William Pennell

William Pennell (March 3, 1889 – September 5, 1956) was an American voice actor and baritone singer, who was the original voice of the character Bluto on the animated Popeye shorts produced by Fleischer Studios.^[1] At the time, Pennell sang in a vocal quartet which was used by Paramount Pictures.^[1] Gus Wickie replaced Pennell as Bluto^[1] from 1935.

William Pennell
Born	(1889-03-03)March 3, 1889 Macon, Georgia
Died	September 5, 1956(1956-09-05) (aged 67) Blackpool, England
Occupation(s)	Voice actor, singer
Years active	1931–1940