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Jess Harnell. Not only can he voice act, the man can SING! Listen to his band Rock Sugar if you don't believe me. Grey Delisle. Love her work as Vicky and Azula!
Patrick Warburton was the PERFECT Cast to do the voice of Kronk and I couldn’t think of anyone to do the voice of that Character from Emperor’s New Groove
He also voiced other cartoon characters Darkwing Duck,Pete,Both Winnie the Pooh and Tigger and he also voiced two Looney Tunes characters Yosemite Sam and Taz.
also Steven Blum. he may not be amongst the childhood animation VAs but his voice is so iconic and memorable that its almost impossible to notice his VA. i mean his most recent VA was as Mephisto in diablo 4 and his voice his so menacing naturally. also johnny yung bosch. and yuri lowenthal
Robin Williams was more than just a legendary voice actor - he was a great actor and legendary comedian that could hardly ever be held back on stage. While he definitely could pull off a serious role or serious moments (bits of Dead Poets Society Mrs. Doubtfire, and the whole of Insomnia), everything from Mork & Mindy to Popeye to ... well, you called it, Aladdin, have us in stitches and in awe of his comic wit! Few comedians hold a candle to his legacy!
@@spaceghostnow4010that was definitely an amazing film and just shows how absolutely diverse he could be in his role and proves how amazing of an actor he was and will always continue to have us love him long after his passing ❤
Spot on! And speaking of his serious, emotional roles, don't forget Good Will Hunting. Absolutely fantastic there. Amazing talent. At #4, I was wondering how anyone could top Mel Blanc, but I have no qualms with Robin Williams at #1 here, even with some very stiff competition (where Tom Hanks & John Goodman didn't even make honorable mentions).
I agree with you. So how come June Foray didn't even make it into the Honorable Mentions??? P.S. Ms. Mojo, I enjoyed most of the video, but when I saw your shameful neglect of the one and only Ms. Foray, I "unliked" this piece and removed it from my "Saved" list.
@@wordforger I mean, his voice is just...I don't know, the very moment you hear it, you think: This guy's a hugger. It's deep, yet smooth and has a loveable quality to it, which is amplified when you know it's him because let's face it Patrick Warburton IS a loveable guy.
Well yes, his voice is distinct, but that doesn’t make him a voice “actor”. If he does the same voice, then is just “hey kids, look! Patrick Warburton!!”
The Emperor's New Groove is one of my favorite movies of all time, and much of that is due to the voice cast. Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, John Goodman, David Spade... what a lineup! Add to that a hilariously brilliant script, and you have one of the funiest, most underrated animated films of all time. It should be a classic, but it hardly gets much attention outside of its diehard fans or voice acting enthusiasts. Speaking of voice acting, James Arnold Taylor should probably have gotten a shoutout on this list as well. Dude has a long list of impressive voice credits to his name. I was kind of surprised he didn't even get a mention here.
Hamill is without a doubt THE definitive Joker. I especially loved his portrayal in the Batman Arkham game series. I don't think anyone else could have brought that blend of comedy, madness and menace to the role. Now that he's apparently retiring from the role, that's going to be some awfully big shoes to fill.
He said at one point years ago that there was no need to ask him to voice the Joker when Kevin Conroy (RIP) was voicing Batman he would always be in. So it may be that without Kevin being Batman he doesn't feel the need as the 2 actors did play off of each other in the recording booths.
How did Maurice LaMarche not make this list? Movies, television, video games.. Hundreds of credits from Animainiacs to Best Fiends to Zootopia, he is an exceptionally talented voice actor.
How on EARTH is Mel Blanc *not* #1??? (Side note: I've met and spoken to Rob Paulsen a few times, and he's truly one of the nicest people I've ever met. He's also SCARY talented)
I am so happy you mention Buzz LightYear: Star Command. That is humongously underrated TV show. It's so hard to find most of the episodes nowadays. It's a nice nostalgic TV show of Buzzes past 🥳
also a super "Over the top" performance, but I guess they just wanted to list voice actors/actresses with wide ranges and even then they werent accurate to that
Every single voice in The Emperor’s New Groove was PERFECT!! Eartha Kitt, John Goodman, David Spade, Patrick Warburton, Wendie Malick, whoever played the two kids even the little old man who said it wouldn’t be the first time he was thrown from a window!! PERFECT!!
I'm so glad you added Tim Curry to this, he gave me nightmares when I saw the original It movie when I was a kid, but I got to love him in ferngully and the more of his work I saw, the more I just loved his voice, his vocals and his style. He's basically the british Jack Nicholson; being someone who can be extremely creepy, but at the same time so suave and charming it's irresistable.
I’m so surprised that Grey DeLisle wasn’t at least mentioned in this video. She’s been in so many childhood cartoons and she brings life to each and every one.
maybe because she's (to me atleast) primarily video games and they aren't the level of animation? I mean, there's no mention of Baldur's Gate when they did Jim Cummings... Mojo is so crazy that they make the Joker look completely sane... Putting Mel Blanc at Number 4...
@@edwardcollins8102 that could be possible, but she’s also I’m a ton of cartoons. From scooby doo to Danny phantom, avatar the last airbender,fairly odd parents, the Grimm adventures of Billy And Mandy and those are only the ones I can think of off the top of my head
I was shocked not to see Clancy Brown on this list. Mr. Krabs (Spongebob), Lex Luthor (multiple shows), Savage Oppress (Clone Wars), and Hades (God of War 3), just to name a few. He’s got an instantly recognizable voice, and he shows up everywhere.
While I absolutely agree he's a good voice actor, this was about over the top ones, and I wouldn't consider his roles to ever be wacky, zany, outright insane, or anything else that'd put him over the top.
I've read a lot of comments and none have mentioned Phil Hartman. Like Patrick Warburton, his voices were all the same but always perfect. And justice for The Simpsons cast!
I swear, the animators took a look at Eartha Kitt and her energy and just made a caricature of her for Isthma. Such a good character, it's hard to ever truly dislike her.
@@emtpet, I think she took over the role from Julie Newmar, so while she wasn't the "original" 1960's live action Catwoman, she was definitely a memorable version of the character.
Grey DesLisle deserves a mention at the very least. She’s one of those actors who WAS our childhood from Foster’s Home, Danny Phantom, Scooby-Doo, Grimm Adventures of Billy and Mandy, The Fairly OddParents, and SO MANY MORE! But if we’re just talking “over the top characters,” she takes the cake with Azula. That was one dangerous 14-year old who easily made men in the ATLA universe shake in their boots! Zuko and Iroh would’ve rather been killed by the Earth Kingdom than turned over to her. And who can forget the line where she’s “about to celebrate becoming an only child!” 🔥
My 21 year old son had never seen Aladdin...until a couple of weeks ago. We watched it and I was blown away, again, by all the impressions he did in the movie (including actors/comedians my son has never heard of). His performance as the Genie was epic.
The following Voice Actors have done over 100 Voice Roles: Kevin Micheal Richardson, Rob Paulsen, Frank Welker, Steve Blum, Scott Mcneil, David Kaye, Brian Drummond, The Dobson Bros.(Paul, Brian & Micheal), Kari Wahgren, Laura Bailey, Tabitha St. Germain, Tara Strong, Cree Summer, Grey DeLise, & Jennifer Hale.
These voice acting performances may be over the top but that's what makes them so legendary, Because it's proof that these voice actors put their heart and soul into their performances that shows just how dedicated they are and how amazing they are at what they do!!!
Honestly, for animated works, if you don't go at least a little over-the-top then it doesn't seem appropriate. It's one of the reasons I like the Japanese voices for anime. They tend to get a much better read on the characterization of the voices for the characters they portray. Also because the language barrier helps to mitigate some of the awkward feelings that arise from some of the cheesier lines.
Mel Blanc should be number one. Starting with the days of radio, Blanc is known as the Man of a Thousand Voice. The list shouldn’t be based on popularity but history.
Have you seen the episode in Emperor's New School where Kronk has to attend court day as a witness? I never thought court days/hearings/trials could be so hillarious 😂
June Foray deserves at least an honorable mention here. She voiced many characters including Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Chatty Cathy,and her evil Twilight Zone doppelgänger Talky Tina.
You should have mention Dan Castenella; THE voice of Homer Simpson who also did a very good job in voicing Genie during the Aladdin series and second movie.
I would include Kevin Conroy, Nancy Cartwright, Verna Felton (She voiced several notable characters), Barbara Luddy (She was the voice of Lady in Lady and the Tramp and Merryweather in Sleeping Beauty), Sterling Holloway and Eleanor Audley (She voiced two Disney Villains: Lady Tremaine and Maleficent)
Jim Cummings, Tara Strong, and Rob Paulson are all such talented voice artists with such varied roles to their names, it's how the managed to such distinct life and personality to so many of our childhood favorites.
Loved this … would like to see more split screens … the actor on one side with the character on the other.. both speaking the part. These people are so talented, ❤
Let's not forget that Rob Paulson also voiced Bobble in the TinkerBell movies. Also, here's some other great mentions: Mae Whitman (TinkerBell, Amity Blight, 2012 TMNT's April O' Neil, Katara, etc). Rachel MacFarlane (Some female Family Guy characters, Odalia Blight, Eris, Hayley Smith, etc). Grey DeLisle (Vicky, Lola Loud, Daphne Blake, Moon Butterfly, etc).
Mark Hamil Voice acting is amazing and I love how he goes all out with his character like Joker, Hob Goblin, Fire lord Ozai and Skips from Regular show. Mark is my personal favorite. However my overall favorite voice actor is Tara Strong. Tara Strong is my childhood favorite voice actor and has voiced my absolute favorite characters.
I would have liked to have seen some of the older GOATs on this list such as Phil Harris and Sterling Holloway. Maybe go back to the 20s, 30s, and 40s and explore voice actors of that time.
Yeah that’s very inaccurate list if you choose to leave out a body of culture inspired work like the Simpsons, the show has definitely earned some respect.
Keith David is one of my favorites. He has done so many great characters, including Spawn, Goliath from Gargoyles, Dr. Facilier from Disney's Princess and The Frog, the President of the United States in Rick and Morty, and the voice behind the Navy commercials, to name a few. I've been a fan of his my entire childhood. Loved him as an actor in the films They Live and Men At Work.
Honestly? I still find myself singing Toxic Lovr on the occasion. Ferngully was my childhood classic, and I'm glad that Hexus was mentioned (not many people know this movie?)
If I ever get to see Robin Williams in the next life I would love to tell him how much of a difference he made to the world. All versions of him on the big screen are amazing, he was a lot of peoples childhood. and also when he died it started conversations, conversations about how happy people suffer from depression too. His death was very hard on many of us and it got people talking about mental health and how to help people before they hit rock bottom. We will never stop loving you Robin
I’m sad nobody mentioned Jess Harnell. He’s Wakko in the Animaniacs and Ironside in Transformers. My favorite is Wooten from Adventures in Odyssey. But when he sings, oh my gosh the impressions he can do!!
Honorable mention suggestion: Mia Sinclair Jennes the actress who voiced Powder in the first 3 episodes of Arcane was just 10 years old during that recording.....10. And if you have seen those 3 episodes then you know exactly how insane that is.
Cree Summer deserved an actual place more than an honorable mention imo. Kath Soucie got neglected on here, too, as the voice actress for Phil AND Lil in Rugrats plus her characters in Tiny Toons and various other 90s shows. If we're doing one-offs, Jaleel White as Sonic the Hedgehog from the various Sonic series. Someone else mentioned Peter Cullen and there's zero mention of Tony Jay, one of the most iconic villainous voices EVER from Reboot's Megabyte to the Elder God in the Legacy of Cain and Soul Reaver series of games; plus he was the asylum owner in Beauty and the Beast.
E.G. Daily should have had a place on the list as well. She voiced Tommy Pickles in the original Rugrats series, all the Rugrats movies, and I think she still voices him in the Rugrats reboot series. If you don't know what she looks like then check out the movie Pee Wee's Big Adventure. She plays Pee Wee's girlfriend.
It has always been my goal to try and match the Genie's impressions and jokes in Aladdin. i did the same thing with James Woods' Hades from Hercules, but King Williams is at another level, and it is SOOO hard to emulate him! 30 years of trying, and I still haven't got it all... RIP Robin! I wish all had a friend like you!
Even to this day, I sorely miss Robin Williams! I'm just SOOOOOO grateful that I was alive to watch the fenominal work that he graced us all with!!!!! ❤❤❤😔😔😔😭😭😭 🥰🥰🥰
I knew #1 before even clicking on the video. They are ALL incredible artists, but for me, my man put in the work with his career as well as his life. RIP Robin
Another omission: Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of SMAUG in The Hobbit! I know this list was primarily animated movies, but he did both the motion capture and incredible voice work for Smaug! "I know you're here... I can ssmmmeeellll you!"
Tara Strong does such great voice acting for characters from my childhood including Timmy Turner from fairly Odd parents, and Raven from Teen Titans. Gilbert Gottfried was also the best to have ever played Iago from Aladdin RIP 🙏🏻😇 Tom Kenny voice of SpongeBob is also another one of my favorites!! Josh Gad Both Perfectly Brought the Voice of Olaf to life in Frozen and Bringing LeFou to Life in the Live Action Beauty And The Beast!! 💕🍻 Patrick Warburton Is also the King with his deep baritone voice for his characters like Kronk, Joe Swanson, and buzz Lightyear (though I still love Tim Allen as the true voice). And James Woods is like the master to bringing to life Hades the villain we all know and love to hate from Hercules as well. Jermey Irons Was best actor to have ever voiced Scar from another one of our favorite Disney Animated classics The Lion King!!👑 And Finally Robin Williams will NEVER be forgotten for one of mine and my Dad's favorite Roles that Robin has ever played in Cinema History The Genie From Aladdin RIP🙏🏻😇
God knows I absolutely love Robin Williams (R.I.P.) But if I have to be honest, I'm having a very hard time picking between his performance as Ginie and Eartha Kitt (R.I.P.)'s performance as Yzma as my favorite from this list. It's seriously hard. But one thing I can say is that I'll never ever forget how much and how hard I laughed throughout all of Emperor's New Groove the second time I watched it on the same day. Back in the day when Disney Channel was made available in Latin America I remember my sibling and I caught the already started movie on tv and we liked it so much that we wanted to record it on videotape. So we waited late that night till it was being transmitted again and we basically laughed the whole movie through! I don't know how was it possible that we laughed that much the second time we watched that movie but our stomachs hurt so much from all that laughter. We even had to contain the laughs most of the time as to not wake up our parents. I'll never forget that night😂
I would have ranked Mark Hamill higher than you did, but can't argue with your top five! And all twenty are a delight to hear. It's like meeting the ghostwriter of a celebrity book you really enjoyed: everyone knows the celebrity (Batman, the Genie, etc.) but can't put a name or face to the ghostwriter. Or in this case, the voice actor. Thanks for this collection of brilliance. All twenty richly deserve the honor of being on this list!
Alan Tudyk is and always be, a Legend in world of voice acting, Y'all forgot to add Alan's performance as the Joker and Clayface in the Harley Quinn series,
Mel Blanc isn't #1? How? Why? He was hilarious, versatile, and must have done more animated voice work than anyone else on this list. He was way underrated in his day--in his earliest work they didn't even credit the voice actors!
Consider him from the Jack Benny show, Looney Tunes, Flintstones, The Jetsons! Over 60 years of JUST voice acting. I agree with you 100%! He IS the voice character.
How did the voice actors of The Simpsons get overlooked? Nancy Cartwright, Hank Azaria and Dan Castellaneta. Talk about people doing various characters throughout the show. Incredible what they can do!
someone please explain to me HOW IN THE NAME OF VOICE ACTING MR. H JON BENJAMIN IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND HERE?!?! even setting aside the fact that being two icons in bob belcher & sterling archer should be enough to get you here, he does multiple voices in each show. THIS IS BLASHPHEMY, PUT SOME RESPECT ON THAT MAN NAME 😤
Gotta say, I think there’s enough memorable “featured performances” and cornerstone voice actors for each to have their own list. Trying to compare them side by side is a little “apples and oranges” in terms of what information we want to know. For instance, love Tim Curry’s couple of voice acting roles, but we don’t say Tim Curry and think “voice actor”. Likewise, Baker, Strong, Blanc etc. are primarily (if only) notable for voice acting, and are so prolific in that field.
Honestly Patrick Warburton and Dee Bradley are the top two actors that are always apart of my childhood because I had heard them both as well as watched them as characters they are so iconic.
Love the list, I would add as honorable mentions as Steve Blum, Kevin Conroy, and John DiMaggio You hear their voice, and you just remember their characters.
the character that I recognize Kristen Schaal's voice is Barb from Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2! So much nostalgia! The other character that I do recognize is Mabel Pines from Gravity Falls (didn't watch this show too long). No other characters that I know of with her voice
Character actors make the world go 'round. Voice actors really are an extension of this. All of these people are incredible. It is way too hard to pick one or even five to be on top.
Reportedly, Robin Williams improv'd all the genie lines, and had hours and hours of it. Most was cut because it was very adult, and more was just too much to fit into the movie. The best
John DiMaggio aka Bender (Futurama) King Zog (Disenchantment) Jake (Adventure Time) General Grievous ( Star Wars: Clone wars) Dr. Drakken ( Kim Possible) Rico ( Madagascar)
@@cnsayin8847 same, he voiced some many characters that it’s hard to list them all and there are times where I didn’t notice that it has him from different shows
I think one of the best moments in Aladdin is the opening with the trader. Apparently Williams was given a pile of stuff to entirely ad-lib and the producers just recorded it and animated it. Apparently the entire crew were in stitches and there was loads of audio not used that was just as funny. So many names and voices from my childhood, loved it.
I feel like Tara Strong was done a disservice by the fact that there was no mention of her video game voice acting. She is Harley Quinn across Injustice, Multiversus, the Arkham series and the upcoming Suicide Squad game, and literally OWNS the role!
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Matthew Lillard as shaggy Rogers best
Mark Hamill Joker amazing
Peter Cullen as Optimus prime incredible
Jess Harnell. Not only can he voice act, the man can SING! Listen to his band Rock Sugar if you don't believe me.
Grey Delisle. Love her work as Vicky and Azula!
Patrick Warburton was the PERFECT Cast to do the voice of Kronk and I couldn’t think of anyone to do the voice of that Character from Emperor’s New Groove
Everyone from the emperor's new groove put in their all. Most notably, Eartha Kitt.
Kevin Micheal Richardson
Jim Cummings is a voice acting LEGEND at this point and deserved to be higher than just 17.
Right. I was irritated they put him at 17. Insulting tbh
He also voiced other cartoon characters Darkwing Duck,Pete,Both Winnie the Pooh and Tigger and he also voiced two Looney Tunes characters Yosemite Sam and Taz.
Agree!!!
Curry should be higher too
Like Eddie Murphy is funny but he still sounds like Eddie Murphy why is he so high
Who Is that? And he only voiced Taz and Yosemite Sam because the original guy passed away. Mel Blanc IS KING and always will be, even if he is gone
James Earl Jones deserves a spot or atleast a honorable mention he voiced
Darth Vader and mufasa
CNN announcer Bleeding Gums Murphy
also Steven Blum. he may not be amongst the childhood animation VAs but his voice is so iconic and memorable that its almost impossible to notice his VA. i mean his most recent VA was as Mephisto in diablo 4 and his voice his so menacing naturally. also johnny yung bosch. and yuri lowenthal
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ stfu
As well as Keith David.. instead we got Dwayne freaking Johnson
James Earl Jones is so ahead of this list, he's not even on it.
Robin Williams was more than just a legendary voice actor - he was a great actor and legendary comedian that could hardly ever be held back on stage. While he definitely could pull off a serious role or serious moments (bits of Dead Poets Society Mrs. Doubtfire, and the whole of Insomnia), everything from Mork & Mindy to Popeye to ... well, you called it, Aladdin, have us in stitches and in awe of his comic wit! Few comedians hold a candle to his legacy!
I am in total agreement with you. No one could ever compare to Robin Williams. He was fantastic.
What Dreams May Come, is probably my favorite film of his
@@spaceghostnow4010that was definitely an amazing film and just shows how absolutely diverse he could be in his role and proves how amazing of an actor he was and will always continue to have us love him long after his passing ❤
Spot on! And speaking of his serious, emotional roles, don't forget Good Will Hunting. Absolutely fantastic there. Amazing talent. At #4, I was wondering how anyone could top Mel Blanc, but I have no qualms with Robin Williams at #1 here, even with some very stiff competition (where Tom Hanks & John Goodman didn't even make honorable mentions).
@Rickywwx I agree!!! Tom Hanks and John Goodman should've definitely BEEN ON LIST!!!! Same with JAMES EARL JONES.
DWAYNE JOHNSON was on it.
Mel blanc is the undisputed king of voice acting. The amount of voices he could do is insane
RIP Robin Williams, June Foray, Mel Blanc, Gilbert Gothfred you people did some of the best voice work of all time 😢
I agree with you. So how come June Foray didn't even make it into the Honorable Mentions???
P.S. Ms. Mojo, I enjoyed most of the video, but when I saw your shameful neglect of the one and only Ms. Foray, I "unliked" this piece and removed it from my "Saved" list.
Yea no mention of June Foray was insulting
Couldn’t even spell Gilbert’s last name right 🙄
Yeah you must’ve been a fan lol
Patrick Warburton doesn't do voices, it's literally just him every time. And it's EPIC!
Yep. Many voice actors sell themselves on range. Warburton is one of the few who pull out a career from uniqueness.
@@wordforger Will Arnett is another that's always just him. These actors are to be treasured
Yep, I love him in everything he's ever done. His droll sense of humor combined with that voice!
@@wordforger I mean, his voice is just...I don't know, the very moment you hear it, you think: This guy's a hugger. It's deep, yet smooth and has a loveable quality to it, which is amplified when you know it's him because let's face it Patrick Warburton IS a loveable guy.
Well yes, his voice is distinct, but that doesn’t make him a voice “actor”. If he does the same voice, then is just “hey kids, look! Patrick Warburton!!”
The Emperor's New Groove is one of my favorite movies of all time, and much of that is due to the voice cast. Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, John Goodman, David Spade... what a lineup! Add to that a hilariously brilliant script, and you have one of the funiest, most underrated animated films of all time. It should be a classic, but it hardly gets much attention outside of its diehard fans or voice acting enthusiasts.
Speaking of voice acting, James Arnold Taylor should probably have gotten a shoutout on this list as well. Dude has a long list of impressive voice credits to his name. I was kind of surprised he didn't even get a mention here.
Absolutely agree!
Tidus from Final Fantasy X and Obi-Wan Kenobi are two of my favorite roles from James Arnold Taylor.
It's great
My favourite disney film
I made my boyfriend watch it a few weeks ago and he actually loved it! I grew up watching it so its just a masterpiece for me
Hamill is without a doubt THE definitive Joker. I especially loved his portrayal in the Batman Arkham game series. I don't think anyone else could have brought that blend of comedy, madness and menace to the role. Now that he's apparently retiring from the role, that's going to be some awfully big shoes to fill.
He said at one point years ago that there was no need to ask him to voice the Joker when Kevin Conroy (RIP) was voicing Batman he would always be in. So it may be that without Kevin being Batman he doesn't feel the need as the 2 actors did play off of each other in the recording booths.
Rest in peace, Eartha Kitt and Gilbert Gottfried, two of my favourite voice actors of all time. They'll never be forgotten. 😇
I always laugh when I hear Gottfried as Iago say "You got a problem pinky!?"
@@Omar-wq9dz I think it was actually pooky
@@signergirl1 no it's pinky cuz he was yelling at a flamingo who was attracted to Iago impersonating Jasmine to get Aladdin to leave the lamp behind
@@sammiAshe8698 sorry, I guess I always heard Pooky lol
When I listen about Eartha Kitt it reminds me of Pierce
Robin Williams as Genie was perfect casting. I don’t know who else could have pulled that off other than him
He payed the role well
RIP ROBIN
@@chasehedges6775 RIP 🥺
@@chasehedges6775 you mean PERFECTLY!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂
No one can outdo Robin. Not even now. R.I.P Robin. Oh Captain, my Captain
Why do you think they bought in will Smith to play as genie which I still hate the live action movie
How did Maurice LaMarche not make this list?
Movies, television, video games.. Hundreds of credits from Animainiacs to Best Fiends to Zootopia, he is an exceptionally talented voice actor.
How on EARTH is Mel Blanc *not* #1???
(Side note: I've met and spoken to Rob Paulsen a few times, and he's truly one of the nicest people I've ever met. He's also SCARY talented)
He 100000% should have been #1. How can someone known as "the man of a thousand voices" not be #1 on a list that has to do with voice acting???
Another that I think was at least worth an honorable mention: Peter Cullen. The iconic voice of Optimus Prime, but also Eeyore, KARR and many others.
Karr from Stroker and Hoop?
@@Jaxvidstar KARR from Knight Rider
This! I was 100% expecting Peter Cullen to be on this list..
I'm glad someone else noticed that Peter Cullen was missing, too. Good call.
@@Geggen88 yeah especially as they had Frank Welker!
Billy West and John DiMaggio MADE Futurama. Both definitely deserve a place on this list.
Absolutely!
They're voice acting royalty, up there with Mel Blanc and Jim Cummings.
clonemyvoice is dreamy for practicing voice over on the down low, nailing Gottfried's best lines is too fun
I am so happy you mention Buzz LightYear: Star Command. That is humongously underrated TV show. It's so hard to find most of the episodes nowadays. It's a nice nostalgic TV show of Buzzes past 🥳
How is Nancy Cartwright not on this list??? Absolute legend.
I think they need to do a part 2.
The Simpsons boy umm 🤔 Bart
Dan Castleanetta should have been up there too. No iconic Simpsons voice actors made it. Hank Azaria deserves some recognition as well
Agreed
YES!!! I was expecting Nancy Cartwright to show up in this list the entire time.
James Woods deserves a spot on here simply for Hades. One of the single best voice performances of all time.
Watched it yesterday and he cracks me up every time. His irritation when the Fates keep telling him they know
also a super "Over the top" performance, but I guess they just wanted to list voice actors/actresses with wide ranges and even then they werent accurate to that
Agree
And his personal favorite out of all his roles
James Woods in family guy is just my favourite thing ever
Every single voice in The Emperor’s New Groove was PERFECT!! Eartha Kitt, John Goodman, David Spade, Patrick Warburton, Wendie Malick, whoever played the two kids even the little old man who said it wouldn’t be the first time he was thrown from a window!! PERFECT!!
I'm so glad you added Tim Curry to this, he gave me nightmares when I saw the original It movie when I was a kid, but I got to love him in ferngully and the more of his work I saw, the more I just loved his voice, his vocals and his style. He's basically the british Jack Nicholson; being someone who can be extremely creepy, but at the same time so suave and charming it's irresistable.
Completely agree! I'm not sure which role was freakiest, Forte the pipe organ or Hexxis.
I’m so surprised that Grey DeLisle wasn’t at least mentioned in this video. She’s been in so many childhood cartoons and she brings life to each and every one.
maybe because she's (to me atleast) primarily video games and they aren't the level of animation? I mean, there's no mention of Baldur's Gate when they did Jim Cummings... Mojo is so crazy that they make the Joker look completely sane... Putting Mel Blanc at Number 4...
@@edwardcollins8102 that could be possible, but she’s also I’m a ton of cartoons. From scooby doo to Danny phantom, avatar the last airbender,fairly odd parents, the Grimm adventures of Billy And Mandy and those are only the ones I can think of off the top of my head
@aimeelarsen4349 I didn't know she had voiced all those characters
@@krystalirvine5171 oh yeah and there’s so many more that I didn’t mention here
Just for her role as Azula in ATLA alone she should be on this list.
I was shocked not to see Clancy Brown on this list. Mr. Krabs (Spongebob), Lex Luthor (multiple shows), Savage Oppress (Clone Wars), and Hades (God of War 3), just to name a few. He’s got an instantly recognizable voice, and he shows up everywhere.
I agree!
Hades voice actor by James Wood in movie and t.v. cartoons Hercules young Hercules I meant before he was adult.
I had no idea the Kurgen was Mr. Krabs. That's awesome.
While I absolutely agree he's a good voice actor, this was about over the top ones, and I wouldn't consider his roles to ever be wacky, zany, outright insane, or anything else that'd put him over the top.
@@solandras666 You’re absolutely right. I think I understood “over the top actors” in the title to mean “excellent and well-known”
I've read a lot of comments and none have mentioned Phil Hartman. Like Patrick Warburton, his voices were all the same but always perfect. And justice for The Simpsons cast!
Dee Bradley Baker at 20 is criminal. He has an iconic voice a long with extreme versatility
How in the world did you leave out Kevin Conroy?! He’s the GOAT voice actor of Batman!
His passing is one of the main reasons Mark Hamil decided to stop doing the Joker
@@jimbear62 mark hamill’s joker is nothing without conroy’s batman
@@brickmasterluke0112 Without Batman, crime has no punchline
That's forever the best Batman!!!
This was about over the top voice actors, not iconic ones. I wonder who would top that list 😁
I swear, the animators took a look at Eartha Kitt and her energy and just made a caricature of her for Isthma. Such a good character, it's hard to ever truly dislike her.
Once you hear her voice, you simply can't UNhear it.
I got to see her perform at Jazz Alley in Seattle back in the day...she was absolutely fabulous! And tiny!
1960’s original version of live action Cat Woman.
Isthma: " I will turn him into a flea, a tiny winy flea. Then put him a box and another box. Then SMASH him with a HAMMER!!!
@@emtpet, I think she took over the role from Julie Newmar, so while she wasn't the "original" 1960's live action Catwoman, she was definitely a memorable version of the character.
Grey DesLisle deserves a mention at the very least. She’s one of those actors who WAS our childhood from Foster’s Home, Danny Phantom, Scooby-Doo, Grimm Adventures of Billy and Mandy, The Fairly OddParents, and SO MANY MORE! But if we’re just talking “over the top characters,” she takes the cake with Azula. That was one dangerous 14-year old who easily made men in the ATLA universe shake in their boots! Zuko and Iroh would’ve rather been killed by the Earth Kingdom than turned over to her. And who can forget the line where she’s “about to celebrate becoming an only child!” 🔥
My 21 year old son had never seen Aladdin...until a couple of weeks ago. We watched it and I was blown away, again, by all the impressions he did in the movie (including actors/comedians my son has never heard of). His performance as the Genie was epic.
Show him live action with WILL SMITH as Genie
Patrick Warburton was absolutely the best part of The Emperor’s New Groove!
Patrick has literally one voice he uses for every role he does. Just like John Ratzenberger.
O that is a huge claim, Love that movie!
pairing him with Eartha Kitt though... Yzma is a perfect foil to Kronk
Honestly, i miss Mel Blanc- he was the King of Voices.
Yes, but June Foray was the Queen--and she didn't even get an Honorable Mention in this video.
Now we need a list of just distinct voices, not just from animated stuff. Honorable mention: Vincent Price ❤
The following Voice Actors have done over 100 Voice Roles: Kevin Micheal Richardson, Rob Paulsen, Frank Welker, Steve Blum, Scott Mcneil, David Kaye, Brian Drummond, The Dobson Bros.(Paul, Brian & Micheal), Kari Wahgren, Laura Bailey, Tabitha St. Germain, Tara Strong, Cree Summer, Grey DeLise, & Jennifer Hale.
Mel is the top of this list. He was the pinnacle of the art and made voice acting what it is.
Top 3 forsure!
Yes! Mel is number 1. I'd put Tress MacNeil as Number 2. The other can follow close behind.
Seriously. How did Eartha Kitt get higher than him?
@@mochs62512cause Yzma is one of the best characters ever.
Alan Tudyk is amazing-his impression of Ed Wynn to do King Candy is amazing!
What about Grey DeLisle? She was Vicky from the Fairy Odd Parents, Azusa for Atla and Mandy from Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy.
Adam West, Neil Kaplan, Nolan North are other voice actors that are incredible.
So many amazing people who voice such amazing characters.
These voice acting performances may be over the top but that's what makes them so legendary, Because it's proof that these voice actors put their heart and soul into their performances that shows just how dedicated they are and how amazing they are at what they do!!!
Honestly, for animated works, if you don't go at least a little over-the-top then it doesn't seem appropriate. It's one of the reasons I like the Japanese voices for anime. They tend to get a much better read on the characterization of the voices for the characters they portray. Also because the language barrier helps to mitigate some of the awkward feelings that arise from some of the cheesier lines.
All the voice actors for Disney villains like James Woods, Gilbert Gottfried, and Jeremy Irons were over the top and it was great
James Woods is basically talking to a person in Podcast😂👍🏼
Don’t forget Robin Williams
Don't forget Richard White as Gaston.
Mel Blanc should be number one. Starting with the days of radio, Blanc is known as the Man of a Thousand Voice. The list shouldn’t be based on popularity but history.
I’m so glad you mentioned Cree Summer. I don’t think she gets enough credit! ❤️
Patrick Warburton's voice always makes me smile
Have you seen the episode in Emperor's New School where Kronk has to attend court day as a witness? I never thought court days/hearings/trials could be so hillarious 😂
Patrick Warburton's way of voicing Kronk's witness statement changed the way I look at court hearings 😂
June Foray deserves at least an honorable mention here. She voiced many characters including Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Chatty Cathy,and her evil Twilight Zone doppelgänger Talky Tina.
Mel Blanc was called the male June Foray. That's how esteemed she was.
Chatty Cathy ❤❤❤❤
You should have mention Dan Castenella; THE voice of Homer Simpson who also did a very good job in voicing Genie during the Aladdin series and second movie.
I would include Kevin Conroy, Nancy Cartwright, Verna Felton (She voiced several notable characters), Barbara Luddy (She was the voice of Lady in Lady and the Tramp and Merryweather in Sleeping Beauty), Sterling Holloway and Eleanor Audley (She voiced two Disney Villains: Lady Tremaine and Maleficent)
Honestly surprised Kevin Conroy who has done a lot wasn't on here. Another iconic voice legend
not over the top , so he belongs on a different list. one of great voice acting.
Jim Cummings, Tara Strong, and Rob Paulson are all such talented voice artists with such varied roles to their names, it's how the managed to such distinct life and personality to so many of our childhood favorites.
Loved this … would like to see more split screens … the actor on one side with the character on the other.. both speaking the part. These people are so talented, ❤
Im surprised there was no mention of john ratzenberger. He seems to be in every Disney and Pixar animations.
And Wanda Sykes as well!
Let's not forget that Rob Paulson also voiced Bobble in the TinkerBell movies. Also, here's some other great mentions:
Mae Whitman (TinkerBell, Amity Blight, 2012 TMNT's April O' Neil, Katara, etc).
Rachel MacFarlane (Some female Family Guy characters, Odalia Blight, Eris, Hayley Smith, etc).
Grey DeLisle (Vicky, Lola Loud, Daphne Blake, Moon Butterfly, etc).
True. What's really shocking is that they left out half of the Simpsons cast and the South Park creators.
oooh yeah Grey Delisle definitely deserves to be on this list.
Mark Hamil Voice acting is amazing and I love how he goes all out with his character like Joker, Hob Goblin, Fire lord Ozai and Skips from Regular show. Mark is my personal favorite. However my overall favorite voice actor is Tara Strong. Tara Strong is my childhood favorite voice actor and has voiced my absolute favorite characters.
RIP Robin and Gilbert. They brought two of the most iconic characters in Disney alive.
I would have liked to have seen some of the older GOATs on this list such as Phil Harris and Sterling Holloway. Maybe go back to the 20s, 30s, and 40s and explore voice actors of that time.
Got to show some love for Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer!!! Can’t believe none were mentioned.
I can't believe they failed to mention June Foray!
Yeah that’s very inaccurate list if you choose to leave out a body of culture inspired work like the Simpsons, the show has definitely earned some respect.
Keith David is one of my favorites. He has done so many great characters, including Spawn, Goliath from Gargoyles, Dr. Facilier from Disney's Princess and The Frog, the President of the United States in Rick and Morty, and the voice behind the Navy commercials, to name a few. I've been a fan of his my entire childhood. Loved him as an actor in the films They Live and Men At Work.
Keith David is great in everything he does, but he really killed it with Spawn! And mark hamill too with twitch!
Keith David is great in everything he does, but he really killed it with Spawn! And mark hamill too with twitch!
Keith David is great in everything he does, but he really killed it with Spawn! And mark hamill too with twitch!
Keith David is great in everything he does, but he really killed it with Spawn! And mark hamill too with twitch!
Keith David is great in everything he does, but he really killed it with Spawn! And mark hamill too with twitch!
Honestly? I still find myself singing Toxic Lovr on the occasion. Ferngully was my childhood classic, and I'm glad that Hexus was mentioned (not many people know this movie?)
Phil Harris...I was in love with his voice when I was a kid.
If I ever get to see Robin Williams in the next life I would love to tell him how much of a difference he made to the world.
All versions of him on the big screen are amazing, he was a lot of peoples childhood. and also when he died it started conversations, conversations about how happy people suffer from depression too.
His death was very hard on many of us and it got people talking about mental health and how to help people before they hit rock bottom.
We will never stop loving you Robin
I’m sad nobody mentioned Jess Harnell. He’s Wakko in the Animaniacs and Ironside in Transformers. My favorite is Wooten from Adventures in Odyssey. But when he sings, oh my gosh the impressions he can do!!
Patrick Warburton also voiced Captain Flynn from the Skylander franchise!!! (Both games & the Netflix series)
Honorable mention suggestion: Mia Sinclair Jennes the actress who voiced Powder in the first 3 episodes of Arcane was just 10 years old during that recording.....10. And if you have seen those 3 episodes then you know exactly how insane that is.
Cree Summer deserved an actual place more than an honorable mention imo. Kath Soucie got neglected on here, too, as the voice actress for Phil AND Lil in Rugrats plus her characters in Tiny Toons and various other 90s shows. If we're doing one-offs, Jaleel White as Sonic the Hedgehog from the various Sonic series. Someone else mentioned Peter Cullen and there's zero mention of Tony Jay, one of the most iconic villainous voices EVER from Reboot's Megabyte to the Elder God in the Legacy of Cain and Soul Reaver series of games; plus he was the asylum owner in Beauty and the Beast.
Tony Jay also voiced Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. And his singing!!! Unforgettable.
Tara Strong's voice is part of my childhood , she is amazing
She really is.
UGH, doing this for a living would be my DREAM! Props to all these fabulous, talented folks!
Cree should have definitely been more than just an honorable mention.
The late June Foray who voiced Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Granny from the Loony Tunes franchise, and others certainly deserves a mention.
I should also add Bill Scott, who voiced Bullwinkle, as well as Tom Slick, Dudley Do-Right, and a host of others.
E.G. Daily should have had a place on the list as well. She voiced Tommy Pickles in the original Rugrats series, all the Rugrats movies, and I think she still voices him in the Rugrats reboot series. If you don't know what she looks like then check out the movie Pee Wee's Big Adventure. She plays Pee Wee's girlfriend.
It has always been my goal to try and match the Genie's impressions and jokes in Aladdin. i did the same thing with James Woods' Hades from Hercules, but King Williams is at another level, and it is SOOO hard to emulate him! 30 years of trying, and I still haven't got it all... RIP Robin! I wish all had a friend like you!
Even to this day, I sorely miss Robin Williams! I'm just SOOOOOO grateful that I was alive to watch the fenominal work that he graced us all with!!!!! ❤❤❤😔😔😔😭😭😭 🥰🥰🥰
I knew #1 before even clicking on the video. They are ALL incredible artists, but for me, my man put in the work with his career as well as his life. RIP Robin
Mel Blanc should have been #1 in my humble opinion. That man was simply a pioneer of a genre and the best to ever do it at that.
Another omission: Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of SMAUG in The Hobbit! I know this list was primarily animated movies, but he did both the motion capture and incredible voice work for Smaug! "I know you're here... I can ssmmmeeellll you!"
Tara Strong does such great voice acting for characters from my childhood including Timmy Turner from fairly Odd parents, and Raven from Teen Titans. Gilbert Gottfried was also the best to have ever played Iago from Aladdin RIP 🙏🏻😇 Tom Kenny voice of SpongeBob is also another one of my favorites!! Josh Gad Both Perfectly Brought the Voice of Olaf to life in Frozen and Bringing LeFou to Life in the Live Action Beauty And The Beast!! 💕🍻 Patrick Warburton Is also the King with his deep baritone voice for his characters like Kronk, Joe Swanson, and buzz Lightyear (though I still love Tim Allen as the true voice). And James Woods is like the master to bringing to life Hades the villain we all know and love to hate from Hercules as well. Jermey Irons Was best actor to have ever voiced Scar from another one of our favorite Disney Animated classics The Lion King!!👑 And Finally Robin Williams will NEVER be forgotten for one of mine and my Dad's favorite Roles that Robin has ever played in Cinema History The Genie From Aladdin RIP🙏🏻😇
God knows I absolutely love Robin Williams (R.I.P.) But if I have to be honest, I'm having a very hard time picking between his performance as Ginie and Eartha Kitt (R.I.P.)'s performance as Yzma as my favorite from this list. It's seriously hard.
But one thing I can say is that I'll never ever forget how much and how hard I laughed throughout all of Emperor's New Groove the second time I watched it on the same day. Back in the day when Disney Channel was made available in Latin America I remember my sibling and I caught the already started movie on tv and we liked it so much that we wanted to record it on videotape. So we waited late that night till it was being transmitted again and we basically laughed the whole movie through! I don't know how was it possible that we laughed that much the second time we watched that movie but our stomachs hurt so much from all that laughter. We even had to contain the laughs most of the time as to not wake up our parents. I'll never forget that night😂
I would have ranked Mark Hamill higher than you did, but can't argue with your top five! And all twenty are a delight to hear. It's like meeting the ghostwriter of a celebrity book you really enjoyed: everyone knows the celebrity (Batman, the Genie, etc.) but can't put a name or face to the ghostwriter. Or in this case, the voice actor. Thanks for this collection of brilliance. All twenty richly deserve the honor of being on this list!
Man, I just realized how much I miss Robin Williams. RIP to all the great talents we have lost.
Alan Tudyk is and always be, a Legend in world of voice acting, Y'all forgot to add Alan's performance as the Joker and Clayface in the Harley Quinn series,
And wasn´t he as actor also in Firefly? The one who died?
@aquelejeito I never saw the firefly series, so I cannot say for sure
@@aquelejeito Yeah, though his character died in the movie of the series, Serenity, not the show.
Mel Blanc isn't #1? How? Why? He was hilarious, versatile, and must have done more animated voice work than anyone else on this list. He was way underrated in his day--in his earliest work they didn't even credit the voice actors!
Consider him from the Jack Benny show, Looney Tunes, Flintstones, The Jetsons! Over 60 years of JUST voice acting. I agree with you 100%! He IS the voice character.
@@sinclairjg Oh wow, I only know him from the Looney Tunes! I didn't know he the Jetsons or Flintsones--loved those when I was a kid.
Patrick Warburton as Brock Samson in Venture Brothers. You don't have to go any further.
How did the voice actors of The Simpsons get overlooked? Nancy Cartwright, Hank Azaria and Dan Castellaneta. Talk about people doing various characters throughout the show. Incredible what they can do!
Nancy Cartwright was huge outside the Simpsons too, Chuckie Finster, and many other animated works too.
@@dirt-rules Rufus from Kim Possible!
Hank Azaria 100%!!!
Watch some clips of Hank and Dan on Conan, I couldn’t stop laughing, you’re welcome.
someone please explain to me HOW IN THE NAME OF VOICE ACTING MR. H JON BENJAMIN IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND HERE?!?! even setting aside the fact that being two icons in bob belcher & sterling archer should be enough to get you here, he does multiple voices in each show. THIS IS BLASHPHEMY, PUT SOME RESPECT ON THAT MAN NAME 😤
All of them have THE voice to bring the characters to life
how is there no mention of billy west? not only did he take over the role of bugs bunny flawlessly, but he's practically the whole cast in futurama.
Gotta say, I think there’s enough memorable “featured performances” and cornerstone voice actors for each to have their own list. Trying to compare them side by side is a little “apples and oranges” in terms of what information we want to know.
For instance, love Tim Curry’s couple of voice acting roles, but we don’t say Tim Curry and think “voice actor”. Likewise, Baker, Strong, Blanc etc. are primarily (if only) notable for voice acting, and are so prolific in that field.
Mal blanc is the best. He did not only do cartoons. But he also did radio talk shows. He should be on top spot.
Where’s John DiMaggio & Billy West from the simpsons, Fururama & & Disenchantment?!
No Mel Blanc either. He was the original and voiced in the original Space Jam movie. Not to mention any bugs bunny, Flintstones, and several others
Honestly Patrick Warburton and Dee Bradley are the top two actors that are always apart of my childhood because I had heard them both as well as watched them as characters they are so iconic.
Love the list, I would add as honorable mentions as Steve Blum, Kevin Conroy, and John DiMaggio
You hear their voice, and you just remember their characters.
BLESS YOU for mentioning 'Buzz Lightyear of Star Command' in Patrick Warburton's credits! 🚀
I love Seth McFarlane's singing voice!!! And no one will ever top Robin Williams and Mel Blanc!
Amen to that!
I like it when Voice-Over Actors do their job
They deserve more recognition
@@cnsayin8847 Yeah
the character that I recognize Kristen Schaal's voice is Barb from Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2! So much nostalgia! The other character that I do recognize is Mabel Pines from Gravity Falls (didn't watch this show too long). No other characters that I know of with her voice
Character actors make the world go 'round. Voice actors really are an extension of this. All of these people are incredible. It is way too hard to pick one or even five to be on top.
How come James Woods wasn't on the list? I know he's done other great roles, but Hades is so iconic.
I wish you would of mention John Razenberger because he did almost every Pixar and Disney movie
Reportedly, Robin Williams improv'd all the genie lines, and had hours and hours of it. Most was cut because it was very adult, and more was just too much to fit into the movie. The best
John DiMaggio aka Bender (Futurama) King Zog (Disenchantment) Jake (Adventure Time) General Grievous ( Star Wars: Clone wars) Dr. Drakken ( Kim Possible) Rico ( Madagascar)
Dee Bradley Baker is one of my favourite voice actors of all time! Guess who my favourite character is that he has ever voiced 👹❤️🥁
He's one of my favorites too. Tho I won't try to guess since there's just too many.
@@cnsayin8847 same, he voiced some many characters that it’s hard to list them all and there are times where I didn’t notice that it has him from different shows
@@cnsayin8847 well in this case, it’s Animal from Muppet Babies (2018)
I think one of the best moments in Aladdin is the opening with the trader. Apparently Williams was given a pile of stuff to entirely ad-lib and the producers just recorded it and animated it. Apparently the entire crew were in stitches and there was loads of audio not used that was just as funny.
So many names and voices from my childhood, loved it.
matt stone, trey parker, or h jon benjamin would be great picks for honorable mentions
You picked the right one for #1. Robin Williams was a genius, and he is terribly missed.
I feel like Tara Strong was done a disservice by the fact that there was no mention of her video game voice acting. She is Harley Quinn across Injustice, Multiversus, the Arkham series and the upcoming Suicide Squad game, and literally OWNS the role!
She's probably the best female voice actor of all time, she does so much
Another video game she's in: Lollipop Chainsaw