Bill Cunningham, voice of Ken, passes away at 96

Ken Cunningham passed away at of 96 on July 15, as confirmed by CESD Talent ncy. For unversed, he was original voice of Ken of Barbie fame. His cause of death remains undisclosed. 

2 things you need to kw 

• He co-founded prestigious CESD Talent ncy.
• Bill served in U.S. Navy during World War II. 

From Navy service to Hollywood stardom

Born in San Francisco, Bill Cunningham ventured into entertainment world and later served in U.S. Navy during World War II. He showcased his musical talents as part of Fort Emory Drum and Bugle Corp, entertaining troops throughout Pacific ater. After war, Cunningham's singing career took flight as he graced table shows like NBC's Voices of Walter Schumann and Tennessee Ernie Ford Show. ditionally, his melodic voice found its way into various movie soundtracks, leaving a lasting impact on Hollywood.

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Cunningham's role as voice of Ken in Mattel's early Barbie records secured him a special place in pop culture history. This iconic portrayal of Barbie's companion significantly predated Ryan Gosling's portrayal of Ken in Barbie movie aptations.

Talent ncy trailblazer: Building a legacy of excellence

In 1963, Bill Cunningham embarked on a career change and decided to invest his life savings into establishing Pacific Artists ncy. Over time, ncy expanded and evolved, becoming Cunningham & Associates. Ken Slevin and Paul Doherty, CESD partners, praised Cunningham's legacy, emphasizing his warmth, grace, and positive impact on both clients and employees.

ir ncy, w kwn as Cunningham-Escott-Slevin-Doherty (CESD) Talent ncy, stands as a dominant force in industry, boasting a roster of prestigious commercial, voice-over, print, digital influencer, atrical/TV-film, and young performer talents.

Cunningham retired in 1989 after deces of hard work and dedication. In 2014, he shared his extraordinary journey in his autobiography, "I Wonder What Became of Me," allowing reers to glimpse life of a true pioneer in entertainment business.