Verna Felton
American voice actress in Disney films
Born
July 20th, 1890
134 years ago
Died
1966
59 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress achieved prominence in voice acting, particularly within Disney films. Voiced characters in 'Cinderella,' 'Alice in Wonderland,' and 'Dumbo.' Started a career on stage and transitioned to radio before focusing on animation. Felton's distinctive voice and character portrayals became integral to many beloved animated features, allowing her to maintain a lasting legacy in the industry.
voiced the Fairy Godmother in 'Cinderella'
voiced the Queen of Hearts in 'Alice in Wonderland'
voiced Mrs. Jumbo in 'Dumbo'
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