7 Disney Voice Actors That Took on Other Acting Roles
By Veronica Franco -
Most animated movies and TV shows stick with us in many ways. One of those ways is through their voices. There’s typically a lot of nostalgia associated with many Disney movies, and in some cases, we may associate actors with the specific animated character that they have played in the past.
7 Disney Voice Actors That Took on Other Acting Roles
They’re Not Just Disney Voices
For instance, Eddie Murphy will always be Donkey from Shrek, while Robin Williams will always be Genie from Aladdin. There are other popular animated voices that you may recognize as other characters from non-animated TV and film productions. Here are some you might be familiar with.
1. Scott Weinger
7 Disney Voice Actors That Took on Other Acting Roles
Almost everyone has watched the animated version of Aladdin. It’s safe to say that one of the most memorable characters in the movies is Aladdin himself, and his voice is something that not many people could forget.
Did you know that Scott Weinger voiced the part of Aladdin and also played Steve, who was DJ’s boyfriend, in the TV series Full House? If you’re a ‘90s baby, you likely grew up watching classic Disney movies like Aladdin, but also Full House. Were you able to put this together?
2. Moira Kelly
7 Disney Voice Actors That Took on Other Acting Roles
The Lion King is one of the most popular Disney movies out there, and the voices of Simba and Nala are often recognizable. However, not many know that the actress that played Lucas’ mom, Karen, from One Tree Hill, is the same one that voiced adult Nala in The Lion King.
3. Idina Menzel
7 Disney Voice Actors That Took on Other Acting Roles
Elsa, from the movie Frozen, was voiced by Idina Menzel, who also played Maureen in the movie and musical production of Rent. Idina Menzel also played Elphaba in Wicked. Menzel is also working on the production of a modern Cinderella movie, which is set to release in 2021.
4. Frank Welker
7 Disney Voice Actors That Took on Other Acting Roles
Frank Welker has a significant voice. He was able to change his voice several times to play different characters in movies. He voiced Abu in Aladdin, both George and Tony in Curious George, along with Fred in the Scooby-Doo movie and the series.
5. Anika Noni Rose
7 Disney Voice Actors That Took on Other Acting Roles
The voice of Tiana from The Princess and the Frog was played by Anika Noni Rose. She also took on the role of Pauline in Everything, Everything along with Lorell in Dreamgirls. Anika is also set to play a role in the mini-TV series Little Fires Everywhere.
6. Jodi Benson
7 Disney Voice Actors That Took on Other Acting Roles
Another popular voice actor that has played two different roles in classic Disney movies is Jodi Benson. She has voiced numerous characters in Disney movies, but two of her most popular include Ariel in The Little Mermaid and Barbie in Toy Story 3.
7. Christian Bale
7 Disney Voice Actors That Took on Other Acting Roles
Many know Christian Bale for acting in many significant roles in movies including Batman in the Dark Knight trilogy. However, that’s not all he’s known for. Christian Bale has also voiced Thomas in the movie Pocahontas. He’s also working on another Marvel movie, which is set to release in 2022 — Thor: Love and Thunder.
