Richard Karron

Richard Karron (born Richard Karant; April 11, 1934 – March 1, 2017) was an American actor and voice actor who was noted for his distinctive voice. He was known for his roles in History of the World: Part I, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas and Fatso.

Early life
Karron was born in The Bronx, New York, to Samuel and Gertrude Karant. He served in the Army in the Korean War for eight years and was an Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After a career as a salesman, he then was discovered by Dustin Hoffman at 'Catch a Rising Star' in New York and started an acting career. Karron was in the entertainment industry including stage, television, and film and voice overs well into his late 60s and early 70s. He married his wife, Judy, in September 2001 and they later moved from New York to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, where he contributed to the community through Canines for Service and self-recovery programs.