In Pixar's Cars, who voices Doc Hudson in the English version?
Answer
Paul Newman
In Pixar's Cars, Paul Newman voices Doc Hudson in the English version. Doc is Radiator Springs' respected physician and a retired racing champion known as the Hudson Hornet.
Newman was a major American actor and also an accomplished professional race-car driver. That real-world connection made him especially fitting for the role of a former champion who understands both the excitement and dangers of racing. Doc initially hides his competitive past from Lightning McQueen.
The character is based on the real Hudson Hornet, a car associated with early stock-car racing success. Doc's history includes three Piston Cup victories, although the film reveals that his career ended after a serious crash and loss of support. Newman's performance gave Doc a calm, reflective presence and became one of the film's most acclaimed vocal performances.