“Being a Disney-phile it was in my early days I got to create the character.

I got to discover and create what he sounded like and present that.

The makers of the film loved it, and that’s what we went with.”

Patrick Warburton attending premiere

Another favorite was the Wolf in “Hoodwinked.”

I have a contract.'

Harvey said, ‘Sue me,'" said Warburton.

Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove smiling

I made a total of about $20,000 on that movie."

That’s why that’s a great opportunity to experiment," he said.

That was particularly true when it came to his performance as Kronk.

Patrick Warburton talking into a microphone

“I remember early, early conversations with [Disney].

He’s also a cook.

And he likes to cook.’

They’re like, ‘That’s it.'”

Then you’re stepping into those shoes and running with it.

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