The NEW Voice of Goofy (Bill Farmer Interview)

Hi, I’m Jace Diehl. How can you star in a Disney cartoon? Bill Farmer has all the answers! Bill has voiced Goofy for over 33 years and I had the chance to sit down with him to talk about how he landed the legendary role and the newest ride in Disney World, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

[@MrGojira95]

Bill’s natural voice is basically Goofy when the cameras are off.

[@67_skechy]

Lol 😂

[@wheels9696]

My 13 year old son and I met Bill Farmer at a comic con in Colo Spgs a couple months back and it was an incredible experience. My son is an aspiring voice actor and we paid for a short experience at Bill's table on a slow morning. Over the course of the next 25 minutes, Bill and my son did impressions, talked strategy, traded notes, looked at pictures, swapped stories and laughed. For an experience that was meant to last a minute or two, Bill gave us all the time in the world and was generous, thoughtful and kind. Those minutes will turn into family legend and will help motivate this kid to be a voice actor like his idol Bill.

[@chocov1233]

That's so wholesome.

[@Angie2343]

You can hear Goofy in Bill's natural voice.

[@ttapioca5]

Very much so. Goofy seems to be an exaggeration of his own natural voice and accent.

[@Angie2343]

@@ttapioca5 yup!

[@Angie2343]

@taclians taclians Exactly!

[@nathancruz9172]

@@ttapioca5 indeed.

[@thelegendoflivz]

I'm wondering when they inevitably have to replace him if they'll end up hiring someone with his accent, or just someone who can imitate it well. I had no idea Goofy even had an actual accent until I listed to this. It makes sense now objectively, but as a kid you're just like, oh, that's goofy, as no one else sounds like him. Well, apparently he sounds like Bill.

[@louise4152]

Bill: i can kinda do mickey and donald... *does them perfectly*

[@matthwe3468]

Talk about humble.

[@KawaiiPinkPunkStar]

Time stamp, please?

[@crypt5098]

@@KawaiiPinkPunkStar 1:28

[@dapear8264]

4:24 Gonna be honest, I have always preferred "Dad Goofy" from the Goofy Movies instead of "Idiot Goofy" from the new cartoons. "Dad Goofy" was still comedic and funny in a slapstick kind of way, but his relationship with Max and Pete made him feel like a character and not a like a clueless punching bag.

[@whodatninja439]

Goof troop and goofy movie made Goofy an actual character. It's the definitive version

[@coltonk.3086]

Agreed

[@thatitalianlameguy2235]

@@whodatninja439 the comics made him both and it was great

[@RepInt210]

Yeah new goofy is a disgusting slobby idiot, it kills the idea that's hes a lovable clueless pal with a huge heart

[@NotTheWheel]

I mean Goofy in the original cartoons was a very silly. While I think both have there place I would say goof troop goofy was more like many other cartoons of the time a kid version of a sitcom Dad. (Which again is totally awesome! - I'm just saying it's not so much a departure for Goofy to be a bit dum)

[@Asummersdaydreamer14]

Appreciate what he brings to Goofy, and seems like a swell guy who is proud of his craft. Also, the Goofy Movie version of Goofy is still so iconic.

[@unoriginalguy_]

I met Bill Farmer last year and he was one of the nicest people. He came in for a talk at my university and, though he didn't have to, he stayed afterward to meet everyone and take pictures. He even did the goofy voice for a few people's voicemails. Really solid dude.

[@Christopher_Woods]

Bill Farmer is a true Disney Legend (got inducted with Tony Anselmo in 2009 in there). I love hearing his interviews and after hearing his normal speaking voice, he just makes his voice sound more cartoonish which is why he’s been very good at the role for almost 36 years.

[@n19ntendods]

I love Bill Farmer as Goofy! He just sounds so sweet, loveable, hapless, naive, and… well, Goofy! 😊🐶🎩

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@brianwalters7855]

AAAHHH, HOO, HOO, HOO, HOOEY!!!

[@SupramanTRD]

What's great about Bill is that being Goofy is hardly acting for him. The voice is practically there at all times, and he's naturally a goofy guy.

[@KendrickHarrisKenfinity]

Oh boy! It's awesome to hear from our "goofy" voice actor and some insights into the ride! Keep it up!

[@rajana8720]

Gawrsh!

[@yadiraqwa2wecervantes324]

@@rajana8720 d

[@coreyjunk4392]

Bill Farmer is an absolute treasure. He really is Goofy.

[@1711KitKat]

The goofy scream on space mountain had me laughing on the floor 😂

[@SylphidUndine]

voice actors deserve all the respect.

[@snakeeyes2551]

My favorite voice actors are 1. Tom Kenny 2. Rob Paulsen 3. Greg Cipes 4. Mel Blanc 5. Billy West 6. John DiMaggio 7. Phil LaMarr 8. Kevin Michael Richardson 9. Jason Marsden 10. Dee Bradley Baker

[@cerisejaxel9636]

He seems so humble and kind and fun. One of the greats. I’m surprised to hear that they don’t just reuse the same Goofy holler! I have a feeling he’s a great storyteller. Random side note, the transition sounds in this video reminded me of Banjo-Kazooie.

[@matthewreynoso6904]

Imagine Bill Farmer ever getting to do the voice of Banjo?

[@cerisejaxel9636]

@@matthewreynoso6904 He’d be a natural! I’ve always thought Banjo was a little “Goofy.”

[@matthewreynoso6904]

@@cerisejaxel9636 It’d be hilarious though!

[@geeked-outturtlesfan4288]

Man I love how natural he does the voice and I love Goofy as a Disney character.

[@loganentertainment1814]

33 years of Bill Farmer being Goofy, and he had his 33rd anniversary party at club 33. Mind Blown!!!!!!! :O :D

[@bmw_m4255]

Catch 33. Meshuggah

[@lilyemmalindsay9025]

He was in his 30s when he started voicing Goofy. Now he's in his late 60s.

[@melley420]

33 is a really important number for free masons

[@KyleTheDalek]

@@melley420yeah, I haven’t seen one celebrity that wasn’t in such a group. All do those hand symbols in photos and such “one eye” “666” with the fingers. Lightening bolts, and so on.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

It's cool you got to talk to him! He's been doing the voice for so long, wow

[@pazmejia1474]

So sad i love it❤😭

[@charliesworld6874]

Avery the Cuban-American I hate your hair tfgj

[@jasonschlierman412]

I’ve interviewed Bill before. Nicest guy!

[@SodaPop3092]

As a person who was born and raised in Idaho This is my favorite goofy short and if I ever Meet Bill Farmer in person I’m going to tell him to his face

[@CepticTech]

Jace: thanks for coming Bill: *reverse card*

[@saifuusuri]

You think I'm here with you, but you're actually here with me!

[@JenniferPoole.33272]

XD

[@ShotByZy]

His enthusiasm in his work makes it so much better

[@alexanderklepp]

Love Bill Farmer!

[@alicehodges9964]

@Lucas McCheese I think he's amazing playing Goofy

[@lilyemmalindsay9025]

A guy we watched "A Goofy Movie" with said that he can't see Bill as the voice of Goofy. Meaning, he doesn't look like the kind of guy that would play the voice of Goofy.

[@megolson9888]

You know what’s wild to me about this is that I was introduced to Bill Farmer through hearing him on Amphibia (he played Hop Pop). I love that he does both voices.

[@PhantomUma2]

I really hope Disney use the new Micky short cartoons more maybe for a series, a movie or even a game. All would be awesome.

[@johnaplin9848]

Goofy always makes me laugh especially in the cartoons that this ride is based on and that makes me excited to see this some day

[@Sweet_Z_Official]

0:00 Really good advice, Jace! I'm trying to start a new cartoon franchise and I was hoping Disney would bring it to life. Your channel is so cool.

[@shadowknight4738]

I have his autograph on a goofy figure, grew up hearing his voice in my household, legend, sidenote ive gone on this ride with my children, it was fantastic, classic disney

[@puppetshack4931]

So cool Bill has that same happy go lucky personality as goofy! One of my favorite voices!

[@SuperKongoman]

Bill Farmer came to our University a couple years back and it was awesome hearing him speak about his experience in person. This was an awesome video!

[@gregjones6955]

I love seeing these interviews with the VA from my favorite cartoons of my childhood ❤

[@G.L.999]

I met Bill Farmer over a month ago! He's part of my childhood and is a swell guy!

[@nodesire9291]

it kind of blows my mind that Bill also voices Hop Pop in Amphibia, though he does have the same southern drawl that Goofy and Bill himself have

[@Harper_Onions]

I don't feel safe.

[@VitoxCzechia]

Jace Diehl's videos are stunning. Cutting, guests, topics,... but for first time a have something wrong what I want to write. When he talked about easter egg, I hoped that I will see its, but nothing. :/ Pity, but it is still amazing video! Great job! :)

[@TommyCiios]

Even when bills talking in his normal voice I can still hear that ole classy goofy voice 💀it just amazes me

[@dominiqueisunique41]

Whenever he does the voice, I get so delighted. Just have to smile!

[@jennifereddleman6656]

This is one of the best Disney related videos I've ever watched.

[@HorrorMovieScreamQueen13]

Goofy is my favorite Disney character of all time!!! 🧡💙💚🖤

[@_hispanicpanic_]

I swear to you Bill Farmer is my favorite human!!! How do you just casually get to talk to all these people. I would melt if I ever got to meet the man who voiced my favorite Disney character lol

[@AuthorCertifiedGoof]

Goofy will always be my favorite! I have a pin and a poster of A Goofy Movie autographed by him. I also do the voice of Goofy on my school bus to amuse the children. I must be good enough because they recognize him right away!!

[@jxbplayer]

Mickey is so cute when he sings nothing can't stop us now 🤭

[@awesomepossum2598]

I just finished Amphibia, and all I hear is Hop Pop and Goofy lol 😂

[@annemar130]

I just met this man at physical therapy! Ha! He is so awesome!!

[@andyvranich1496]

Love his voice every movie and tv show and video games

[@THINKTVTIME]

Great job jace! Love the Disney content! I Go to Disney world every year! This was awesome to dive deeper into behind the scenes stuff

[@xAngelsOfHellx]

Love how he opens with I've always been Goofy ;)

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Bill was born for this voice wow

[@stephencunniffe823]

I really do adore his voice work. I remember loving all the goofy films growing up

[@PublishedYABroadcasting]

Bill Farmer and I talked a little bit at a celebrity show call ray and sharon courts celebrity show.he was just genuinely good guy

[@oneandonly862]

All my I can listen to these voices all day

[@Justyn_the_animator]

Is It Just Me Or Does He Look Like Charles Martinet (Voice Of Mario)

[@oscarramirez2697]

He does

[@TayMcKenzieNZ]

Long lost twin?? 😯

[@okayscreamingnow]

I grew up on primarily bill farmer's goofy so to me he just ALWAYS sounded like him and anytime i watched older cartoons i was thrown off lol

[@Christopher_Woods]

Bill Farmer has been doing Goofy since 1987 so a lot of the content involves his voice. Similar to how Tony Anselmo has been doing Donald Duck since 1985 (1984 if you go by his cameo in the 50 year special). It’s just the voice I’ve always been used to with Goofy. I do like Pinto Colvig too.

[@jusjetz]

I’ve finally got to meet bill farmer in Sacanime Roseville spring 2024. He’s a very nice guy.

[@HuigbertsGamed]

The "new" voice of goofy, let's be honest, this IS goofy. He really made the character his own. Sure before him we got things like "how to", which are absolute treasures, don't get me wrong. But the amount of goofy content we've gotten since he took on the role far outmatches the content we've gotten before that. I honesty can't imagine modern day goofy without Bill Farmer.

[@apieceofkate2266]

After getting into Sam and Max, hearing Bill Farmer speak regularly reminds me of Sam and Goofy! Such an icon!

[@jasminevahldick6140]

I love you goofy!!!!

[@nathancruz9172]

Bill farmer is my favorite voice actor from goofy.

[@priscilaleme3456]

Sure! Mine Disney's main character on 💘💖

[@kingbeef66]

It’s cool he was trained by the legendary Daws Butler.

[@lilyemmalindsay9025]

Me & my family rode Mickey & Minnie's runaway railway last month & it was a fun ride.

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

I want more Goofy. I would absolutely love a reboot of Goof Troop or a new Goofy movie. Especially while Bill is still kicking because I don't think any other actor has given Goofy more heart.

[@barrettpickett5603]

My favorite character has always been goofy. My brothers has said new Disney has been ruined and they don't like it. This is so enjoyable to see them honor there roots. My mom put me on the spot to sound like goofy in one of the shows. I was like no. Ha, ha.

[@JuanTomlinson472]

Bill farmer to Goofy is like Kevin Conroy(RIP) to Batman there can't be no other voice for an iconic character

[@Minervaz]

Bills normal voice is just goofy using manners

[@perkashkaur3411]

What a wonderful man 😊

[@paultebo7668]

Bill Farmer was the best voice actor for Goofy I think he still voices him

[@straak]

New voice?! He's been doing it longer than anyone else.

[@sharonryan1282]

I grew up with Goof Troop. I love it now but as a kid it reminded me it was time to go to school. It would of been different if it was an after school thing. A goofy movie and part 2 I love.

[@savvyviper57]

Goofy has always been my Favorite, last time I went to DW I got me A Goofy Hat and saved the very first page of my autograph book for Goofy !

[@n19ntendods]

You can hear Goofy in Bill’s natural voice!

[@snakeeyes2551]

It's like he was meant to voice Goofy.

[@priscilaleme3456]

I noticed him in the beautiful laughs . He always did . He's my main Disney character; Who did he improve. 💘💖💝#Goofy (24 years ago)

[@SimpleJars]

"The NEW Voice of Goofy”? Bill Farmer’s ALWAYS the voice of Goofy!

[@JSchoopmusic]

What show is that with Mickey goofy and Donald where they showed goofy looking ugly and smelly? Looks good. Kinda reminded me of SpongeBob close up ultra detailed scenes

[@MemerManStan]

I love Mickey Mouse shorts!

[@luigiisgreen]

he does Bugs Bunny for Robot Chicken sketches, he sounds really good

[@Flame_6711]

Bill is cool. He even did Hopidiah Planter from Amphibia aswell (part of my special instrests)

[@aurelieroque2006]

Dear God, how did I not put that together until now!??

[@wbfan9387]

Gotta love Goofy!

[@piksnas8]

Damn... they mentioned Dippy Dog

[@DarkwingDuckandThreeCabe-yz4nv]

Wow 37 years of being goofy good job bill

[@frayhua9716]

Bill Famer has done an outstanging job voiced Goofy like the original voice Pinto Colvig did.

[@IAmZellixx]

Both Bill and Pinto are great

[@pow1983]

I treasure my Goofy coffee mugs, favourite character by far!

[@nancyweirum426]

Love that yell!

[@unrelatablecontent629]

I only really knew bill farmer did goofys voice so imagine my surprise when i learned he voiced sam in sam and max hit the road

[@johnmunro7548]

Gonna say it, Bill is the best Goofy

[@surge5355]

It's weird how goofy his eyes were blinking

[@brianlansangan23]

I’d like to see goofy as a jungle cruise skipper or as the ghost host in haunted mansion

[@DrewtheDisneyDude]

LOCH NESS MONSTER?!

[@SodaPop3092]

I can actually hear Goofy and Hop Pop from Bill

[@BrianRumbaoaDisney1998]

I wonder how Tony Anselmo became the voice of Donald Duck?

[@Christopher_Woods]

He started working at Disney as an animator in 1980. I still think he does animation for Disney projects. He was very friendly with Clarence Nash. They worked together on the Donald Duck voice. It wasn’t until the end in which Tony found out Clarence was retiring from the role due to leukemia and was planning to pass the role to him. I believe Tony does recite Little Boy Blue in Donald Duck’s voice in the 50 year special in 1984. It was almost Clarence’s way of passing on the torch to a new actor. Of course Clarence Nash died in 1985 and that’s when Tony took over full time and has been doing it ever since. As long as Tony stays healthy I think he may do the role for about 50 years cause he’s only 62.

[@WestHaddnin]

0:46 “33”… “33”… “33” he’s a Freemason bro that’s how he became THE voice for Goofy.

[@BaarBear]

i wonder if Farmer ever studied Pinto Colvig's voice work in preparaton for the role.

[@John_Bendy_Demon]

He’s also Cletus Samson from Dead Rising

[@Cory2lost4u]

He should react to goofy going to court video

[@Gundamseeddabest]

And this dude also reprised his role as Makoto Date from Yakuza like breh

[@michaelenglish839]

I do a spot on Goofy EXCEPT for that wheezy inhale, I just can't get it.

[@apok1980]

I’ve got a question that’s plagued me since childhood. Why does Goofy have a pet dog? That’s like me keeping a pet human in my backyard.

[@JHollowayNetwork]

The real reason why Goofy has a southern accent is because Bill Farmer was living in Texas at the time, when he auditioned for the role.

[@StormyTea]

Amphibia fans united for hop pop

[@Pholiage]

since when did they turn disney characters into ren & stimpy...

[@Zeldafan1ify]

I can't imagine a more authentic-sounding goofy, or anyone for that matter who can do his voice so well that it's literally his natural voice. 😢 please stop aging goofy!!

[@carnevaron4257]

Is he voice actor of comanche in C&C Generals ?