Everybody knows Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story. It’s a testament to their appeal and the film’s legacy.
However, not everyone realizes the star power that can exist behind animated characters. From iconic Disney films to masterpiece animated movies, these are the big name voices behind the characters you may not have realized.
Demi Moore – Esmeralda
While Heidi Mollenhauer handled the singing voice, Demi Moore provided the voice behind The Hunchback of Notre Dame‘s Esmeralda.
I guess that makes The Substance star a Disney Princess, right?
Mel Gibson – John Smith
Sometimes, the big name actor can provide the spoken and singing voice.
That’s the case with Mel Gibson when he played John Smith in Pocahontas.
Christian Bale – Howl
The acclaimed actor, best known for his performances as Batman and Patrick Bateman, lent his talents to legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki in Howl’s Moving Castle.
He became interested in working with Miyazaki after watching Spirited Away.
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Jennifer Tilly – Bonnie Swanson
Tilly has acted since the 1980s, with her role in the Chucky series being the most iconic.
She’s also a professional poker player, but her most famous role may be the one you don’t realize: the voice of Bonnie Swanson.
Lacey Chabert – Meg Griffin
Before Mila Kunis took the role of Meg Griffin, she was voiced by Lacey Chabert.
Chabert was best known for playing Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls, as well as starring in Party of Five.
Scarlett Johansson – Princess Mindy
Before she became Black Widow, Johansson had a busy career, most notably starring in Lost in Translation.
She also voiced King Neptune’s daughter in the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
David Faustino – Dagur the Deranged
Best known for his performance on Married… With Children, Faustino has been busy as a voice actor.
His most notable role is in the DreamWorks Dragons series, which is based on the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.
Jay Burachel – Hiccup Haddock
Speaking of How to Train Your Dragon, its lead character is voiced by Jay Baruchel.
If his name and voice sound familiar, it’s because he’s collaborated several times with Seth Rogen, most notably in Knocked Up and This Is The End.
Sean Bean – Martin Septim
Technically, Elder Scrolls IV isn’t an animated series, but its voice cast can be impressive, especially when it’s not the same five developers being used over and over again.
Everyone knows about Patrick Stewart voicing Emperor Uriel Septim VII, but Bean voiced his son, Martin Septim.
Hayden Panettiere – Princess Dot
Pixar’s second film, A Bug’s Life, may not be as popular as Toy Story, but its cast is just as impressive.
Panettiere, best known for Heroes and Nashville, voiced one of the lead characters.
Fergie – Sally Brown
Before she was singing about her London Bridge, Fergie was voicing a childhood icon: Charlie Brown’s sister!
She voiced the character in several specials when she was just nine years old.
Hugh Jackman – Memphis
Happy Feet’s ensemble voice cast is well known today.
Everyone remembers Robin Williams, Elijah Wood, Hugo Weaving, and Nicole Kidman. But do you remember Hugh Jackman as Memphis?
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