Gilbert Gottfried Looks Back On Bringing The Parrot Iago To Life In ‘Aladdin’ | PeopleTV

Gilbert Gottfried looks back on the beloved 'Aladdin' character and working alongside Robin Williams on the big screen.
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Gilbert Gottfried Looks Back On Bringing The Parrot Iago To Life In ‘Aladdin’ | PeopleTV
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[@GodBlessHipHop]

RIP Gilbert Godfried, you will forever be a part of OUR childhood.

[@frankman20]

*our childhood.

[@SonnyGTA]

Why won’t he be a part of your childhood?

[@SonnyGTA]

@@frankman20 *a part

[@GodBlessHipHop]

@@SonnyGTA ty gramma not see

[@motchiman5423]

RIP

[@dampowl]

I know this seems like a tiny thing, but as an animator I just wanna give Gilbert credit for remembering Iago's lead animator by name, and for using this interview as an opportunity to talk about the animation as well as the voice. A lot of the time, more focus is given to the celebrity doing the voiceover than the team of animators who spent months, possibly years, creating the animation. It's insanely cool to me that Gilbert not only nailed the vocal performance, but clearly took an interest in what the animators were doing with the character. The voice is obviously a massive part of the character, but it also takes a skilled animator to complement that voice, and I cannot thank Gilbert enough for recognizing that. God I'm gonna miss him.

[@speedracer2008]

It helps that Will Finn was a huge fan of Gilbert Gottfried, so he really wanted to make the character as energetic and wild as you could expect from Gilbert Gottfried.

[@katemarieeee]

Gilbert Gottfried and Robin Williams, 2 iconic voices in this film who are now reunited in heaven. Thank you for making my childhood so special. Also 2 actors /comedians that left us too soon.

[@amtraktraveler9118]

They will be missed

[@MAvampelf]

Amen!

[@princerooster1468]

They were both a big part of my childhood. RIP gentlemen. You two will always be Iago and Genie.

[@twist58]

Two comedy greats happily reunited up there. They made the Genie and Iago who they are with their comedic talents!

[@GalaxyRoyal]

Let’s not forget Douglas Seale as the original English voice of Sultan. Glad that both Genie and Iago performers from Aladdin The Broadway Musical paid tribute to them and we’ve also lost voice actor Billy Kametz who played Aladdin as a performer in Aladdin A Musical Spectacular.

[@carrothead360]

RIP to a legendary actor 😥 a voice of my childhood

[@Snake-bj2gl]

Gilbert said that he never worked with Robin Williams during the making of the movie. Now, they rest in peace together.

[@dsrgreen29]

His voice was annoying

[@LITTLE1994]

Yeah...

[@TheGingiGamer]

@@dsrgreen29 that was part of his shtick

[@orangeslash1667]

@@dsrgreen29 Iago is a bird after all!!

[@nathanforester5993]

I wish that Disney would have just gone ahead and chosen him in the upcoming live-action one.

[@SuperSaiyanMaster2024]

That would have been great. I don't even like his Voice in the Live-action Film.

[@gameridiotNOT]

@@tizyman7120 Calm down, jesus

[@Pdoja1990]

@@tizyman7120 the remake sucked

[@hellonterna7636]

@@tizyman7120 forgot to take your antipsychotics?

[@richmondlandersenfells2238]

But alas they didn't. Why would Disney want to honour their fans right?

[@abbieprice3430]

Gilbert had one of the funniest speaking voices I ever heard of! He did so many cartoon characters that I remember seeing from my childhood from Aladdin, to Cyberchase, to that dentist from Fairly OddParents! I just don’t want to believe what happened to him!

[@lingnguyen2623]

I am so sorry for everyone's loss for such a great comedian, but I am also very pleased that he has had a huge impact on your lives. RIP Gottfried. mission accomplished.

[@umplayful]

Coming here after hearing of his passing. Rest in piece you legend

[@gilbertmillers4865]

No 😢

[@gilbertmillers4865]

@SocialHero89 sigh 😔 yeah your right

[@gilbertmillers4865]

@SocialHero89 no it’s okay 👌 it’s just he was one of my favorite actors growing up

[@gilbertmillers4865]

@SocialHero89 it’s okay you did

[@louiemercado9755]

Gilbert Gottfried, the legendary comedian known for his stand up and for his distinct voice work as Iago in Aladdin and as the Aflac Duck, passed away at the age of 67 after battling with a longterm illness RIP 1955 - 2022

[@ajpat9620]

What kind of illness that led to Gilbert Gottfried's passing? Like, the public didn't know that he had long-time health problems.

[@SonnyGTA]

@@ajpat9620 is that a question or a statement?

[@NintenGamer]

Gilbert died from ventricular tachycardia that was complicated by type ii myotonic dystrophy.

[@ajpat9620]

@@SonnyGTA A question.

[@michaeltaylor1603]

Upon finding that Gilbert passed away @ the job where I work, i immediately did his voice. "I can't believe that Gilbert is DEAD!" What a great talent. I'll respect his families wishes that I remember the laughter he gave US!!!

[@JulesHinmon]

First The Sultan, then The Genie & now Iago. All 3 are in heaven now.

[@KairuHakubi]

aw man, BOTH sultans. I didn't know Val Bettin died. just last year..

[@toukaharris-kirishima4584]

The sultan is Dead?!

[@MaxBunny7902]

@@toukaharris-kirishima4584 The Sultan died 23 years ago.

[@VinceHagenbeek]

One of the rare interviews where he sounded so calm. Rest in Peace Mr. Gottfried.

[@faithsquier1010]

He also voiced another bird character named Digit ( a mechanical bird) in Cyberchase TV series

[@revinhatol]

And his mini-me Widget.

[@aheartonfire7191]

Really! Sweet

[@Skits984]

I loved that series when I was kid!

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

And he had also turned against the villain

[@speedracer2008]

I recognized his voice in Aladdin as Iago, because I had first heard it in Cyberchase.

[@CamWooster]

Ever since I saw Aladdin I have NEVER not recognized his voice in any other movie

[@ingridcalderon1994]

You’re in heaven, Gilbert Gottfried aka Iago. You’re the best comedy actor and Disney legend. You make everyone’s laugh. Thank you, Gilbert. 😔🙏🏼💔

[@rippingtons60]

I imagine heaven is a much louder place now. Plus Iago is probably trying steel the gold paving from the streets.

[@princerooster1468]

RIP Mr. Gottfried. You will always be Iago. He is my favorite character. Thank you for being a part of my childhood. You were always funny in your acting. Fly high. Tell Robin Williams and Douglas Seele hi.

[@rudyg5955]

Rest in piece !! Smh he will always be part of my childhood, Aladdin is one of my best Disney movies to watch growing up. Gone too soon

[@dewhashish]

RIP Gilbert, you were a hilarious man

[@wildanS]

What, it's not Greg Doucette who made the Iago voice?

[@revinhatol]

Alan Tudyk

[@amitsanjeev2135]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ruantengyi]

This guy has the most hilarious voice

[@jovannehan3985]

I love this so much. I loved Iago just as much as Jafar as a kid. We still quote Iago today.

[@LPJack02]

RIP and long live Gilbert Gottfried (February 28, 1955 - April 12, 2022), aged 67 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@Chris71379]

R.I.P. Gilbert! ♥️😢

[@Justblaze888]

😩😩💔💔💔 part of my childhood 😢 rest well and thank you

[@sparker1901]

my favorite disney movie GOOD NIGHT MR GOTTFRIED R.I.P

[@wallygator92]

Rest in peace Gilbert Gottfried say hi Robin Williams for us.

[@MaryAnderson.MarBear]

God rest your soul, sweet Gilbert! Thank you for inspiring me to be a voice over actress. You were absolutely hilarious and incredibly talented....thank you for the memories! We will hold you in our hearts forever.

[@FearFanatic86]

This interview made me smile...

[@tavibaby]

Rest Peacefully

[@sergiifn]

R.I.P Gilbert Gottfried 🥺❤️

[@bloodredrobot2613]

Perfect casting

[@skydaniels775]

Love what he said on tmz!!hes still here!!he still kickin and his voice is still in charecter. And praise him.

[@becca2046]

I’m still in shock about his death .. 💔 RIP lago 🙏🏽

[@MrWhatdafuBOOM]

_Miss you Robin, miss you Gilbert._

[@christopherlewis2578]

Thanks for giving us your performance as Iago, Gilbert. R.I.P. 1955-2022 🙏

[@Alberto_Tellez]

I love you, Gilbert Gottfried. You have always been known for my favorite character you've voiced, Iago. Fly with your heart for you have the right to do so. God bless you. ❤️

[@GalaxyRoyal]

Jonathan Freeman shared a true friendship with Gilbert Gottfried and he had the incredible chance to work with him alongside the late Robin Williams not just in the animated movie but also the deleted song *Why Me* that was added in the Broadway musical which was his final performance as Jafar. This is actually really sad and I hope that they’ll pay tribute to the original English voice of Iago for the 30th anniversary of Aladdin.

[@renegademan83]

Its really freaky listening to his real voice. We're use to listen to his on air persona, that we sometimes forget he is a different person off camera. He will always be Iago the parrot.

[@dububro]

This actually is not his real voice. There's a clip from Howard Stern here on YT where they play his actual real voice that he uses in his personal life. It's even more "normal".

[@aFrogsWorstNightmare]

@@dububro that was fake

[@devlinmason5689]

He's an actor and stand up comedian before and after iago

[@carlykelly8881]

@@aFrogsWorstNightmare Its not he slips into a similar voice on leno's car show when he looks like he's about to shit his pants

[@fandomfancy2450]

I wish he was in the new one :(

[@bendougherty549]

RIP! You will be sorely missed!!

[@nssteampunk4865]

RIP legend today we lost Gilbert Gottfried

[@SaulOKAY]

Childhood.....will always miss you Gilbert

[@patrickstocks3576]

RIP Gilbert Gottfried ✝️🙏😢😇👼🏽

[@User53857]

RIP Gilbert, you and Robbin were a huge part of my childhood. I’m so lucky to have been born during the Disney renaissance, all kids get today is frozen and shitty remakes of our favorite classic movies 😢 you will be missed

[@Vortex_ICEcold]

Greg Doucette is that you?

[@sasquatchhunter86]

RIP Gilbert.

[@amalaspina]

He even put the voice on for this interview, albeit more subdued. Ever since I heard the voicemails of his actual voice I was floored to realize that this man was always in character in public. RIP you absolute legend.

[@michaelk3622]

R.I.P. Gilbert 😢

[@angrygoat7503]

I miss old Jafar and Iago in the remake so much!:(

[@LITTLE1994]

RIP I will miss him as Iago...

[@alexcholagh8330]

Gilbert and robbin Williams are the best legends.

[@isahasfun7293]

❤️🕊 thank you Gilbert

[@DeathNeff]

Thank you for giving us Laughs as Iago Rest In Peace

[@CatGirlAlena]

Iago was and still is one of my most favorite Disney characters.

[@raykvvega7365]

Thank you, Gilbert.

[@GamingFanactic911]

RIP to such a funny man :(

[@HPofNARNIA]

I’ve always heard him voiced iago in ‘AladdIn’ and Mr. Beetle in ‘Thumbelina’.

[@hyunjinskookiejar2041]

HPofNARNIA OMG YAAAAZZZ Thumbelina.

[@theyakkomanguy7522]

I only know him from Aladdin and Hollywood Squares (The infamous "YOU FOOL!" episode)

[@epache315]

R.I.P. Gilbert Gottfried Voice of Iago from Disney's Aladdin Trilogy 😭😭😢😭😭😭

[@cassieluv7869]

He was the best 👏👏👏

[@MAvampelf]

RIP Gilbert Gottfried #iago4life

[@alfredbrownii]

Bob Saget and Gilbert Gottfried are in heaven together

[@serenequeenl0v3]

Aww Rest In Peace Gilbert Gottfried 😞 you will always be remembered warmly as a sweet man with so much more than simply a shrill voice. Sending love to his family during these sad times - so sad 😭

[@Vic35102]

Rest in peace Gilbert you're now with Robin in the cave of wonders in heaven

[@celestiadrools9551]

RIP Gilbert Gottfried. At least you are with Robin Williams. Two of the best comedians from this movie. ❤️🙏🏽

[@amandacresswell2799]

Gilbert Gottfried, you will always be a part of my childhood movies especially in Aladdin. We're going to miss you so very, very much.💔🙏😭

[@gerardocontreras6098]

R.I.P. Thanks for the laughs Gilbert.

[@brittney05B]

I love him so much.

[@hildeelisepedersen4323]

I loved him so as yago he will be in my heart forever ❤❤

[@ChattinBoxingWYB]

Rest In Power! Gilbert! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@StephenBarnes-wq5nb]

RIP to Gill and Rob💪🏽💪🏽💔 our childhood icons

[@amandacresswell2799]

God Bless to both Gilbert Gottfried and Robin Williams, we'll miss you both hilarious comedian actors please make God and Jesus laugh up in heaven.

[@Yugi880]

I’ll never forget about him I cry when I heard he passed away

[@BlueHooloovoo]

Rest in peace Gilbert. You were one of the greats of comedy.

[@spacejam8765]

R.I.P Gilbert Gottfried. What a brilliant and funny actor and comedian he was. 😔

[@aaronkoeppe9057]

R.I.P Gilbert Gottfried

[@pamelamays4186]

Gilbert and Robin recording and rigging together would have been amazing. And vocal artistry gold!

[@minimac721]

Really wish he was in the new one

[@itsyagurluwu5084]

Never heard him not shouting before. Nice to see a chilled Gilbert Chilbert, if you will I'll see myself out

[@GHOSTbirdnatureLOVER]

Try an interview in his REAL voice. Even chilberter kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKmchmyln6eYr7M

[@StephenLuke]

RIP Gilbert Gottfried (1955-2022)

[@octoman511]

RIP GILBERT

[@zackaryruhland5684]

R.I.P. Gilbert Gottfried (1955-2022)

[@JuddJadulan]

Rest in power

[@alexchristian5608]

ITS ME, DRACO MALFOY!!!

[@estherwade4973]

I can lago voice when he speaks

[@felsner1]

R.I.P. Gilbert made that parrot come alive.

[@robbyosborne9708]

Say hello to Robin Williams for us

[@dsrgreen29]

Just heard the news RIP

[@goddess1del128]

You are always AMAZING, Gil. Rest up!

[@CornishCreamtea07]

Along with James Woods, he is one of the very few celebrity actors to reprise their role in all future entries. Or at least whenever possible. He must have really enjoyed playing Iago.

[@brucejohnson863]

Rip Gilbert going to miss Disney the way it was he made my childhood

[@yachtboy6756]

" Calm yourself Lago" is often used as a phrase to calm someone down.

[@MrWhatdafuBOOM]

Who tf is Lago

[@pamelamays4186]

Mushu. Iago. Genie. The funniest and best animated side kicks ever.

[@charlescobbertt5359]

May he rest in piece 🙏🏾😢

[@officialsambrown95]

RIP Gilbert Gottfried 😭

[@elder-woodsilverstein7716]

I have come to give repects the man behind the bird. RIP Mr. Godfried

[@BoltBlades12]

RIP Gilbert Gottfried

[@SuperMarioAPA3968]

Gilbert Gottfried Voices Digit, Dr. Bender & Santa

[@faithsquier1010]

and the Beatle in Thumbelina (1994)

[@orangeslash1667]

@@faithsquier1010 Know one likes Thumbelina.

[@MrWhatdafuBOOM]

@@orangeslash1667 I like it more than your spelling.

[@orangeslash1667]

@@MrWhatdafuBOOM Thumbelina is so annoying and mean spirted. It's basically a small girl getting kidnapped thought-out the film. Not very fun. The reason for this is because Thumbelina, Pebble and the Penguin, and Troll were all made in one year. So Don Bluth didn't have enough time to fix things.

[@MrWhatdafuBOOM]

@@orangeslash1667 _I refer you to my previous comment for all future responses._

[@melissadoupe1685]

He also did the voiceover of the beetle Berkeley from thumbelina I really loved that movie too.🥰rest in peace Gilbert and thank you so much for all of my childhood memories I really loved Aladdin as a kid and had the toys and stuffed animal of iago.😍😢

[@Gaurav-_-]

Aladdin is Disney's best work, in my humble opinion, better than even The Lion King as far as comedy, action, drama and everything else goes. The outstanding Aladdin TV series was the icing on the cake.

[@amandacresswell2799]

Rest In Peace Gilbert Gottfried