Grace Rolek facts for kids
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Grace Rolek
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Grace Rolek at Phoenix Comicon in November 2017
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Grace Sakura Rolek
October 10, 1997 Burbank, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Grace Sakura Rolek (born October 10, 1997) is an American actress. She is famous for lending her voice to Connie Maheswaran. Connie is Steven's best friend in the popular Cartoon Network animated series Steven Universe. Grace also voiced Connie in the follow-up movie, Steven Universe: The Movie, and the series Steven Universe Future.
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Grace Rolek's Acting Career
Grace Rolek is well-known for her voice work as Connie Maheswaran. This character is a main part of the Steven Universe cartoon. She also voiced characters in other animated movies. These include Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown and Horton Hears a Who!.
Voice Roles in Movies and Games
Grace has voiced characters in many animated films. She was in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. She also worked on Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five. In video games, she was a radio host for Appalachia radio in Fallout 76. She also voiced Marlene Wallace in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.
Public Appearances and Directing
Grace has attended many fan events. She has been a guest at conventions like Cartoon Fair in France. She also visited Florida Supercon in Miami. Besides acting, Grace also directed a short film. It was called Mailboxes. She worked on this film with Zach Callison, who also worked on Steven Universe.
Grace Rolek's Background
Grace Rolek comes from a diverse background. Her family has roots in African-American, Italian, Polish, and Japanese cultures.
Grace Rolek's Filmography
Grace Rolek has been in many TV shows, movies, and video games. Here are some of her notable roles.
Television Roles
Grace has voiced characters in several TV series.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | George Lopez | Sara | Episode: "E.I.? E.I. OH" |
| 2006–2008 | Lou and Lou: Safety Patrol | Louise | Voice, main role |
| 2008 | Handy Manny | Nelson | Voice, episode: "Bake Sale/Camping Tools" |
| 2009 | Special Agent Oso | Molly | Voice, episode: "Gold Flower" |
| 2013–2019 | Steven Universe | Connie Maheswaran | Main role |
| 2020 | Steven Universe Future | Connie Maheswaran | Voice, 6 episodes |
Film Roles
She has also lent her voice to many films.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | U.S. Air Marshals | Little Girl | Short film |
| 2004 | Mulan II | Additional voices | Direct-to-video |
| 2005 | Tarzan II | Additional voices | Direct-to-video |
| 2005 | Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Additional voices | 2005 Disney Dub |
| 2005 | Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children | Marlene Wallace | Voice |
| 2005 | Kronk's New Groove | Additional voices | Direct-to-video |
| 2007 | Meet the Robinsons | Additional voices | |
| 2007 | The Killer | Girl in Blue | Short film |
| 2008 | Horton Hears a Who! | Additional voices | |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five | Shy Bunny | Voice, short film |
| 2009 | An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong | Additional voices | Direct-to-video; uncredited |
| 2009 | Imagine That | Additional voices | Uncredited |
| 2009 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Additional voices | |
| 2011 | Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown | Lucy Van Pelt | Voice, direct-to-video |
| 2015 | So Wildly | Chloe | Short film |
| 2018 | Mailboxes | Gertrude | Short film; writer and director |
| 2019 | Steven Universe: The Movie | Connie Maheswaran | Voice, television film |
Video Game Roles
Grace has also voiced characters in video games.
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
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| 2006 | Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII | Additional voices | |
| 2012 | Guild Wars 2 | Helena | |
| 2017 | Steven Universe: Save the Light | Connie Maheswaran | |
| 2020 | Fallout 76: Wastelanders | Julie | |
| 2021 | Steven Universe: Unleash the Light | Connie Maheswaran |
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See also
In Spanish: Grace Rolek para niños
