Blake Clark (born February 2, 1946) is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, and veteran of the Vietnam War, having served as a first lieutenant with the 5th Infantry Division. In the Toy Story series, Clark is the present-day voice of Slinky Dog, filling in for the late Jim Varney. Clark was born and raised in Macon, Georgia, on February 2, 1946. He graduated from LaGrange College in 1969 with a degree in the performing arts. Clark is frequently cast in numerous Adam Sandler films including The Waterboy, Little Nicky, Mr. Deeds, Eight Crazy Nights, 50 First Dates, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Bedtime Stories, and Grown Ups. He has also appeared in numerous television guest appearances including Home Improvement, Boy Meets World, The Jamie Foxx Show, and The Drew Carey Show. Clark is also the current voice of Slinky Dog in the Toy Story franchise, replacing the deceased Jim Varney, who was his close friend. Clark was a close friend of Jim Varney (who is best known for playing Ernest); until his 2000 death.