Cartoon Character Basic Information
Pooh Bear with his signature red shirt and friendly smile
Winnie the Pooh
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First Appearance
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)
Creator
A. A. Milne
Series
Winnie-the-Pooh
Copyright
Disney
Identity
Species
Teddy Bear
Gender
Male
Age
N/A
Birthday
N/A
Occupation
N/A
Cartoon Character Appearance
Physical Features
Height
N/A
Body Type
Soft and cuddly
Color Scheme
Mainly yellow with red shirt
Signature Style
Outfit
Red shirt
Catchphrase
Oh, bother!
Character Background
Origin Story
Based on A. A. Milne's character, who was inspired by his son Christopher Robin's toys. The character first appeared in Milne's poetry book 'When We Were Very Young' in 1924, and later became the star of the Winnie-the-Pooh book series.
Character Timeline
Introduction in Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
Pooh's first animated appearance in Disney's featurette
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
First feature-length film combining previous featurettes
Welcome to Pooh Corner TV series
Ran on the Disney Channel, featuring live-action puppetry
Winnie the Pooh Movie
Return to traditional hand-drawn animation
Personality & Characteristics
Personality Traits
- Friendly
- Thoughtful
- Naïve
Strengths
- Kindness
- Helpful nature
Weaknesses
- Slow-witted at times
Goals
- To help friends
- Find honey
Fears
- Running out of honey
- Losing friends
Image Gallery
Attributes
Company
Appearance
Gender
Personality
Cartoon Character Abilities
Special Powers
- Boundless optimism
- Ability to find simple solutions to complex problems
Skills
- Problem-solving (though often in a roundabout way)
- Friendship-building
- Poetry and song creation
- Honey finding
Achievements
- Helping his friends in various situations
- Finding honey (though sometimes with difficulty)
- Creating memorable 'Pooh-isms' and songs
Character Relationships
Friends
Awards & Recognition
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Named Disney's Ambassador of Friendship
- Listed in TV Guide's 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters
Cultural Influence
Pop Culture Impact
The character has influenced countless children's books, TV shows, and merchandise. Pooh's simple yet profound observations about life have resonated with audiences of all ages.
Social Impact
Pooh has become a symbol of childhood innocence and unconditional friendship. His stories often teach valuable lessons about kindness, acceptance, and the importance of friendship.