Can You Recognize These Famous Voice Actors By The Characters They've Played?

By: Amanda Monell
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Can You Recognize These Famous Voice Actors By The Characters They've Played?
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About This Quiz

Imagine watching a television show or movie, nomming on your favorite snack, and coming across an actor who you swear you have seen before. At first, it starts with, "Where do I know you from?" but then it becomes a nagging thought that takes over your watching experience. If you're at home, you can easily fish out your phone and IMDB the show, but if you're in a theater, forget it! What makes this situation a little more complicated is if you recognize only the voice of the actor. 

When it comes to challenging acting, a voice actor has their work cut out for them. In several instances, a voice actor will read their script without their costars in the room, which can prove difficult because you can't feed off of their energy for a flow of dialogue. On the plus side, many actors look forward to lending their voices to animated features because it takes a portion of the time that it would take to perform in a film and you can't beat skipping the makeup chair and working without worrying about costuming.

So put up your remote and test your know-how on cartoon characters and the voices behind them.

32 Jillian Russell One of this actor's first roles was in "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial;" however, in the world of animation, she's known as the voice of Jillian Russell, Brian Griffin's airheaded girlfriend on "Family Guy." Who is she?
Alex Borstein
Drew Barrymore
Nancy Cartwright
Mila Kunis
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Even though Jillian Russell is Drew Barrymore's most well-known animated role, it is not the only one. If you watch Christmas specials, she is the voice behind Olive, a dog who wants to be one of Santa's reindeer in "Olive, the Other Reindeer."

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30 Deputy Director Avery Bullock Do you know who voices Deputy Director Avery Bullock on "American Dad"?
Seth Green
Patrick Stewart
Adam West
Seth MacFarlane
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Science fiction fans may recognize Patrick Stewart from one of his other roles: Jean-Luc Pickard, the captain of the USS Enterprise on "Star Trek: The Next Generation."

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13 Meg Family Guy Nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in "Black Swan," this actress is also known for her vocal work on "Family Guy" as the often bullied Meg. Who is she?
Alex Borstein
Yeardley Smith
Mila Kunis
Nancy Cartwright
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To prepare for her role of Lily in "Black Swan," Mila Kunis had to lose around 30 pounds to get the physical frame of a ballerina as well as taking months of dance lessons to be able to perform onscreen.

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2 Bugs Bunny Considered one of the legends of voice acting, this artist is responsible for Bugs Bunny, Speedy Gonzales and Barney Rubble. Who are we thinking of?
Tex Avery
Casey Kasem
Dan Castellaneta
Mel Blanc
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Mel Blanc earned the nickname of "The Man of a Thousand Voices," and even though it is an exaggeration, Blanc voiced several of Warner Bros.'s iconic cartoons. In an interview with David Letterman, Blanc indicated that he voiced 400 characters!

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5 Quagmire Giggety! Who's responsible for Quagmire's voice on "Family Guy"?
Seth MacFarlane
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Warburton
Seth Green
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When it comes to "Family Guy" and "American Dad," Seth MacFarlane wears several different hats. He voices quite a few characters on both of his creations and has written quite a few episodes as well.

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12 Bart Simpson Don't have a cow, man! Whose voice is behind Bart Simpson's antics?
Nancy Cartwright
Dan Castellaneta
Yeardley Smith
Hank Azaria
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Bart Simpson's popularity has gone beyond The Simpsons Empire. He has appeared in all three of Seth MacFarlane's series ("Family Guy," "American Dad" and "The Cleveland Show"), "Portlandia" and even "Sesame Street."

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34 Nigel Thornberry In addition to "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," this actor voiced Nigel Thornberry on "The Wild Thornberrys." Who are we thinking of?
Christopher Masterson
Flea
Tim Curry
Tom Kane
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With such a rich and vibrant voice, it would seem that Tim Curry was a natural to voice acting. In 1992, he got to use his musical talents in "Ferngully: The Last Rainforest," where he portrayed the villainous Hexxus, a toxic sludge creature.

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35 Troy McClure What voice actor helped the children of Springfield Elementary learn by lending his voice to Troy McClure on "The Simpsons"?
Harry Shearer
Phil Hartman
Hank Azaria
Dan Castellaneta
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If you ever wondered where Fry from "Futurama" got his first name, it was to honor Phil Hartman. After Hartman's murder, creators of "The Simpsons" retired both Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz as well as giving Fry the full name of Phillip J. Fry.

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6 Aladdin Even though Disney's "Aladdin" was supposed to focus on a street urchin, this actor's performance of the Genie stole the show. Who are we thinking of?
Jeremy Irons
Nathan Lane
Robin Williams
Matthew Broderick
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Even though Robin Williams was given a script, a lot of his performance was improvised. Because of this, Genie appeared larger than life in personality as well as appearance. Luckily, this big body also holds a big heart, which holds Aladdin dear.

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26 darryl bobs burgers What actor known for his performance in "Master of None" is also the voice of Darryl on "Bob's Burgers"?
H. John Benjamin
Eric Wareheim
Aziz Ansari
Kelvin Yu
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If you are unfamiliar with Aziz Ansari's work, we recommend that you check it out. On top of working both sides of the camera in "Master of None" and "Bob's Burgers," Ansari also played the cocky Tom Haverford on "Parks & Recreation."

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10 Chris Griffin Break out your silver bullets! This voice actor played a werewolf on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" as well as Chris Griffin on "Family Guy." Who is it?
Anthony Head
James Marsters
Nicholas Brendon
Seth Green
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In addition to playing Chris on "Family Guy," Seth Green is one of the creators of "Robot Chicken." This series uses stop motion animation, which is a little-used animation style.

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22 todd chavez bojack horseman Best known for his performance as Jessie on "Breaking Bad," this actor lends his voice to Todd Chavez on "BoJack Horseman." Who are we thinking about?
Aaron Paul
Will Arnett
Paul F. Thompkins
Patton Oswalt
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As one of the many pawns of Walter White in "Breaking Bad," Aaron Paul's Jesse Pinkman could be one of the most tragic characters created for television. He was abandoned by his family and lost his girlfriend to a drug overdose.

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38 King of the Hill LuAnne What award-winning actor gave her voice to LuAnne Platter on "King of the Hill"?
Pamela Adlon
Brittany Murphy
Ashley Gardner
Kathy Najimy
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As if! If you ever want to see a classic Brittany Murphy film, check out "Clueless." Made in 1995, this film starred Alicia Silverstone as shallow Cher who takes Murphy's Tai on as a fashion project while dealing with high school problems.

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23 brock samson venture brothers Rev your engines and turn on some Zeppelin! Whose voice is behind Brock Samson, bodyguard in "The Venture Bros."?
Patrick Warburton
Doc Hammer
Dana Snyder
Brendon Small
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Before Brock Samson came around, Patrick Warburton had found success as an actor onscreen as well as a voice actor. His most notable role onscreen was Elaine's boyfriend Puddy on "Seinfeld," and he voices Joe Swanson on "Family Guy."

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28 Chief Bogo Zootopia Not only was he People Magazine's sexiest man alive in 2018, but he also was Chief Bogo in "Zootopia." Who is he?
Jason Bateman
Aziz Ansari
Idris Elba
Doc Hammer
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Just in case his stunning looks and silky voice don't sell you on how fantastic Idris Elba is, he auctioned a Valentine's Day date with him to raise money for W.E. Can Lead, a non-governmental organization whose goal is to help African girls get educations.

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14 Chief Isle of Dogs Also known as the fun-loving Hal on "Malcolm in the Middle," this actor has provided voices for several characters including Chief on "Isle of Dogs." Who is it?
Frankie Munoz
Bryan Cranston
Christopher Masterson
Eric Per Sullivan
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As the leader of a pack of abandoned dogs on the Isle of Dogs during a canine flu outbreak, Chief is exceptionally cautious around Atari, a boy who smuggles himself onto the island to try to rescue his missing pet.

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31 Quahog Mayor Who is the mayor of Quahog in "Family Guy"?
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Warburton
Adam West
Seth MacFarlane
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Like "The Simpsons," the hometown of the Griffin family in "Family Guy" actually exists on a map. However, unlike "The Simpsons," "Family Guy" is relatively clear about what state the Griffins live in.

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15 Hayley Smith In many cartoons, there's a rebellious teen who challenges the adults. Who is the voice behind Hayley Smith on "American Dad"?
Tara Strong
Nancy Cartwright
Yeardley Smith
Rachael MacFarlane
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When it came to finding a voice for Hayley Smith, the teenage daughter who is almost always at odds with her father on "American Dad," Seth MacFarlane recruited his sister to play the part.

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39 Beavis and Butthead Who created and voiced teens Beavis & Butt-Head?
Adam Welsh
Charlie Adler
Mike Judge
Dale Revo
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If you stop to watch "Beavis and Butt-Head," you may recognize a couple of characters from another Mike Judge cartoon: "King of the Hill." One of the main characters, Tom Anderson, has the same voice and mannerisms as Hank Hill.

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8 Yogi Bear Which of the ghostbusters voiced Yogi Bear?
Dan Aykroyd
Harold Ramis
Bill Murray
Ernie Hudson
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After the success of "Ghostbusters" hit, Dan Aykroyd didn't return to voice Dr. Raymond Stantz; however, he did keep the popularity of the franchise growing. How? He wrote content for over 10 various "Ghostbusters" features.

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33 Numbuh 5 With her gritty, soulful voice, this voice actor's credits include playing Numbuh 5 on "Codename: Kids Next Door." Which actor is it?
Lauren Tom
Tara Strong
Grey Griffin
Cree Summer
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When it comes to saving kids from adults with nefarious intent, Numbuh 5 has a pivotal role in the "Kids Next Door," being the second in command for her Sector. Her sister, Cree, became a teen villain after aging out of the program.

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11 Shaggy Scooby Doo What DJ provided the voice of Shaggy on "Scooby-Doo" while hosting "American Top 40"?
Wolfman Jack
Ryan Seacrest
Howard Stern
Casey Kasem
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Casey Kasem isn't the only celebrity who has voiced the shaggy-haired teen. After making "Scooby-Doo" in 2002, Mattew Lillard, who played Shaggy, continued to provide his voice to additional animated features.

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21 Malory Archer When it comes to being superspy extraordinaire Sterling Archer, your only real enemy is your overbearing mother. Who plays Malory Archer on "Archer"?
Judy Greer
Aisha Tyler
Amber Nash
Jessica Walter
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When it came to creating Sterling Archer's mother, Malory, they used a lot of Jessica Walter's appearance and performances as an influence. If you look at Walter's performance on "Arrested Development," you'll see where Malory got her personality.

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7 Gene Belcher Do you know who voices Gene Belcher on "Bob's Burgers"?
Eugene Mirman
H. Jon Benjamin
John Roberts
Larry Murphy
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Even though Gene Belcher has a personality that is larger than life, if his sisters need something, he will cheer them on with a fiery passion, sometimes literally. When Tina tried out for the cheer squad, Gene ended up on the team.

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9 Louise Belcher Known for her distinctively high yet nasal voice, this talent is famous for being bunny-hat-wearing Louise on "Bob's Burgers." Who is she?
Kristen Schaal
Brittany Murphy
Tara Strong
Nancy Cartwright
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In the world of "Bob's Burgers," Louise is a naughty girl who will go to extremes if upset. In one instance, when a teen stole her signature bunny ears, she recruited a motorcycle gang to help return them.

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40 Bojack horseman Which of these voice actors stars in "BoJack Horseman"?
Aaron Paul
Will Arnett
Paul F. Thompkins
Patton Oswalt
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Even though "BoJack Horseman" features Will Arnett, it isn't the first role that he has taken with voice work. In 2009, he played The Missing Link in "Monsters Vs. Aliens" and in 2014, he portrayed Batman in "The Lego Movie."

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24 Master Shake Looking to solve a mystery? Call on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force! Who is the voice behind Master Shake?
Carey Means
Dave Willis
Dana Snyder
Chris Ward
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If you're not a fan of "Aqua Teen Hunger Force," you could probably catch Dana Snyder's voice in other shows on Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. In addition to Master Shake, Dana is Granny on "Squidbillies" and Life-Giving Magus on "Adventure Time."

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18 Twilight Sparkle Friendship IS magic! Who lends her voice to Twilight Sparkle in "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic"?
Ashleigh Ball
Nicole Oliver
Kelly Sheridan
Tara Strong
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As the bookworm of the group, Twilight Sparkle can come across as a bit of a drip; however, she does serve a purpose. In addition to being the main character, she will provide a narrative to the audience about the goings-on in Equestria.

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36 Turanga Leela Who provides the voice for Turanga Leela, the fierce plum haired pilot of the Planet Express ship in "Futurama"?
Lauren Tom
Tess MacNielle
Katey Sagal
Nancy Cartwright
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After being left at an orphanarium, Leela had a desire to get to her roots and help keep her species going. In season 2, episode 13, "A Biclops Built For 2," Leela thinks she found her true love; however, it wasn't meant to be.

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20 Nick Wilde Zootopia Best known for his work on "Arrested Development," this foxy actor lent his voice to Nick Wilde in "Zootopia." Who is he?
Will Arnet
Tony Hale
Jason Bateman
David Cross
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On more than one occasion, Jason Bateman has worked with his "Arrested Development" castmates on different projects. In 2007, both he and Michael Cera were in "Juno," which won one Academy Award.

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27 Gidget The Secret Life of Pets Get your chew toys ready! What actress is the voice behind Gidget, the pomeranian on "The Secret Life of Pets"?
Nancy Cartwright
Kristen Schaal
Tara Strong
Jenny Slate
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Even though Gidget was one of the good guys in "The Secret Life of Pets," Jenny Slate's other characters aren't so kind. Most notably, Slate plays Tammy on "Bob's Burgers" who is constantly bullying and manipulating Tina into doing bad things.

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19 bob bobs burgers Order up! Who's the man behind Bob in "Bob's Burgers"?
Kevin Kline
H. Jon Benjamin
Aziz Ansari
Sam Seder
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In 2016, Loren Bouchard and the team behind "Bob's Burgers" teamed up with chef Cole Bowden and created a cookbook featuring the burgers created for the show. Including illustrations on every recipe, this cookbook became a New York Times Bestseller.

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16 Ned Flanders Hi diddly ho, neighbor! Who voices Ned Flanders on "The Simpsons"?
Dan Castellaneta
Hank Azaria
Joe Mantegna
Harry Shearer
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When Spinal Tap invaded Springfield in season 3, episode 22, "The Otto Show," Harry Shearer got to perform two featured roles: the stoner bus driver Otto and Derek Smalls, his role in Rob Reiner's mockumentary, "This Is Spinal Tap."

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29 Carl Carlson The Simpsons What voice actor provides the voices of Comic Book Guy, Lou and Carl Carlson on "The Simpsons"?
Kelsey Grammer
Matt Groening
Dan Castellaneta
Hank Azaria
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If you're ever watching an episode of "The Simpsons," it would be nearly impossible to miss a performance by Hank Azaria. In addition to the three characters listed above, Azaria has at least 20 other characters he is responsible for.

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1 Sideshow Bob This award-winning actor received a Primetime Emmy in 2006 for his portrayal of Sideshow Bob in "The Simpsons." Who is this talented man?
Matt Groening
Kelsey Grammer
Hank Azaria
Dan Castellaneta
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In season 8, episode 16 of "The Simpsons," Kelsey Grammer had his acting worlds collide; David Hyde Pierce portrayed his brother Cecil, who plotted to destroy a dam that would have flooded Springfield.

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4 Lana Kane Lana Kane, the best of ISIS's spies, is known for her truckasaurus hands, dual machine guns and her fondness for Sterling Archer on "Archer." Whose voice is used for her?
Amber Nash
Aisha Tyler
Jessica Walter
Judy Greer
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Playing strong, fierce and intelligent women is something that Aisha Tyler excels in. Not only is she the female force that is Lana Kane, but she's also been in the crime dramas "24" and "Criminal Minds."

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3 Lisa Simpson Who's the voice artist behind Lisa Simpson?
Nancy Cartwright
Yeardley Smith
Katey Segal
Rachael MacFarlane
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If you are a fan of "The Simpsons" and horror movies, you can have both of these desires met when you watch "Maximum Overdrive." In it, Yeardley Smith teams up with Emilio Estevez to fight off a fleet of trucks with a taste for blood.

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17 Lois Griffin Who's the voice of Lois Griffin on "Family Guy"?
Alex Borstein
Nancy Cartwright
Rachael MacFarlane
Yeardley Smith
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Even though Lois Griffin is known for her thick northeastern accent, the actor behind the voice, Alex Borstein is from the midwest. Born in Chicago, Borstein is also known for her work on "Shameless" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

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37 Nathan Explosion Everyone knows that the most brutally metal cartoon to grace Adult Swim's lineup was "Metalocalypse." Who voiced the broody lead singer of Dethklok, Nathan Explosion?
Mark Hamill
Tommy Blacha
Malcolm McDowell
Brendon Small
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Due to the popularity of the heavy tunes played during "Metalocalypse," three albums were released. "Metalocalypse: Dethalbum III" was released in 2012 and hit the Billboard music charts reaching the top 10 albums in November.

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25 Dr Girlfriend Venture Brothers With her pillbox hat and classically tailored pink suit, Dr. Girlfriend surprises everyone with her super deep voice. Whose voice belongs to her?
Patrick Warburton
Doc Hammer
Dana Snyder
Brendon Small
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Dr. Girlfriend, who eventually becomes Dr. Mrs. The Monarch, is insanely devoted to her evil husband, The Monarch. She is usually the mind behind The Monarch's plans and will often try to get him to follow the Guild of Calamitous Intent's rules.

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