JoBe Cerny: key obituary facts
Is JoBe Cerny dead? Yes. JoBe Cerny died on October 30, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: JoBe Cerny's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was JoBe Cerny known for?
He was an American actor.
More about JoBe Cerny
Born: 5 December 1947.
Place of birth: Cicero.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, voice actor.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Northwestern University, Valparaiso University, Northwestern University School of Communication.
Years active: 1979–2026.
JoBe Cerny, an American actor whose work spanned film, television, theater and advertising, died October 30, 2026, aged 78.
Born December 5, 1947, in Cicero, Illinois, he was active in the profession from 1979 through 2026. Cerny was widely known for voicing the Pillsbury Doughboy, succeeding Paul Frees and Jeff Bergman in the role.
He also appeared in advertising as The Cheer Man, Procter & Gamble’s silent spokesman. His film credits included My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997), Novocaine (2001), Road to Perdition (2002) and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003). On television, he appeared in Chicago Hope and Oprah, while his performance work also included numerous theatrical productions, advertising spots and commercials. Beyond acting, Cerny founded and served as president of Cerny/American Creative, a Chicago-based production company offering creative services to film companies and advertising agencies. He also wrote a weekly column for Screen Magazine and received The American Scene Award. His career included work both in front of audiences and in creative services for the film and advertising industries, alongside the commercial characters for which he became best known.