Gopher

American ground squirrel whose job is digging holes

American ground squirrel whose job is digging holes, a Disney original character not appearing in the original work. Aware of not existing in the original, makes meta comments.

Quotes

  • “I'm not in the book (original)”
  • “Digging is my job”
  • “Digging holes is fun!”
  • (Numerous metafictional comments)
  • “I'm in a hurry, talk later”

Trivia

  • Does not appear in the original; Disney original character.
  • Rare Disney character known for his own meta comments.
  • Voiced by actors across multiple generations.
  • Skilled at digging and does it as a job.
  • Impatient personality with often incoherent conversations.

Alternate names

Gopher Hole-Digging Ground Squirrel Mr. Gopher

Tags

Disney Winnie the Pooh Character Ground Squirrel Original Character Hole Digging Forest Friends Metafiction America

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Profile

Species
Ground Squirrel
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
American ground squirrel with brown as the base fur color. Always engaged in digging work. Features a characteristic round nose, small eyes, and short body shape.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Round small nose
  • Short tail
  • Agility unique to ground squirrels
Iconic items
  • Digging tools (unknown, but used because digging is his job)
  • Hat (rarely worn)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Impatient
Detailed personality
Impatient personality, often doesn't listen to people until the end and speaks incoherently. Meta comments aware of not existing in the original are also characteristic. Appears diligent and proud of his digging job.
Keywords
  • Impatient
  • Diligent
  • Metafiction
  • Talkative
  • Stubborn
  • Friendly
Talents
  • Digging Genius
  • Fast Movements
  • Adaptability
Skills
  • Underground Tunnel Design and Construction
  • Grasping Surrounding Natural Environment
  • Conversation Timing Technique
Motivation
Continue digging job and be useful to forest friends.
Habits
Conversations often become incoherent and doesn't listen until the end. Occasionally makes meta comments.
Favorite foods
Underground roots and seeds, Small plants in the soil
Hobbies
Hole Digging, Soil Observation
Disliked situations
Long Conversations, Unnecessary Waiting Time

History

Backstory
Appeared when Disney created a character not existing in the original 'Winnie the Pooh.' American-born ground squirrel working as a digger in the 100 Acre Wood. Rare meta character aware of not being in the original.
Debut date
1966
Work title
Winnie the Pooh (Disney version)
Media type
Animation

First Appearance

Significant event
First Appearance
Description
New character appearing in Disney's 1966 Winnie the Pooh.

Meta Comment

Significant event
Meta Comment
Description
Makes rare meta comment about himself being a character not appearing in the original.

Voice Actor Change

Significant event
Voice Actor Change
Description
Multiple voice actors have portrayed him from the 1966 debut to present.

Relationships

Winnie the Pooh

Teammate

Lives forest life together as Winnie the Pooh's companion.

100 Acre Wood Friends

100 Acre Wood Friends: unknown

Media appearances

Winnie the Pooh

Anime / Supporting

1966 TV Series

Winnie the Pooh Complete Preservation Edition Series

Movie / Supporting

1966-1977 Films

Kingdom Hearts Series

Game / Supporting

1991-2019

The Book of Pooh

Anime / Supporting

2000s and later

Voice cast and creators

八代駿

Voice actor
八代駿
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Release Version

吉水慶

Voice actor
吉水慶
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Pony Edition, Bandai Edition

辻村真人

Voice actor
辻村真人
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1990-2005, Buena Vista Edition

河本邦弘

Voice actor
河本邦弘
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Kingdom Hearts III

Howard Morris

Voice actor
Howard Morris
Language
English
Version or series
1966-1977

Michael Gough

Voice actor
Michael Gough
Language
English
Version or series
1991-2006, 2019

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

Walt Disney Company

Creator name
Walt Disney Company
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Gopher Plush

Item name
Gopher Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Gopher Keychain

Item name
Gopher Keychain
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

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