Lucille Bliss
Voice actress for animated series
Born
Died
2012
14 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A voice actress contributed significantly to the field of animation. Provided the voice for Smurfette in 'The Smurfs' and the character of Jinx in 'Jonny Quest'. Started a career in radio in the 1930s, which led to numerous roles in animation. Continued to work in various productions, lending a recognizable voice to numerous characters throughout the years.
Voiced Smurfette in 'The Smurfs'
Voiced Jinx in 'Jonny Quest'
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