Joe Dougherty

Joseph Tapley "Joe" Dougherty (November 4th, 1898 - April 19th, 1978) was an American voice-actor who provided the original voice of Porky Pig from 1935 to 1937. After that, Mel Blanc took over the role and voiced Porky for 52 years.

Joe's stutter became 1 of the character's trademarks; his inability to control it was a factor in the role being recast.

Joe (aged 79) died of a heart attack on April 19th, 1978.