About Charles Fleischer
Charles Fleischer (born August 27, 1950) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, musician, and writer, best known as the voice of Roger Rabbit, Benny the Cab, Greasy, and Psycho in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Born in Washington, D.C., he studied medicine at Southampton College before transferring to study acting at the Goodman School of Drama at the Art Institute of Chicago. He had a recurring role as Carvelli on the 1970s TV series Welcome Back, Kotter, and his comedy television break came with an appearance on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, followed by a spot on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1974. His film appearances include A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Polar Express, Rango, and a cameo in Back to the Future Part II. He is also the originator of the quote 'If you remember the '60s, you really weren't there,' and from 2010 to 2011 he hosted his own weekly web show, Fleischer's Universe.
Guest appearances (2)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Charles Fleischer.
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1:07Charles Fleischer on Richard Pryor @charlesfleischer2557
Richard Pryor
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5:15Pet Head | The Richard Pryor Show | 1977 | NBC | Charles Fleischer
Richard Pryor
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Frequently asked questions
Who did Charles Fleischer voice in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Charles Fleischer voiced Roger Rabbit himself, as well as Benny the Cab, Greasy and Psycho in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Did Charles Fleischer say 'If you remember the '60s, you really weren't there'?
Yes, Charles Fleischer is the originator of that quote. From 2010 to 2011 he also hosted his own weekly web show, Fleischer's Universe.
What was Charles Fleischer's comedy TV break?
His comedy television break came on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, followed in 1974 by a spot on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He also had a recurring role as Carvelli on Welcome Back, Kotter.
What films has Charles Fleischer appeared in?
His film work includes A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Polar Express and Rango, plus a cameo in Back to the Future Part II.
Where did Charles Fleischer study acting?
Charles Fleischer, born in Washington, D.C., on August 27, 1950, studied medicine at Southampton College before switching to acting at the Goodman School of Drama at the Art Institute of Chicago.
