Here's What Your Favorite Voice Actors From TV And Movies Look Like IRL

Michele Bird
·4-min read

Animated shows and movies always have some of the most talented voice actors, especially since you don't get to see them physically on-screen. So, if you've always wondered who's behind pop culture's most iconic characters — now's your chance to find out:

1.To start, E. G. Daily became the voice of Tommy Pickles from Rugrats in 1991.

E. G. Daily on the red carpet in casual clothing.
E. G. Daily on the red carpet in casual clothing.
Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Phil and Lil, and Angelica Pickles in
Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Phil and Lil, and Angelica Pickles in

Unique Nicole / Getty Images, © Nickelodeon / Courtesy Everett Collection

2.Dan Mintz has voiced all of Tina Belcher's iconic one-liners in Bob's Burgers since 2011.

Dan Mintz on the red carpet.
Dan Mintz on the red carpet.
Tina Belcher in
Tina Belcher in

Amy Sussman / Getty Images, © Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection

3.One of Nancy Cartwright's best-known roles is Bart Simpson from The Simpsons.

Nancy Cartwright on the red carpet.
Nancy Cartwright on the red carpet.
Bart Simpson sitting on a chair in
Bart Simpson sitting on a chair in

Amanda Edwards / Getty Images, © 20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Courtesy Everett Collection

ADVERTISEMENT

4.Seth MacFarlane created Family Guy and became the voice of many characters on the show, including Stewie (pictured below), Brian, Peter, and more.

Seth MacFarlane on the red carpet
Seth MacFarlane on the red carpet
Stewie Griffin holding a striped box in
Stewie Griffin holding a striped box in

Steve Granitz / FilmMagic, © 20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Courtesy Everett Collection

5.Rewind to 1997 when Trey Parker started making audiences laugh as Eric Cartman from South Park. Did we mention he's also the writer and creator of the show?

Trey Parker in a gray zip-up sweater in front of a brick wall.
Trey Parker in a gray zip-up sweater in front of a brick wall.
Eric Cartman in
Eric Cartman in

Vivien Killilea / Getty Images, © Comedy Central / Courtesy Everett Collection

6.Auli'i Cravalho's first major movie role was Moana in 2016.

Auli'i Cravalho in a yellow dress with a flower in her hair.
Auli'i Cravalho in a yellow dress with a flower in her hair.
Moana standing in front of the ocean with a lush flower crown on her head.
Moana standing in front of the ocean with a lush flower crown on her head.

Jason Laveris / FilmMagic, © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

7.Mike Judge served as the writer, creator, and voice of Beavis and Butt-Head since 1993.

Mike Judge sitting on a panel with a microphone in front of him.
Mike Judge sitting on a panel with a microphone in front of him.
Beavis and Butt-Head sitting on a couch together.
Beavis and Butt-Head sitting on a couch together.

Amy Sussman / Getty Images, © Paramount+ / Courtesy Everett Collection

8.Tom Kenny has been the voice of Spongebob SquarePants since 1999, appearing in over 300 episodes.

Tom Kenny in a suit and tie on the red carpet.
Tom Kenny in a suit and tie on the red carpet.
SpongeBob SquarePants sits on the floor, shrugging with a confused expression in his living room.
SpongeBob SquarePants sits on the floor, shrugging with a confused expression in his living room.

Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images for Shine Global Inc, © Nickelodeon / Courtesy Everett Collection

ADVERTISEMENT

9.Jodi Benson took her third major acting role when she was cast as the voice of Ariel in 1989's The Little Mermaid.

Jodi Benson in a floral top and blue blazer with her hair half up, half down at an event.
Jodi Benson in a floral top and blue blazer with her hair half up, half down at an event.
Ariel with fish swimming around her in
Ariel with fish swimming around her in

Ron Galella, Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, © Walt Disney / Courtesy Everett Collection

10.One of Scott Weinger's early roles was the leading voice role in 1992's Aladdin.

Scott Weinger smiling in casual clothing.
Scott Weinger smiling in casual clothing.
Aladdin and Abu in
Aladdin and Abu in

Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, © Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy Everett Collection

11.In 1989, Paige O'Hara took her first voice role as the book-loving Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

Paige O'Hara in a dark top and purple skirt at an event.
Paige O'Hara in a dark top and purple skirt at an event.
Belle holding a flower in
Belle holding a flower in

Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, © Walt Disney Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

12.From 2014 to 2020, Will Arnett brought the voice of BoJack Horseman to life.

Will Arnett on the red carpet in a blue suit.
Will Arnett on the red carpet in a blue suit.
BoJack Horseman staring at himself in the mirror.
BoJack Horseman staring at himself in the mirror.

Dave Kotinsky / Getty Images, © Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection

13.In 2001, John Goodman brought all the smiles to the scare floor with his role as James P. Sullivan, aka Sulley, in Monster's, Inc.

John Goodman in a button-up shirt and brown blazer at an event.
John Goodman in a button-up shirt and brown blazer at an event.
Sulley in
Sulley in

Steve Granitz / WireImage, © Buena Vista Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

ADVERTISEMENT

14.There couldn't be Sulley without Mike Wazowski, and Billy Crystal was the man behind the one-eyed character.

Billy Crystal wearing all black at an event.
Billy Crystal wearing all black at an event.
Mike Wazowski in
Mike Wazowski in

Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, © Buena Vista Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

15.In 2018, Shameik Moore transformed into Miles Morales for the Spider-Verse films.

Shameik Moore in a gray leather jacket and dark clothing on the red carpet.
Shameik Moore in a gray leather jacket and dark clothing on the red carpet.
Miles Morales as Spider-Man in
Miles Morales as Spider-Man in

Leon Bennett / Getty Images For NAACP, © Sony Pictures Releasing / © Marvel Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection

16.Daveigh Chase was in the early days of her acting career when she was cast in the starring role of Lilo in 2002's Lilo & Stitch.

Daveigh Chase in a plaid outfit at an event.
Daveigh Chase in a plaid outfit at an event.
Lilo and Stitch listen to a record player in
Lilo and Stitch listen to a record player in

Gregg Deguire / WireImage, © Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy Everett Collection

17.Dakota Fanning explored alternate stop-motion worlds as the lead voice actor in 2009's Coraline.

Dakota Fanning smiling in a black outfit accessorized with a diamond necklace.
Dakota Fanning smiling in a black outfit accessorized with a diamond necklace.
Coraline climbs through a colorful tunnel, wearing an orange polka dot jacket.
Coraline climbs through a colorful tunnel, wearing an orange polka dot jacket.

Vera Anderson / WireImage, © Focus Features / Courtesy Everett Collection

ADVERTISEMENT

18.Ellen DeGeneres coined the phrase, "Just keep swimming," when she voiced Dory in 2003's Finding Nemo and 2016's Finding Dory.

Ellen DeGeneres in a lavender button-up shirt.
Ellen DeGeneres in a lavender button-up shirt.
Dory swimming around in
Dory swimming around in

Steve Granitz / WireImage, © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

19.Chris Sarandon was the main voice actor for Jack Skellington in 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas, but composer Danny Elfman did all of the singing.

Chris Sarandon in a black blazer and gray t-shirt.
Chris Sarandon in a black blazer and gray t-shirt.
Danny Elfman playing an electric guitar and singing.
Danny Elfman playing an electric guitar and singing.
Jack Skellington standing by a Christmas tree in
Jack Skellington standing by a Christmas tree in

Ron Galella, Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Images, © Buena Vista Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

20.Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy were a comedic dream team as the voices of Donkey and Shrek in the DreamWorks franchise.

Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy on the red carpet with
Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy on the red carpet with
Donkey and Shrek standing on a cobblestone road with a house behind them.
Donkey and Shrek standing on a cobblestone road with a house behind them.

J. Merritt / FilmMagic, © DreamWorks / Courtesy Everett Collection

21.Idina Menzel taught us how to "let it go" when she played Elsa in 2013's Frozen.

Idina Menzel smiling in a patterned blazer.
Idina Menzel smiling in a patterned blazer.
Elsa in a blue, sparkly gown in
Elsa in a blue, sparkly gown in

Vera Anderson / WireImage, © Walt Disney Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

22.Finally, Tim Allen took us "to infinity and beyond" when he voiced Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear in 1995's Toy Story.

Tim Allen in a suit and tie at an event.
Tim Allen in a suit and tie at an event.
Buzz Lightyear standing in a room, arm raised as if pressing a button on his spacesuit
Buzz Lightyear standing in a room, arm raised as if pressing a button on his spacesuit

Ron Galella, Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, © Buena Vista Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

Who's your favorite animated TV or movie character of all time? Share your pick in the comments!

Latest stories