gorilla Mystery","year":"1930","character":"Beppo the Gorilla","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gorilla-mystery","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75543.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75543.jpg"},"released":1}
The Gorilla Mystery
The Gorilla Mystery as Beppo the Gorilla
{"id":75537,"title":"Pioneer Days","year":"1930","character":"Elderly Goat","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pioneer-days","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75537.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75537.jpg"},"released":1}
Pioneer Days
Pioneer Days as Elderly Goat