Russi Taylor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Russi Taylor
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Taylor in 2018
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| Born | May 4, 1944 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Died | July 26, 2019 (aged 75) Glendale, California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park |
| Occupation | Voice actress |
| Years active | 1976–2019 |
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Russi Taylor (born May 4, 1944 – died July 26, 2019) was a super talented American voice actress. She is most famous for being the voice of Minnie Mouse for 33 years, from 1986 until her death. She was also married to Wayne Allwine, who was the voice of Mickey Mouse! Imagine Mickey and Minnie being married in real life!
Russi also lent her voice to many other well-known characters. You might recognize her as several characters from The Simpsons, like the smart kid Martin Prince and the twins Sherri and Terri. She also voiced Huey, Dewey, and Louie and Webby Vanderquack in the TV show DuckTales.
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Early Life
Russi Taylor was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 4, 1944. She grew up to become one of the most beloved voices in cartoons.
Her Amazing Voice Career
Russi Taylor started her voice acting journey in the mid-1970s. Her very first voice role was for a baby on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Voicing Minnie Mouse
In 1986, Russi became the official voice of Minnie Mouse. She continued to voice Minnie for 33 years, making her the longest-serving voice actress for the character. She brought Minnie to life in many cartoons, movies, and even video games.
Other Famous Voices
Besides Minnie, Russi voiced many other characters you might know.
- She was the original voice of Strawberry Shortcake.
- She voiced Baby Gonzo in Muppet Babies.
- For Hanna-Barbera, she voiced Pebbles Flintstone in The Flintstone Comedy Show.
- In DuckTales, she gave voices to Huey, Dewey, and Louie and Webby Vanderquack.
- She also voiced many characters on The Simpsons, including Martin Prince, Sherri and Terri, and Üter.
- She was also the voice of Birdie the Early Bird in McDonaldland commercials.
- In the Cinderella sequels, she voiced Drizella and the Fairy Godmother.
Russi's voice appeared in many movies, TV shows, and video games. She was truly a busy and talented voice actress!
Her Personal Life
Russi Taylor was married to Wayne Allwine from 1991 until he passed away in 2009. Wayne was the third voice of Mickey Mouse. It's pretty cool that the voices of Mickey and Minnie were married in real life! In 2008, both Russi and Wayne were honored as Disney Legends. This award celebrates people who have made a big impact on The Walt Disney Company.
Her Legacy
Russi Taylor passed away on July 26, 2019, at the age of 75. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park next to Wayne Allwine. Her amazing voice work and the joy she brought to millions of fans will always be remembered. She left behind a wonderful legacy of characters that will continue to entertain kids for generations.
Awards and Honors
Russi Taylor received several awards and nominations for her voice acting.
- In 2008, she was named a Disney Legend. This is a very special award from Disney.
- She was nominated for an Annie Award and a Daytime Emmy Award for her work on Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks.
- She also won a Behind the Voice Actors Video Game Voice Acting Award for Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance in 2012.
- In 2013, she won a Behind the Voice Actors Television Voice Acting Award for her work on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
See also
In Spanish: Russi Taylor para niños
