Tony Jay

Voice actor in animated series

Tony Jay - Performers & Entertainers born February 2nd, 1933
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An English-American actor, recognized for outstanding voice performances in animation and video games. Early career included stage performances in the United Kingdom before transitioning to voice work. Gained prominence through the character of Frollo in Disney's animated film 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. Worked extensively in the field of animation, voicing characters in popular series.

Voiced Judge Claude Frollo in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'

Voiced additional characters in 'Gargoyles'

Appeared in 'The Magic School Bus'

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