Ludwig Von Drake

Professor Ludwig Von Drake is a fictional duck. He is one of Walt Disney's cartoon and comic book characters.

Professor Ludwig Von Drake
First appearance	The Wonderful World of Color (September 24, 1961)
Created by	Walt Disney Milt Kahl Ward Kimball
Voiced by	Paul Frees (1961–1986) Wayne Allwine (1985; Ludwig's Think Tank) Albert Ash (1987) Corey Burton (1987–present)[1]
Species	Duck
Gender	Male
Occupation	Scientist
Relatives	Donald Duck (grandnephew) Huey, Dewey, and Louie (great-grandnephews)
Nationality	Austrian

Overview

Von Drake first appeared in The Wonderful World of Color in 1961.^[2] Paul Frees was the original voice actor.

The Professor is a scientist, psychologist, and road traveler. He is from Vienna, Austria. He enjoys learning. When asked for help from other characters, he usually has a university degree about the topic.

Paul Frees was the original voice of Ludwig Von Drake. After Frees' death in 1986, Walker Edmiston and Albert Ash took over the role.^[3] As of 1988, Corey Burton has voiced the character.^[1]