Scatman Crothers

Biography

Benjamin Sherman "Scatman" Crothers (May 23, 1910 – November 22, 1986) was an American actor, singer, dancer and musician known for his work as Louie the Garbage Man on the TV show Chico and the Man, and as Dick Hallorann in The Shining in 1980. He was also a prolific voiceover artist, and provided the voices of Meadowlark Lemon in the animated TV version of The Harlem Globetrotters, Jazz the Autobot in The Transformers, the title character in Hong Kong Phooey, and Scat Cat in the 1970 film The Aristocats.

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2024
    Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event

    Jazz (archive audio) • Acting

  2. 2011
    Scooby-Doo! and the Pirates

    (voice) (archive footage) • Acting

  3. 1987
  4. 1987
    Rock Odyssey

    Jukebox (voice) • Acting

  5. 1986
    The Transformers: The Movie

    Jazz (voice) • Acting

  6. 1986
  7. 1985
    The Journey of Natty Gann

    Sherman • Acting

  8. 1983
    Twilight Zone: The Movie

    Mr. Bloom • Acting

Scatman Crothers - Aperture