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Russi Taylor

Russi Taylor (May 4, 1944 – July 26, 2019) was an American voice actress. She was best remembered for voicing the character of Minnie Mouse in English from 1986 to 2019, and was married to voice actor Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse, until his death on May 18, 2009. She was the longest-tenured voice actress to voice the character, having held the role for 33 years. She also provided the voices of several characters in The Simpsons.

Russi Taylor
Taylor in 2018
Born(1944-05-04)May 4, 1944
Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJuly 26, 2019(2019-07-26) (aged 75)
Glendale, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park
OccupationVoice actress
Years active1976–2019
Spouse
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(m. 1991; died 2009)​

Early life

Russi Taylor was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 4, 1944.[1]

Career

Taylor began her voice-over career in the mid-1970s. Her first voice-over role was the voice of Ted and Georgette's baby on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.[2] Taylor became the voice of Minnie Mouse in 1986, and continued to voice the character for 33 years until her death in 2019.[3] She also voiced Huey, Dewey, and Louie and Webby Vanderquack in the television series DuckTales and in other appearances.[3] Taylor provided the voices of numerous characters in the animated series The Simpsons, including fourth-grade nerd Martin Prince, purple-haired twins Sherri and Terri, and German exchange student Üter.[4] After her death, The Simpsons producers hired Grey DeLisle to succeed her.[5]

She voiced Pebbles Flintstone in The Flintstone Comedy Show for Hanna-Barbera in 1980.[6] Taylor was also the original voice of Strawberry Shortcake and the voice of Baby Gonzo in Muppet Babies, Nova in Twinkle, the Dream Being, Pac-Baby in the television series Pac-Man, the high-pitched Nurses that were mice in The Rescuers Down Under, Melissa in the Pound Puppies episode Garbage Night: The Musical, Queen Rosedust in My Little Pony and her last non-Disney role was Birdie the Early Bird in McDonaldland commercials. She was also the voice of Drizella and the Fairy Godmother in the Cinderella sequels, Cinderella II: Dreams Come True and Cinderella III: A Twist in Time.[7]

Personal life

Taylor was married to Wayne Allwine, the third voice of Mickey Mouse, from 1991 up until his death in 2009.[8][9][10] In 2008, a year before Allwine's death, they were both named Disney Legends.[11]

Death

Taylor died from colon cancer on July 26, 2019, at her home in Glendale, California, at the age of 75.[1][12][13][14] She is now interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park next to Allwine's grave.

Filmography

Film

List of voice performances in feature films
YearTitleRole(s)Notes
1980The Private EyesDoll[15]
1986My Little Pony: The MovieMorning Glory, Rosedust, Skunk, Bushwoolie[15]
The Adventures of the American RabbitMother, Lamb[15]
1987Sport Goofy in SoccermaniaHuey, Dewey, Louie, Grandma DuckShort film
1988Who Framed Roger RabbitMinnie Mouse, Birds[15]
1990Jetsons: The MovieFergie Furbelow[15]
DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost LampHuey, Dewey, Louie, Webby[15]
The Rescuers Down UnderNurse Mouse[15]
1995BabeDuchess[15]
Runaway BrainMinnie MouseShort film
1998Babe: Pig in the CityThe Pink Poodle, Choir Cat[15]
1999Fantasia 2000Daisy DuckScreaming only
2005Pom PokoOtama[15]
2007The Simpsons MovieMartin Prince[15]
2013Get a Horse!Minnie MouseShort film[15]
List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
YearTitleRoleNotes
1989The Adventures of Ronald McDonald: McTreasure IslandBirdie, Parrot
1990Disney Sing-Along Songs: Disneyland FunMinnie Mouse
1994–95Mickey's Fun Songs series
1995The Tale of Tillie's DragonPie Lady[15]
1998The Spirit of MickeyMinnie Mouse
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to MarsRobbie[15]
1999Mickey's Once Upon a ChristmasMinnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, Louie[15]
2001Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MouseMinnie Mouse
2002Cinderella II: Dreams Come TrueFairy Godmother, Mary, Beatrice, Daphne, Countess Le Grande, Drizella Tremaine[15]
Mickey's House of VillainsMinnie Mouse
2004Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers[15]
Mickey's Twice Upon a ChristmasMinnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, Louie
Nine Dog ChristmasLittle Girl, Agnes Anne[15]
2006The Fox and the Hound 2Widow Tweed
2007Cinderella III: A Twist in TimeFairy Godmother, Drizella Tremaine[15]
Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your DreamsFauna[15]
Mickey's Great Clubhouse HuntMinnie Mouse[15]
2008Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin KingThe Owl Witch, Tiddlywink[15]
2009Mickey's Adventures in WonderlandMinnie Mouse[15]
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Choo-Choo Express[15]
2010Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally[15]
2011Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Space AdventureMinnie Mouse, Quoodles[15]
2013Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie's The Wizard of DizzMinnie Mouse[15]
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Super Adventure!Minnie Mouse/Wonder Minnie[15]
2014Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie's Winter Bow ShowMinnie Mouse, Quoodles[15]
2015The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown!Pebbles Flintstone[15]
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Monster MusicalMinnie Mouse[15]
2016Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: A Goofy Fairy TaleMinnie Mouse (as herself and as Gretel Mouse)[15]


Television

List of voice performances in television shows
YearTitleRoleNotes
1976The Mary Tyler Moore ShowTed and Georgette's Baby1 episode
1980The World of Strawberry ShortcakeStrawberry Shortcake
1980–81The Flintstone Comedy ShowPebbles Flintstone, Cavemouse19 episodes
HeathcliffBarbie Winslow13 episodes
1981–89The SmurfsSmoogle
1981Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple CityStrawberry Shortcake
1982Strawberry Shortcake: Pets on Parade
The Little RascalsDolly
Christmas Comes to Pac-LandPac-Baby
1982–83Pac-Man17 episodes
1983Peter and the Magic EggLollichop
Strawberry Shortcake: Housewarming SurpriseStrawberry Shortcake
1983–85Dungeons & DragonsAmber the Fairie Dragon
1984Strawberry Shortcake and the Baby Without a NameStrawberry Shortcake
1984–91Muppet BabiesGonzo, Camilla, Robin107 episodes
1985, 1994ABC Weekend SpecialHasy, LeotaEpisode: "The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin"
Episode: "The Magic Flute"
1985Strawberry Shortcake Meets the BerrykinsStrawberry Shortcake, Strawberrykin
KissyfurMiss Emmy Lou, Beehonie, Toot, Cackle Sister, Donna
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi BearsMadame Placebo
1986My Little PonyRosedust, Cupcake, Morning Glory
Glo FriendsGlo Cappy
1987Sport Goofy in SoccermaniaHuey, Dewey, Louie, Grandma DuckSpecial
Blondie and DagwoodCora Dithers, Mrs. Hannon[15]
D-TV seriesMinnie Mouse, Dalmatian Puppies
1987–88Little Clowns of HappytownRalphie18 episodes
Yogi's Treasure HuntCandy GirlEpisode: "The Greed Monster"
1987–90DuckTalesHuey, Dewey, Louie, Webby92 episodes
1988Totally MinnieMinnie Mouse
Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul SchoolPhantasmaSpecial
SupermanLana Lang (young)
The Magical World of DisneyMinnie MouseEpisode: "Mickey's 60th Birthday"
1989–90Dink, the Little DinosaurSquirt
1989Blondie & Dagwood: Second Wedding WorkoutCora Dithers[15]
1989–2019The SimpsonsSherri, Terri, Martin Prince, Wendell Borton, Uter Zorker, Lewis Clark, Martha Prince, Sydney Swift193 episodes
1990–91Widget the World WatcherWidget
1990Cartoon All-Stars to the RescueGonzo, Huey, Dewey, Louie
1990–96What-a-MessEsmeralda
1991–93Mr. BogusBrattus, Dust Bullies
1992Mickey's NutcrackerMinnie MouseUncredited
Adventures of Sonic the HedgehogMiles "Tails" ProwerUnaired pilot
1992–94The Little MermaidPearl's Mom
1992–93Twinkle, the Dream BeingNova
1993–94BonkersMissing Toon Kid
1993Hollyrock-a-Bye BabyBaby Pebbles FlintsoneTelevision film
The Magic PaintbrushHaley[15]
Biker Mice from MarsWeathermeisterEpisode: "Chill Zone"
1994–95The CriticPenny Tompkins, Effeminate Kid10 episodes
1994AladdinWoman
A Flintstones Christmas CarolPebbles FlintsoneSpecial
1995The Baby Huey ShowMomma[15]
Capitol CrittersBluebird
1995–99Timon and PumbaaFairy
1995–97What a Cartoon!Baby, Hard Luck Duck[15]
1995–96The Hot Rod Dogs and Cool Car CatsCarbs, Jag7 episodes
1996Quack PackHelga Needlehofer
1999The Wild ThornberrysInga[15]
1999–2000Mickey Mouse WorksMinnie Mouse, Clara Cluck
2000–01Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandBecky, Old Lady[15]
2001–03House of MouseMinnie Mouse, Clara Cluck, Fairy Godmother, Duchess, Fauna, Toothpaste Commercial Boy51 episodes
2002Shin ChanVarious charactersVitello dub[16]
2003Kim PossibleRocket Booster #2
2003–04Clifford's Puppy DaysMrs. Zablione, Tricsie[15]
2003–07Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley WinksFernando "Ferny" Toro, Annie Winks, Mom46 episodes
2005Teen TitansMelvin, Timmy[15]
2006–16Mickey Mouse ClubhouseMinnie Mouse, Quoodles121 episodes
2011–16Minnie's Bow-ToonsMinnie Mouse40 episodes
Jake and the Never Land PiratesNever Bird, Gilly, Hermit Crab16 episodes
2012Sofia the First: Once Upon a PrincessFaunaTelevision film[15]
2013Sofia the FirstFauna, Cedric's Mother, Mrs. Higgins[15]
Wheel of FortuneMinnie MouseEpisode: Making Disney Memories Week
2013–19Mickey MouseMinnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, Louie94 episodes[15]
2016The Lion GuardMuhanga the Aardvark and Mbuni the Ostrich8 episodes[15]
Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas SpecialMinnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, LouieTelevision special[15]
2017The Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween SpooktacularMinnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, Louie, The Witch
2017–19Mickey and the Roadster Racers/Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up AdventuresMinnie Mouse, Clara Cluck, Mrs. McSnorter50 episodes[15]
2018Rapunzel's Tangled AdventureFlorina, Lorb Guard[15]
OK K.O.! Let's Be HeroesPhantasmaEpisode: "Monster Party" [15]
DuckTalesYoung Donald DuckEpisode: "Last Christmas", Final TV Role[15]

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
YearTitleRoleNotes
1990DuckTales: The Quest for GoldHuey, Dewey, Louie, Webby
1992King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone TomorrowCeleste
1993Quest for Glory: Shadows of DarknessTanya Markarov
1996The Simpsons Cartoon StudioMartin Prince
1997The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield
101 Dalmatians Animated StoryBookLucky, Nanny
1998My Disney KitchenMinnie Mouse
1999Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the DamnedSimone[15]
2000Mickey Mouse PreschoolMinnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, Louie[15]
Mickey Mouse KindergartenMinnie Mouse[15]
Mickey Mouse ToddlerMinnie Mouse, Gopher[15]
The Flintstones: Bedrock BowlingPebbles Flintstone[15]
Donald Duck Goin' QuackersHuey, Dewey, Louie
2001Disney Learning: Phonics QuestMinnie Mouse
2002Disney Learning Adventure: Search for the Secret Keys
Kingdom Hearts
Disney Golf
Disney's PK: Out of the ShadowsHuey, Dewey, Louie
Disney Sports SoccerMinnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, Louie
Disney Sports SkateboardingMinnie Mouse
Disney Sports FootballMinnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, Louie
Disney Sports Basketball
2003Disney's PartyMinnie Mouse
Disney's Hide and Sneak
2006Kingdom Hearts IIMinnie Mouse, Fauna
2007Disney Princess: Enchanted JourneyFairy Godmother, Student Crab
The Simpsons GameMartin Prince, Sherri, Terri, Uter Zorker
2008WALL-EAxiom Passenger
Disney Think FastMinnie Mouse
2010Kingdom Hearts: Birth by SleepMinnie Mouse, Drizella Tremaine, Fairy Godmother, Fauna, Huey, Dewey, Louie
2011Kinect Disneyland AdventuresMinnie Mouse
2012Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
2013DuckTales: RemasteredHuey, Dewey, Louie, Webby
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey MouseMinnie Mouse
2014Disney Magical World
2015Disney Infinity 3.0[17]
2019Kingdom Hearts IIIHuey, Dewey, and Louie

Theme park attractions

List of voice performances in theme parks
YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Mickey's PhilharMagicMinnie MouseUnseen
2020Mickey & Minnie's Runaway RailwayPosthumous

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryTitleResultRefs
2005DVDX AwardBest Animated Character PerformanceMickey's Twice Upon a ChristmasNominated
Annie AwardsOutstanding Performer in an Animated ProgramJakers! The Adventures of Piggley WinksNominated
2006Daytime Emmy AwardNominated
2007Nominated
Annie AwardsBest Voice Acting in an Animated Television ProductionNominated
2008Disney Legend AwardAnimation - VoiceWon
2012Behind the Voice Actors Special/DVD Voice Acting AwardBest Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or ShortSofia the First: Once Upon a PrincessNominated
Behind the Voice Actors Video Game Voice Acting AwardBest Vocal Ensemble in a Video GameKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop DistanceWon[18]
2013Behind the Voice Actors Special/DVD Voice Acting AwardBest Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/EducationalMickey Mouse ClubhouseNominated
Behind the Voice Actors Television Voice Acting AwardWon[19]
Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/MusicalThe SimpsonsNominated
2014Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/SlapstickMickey MouseNominated
Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Children's/EducationalMickey Mouse ClubhouseNominated
Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/EducationalJake and the Neverland PiratesNominated
NAVGTR AwardBest Performance in a Comedy, SupportingDuckTales: RemasteredNominated
2015Behind the Voice Actors Television Voice Acting AwardBest Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Children's/EducationalMickey Mouse ClubhouseNominated
Minnie's Bow-ToonsNominated
2018Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceThe Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular!Nominated[20]

References

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