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About This Quiz
Go to a comedy show, and you'll realize comedians come in many forms. They can be loud and brash, sharp and witty, or even dumb and goofy. These skills fit in well with the cartoon world, which is why comedians are popular choices to voice cartoon characters. Do you know which comedians have taken up the challenge of voicing a cartoon character? Here's a quiz to find out.
Comedians undeniably can make people laugh. That's literally their job, after all, to keep the jokes rolling and the bellies cramping. They spend quite a bit of time crafting these skills. From creating various character voices to finding moments to increase the pace and energy of a bit, the best comedians are masters of this craft. All of those skills, particularly the voice work, translates well when they enter a voiceover room.
Are you prepared to match the top comedian in the business to the cartoon characters they voiced? There's an extensive list of cartoons to match, from animated series like "Family Guy" and "F is for Family" to movies like "Toy Story" and "Madagascar."
When you're ready, get started and find out if you recognize the unique touch that a comedian like Robin Williams can add to a movie like "Aladdin."
Tweety
Nemo
Edna Mode
Dory
Ellen DeGenerous discussed how hyperventilating was a problem for her when she was voicing the character Dory. In the film, Dory was always trying to catch up to the others, resulting in the need for panting, and thus, hyperventilating.
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Aladdin
Jafar
Abu
Genie
When pitching the character of Genie to Robin Williams, the animators used segments from Williams' standup routines and mixed them with Genie's mannerisms. They then showed this to Williams when he came to the studio for contract discussions, which was a major reason he signed on for the role.
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Shrek
Donkey
Aside from Shrek, Donkey might be the most famous character in the "Shrek" franchise. Known for his constant chatter, Donkey started off as an annoyance to the green ogre before finally growing on him as he proved to be a trustworthy friend.
Gingerbread Man
Pinocchio
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Meg Griffin
Stewie Griffin
Seth MacFarlane voices several characters on "Family Guy" aside from Stewie Griffin. Those characters include Peter Griffin and Brian Griffin, whose voice is probably closest to MacFarlane's.
Chris Griffin
Neil Goldman
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Dracula
Since Adam Sandler started Happy Madison Productions, most of the movies he's starred in have been produced by his company. "Hotel Transylvania" does not fall into that category, as the film was instead produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation.
Jonathan
Frank
Wayne
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Calhoun
Vanellope
After establishing herself as a comic and actress, Sarah Silverman received her own sitcom on Comedy Central called "The Sarah Silverman Program." The show helped launch her career forward, landing her roles like Vanellope in "Wreck-It Ralph."
Mary
Deanna
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Sheriff Woody
Rex
Buzz Lightyear
Buzz Aldrin is the inspiration for Buzz Lightyear's name, which was originally going to be Lunar Larry. Aldrin was the second man to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission, which made him the perfect fit for the character.
Slinky Dog
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Sadness
Joy
Riley
Disgust
Mindy Kaling's first major role was as Kelly Kapoor in "The Office," a show that she also wrote and produced for. She made the transition from "The Office" to her own show, "The Mindy Project," in 2012, at which time she started taking on more voice acting roles.
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Horton
Jim Carrey is known for his slapstick style of comedy, and the audience usually has to see him to really understand his comedic touch. However, Carrey's voice has enough expression that he easily captures the eccentric personality of Horton.
Mayor Ned McDodd
Vlad Vladikoff
Morton
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Ms. Frizzle
Though Kate McKinnon voiced the character Ms. Frizzle in "The Magic School Bus Rides Again," Lily Tomlin voiced Ms. Frizzle in "The Magic School," the original series. Tomlin was also a comedian known for her standup work as well as her theatrical performances.
Dorothy Ann
Wanda
Jyoti
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Doc Hudson
Mater
Fillmore
George Carlin changed comedy with his "seven dirty words" routine, which reflected on words not allowed on television. The routine became part of a Supreme Court case that decided on the government's role in regulating material considered indecent for the airwaves.
Sarge
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Joe Swanson
Chris Griffin
As with many of the voice actors on "Family Guy," Seth Green voiced several characters in the show, aside from Chris Griffin. Another popular character he voiced was Neil Goldman, a nerd from high school who's in love with Meg Griffin.
Cleveland Brown
John Herbert
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Brother Bear
Michael Cera voiced Brother Bear in "The Bernstein Bears" for 26 of the 40 episodes that the show ran. After his voice changed during puberty, he was replaced in the role by Michael D'Ascenzo.
Mowgli
Tigger
Hercules
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Mr. Crocker
Cosmo
Francis
The Crimson Chin
Like Jay Leno, the Crimson Chin was depicted in "The Fairly Odd Parents" as a late night talk show host. The hero gained his powers when he was bitten on the chin by a radioactive celebrity.
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Adam
Ken
Layton
Barry
Long before his role as Barry in "Bee Movie," Jerry Seinfeld created and starred in his own sitcom titled "Seinfeld," which ran from 1989 until 1998. The show made Seinfeld a household name, launching him to the forefront of comedy.
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Batgirl
Harley Quinn
"The Lego Batman Movie" was a spin-off of "The Lego Movie," which has turned into a series since these first two films were released. Aside from Jenny Slate as Harley Quinn, the film also features Will Arnett as Batman, Zach Galifianakis as The Joker and Michael Cera as Robin, creating a cast full of comedians.
Chief O'Hara
Poison Ivy
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Anger
Anger in "Inside Out" isn't the only cartoon character Lewis Black has voiced in his lengthy career. He's also voiced characters in "Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated" and in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
Sadness
Fear
Joy
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Truck Driver
Blu
Nico
Jamie Foxx, whose real name is Eric Bishop, changed his name because he thought it would give him a better opportunity during open mic night at the Comedy Store. His reasoning was that a gender-neutral name would allow him to be mistaken as a female when performers were being chosen.
Tulio
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Fruit Fly
Pinecone Jinn
Mub
If you can't recall Aziz Ansari playing Mub in "Epic," you might recognize him for his Netflix series "Master of None." The series, which ran from 2015 until 2017, starred Ansari as Dev Shah, a struggling actor trying to navigate life.
Ronin
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Johnny
Dennis
Frankenstein
Murray
Keegan-Michael Key has made a name for himself as a character actor, which is why he excels with various voices like Murray in "Hotel Transylvania 2." He even used his talent at creating characters during the 2015 White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he played President Obama's angry translator.
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Marquess of Queensberry
Deezy
Pigeon
As he worked on his standup early in his career, Norm Macdonald wrote for the show "Roseanne," which brought him some recognition in the entertainment business. Around this time, he got some of his first acting roles in sitcoms like "The Jackie Thomas Show" and "The Drew Carey Show."
Bert
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Julien
Melman
Marty
Marty from the "Madagascar" series isn't the only time that Chris Rock lent his voice to a production. The comedian created his own sitcom, titled "Everybody Hates Chris," where Rock provided the voiceover for the show throughout its run.
Alex
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Scorch Supernova
Mr. James Bing
Ricky Gervais used his comedic skills multiple times as the host of the Golden Globe Awards, an honor he has received four times. As the host, his insult comedy was at its peak, as he mocked many of the nominees throughout the award ceremony.
Gary Supernova
Cameraman
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Adventure
Fantasy
"The Pagemaster" combines live-action with animation, with Whoopi Goldberg's character Fantasy only appearing in the animation segment of the film. Where Joe Johnston directed the live-action, Pixote Hunt was put in charge of the animation.
Horror
The Queen of Hearts
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Wanda Pierce
Lisa Kudrow has done quite a bit of voice acting throughout her career aside from Wanda Pierce in "BoJack Horseman." She has had roles in various other animated comedies from "The Simpsons" to "King of the Hill," showing her versatility as a comedic voice.
Diane Nguyen
Princess Carolyn
Sarah Lynn
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Guapo
Cuatro
Cuatro, which means four in Spanish, has three siblings. The other siblings are also named directly after Spanish numbers. Dos and Tres mean "two" and"three," while Una is the feminine for "one."
Bones
El Primero
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Shira
Ellie
Granny
One of Wanda Sykes' greatest accomplishments came when she used her voice as a writer on "The Chris Rock Show." As part of the writing crew, she won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special.
Peaches
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Ducky
Duke Caboom
Forky
Bunny
Jordan Peele's role as Bunny in "Toy Story 4" was his first appearance in the franchise. The film, which brings back many other voice actors from previous entries in the series, was created nine years after "Toy Story 3."
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Yesss
Felony
Little Debbie
Calhoun
Though she's voiced several cartoon characters, including Calhoun in "Ralph Breaks the Internet," Jane Lynch is probably best known for her role as Sue Sylvester in "Glee." This role earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
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Dot Matrix
Joan Rivers appeared as Dot Matrix in 11 of the 13 episodes of "Spaceballs The Animated Series." Rivers had previously played Dot Matrix in the film "Spaceballs," which was released in 1987.
Charlene
Princess Vespa
Barf
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Stella
Betty Bird
Released on Mother's Day in 2016, Ali Wong's first Netflix special "Ali Wong: Baby Cobra" was filmed while the comedian was pregnant with her first child. She then released a second special in 2018, where she was pregnant with her second child during filming.
Willow
Sophie Bird
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Angelica Pickles
Grandma Minka
Lt. Klavin
Margaret Cho might be a comedian at heart, but that doesn't mean she had shied away from more serious film roles like when she played Wanda in "Face/Off." Unlike "Rugrats the Movie," "Face/Off" was an action film with stars like John Travolta and Nicolas Cage playing alongside Cho.
Charlotte Pickles
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Kevin
Victor
Frank
"F is for Family" paired Bill Burr with another famous comedian Vince Vaughn, the founder of Wild West Productions, the company that agreed to produce the show. The pairing worked out for both sides, as the show has run for three seasons, with the fourth season already being planned.
Ben
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Princess Carolyn
Diane Nguyen
Courtney Portnoy
Sarah Lynn
Sarah Lynn from "BoJack Horseman" isn't the only character that Kristen Schaal has voiced in her lengthy career. The veteran comedian also voiced Louise Belcher in "Bob's Burgers" and Mabel Pines in "Gravity Falls," the former for which she won an Annie Award for her voice work.
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Peng
Jim Gaffigan was a perfect choice to play a character like Peng in "Duck Duck Goose." Gaffigan, known for his clean comedy, has a kid-friendly demeanor, which comes across in a child-focused cartoon.
Chi
Chao
Banzou
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Betty
Jenny
Jenny, played by Kristen Wiig, is the main protagonist in "Bless the Harts," a show created by Emily Spivey. The show follows the Harts, a family from the South who don't have much money but find other ways to enjoy life.
Violet
Crystal
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George
Kevin Hart uses his fast talking comedic style to voice George in "Captain Underpants: First Epic Movie." The style works perfect for George, a 10 year old loaded with sugar-fuelled energy.
Professor Poopypants
Harold
Melvin
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Zuba
Steve Harvey had what would be considered a late start in the world of comedy when he won the Miller Lite Comedy Search when he was 32 years old. After this, his appearance on "Def Comedy Jam" showed that he had a bright future in the business, leading to roles like Zuba in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa."
Mort
Alex
Makunga
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Sophie Bird
Willow
Stella
Matilda
Before getting into voice acting and comedy, Maya Rudolph was part of The Rentals, an alternative rock band. During her time in the group, she performed as a keyboardist, though she occasionally provided supporting vocals as well.
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Snow
Jake
Prince Betameche
Jimmy Fallon started his career as a talk show host in 2009 when NBC gave him an hour-long show called "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." During this time, he voiced Prince Betameche in the second and third films in the franchise.
Emperor Maltazard
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