{"id":17801,"date":"2018-12-04T09:47:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T14:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/?p=17801"},"modified":"2024-12-26T09:18:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T14:18:43","slug":"most-iconic-disney-pixar-voices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/most-iconic-disney-pixar-voices\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most Iconic Disney & Pixar Voice Actors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The recent release of Wreck It Ralph<\/em> sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet<\/em>, is only the beginning of a full year of exciting new Disney and Pixar releases. In 2019, the live-action Aladdin<\/em>, Dumbo, <\/em>and\u00a0The Lion King<\/em>\u00a0movies will be released, as well as the much anticipated Frozen 2<\/em> and Toy Story 4<\/em>. Disney will also be releasing a documentary film focused around penguins in Antarctica.<\/p>\n

In honor of a highly anticipated 2019, we have compiled a list of some of the most iconic Disney and Pixar voice actors over the last few decades. “Be Our Guest” and enjoy!<\/p>\n

10 of the Most Iconic Disney & Pixar Voice Actors<\/b><\/h2>\n

Lea Salonga<\/b><\/a>
\nAward-Winning Singer & Actress, Known for “Aladdin” and “Mulan”<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Lea Salonga<\/a> was the singing voice for not one but TWO Disney princesses, Jasmine from Aladdin <\/em><\/a>(1992)\u00a0and Mulan from Mulan<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>(1998). She is a successful stage actress, best known for originating the lead role of Kim in Miss Saigon<\/a> on both the West End and Broadway. She was the first Asian woman to win a Tony Award.<\/p>\n

James Earl Jones<\/b><\/a>
\nVoice Actor, Known for “The Lion King” & “Star Wars”<\/em><\/h3>\n

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James Earl Jones was one of the most iconic voice actors of our time. Not only did he voice Mufasa in The Lion King<\/a><\/em>, but he also provided the voice for Darth Vader in the Star Wars<\/a> franchise. His role as Mufasa was so prolific, he was the only actor returning to reprise his role in the live-action The Lion King<\/a><\/em> movie released in 2019.<\/p>\n

Ellen DeGeneres\u00a0<\/b>
\nAward-Winning Comedian, TV Host, Actress & LGBTQ Activist<\/em><\/h3>\n

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You can thank Ellen DeGeneres for the upbeat advice “just\u00a0keep swimming,” made famous by her character Dory in Pixar’s Finding Nemo<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em>Dory was the breakout character in Finding Nemo<\/em>, so much so that she got her own movie, Finding Dory<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>in 2016.<\/p>\n

Tom Hanks<\/b>
\nLegendary Actor, Producer, Writer & Director<\/em><\/h3>\n

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America’s sweetheart Tom Hanks<\/a> was the perfect choice for Andy’s favorite toy, Woody, in the Toy Story<\/a> franchise. Hanks originated the role of Woody in 1995 and is slated to voice him in Toy Story 4<\/a><\/em> in 2019, making his reign as Woody over two decades long.<\/p>\n

Idina Menzel<\/b>
\nActress & Singer, Best Known for Disney’s “Frozen” & for Originating the Role of Elphaba in “Wicked”<\/em><\/h3>\n

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After dominating the theater world for almost two decades, it is no wonder why Idina Menzel<\/a> was chosen for the role of Elsa in the critically-acclaimed Frozen<\/a><\/em>. “Let It Go”, the breakout song sung by Menzel as Elsa, won both a Grammy and an Academy Award. She will reprise the role of Elsa in Frozen 2<\/a><\/em> in 2019.<\/p>\n

Mandy Moore<\/b>
\nSinger, Actress & Advocate<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Before Mandy Moore<\/a> was making you cry from her role in NBC’s This Is Us<\/em>, she starred as Rapunzel in Disney’s Tangled<\/em><\/a>. The song “I See the Light”, a duet with Moore and her co-star Zachary Levi<\/a>, was nominated for Best Original Song at the 83rd Academy Awards.<\/p>\n

Samuel L. Jackson<\/b>
\nAcademy Award-Nominated Actor<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Primarily known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino<\/a> movies and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Samuel L. Jackson<\/a> as Frozone stole the show in the critically acclaimed film, The Incredibles<\/em><\/a>, with just one line, “Where’s my super suit?” Jackson reprised the role of Frozone in the 2018 film Incredibles 2<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tim Allen<\/b>
\nActor, Comedian & Author, Best Known for “Home Improvement”\u00a0<\/i><\/h3>\n

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Comedian Tim Allen<\/a> made a name for himself in the TV show\u00a0Home Improvement <\/em><\/a>and as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story<\/a> franchise. The character is known for the catchphrase “To Infinity and Beyond”.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Taylor Thomas<\/b>
\nActor, Best Known for “Home Improvement” & “The Lion King”\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Tim Allen wasn’t the only Home Improvement<\/em><\/a> star to voice an iconic character, as Jonathan Taylor Thomas<\/a> voiced young Simba in The Lion King<\/em><\/a>. Most recently, Thomas reunited with Tim Allen in the TV show Last Man Standing<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gael Garcia Bernal<\/b>
\nAward-Winning Actor Known for “Mozart in the Jungle” & “Y Tu Mam\u00e1 Tambi\u00e9n”<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Although he is primarily known for his serious roles, Gael Garcia Bernal<\/a> voiced fan-favorite character\u00a0H\u00e9ctor in the 2017 film Coco<\/em><\/a>. The film won Best Animated Feature Film at the 75th Golden Globe Awards. Bernal is the co-creator of the Mexican film production company Canana Films<\/a> with Diego Luna<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other Iconic Disney & Pixar Voices<\/strong><\/h2>\n