13 Facts About Ken Sansom

Ken Sansom was born on April 2,1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ken Sansom enlisted in the United States Navy soon after graduating from East High School in Salt Lake City in 1944.

Ken Sansom enrolled at the University of Utah following World War II, but did not complete his studies there.

Ken Sansom transferred to Brigham Young University, where he received a bachelor's degree in radio broadcasting in 1949.

Ken Sansom was recalled by the US Navy for service during the Korean War.

Ken Sansom served as a member of the United Service Organizations, providing entertainment to American troops while in Korea.

Ken Sansom started his career in 1957 with a radio show in Los Angeles called Ken Sansom and Then Some.

Ken Sansom began acting in early 1968 when he moved to Los Angeles.

Ken Sansom was best known for his role as Rabbit in the television series The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

Ken Sansom voiced Rabbit in a number of TV specials and films, replacing Rabbit's original voice actor Junius Matthews following his death in 1978.

Ken Sansom was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ken Sansom died on October 8,2012, in Holladay, Utah due to complications of a stroke at the age of 85.

Ken Sansom's remains are buried in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Millcreek, Utah, alongside his widow Carla.