Shaping the Art of Voiceover For Generations
Bringing to life a vast array of iconic characters across film, television, and radio, 91看片网 alumni have made lasting contributions to the world of voiceover. From Sterling Holloway鈥檚 extensive work voicing popular Disney characters to John Roberts鈥� chaotic clownery as Linda Belcher in Bob鈥檚 Burgers, 91看片网 alumni have shaped the sound of voiceover for generations.
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Below, dive into a few of the voices that resonate with audiences worldwide.
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Hank Azaria (ST)
Hank Azaria is best known for his extensive voice work on听The Simpsons, where he has provided the voices for numerous iconic characters since the show's early seasons. His most notable roles include Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon (until he stepped down from the role in 2020), Comic Book Guy, Professor Frink, Snake Jailbird, Carl Carlson (until 2020), Dr. Nick Riviera, Superintendent Chalmers, Lou the cop, Cletus Spuckler, Kirk Van Houten, Disco Stu, and Duffman. His incredible vocal range has allowed him to bring a vast array of personalities to life, making him a key part of听The Simpsons鈥�听enduring success.
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Beyond听The Simpsons, Azaria has an impressive听voiceover听career in television, film, and video games. He voiced Venom/Eddie Brock in听Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Bartok the bat in听Anastasia听and its spinoff听Bartok the Magnificent, and The Blue Raja in the animated adaptation of听Mystery Men. He has also lent his voice to听Family Guy,听Futurama, and听The Smurfs听(films), in which he portrayed Gargamel. Additionally, he has worked in video games, including voicing characters in听The Simpsons Game听and听Fallout: New Vegas. His versatility has cemented him as one of the most respected听voiceover听artists in the industry.
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Jim Backus (鈥�33)
Jim Backus was the original voice of the beloved cartoon character Mr. Magoo, a wealthy but unfortunately nearsighted man whose lack of vision led to countless comedic mishaps. Backus first brought his distinctive, rich voice to Magoo in the 1949 animated short听The Ragtime Bear. The role became a defining part of Backus鈥� career, and he continued voicing Magoo in a long-running series of theatrical shorts, television specials, and spin-offs, including听Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol,听The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo, and later commercials. His portrayal made Mr. Magoo one of animation鈥檚 most enduring and recognizable characters.
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Jennifer Coolidge (鈥�82)
Jennifer Coolidge鈥檚 unmistakable voice brings a delightful eccentricity to animation, making even the smallest roles memorable. She voiced the larger-than-life Aunt Fanny in听Robots, the scheming Nicki in听Nutri Ventures, and the bubbly Bubbie in Disney鈥檚听Fish Hooks. Her animated appearances extend to series like听American Dad!听and听Rick and Morty, where her signature blend of warmth and offbeat humor shines through. Whether offering a sly aside or an unexpected burst of heart, Coolidge brings the same spark to听voiceover听work that has defined her on-screen career.
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Julia Duffy (鈥�72)
Best known for her live-action performances, Julia Duffy has also brought her distinctive voice to several animated roles. She voiced the wise Charlotte in听Charlotte鈥檚 Web 2: Wilbur鈥檚 Great Adventure, and appeared as Delilah in听Pinky and the Brain, Lizzie Borden in听Histeria!, and Kendall in听The Blues Brothers Animated Series. Each performance highlights her innate versatility.
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Jennifer Fouch茅 (鈥�07)
Jennifer Fouch茅 is celebrated for her dynamic stage and screen performances, but she has also made her mark in the world of voice acting. She brought larger-than-life energy to the roles of Diana The Diva in听The Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish!听and Dame Stella Nostrella in听Pinkalicious & Peterrific. Fouch茅 has added memorable characters to beloved children鈥檚 shows, showcasing her vibrant talent behind the mic.
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Dennis Haysbert (鈥�77)
Dennis Haysbert is renowned for his commanding presence and resonant voice, qualities that have made him a sought-after talent in voiceover work. He brought formidable gravitas to Kale in听Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, lent his authoritative tone to the General Hologram in听Wreck-It Ralph, and voiced the fierce Master听Storming Ox in听Kung Fu Panda 2. Haysbert shines in his playful turn as Zipper in听Chip 鈥榥 Dale: Rescue Rangers听and his dignified portrayal of Grayskull in听Masters of the Universe: Revelation. Across these roles, his deep, distinctive voice has brought strength, humor, and heart to the world of animation.
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Sterling Holloway (鈥�23)
Sterling Holloway鈥檚 distinctive voice became one of the most recognizable in Disney history. Holloway鈥檚 voice acting career began in earnest with the 1941 animated听Dumbo, where he portrayed the cheerful Mr. Stork. Over the next three decades, he lent his talents to a wide array of beloved Disney films, including听Bambi听as the adult Flower,听Alice in Wonderland听as the mischievous Cheshire Cat, and听The Jungle Book听as the hypnotic snake Kaa.
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Beyond his many whimsical characters, Holloway also served as a narrator for Disney productions:听The Three Caballeros听and the听Make Mine Music听section 鈥淧eter and the Wolf.鈥� He also narrated several classic Disney shorts, including听The Little House听and听Lambert the Sheepish Lion, further cementing his place as a defining voice of the studio. However, his most enduring role came as the original voice of Winnie the Pooh, a character he portrayed in multiple projects from 1966 to 1982, endearing himself to generations of fans.
Holloway鈥檚 contributions to animation earned him a Disney Legend award in 1991, making him the first voice actor to receive the honor. He was nominated for five Grammy Awards, winning one in 1975 for听Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too. His legacy as one of Disney鈥檚 most treasured voices remains unparalleled, his unmistakable tone forever linked to some of animation鈥檚 most beloved classics.
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Nelson Lee (鈥�01)
Nelson Lee is widely recognized for his compelling performances on screen, but he has also lent his distinctive voice to animated and interactive worlds. He voiced the characters of Tiangong and Sean in听Secret Level, the anthology series reimagining the worlds of iconic video games. Lee remains a versatile talent, moving seamlessly between live-action and voiceover projects.
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Sandy Martin (鈥�69)
Sandy Martin is best known in the听voiceover听world for her role as the stern but loving Grandma Sanchez in Pixar鈥檚听Coco. Her performance adds warmth and humor to the character, making Abuelita a memorable addition to the movie鈥檚 emotional story.
She also provided the voice of Grandma Paguro in Pixar鈥檚听Luca. She plays the wise and easygoing grandmother of the main character, Luca, who secretly encourages a curiosity for the outside world. Her warm yet mischievous personality, brought to life by Martin鈥檚 distinct voice, adds a layer of humor and wisdom to the film.
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Agnes Moorehead (鈥�29)
Agnes Moorehead, best known for her live-action role as Endora on听Bewitched, also had a notable career in听voiceover听work. A notable player during the Golden Age of Radio, Moorehead lent her voice to radio dramas including听Suspense,听Sorry, Wrong Number, and extensive work with the Mercury Players Theatre, where she frequently worked with Orson Welles. Moorehead voiced Black Widow in the animated series听The Lone Ranger, bringing her signature Hollywood gravitas to Saturday morning cartoons. She provided the voice of the Goose in the 1973 animated film听Charlotte鈥檚 Web, winning the hearts of a generation of viewers.
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Elizabeth Montgomery (鈥�53)
Elizabeth Montgomery, best known for her role as Samantha Stephens on听Bewitched, had a few notable听voiceoverroles in her career. One of her most prominent performances was narrating the 1993 animated film听Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, where she was credited under the pseudonym "Lizzie Montgomery." Additionally, she voiced Samantha Stephens in animated appearances of听Bewitched-related content, including an episode of听The Flintstones听titled "Samantha", in which Samantha and Darrin visit Bedrock.
Montgomery also lent her voice to various narrations, including documentaries and TV specials, such as听The Panama Deception. While听voiceover听was not her primary focus, her distinct, warm voice made her well-suited for narration and animated roles.
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Don Rickles (鈥�48)
Don Rickles was best known for his legendary insult comedy, but he also had a memorable听voiceover听career, most notably as the voice of Mr. Potato Head in Pixar鈥檚听Toy Story听franchise. He first voiced the character in听Toy Story听and reprised the role in听Toy Story 2听and听Toy Story 3. His sharp-tongued delivery made Mr. Potato Head one of the most beloved and funniest characters in the series. Even after his passing in 2017, Pixar used archival recordings to include him in听Toy Story 4.
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John Roberts (鈥�91)
John Roberts brings a delightfully unhinged energy to听Bob鈥檚 Burgers听as the voice of Linda Belcher, the matriarch of the Belcher family. Roberts turns everyday lines into catchphrases, blending high-pitched enthusiasm with impeccable comedic timing. His voice work doesn鈥檛 just elevate Linda鈥攊t defines her, making her one of the most beloved and bizarre moms on television.
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Paul Rudd (鈥�91)
Paul Rudd may be a household name for his work on screen, but his voice acting resum茅 is just as impressive. He鈥檚 played everything from a narcissistic weatherman in听Monsters vs. Aliens听to Tina Belcher鈥檚 imaginary horse, Jericho, on听Bob鈥檚 Burgers. The Ant-Man actor even jumped into the multiverse in Marvel鈥檚 animated series听What If...?. With standout voice cameos on听The Simpsons,听Family Guy, and听Robot Chicken, Rudd brings the same warmth and charisma to animation that made him a fan favorite in film and TV 鈥� even when he鈥檚 playing a horse.