He-Man Voice Actor John Erwin Discussed w/Alan Oppenheimer AKA Skeletor

[@themodernholmes1735]

I respect the fact that John Erwin wants to live a quiet and peaceful life. He did come back to voice He-Man for a brief cameo in an episode of Family Guy, which was awesome, but if Mr. Erwin wants to have his privacy, I understand. At the very least, it shows how he doesn't care about making appearances and being in the limelight, and he's okay with the fact that he's inspired many people over the decades as He-Man.

[@chloeraven3549]

John Erwin... Wherever you are.... We love you, we adore you, you gave a great voice in our childhood. We would love to see you and honour you. Falling that, a little video clip just to show you speaking as He Man and saying Hello would be fabulous. I love putting the face to the voice. Love voice actors - so inspirational.

[@AaronValdes-y1y]

Well said.

[@XuliusCaesar]

it would be epic to see "he-man" and "skeletor" on a panel together, but if Mr.Erwin values his privacy and solitude as he does, well, we should respect that.

[@nobodysperfect06]

He has always been that way, John Erwin is very extremely reclusive, he has always avoided the public, never has and won't do interviews either, conventions or shows are completely out of the question for him. Even though this person passed away in 2018, I like to compare John Erwin to the late Steve Ditko, I feel they are very similar in terms of how they always avoided the public or kept themselves invisible to society, avoided any type of publicity, etc. A major reason why John Erwin is like that, is because in his perspective or mindset, he doesn't want to ruin or break the illusion of the character He-Man.

[@Evantainment]

Have you seen the new Rescue Rangers movie on Disney Plus? I won't go into spoilers here just in case, but your comment made me think of the movie in a "sort of but not quite" related way.

[@XuliusCaesar]

@@Evantainment no, I have not seen it

[@Evantainment]

@@XuliusCaesar Give Rescue Rangers a watch if you have a chance. I enjoyed it. I can understand why some wouldn't like it but I thought it was fun. I saw one person online comparing it to Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Roger Rabbit it is not. So if you're going in with that in mind, you might be disappointed.

[@RToCastro]

Can confirm. Met John at a place he worked at in Reseda by the Madrid theatre dude was super shy and super nice. :)

[@nobodysperfect06]

How long ago was this? But yes, John Erwin is very extremely reclusive, I like to compare him to Steve Ditko.

[@smiggy8657]

@RTCastro - when did you meet him?

[@RToCastro]

I think a the very least 10-15 years ago I wanna say. @@smiggy8657

[@mikesharon2177]

At a flea market here in New Hampshire I found an autograph photo of heman signed by John Erwin I still have it thos day:)

[@postersandstuff]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuaZYBtp89na9U

[@craigdreyer2073]

omg wow

[@erikandrus4387]

I think the closest we ever got, and this just speaks volumes about John Erwin's character, but he and Oppenheimer teamed up as He-Man and Cringer, to surprise a young fan, I can't remember if they were sick, or they had lost their father, but they did a voice message for him, and it was beautiful.

[@andrewfernie3528]

Handy that it's sitting in the list next to this video. here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKOTl3SsZdhqrZo

[@TheDarkYoshi64]

@@andrewfernie3528never saw this before. Thanks for sharing. Definitely put a smile on my face

[@ClarkeMarek]

I actually respect that. Much as I'd like to meet the guy, if he wants privacy, he's got it.

[@georgimihailov4906]

He still sounds like He-Man. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKOTl3SsZdhqrZo

[@initiatorhater0688]

John Erwin is very, extremely reclusive, reclusive is the word to describe him, he is the same as the way Steve Ditko was.

[@postersandstuff]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuaZYBtp89na9U

[@kettle2345]

postersandstuff dude hold on to that’ it’s going be worth some serious cash 💰

[@anobleroman8906]

Kid you not, Ditko was exactly who I was thinking of too

[@initiatorhater0688]

@@anobleroman8906 so you feel that John Erwin is the same as the late Steve Ditko was?

[@Robert-nu4vc]

Special effects makeup artist Rob Bottin is the same way. Very reclusive guy. He doesn't do conventions at all and has pretty much fallen off the radar.

[@AmericanPride1234]

Hard to believe Skeletor is now 94. 7-11-24

[@studlyhungwell]

I’m so glad they made He-Man the way they did. Every detail about his look and character choices serves a purpose and gives us perfection for kids to aspire and learn how to focus your energy when you need it because we are all more powerful than we can imagine and that’s the reason to never give up. He gives the audience perfection of character that anyone can exemplify towards others who are in need around us and be kind about it. It was nice that he never got himself mixed up with shit until he was really needed. I’m very lucky to have grown up on this because it has been impactful to my success throughout my life.

[@rahulmathew8713]

John Erwin's He Man Voice is the best ever in the history of human kind

[@Evantainment]

Love the original!

[@NickDoobs]

I think its kind of cool that he's never seen. Makes him mysterious adds to his legacy.

[@thesandwich5321]

I have huge respect for both men. If he values his privacy I can understand that. Fame is a scary thing.

[@indradhanush5444]

Finally... Our fav. Mr. Skeletor he here... Love you sir

[@chadgross581]

He just seems delightful.

[@mht5875]

Alan Oppenheimer! One of my favorite guest stars in many a tv series and movie. So glad he is still with us at age 92.

[@berner]

I would like to see a road trip with the voice actors of Skeletor, He-Man, She Ra, Bravestarr and Lion-O. Don't know why but it just seems like something worth watching.

[@Rylosalex]

I would like to see that Would they travel as their cartoon counter parts? Or as themselves?

[@PAUL1sLOVE]

I wish John would do a public interview. For now, my tribute video on his first episode of Rawhide will have to do.

[@zarander]

I REMEMBER this when I was a kid. Respect to them both.

[@leeandrew1754]

I was only a baby when the masters of the universe come out and I'm just chilling out watching he man and skeletor now loved the old cartoons then shout from England

[@Shogundoxie1414]

I can respect the man that wants his privacy in solitude after all this time. so let's just leave him be.

[@Elric_Winchester]

I can understand that but I at least wish they could had gotten him to play King Grayskull in the 2002 reboot. It would had been the perfect passing of the torch, like how they got the original voice of LionO to play the remake Lion-O' father.

[@ValiantWrestling]

That would've been epic if they could've pulled that off.

[@georgimihailov4906]

I adored Larry Kenney acting on ''The Thurdercats'' reboot 9 years ago.

[@kenscorner3895]

Best question asked!!! Finally someone asked!! Im like where is the guy who did the voice for He-Man!!!

[@DBourkeport]

There is no harm in being a hermit. Though it's not frequent, there are plenty of people who left hollywood after one or two big jobs to avoid the big scene. Some peeps just like their privacy.

[@scottmjohnson1980]

I can totally understand - I'd be the same

[@kettle2345]

Just wish we can send him some fan mail or get him sign some stuff

[@nobodysperfect06]

John Erwin has always been that way, him and the late Steve Ditko are very similar

[@BrotherDerrick3X]

John Erwin was the voice of Morris the cat on the 9 Lives commercials.

[@thesladesterb3vt3co7h]

Derrick Threex In fact, I first heard his voice on KZbin while watching some old Morris the Cat commercials (I think it was either my Mom or my Dad who told me about Morris), and then I found out thanks to googling his name that he was also the voice of He-Man which surprised me.

[@Doommaster1994]

I know John Erwin from him voicing Reggie Mantle in The Archie Show. Amazing he was also He-Man! As an introvert, I can definitely see where he's coming from about his privacy.

BIGG Blessings on that Man.

[@tony56321]

Heman (John Irwin) is a leyend, an icon, He is admired by millions of heman fans around the world. Is sad that he doesn't think of heman as his best work. Is the role of a lifetime and John Irwin was meant to play Heman. 😷

[@mikef9183]

especially do you know how many times that man would have to say, " I HAVE THE POWER"

[@LeighRoach7174]

Alan I loved you in he man and in mama's family

[@redd605]

What he said about coming to London ,if there had both gone because it was huge in the United Kingdom when it first aired ,both had brilliant Voices the beginning I remember saying the title build up every episode and still remember it and the great safety talk there always had , brilliant show

[@russkate88]

It's similar to the Music composer's of He Man and She ra. They haven't done one interview on their time on both shows which is messed up, because the one thing that's been overlooked is the music of both series. I'd love to see an indepth documentary on that.

[@Blue_splash89793]

I can’t blame John Erwin

[@akivajamesse9960]

The start of the second person's interaction...

[@ROMANEMPIRE69]

He almost looks like the actor that played skeletor in the live action 80s movie. 😜

[@Vectorman2X]

i dont look like he man,what a mad he is,i always got the feeling that the man behind this voice was doing his best

[@hemanmastermotuc]

I wish I can get his autograph John Erwins

[@Evantainment]

It would be great to meet him. An interesting side note is that Alan did a couple of voices in the recent Rescue Rangers movie on Disney Plus. I won't go into details though in case you have not seen it. Spoilers. Haha.

[@hemanmastermotuc]

Somebody sold me a autograph a few years ago of John Erwin can't have found out it was a copy and I paid $100 for it like a dummy

[@Evantainment]

@@hemanmastermotuc Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I read a comment somewhere a few years ago about someone finding a John Erwin autograph at a flea market, but I never heard if they found out it was real or not.

[@lashellhenry-maivia4464]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@Mojothepyruttarrr]

❤😂❤😂 I'd love to do voice overs how does one get into it please

[@ruminator3570]

John doesn't look like Morris the Cat or Reggie from Riverdale or Beaatman or Ramman either.

[@thesladesterb3vt3co7h]

ruminator3570 Most voice actors don’t look like the character they portray.

[@Gko316]

From the time that I was a child I always respected both he-man and Skeletor if you ever do talk to the guy that does he man let him know that I am looking for the original power sword that he use the transform from Adam to he-man do you know where I can find one

[@ScyllaWyrm]

Why do I suddenly have Neil Diamond's Solitary Man in mind?

[@Doommaster1994]

Interesting connection; The Monkees was produced by Don Kirshner, who also was the music supervisor of The Archies, in which John Erwin voiced Reggie Mantle.

[@PlatinumPerceptions]

Why would he say that about Frank, his performance is legendary. The movie isn’t good without him. Is it a sword fight because Frank over shadowed him? God bless both these heroes of our childhoods.

[@punkydudester3]

Is the saddest and most messed up thing I have ever heard. I absolutely loved He-man & Skeletor. That's totally fucked up that I never get to see what he looks like & see him do his voice. Way to crush a fans heart. He-man & the masters of the Universe is embedded deep into my soul. I looked up to him being the great voice & actor that he was. Us fans need this full circle closer & to pay respects to these people we deemed amazing influences in our lives. Damnit!

[@georgimihailov4906]

He still sounds like him in his 80s. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKOTl3SsZdhqrZo

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Alan Oppenheimer does not look like Skeletor-YET! Just wait a decade or two!!

[@mrg466]

The video title is a bit off, and misleading!

[@ashleyworden1887]

Yeah! I came here to see and hear the voice of John Erwin!

[@rodrigorodrigues426]

Garcia Júnior fazia a voz do He man aqui no Brasil

[@MadDogHoek23]

“Thank you for coming so much.”…. 🤔 🤨

[@tiamatmichellehart6821]

Am I the only one picturing Luke Skywalker alone on his solitary island, cared for by the mini-nuns? No, no; that comparison would be insulting...to John Erwin! ;)

[@Chalky.]

With the technology now he can be anywhere virtually using any face he wants without having to leave his home, but yeah that's just wishful thinking even though I would 100% go to a convention with that happening.

[@jakelane5567]

I get it, but on the spin side, it seems odd to be an actor and in show business, yet extremely shy and private - usually doesn't gel.

[@masterfarr8265]

Is John Erwin still alive?

[@Doommaster1994]

According to Wikipedia, he's still alive in 2024 at age 87, and is currently in a retirement home. What a long time to live!

[@nameanking]

What a shame

[@timmothyburke]

Is it ironic that the guy that does the skeleton voice likes to get attention but the guy that does the human voice scissors wrong too basically show off. Also I think he’s sort of protecting the he-man character by not presenting himself

[@oldmanfunky4909]

In 2021 I'm sure all his work will be canceled. Cancel Culture is coming for anything and everything. Being that everything is subjective, I'm sure they will find something racist or homophobic to blame on why we can't enjoy the cartoons we grew up with. Enjoy it while you can.

[@stevens5541]

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