Russi Taylor

Voice actress and voice of Minnie Mouse

Russi Taylor - Voice actress and voice of Minnie Mouse
Born

May 4th, 1944
81 years ago

Died

July 26th, 2019
5 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent voice actress, contributed significantly to animation and entertainment. Taylor provided the iconic voice for Minnie Mouse for over three decades, starting in 1986. Alongside her work for Disney, she voiced characters in popular series such as 'The Simpsons', where she portrayed Martin Prince and added depth to various characters. Taylor's extensive career also included roles in numerous films and video games, influencing the voice acting community.

Voiced Minnie Mouse from 1986 onwards

Portrayed Martin Prince in 'The Simpsons'

Worked on numerous animated television shows

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