Scatman Crothers

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Benjamin Sherman "Scatman" Crothers (May 23, 1910 – November 22, 1986) was an American actor, singer, dancer and musician known for his work as Louie the Garbage Man on the TV show Chico and the Man, and as Dick Hallorann in The Shining in 1980. He was also a prolific voiceover artist, and provided the voices of Meadowlark Lemon in the animated TV version of The Harlem Globetrotters, Jazz the Autobot in The Transformers, the title character in Hong Kong Phooey, and Scat Cat in the 1970 film The Aristocats.

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CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Scatman Crothers

Echoes of Steel: The Enduring Heart of The Transformers: The Movie

on The Transformers: The Movie | Jul 20, 2025

In the annals of animated cinema, The Transformers: The Movie (1986), directed by Nelson Shin, stands as a curious artifact a bold, chaotic symphony of metal and ambition that transcends its toy-drive... Read more

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." This seemingly innocuous phrase hints at the terrifying descent into madness at the heart of "The Shining."

on The Shining | May 31, 2025

Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining isn’t merely a horror film; it’s a visually stunning, psychologically chilling, and endlessly debated masterpiece that explores themes of isolation, madness, family, and ... Read more

"You flew over the cuckoo’s nest, buddy." This poignant line signifies the rebellious spirit and tragic consequences within "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest."

on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | May 29, 2025

Miloš Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest isn’t just a film set in a mental institution; it’s a powerful and deeply humanistic allegory about conformity, rebellion, freedom, and the crushing weig... Read more