Family Guy Voice Actors You May Not Know Passed Away

May 2024 · 1 minute read

Having appeared in five episodes of “Family Guy,” Charles Durning is one of the few recurring guest stars who have played the same character multiple times in the animated sitcom. He was responsible for providing the voice of Francis Griffin, Peter’s adoptive father and the husband of Thelma Griffin. The character disliked Peter and was very strict due to being a devout Catholic. He was eventually killed by mistake when Peter fell on him at Meg’s birthday party in “Peter’s Two Dads” during the fifth season, when it was also revealed that he was not Peter’s biological father. Yet, he would continue to appear in “Family Guy” as a ghost, notably disapproving of Lois’ Jewish heritage.

With an extensive career in movies and television, Durning is probably best known for his work in films such as “The Muppet Movie,” “The Sting,” and “Dog Day Afternoon” in the 1970s. He also had a role in the 1990 film “Dick Tracy” as a police chief who allies with the titular character. The actor died on December 24, 2012, at his Manhattan home, with reports revealing he had died of natural causes. He was 89 at the time of his death. 

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