Skip Hinnant, ‘The Electric Company’ Actor and Voice of Ralph Bakshi’s ‘Fritz the Cat’ Movies, Dies at 86

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Actor Skip Hinnant, best known for his work on the PBS children’s series “The Electric Company‘ and as the voice of Fritz the Cat in Ralph Bakshi’s racy animated films from the 1970s, has died. He was 86.

Hinnant’s death was confirmed by his family in an obituary notice published by the New York Times. He died Nov. 8 in Denver.

Hinnant was active in theater in the 1960s. He originated the role of Schroeder in the Off Broadway debut of Peanuts musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” in 1967. He was part of the renowned Julius Monk revue “Struts and Frets” in 1963. The previous year, Hinnant had a recurring role on the popular ABC sitcom “The Patty Duke Show.” He appeared at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in 1962, performing for President John F. Kennedy.

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