Bill Cunningham, original voice of Barbie’s Ken, ‘dies aged 96’-Kitty Chrisp-Entertainment – Metro

Bill Cunningham voiced Ken in commercials (Picture: Getty / CESD Talent)

Bill Cunningham, the original voice behind Barbie’s boyfriend Ken, has reportedly died aged 96.

Cunningham founded the company that became CESD Talent Agency more than 50 years ago. The agency confirmed the news to Deadline.

Originally called Cunningham & Associate’s when it first began in the 1970s, CESD specialises in commercial, voice-over, theatrical, film, TV, digital, comedy, dance, and print representation.

‘Bill set the template for client and customer service, particularly in commercial, voice-over and print,’ said CESD partners Ken Slevin and Paul Doherty in a statement. 

‘He was a warm, gregarious, classy man who made a positive impact on all those he represented and employed. It was our honor to know him and to learn from him.’ 

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