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Kelly Sheridan
Born (1977-05-19) May 19, 1977 (age 48)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater Simon Fraser University
Occupation Actress
Years active 1992 (1992)–present
Known for Barbie in the Barbie film series
Starlight Glimmer in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

Kelly Sheridan (born May 19, 1977) is a talented Canadian voice actress. She is most famous for being the voice of Barbie in many Barbie movies. She voiced Barbie from 2001 to 2010, and then again from 2012 to 2015.

Kelly has also lent her voice to many other popular cartoons and Japanese anime shows. Some of her well-known roles include Sango in Inuyasha, Diana Lombard in Martin Mystery, Theresa in Class of the Titans, Starlight Glimmer in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, and Mammoth Mutt in Krypto the Superdog. She has been a member of the Genus Theatre Company since 2005.

About Kelly Sheridan

Kelly Sheridan grew up in Vancouver, Canada. She studied acting at the Vancouver Youth Theatre. Later, she went to Simon Fraser University. She earned a degree in theatre in 2001.

Kelly was the main voice for Barbie for many years. Another actress, Diana Kaarina, took over the role in 2010. But Kelly returned to voice Barbie in 2012 for Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2. She continued voicing Barbie until 2015. After that, Erica Lindbeck became the new voice for Barbie. Kelly Sheridan is married.

Voice Roles in Movies and TV Shows

Kelly Sheridan has voiced many characters in different types of shows and movies. She is especially known for her work in animated films and TV series.

Anime Voice Roles

Kelly has voiced characters in several Japanese anime series. Here are some of her notable roles:

List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role
1993 Ranma ½ Ukyo Kuonji
2000–02 Cardcaptors Nikki
2001 Zoids: New Century Leena Toros
2002–06 Inuyasha Sango
2003 Boys Over Flowers Tsukushi Makino
2009 Nana Nana Komatsu
2012–13 Inuyasha: The Final Act Sango
2016–18 Beyblade Burst Chiharu Aoi, Momoko Ogi
2020–22 Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Sango

Animation Voice Roles

Kelly has also voiced many characters in Western animated shows.

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role
1992 My Little Pony Tales Melody
2000 X-Men: Evolution Scarlet Witch
2003 Martin Mystery Diana Lombard
2005 Krypto the Superdog Mammoth Mutt
2006–2008 Class of the Titans Theresa
2010–2012 Hero: 108 Mystique Sonia
2012–2022 Ninjago Gayle Gossip
2014–2017 LoliRock Praxina, Lyna
2015–2019 My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Starlight Glimmer
2015 Dinotrux Blayde

Film Voice Roles

Kelly Sheridan has voiced characters in many animated movies, especially those featuring Barbie.

Direct-to-Video and Television Films

These are movies released directly to home video or shown on TV.

List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role
2001 Barbie in the Nutcracker Barbie / Clara
2002 Barbie as Rapunzel Barbie / Rapunzel
2003 Barbie of Swan Lake Barbie / Odette
2004 Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper Princess Anneliese, Erika
2005 Barbie Fairytopia Elina
2005 Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus Princess Annika
2006 Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia Elina
2006 The Barbie Diaries Barbie
2006 Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses Genevieve
2007 Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow Elina
2007 Barbie as the Island Princess Rosella
2008 Barbie in A Christmas Carol Barbie
2008 Barbie: Mariposa Elina
2008 Barbie and the Diamond Castle Barbie / Liana
2009 Barbie Presents: Thumbelina Barbie
2009 Barbie and the Three Musketeers Corinne
2010 Barbie in A Mermaid Tale Merliah Summers
2012 Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 Merliah Summers
2012 Barbie: The Princess & The Popstar Princess Tori
2013 Barbie in the Pink Shoes Kristyn Farraday
2013 Barbie: Mariposa & the Fairy Princess Mariposa
2013 Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale Barbie
2014 Barbie: The Pearl Princess Lumina
2014 Barbie and the Secret Door Princess Alexa
2015 Barbie in Princess Power Kara (Super Sparkle)
2015 Barbie in Rock 'N Royals Princess Courtney
2015 My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship Games Indigo Zap
2015 Barbie & Her Sisters in The Great Puppy Adventure Barbie

Video Game Voice Roles

Kelly has also voiced characters in video games.

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role
2004 Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask Sango
2005 Inuyasha: Feudal Combat Sango
2009 Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 Roux Louka
2011 Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 Roux Louka
2020 Dragalia Lost Ilia, Kuzunoha

See also

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