A popular American actor, Broadway performer, and stand-up comedian, John Pinette was known for his relatable observational humor, robust voice, and spot-on accents and impressions, the latter of which included the Chipmunks, Elvis Presley, Gollum from The Lord of the Rings, Hervé Villechaize (Tattoo from Fantasy Island), and actor Marlon Brando, among others. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Pinette attended a Catholic high school in the early 1980s, and graduated with a degree in accounting from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 1986. Friends ultimately persuaded h...