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If you’re a big Spider-Man fan, you’d most definitely recognise the voice of the original Spider-Man voice actor, Paul Soles.
Sadly, the voice actor has passed away at the age of 90-years-old.
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While many have played the iconic role, Paul was the first to lend his voice to Peter Parker in the 1967 animated series,
In an announcement post, the actor’s manager, Angela Wright shared that the beloved actor had passed away saying:
“Paul Soles was truly a Canadian treasure. He lived a long life with so many adventures along the way. RIP.”
Besides finding fame as Spider-Man’s voice, the Canadian actor made his mark on the world in a career that spanned across TV, film, theater and radio.
He also played Hermey the Elf in the Christmas classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and lent his voice to Marvel once again by voicing Rick Jones and the Hulk’s alter-ego Bruce Banner in The Marvel Super Heroes – the first TV series to be based on the publisher’s cast of characters, amongst many.
In a previous interview with Evantainment, Paul reflected on his career in the entertainment industry and shared that he was grateful for all the opportunities that came his way saying:
“It really started in radio. My summer jobs at university were almost always on radio stations. At the lowest level. You sign on in the mornings and closed the station at night. But, you get to do everything and learn the business. So, it’s like getting paid to go to college or to trade school. As the years have gone on, there were many dry years where I looked at my resume and said, ‘Is this as big as it’s ever going to be?”
“Now, I wonder. That’s amazing, I got to do so many nice things,” he added. “But, that was really more good luck than good management. I have to say. Others gave me the chance, that I wish I had anything to do with. That gift made it all possible. I’m very grateful.”
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The late actor is survived by his wife Jean and his son Jonathan.
Rest in peace Paul Soles. Thank you for our childhood.
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