Here Are 35 Disney Characters Alongside The Legendary Actors Behind Their Voices
These voice actors certainly help spice things up.
Disney characters have a way of sticking with us, but the voices behind them are often just as memorable. From blockbuster stars to unexpected casting choices, these performances helped turn animated favorites into pop culture staples. Some pairings are instantly recognizable, while others may catch you off guard.
Either way, the lineup is full of familiar faces and surprising voice roles, and a few of them are likely to make you look twice. Read on.
1. Willem Dafoe as Gill in Finding Nemo
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Some of these casting choices are more surprising than others.
4. John Krasinski as "Frightening" Frank McCay in Monsters University
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5. Angela Bassett as Dorothea Williams in Soul
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6. Jerry Orbach as Lumière in Beauty and the Beast
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7. Stephanie Beatriz as Mirabel Madrigal in Encanto
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8. John Leguizamo as Bruno Madrigal in Encanto
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9. Nicole Scherzinger as Sina, aka Moana's mom, in Moana
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A few of these voices are easy to miss until you see the names.
10. Tate Donovan as Hercules in Hercules
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11. Oprah as Eudora, aka Tiana's mother, in The Princess and the Frog
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12. Rowan Atkinson as Zazu in The Lion King
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13. Craig T. Nelson as Mr. Incredible in The Incredibles
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14. Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan in Tarzan
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15. Moira Kelly as adult Nala in The Lion King
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That mix of familiar stars and unexpected roles is part of the fun.
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16. Kelly Marie Tran as Raya in Raya and the Last Dragon
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17. Christian Bale as Thomas in Pocahontas
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18. Christopher Jackson as Chief Tui's singing voice in Moana
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19. Emma Thompson as Queen Elinor, aka Merida's mother, in Brave
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20. Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jim in Treasure Planet
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21. Ming-Na Wen as Mulan in Mulan
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22. Jonathan Groff as Kristoff in Frozen
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23. Christopher Daniel Barnes as Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid
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24. Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider in Tangled
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By this point, the list has already covered plenty of Disney favorites.
25. Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Laurel Lightfoot in Onward
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26. Joey Lawrence as Oliver in Oliver & Company
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27. Kathleen Turner as Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit
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28. Scott Weinger as Aladdin in Aladdin
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29. Tom Selleck as Cornelius, aka adult Lewis, in Meet the Robinsons
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30. Joaquin Phoenix as Kenai in Brother Bear
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31. Eartha Kitt as Yzma in The Emperor's New Groove
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32. Eddie Murphy as Mushu in Mulan
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33. Mandy Moore as Rapunzel in Tangled
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34. Danny DeVito as Phil in Hercules
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35. Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone in The Incredibles
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Disney has come a long way since its inception, continually providing its audience with more entertainment through its movies. These voice actors help spice things up by ensuring that we can relate to the characters we watch.
What are your thoughts about these voice actors so far, and how would you rate their vocal skills? Leave your replies in the comments below.
Disney voice casting still knows how to surprise people.
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