JoBe Cerny

JoBe Cerny (born December 5, 1947), sometimes credited as Jo Be Cerny, is an American actor. He is best known as the current voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, succeeding Paul Frees and Jeff Bergman,[1] and as Procter & Gamble's silent spokesman, The Cheer Man.

JoBe Cerny
Born (1947-12-05) December 5, 1947
Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesJo Be Cerny
OccupationActor
Years active1979–present

Career

In addition to appearing in advertising spots and commercials, Cerny has appeared in numerous films, including Legally Blonde 2 (2003), Road to Perdition (2002), and My Best Friend's Wedding (1997). Cerny has also been featured in televised series and talk shows including Chicago Hope and Oprah, as well as appearing in numerous theatrical performances.

Currently, Cerny is the founder and president of Cerny/American Creative, a Chicago-based production company which offers creative services catering to film companies and advertising agencies, a weekly column writer for Screen Magazine and a recipient of The American Scene Award.[2]

Cerny received his bachelor's degree in Speech & Drama at Valparaiso University and his master's degree in Theater at Northwestern University.[3]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1979DreamerPatterson
1980Somewhere in Time2nd Day Desk Clerk, in 1912
1987Rent-a-CopHotel Clerk No. 1
1992Prelude to a KissClerk
1992Mo' MoneyPatrolman
1996Early EditionConnorEpisode: "His Girl Thursday"
1997Chicago HopeFBI Agent David GreenblattEpisode: "The Day of the Rope"
1997My Best Friend's WeddingTailor
1999Love and Action in ChicagoMr. Jensen
2001NovocainePharmacist Wayne Ponze
2002Road to PerditionBanker
2003Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & BlondeHouse Clerk
2013Even and OddMysterious voice
2015The DreamersPriestEpisode: "Nuptials"
2015The Origins of Wit and HumorDr. Booregard Von Shriek
2016Margaret and the MoonGrandpa

References
  1. Giangrasse Kates, Joan (August 1, 2012). "Fern Persons, 1910-2012, Worked for decades as actress in radio, TV, films, commercials and stage". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
  2. "JoBe Cerny's Biography" (PDF). American Advertising Federation. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
  3. "Audio Bible recording project features more than 600 actors". Billings Gazette. November 28, 2009. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
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