Pillsbury Doughboy voice actor JoBe Cerny dead at 78
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(Gray Media) – JoBe Cerny, who was the iconic voice behind the Pillsbury Doughboy, has died. He was 78. Born on Dec. 5, 1947, Cerny died Oct. 30, 2026, his family said in his obituary online. While arguably best remembered for his roles in advertising projects, he also appeared in films including “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and “Road to Perdition.”He was also the high-pitched voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, who giggled when he was poked in the belly until about 2020, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Cerny joined The Second City in 1970 as part of the Mainstage and National Touring Company, according to his obituary. “Well known for his friendly and gregarious personality, he had the extraordinary ability to coincidentally run into someone he knew almost everywhere he went,” his family wrote.Cerny is survived by his wife, two sons and grandchildren.