Before we knew their faces, we knew their voices. Check out 20 Black voice actors behind some of your favorite cartoon characters.
Some of us spent Saturday mornings watching cartoons, repeating every catchphrase and singing every theme song, never realizing that some of the voices coming through the television belonged to actors we already knew and loved.
From The Boondocks to The Proud Family, Rugrats to The Lion King, Black actors have been behind some of animation’s most unforgettable characters. As Backstage notes, Black performers have built impressive careers in voice acting across film, television and video games. From the A Different World star Cree Summer’s impressive voice acting resume to Regina King’s legendary Boondocks run, these actors’ voices are powerful beyond their onscreen time.
Essence has also highlighted generations of Black actors whose voices helped shape some of television’s most recognizable animated characters. Many of these skilled actors fans may not have known were behind these legendary cartoons.
Scroll below for 20 Black voice actors who helped make our favorite characters feel real.
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