June Foray
Voice artist and actress from America
Born
September 18th, 1917
108 years ago
Died
July 26th, 2017
8 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An accomplished voice artist and actress with a career spanning several decades. Provided the voice of iconic characters such as Cindy Lou Who in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' and Rocky the Flying Squirrel in 'The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show'. Contributed to animation and television, showcasing a wide range of vocal talents. Recognized with numerous awards, including a Daytime Emmy Award in 1990 for her work in children's programming.
Voiced Rocky the Flying Squirrel
Voiced Cindy Lou Who
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