Christine Cavanaugh

Voice artist in animation and video games

Christine Cavanaugh - Voice artist in animation and video games
Born

August 16th, 1963
62 years ago

Died

December 22nd, 2014
10 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent voice artist, contributed to various animated series and video games during a successful career. Gained recognition for distinct voice work in popular characters, including Dexter from 'Dexter's Laboratory' and Babe in the film 'Babe'. Worked on numerous other projects, showcasing versatility across different media. Cavanaugh's unique vocal skills left a lasting imprint in animation, entertaining audiences of all ages.

Voiced Dexter in 'Dexter's Laboratory'

Voiced Babe in 'Babe'

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