Age: 80
Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Russella "Russi" Taylor (born May 4, 1944) is an American voice actress. She has been the voice actress of Disney's Minnie Mouse character since 1986, longer than her predecessors. She also does the voices of Martin Prince, Sherri and Terri, and Üter on the animated series The Simpsons.
She has voiced Huey, Dewey and Louie and Webby Vanderquack in the television series DuckTales, the video game Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers, and in other appearances such as in the holiday movies Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas and Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas. In appearances where the three young ducks appear at an older age, such as in Mickey Mouse Works and Disney's House of Mouse, Tony Anselmo, the voice of Donald Duck, reprises Taylor's role as their voice actor. In Mickey's Boo to You Halloween Parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Mickey Mouse Works and in Disney's House of Mouse, she plays Clara Cluck. She voiced Daisy Duck in Fantasia 2000.
Taylor voiced of Phantasma The Phantom in the 1988 TV-movie Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School. She also voiced the bird and the cow in the video version of Simms Taback's book There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.
Taylor provides 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. In addition, she has participated in two anime dubbing projects. The first is Daisy Nohara, Max, and Shin's Grandmother in the first English dub of Crayon Shin-chan, while the other is the voice of Otama in Disney's re-dubbing of Pom Poko.
She was the original voice of Strawberry Shortcake in the six 1980s television specials.
She voiced Pebbles Flintstone in The Flintstones Comedy Show for Hanna-Barbera in 1980. Taylor was also 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 the lasted non-Disney role was Birdie the Early Bird in McDonaldland commercials. She is also the current voices of Drizella and the Fairy Godmother in the Cinderella sequels, Cinderella II: Dreams Come True and Cinderella III: A Twist in Time.
Taylor also provided the voice of the main hero Widget in Widget the World Watcher and Hard Luck Duck in a What-a-Cartoon! short.
She also appears in Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams, playing Fauna and Sofia the First, alongside her Simpsons castmates, Tress MacNeille and Frank Welker. She was nominated for an Emmy for her voice work in PBS' series Jakers! in 2006. She recently voiced a witch in her second Scooby-Doo movie, Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King.
Taylor also replaced Jeanette Nolan (who died in 1998) as Widow Tweed in The Fox and the Hound 2.
Russi Taylor was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was married to Wayne Allwine, the third voice of Mickey Mouse, from 1991 until his death on May 18, 2009. They were both named Disney Legends in 2008.
Year | Film | Voice | Notes |
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1980 | The Private Eyes | Doll | |
1986 | My Little Pony: The Movie | Morning Glory, Rosedust, Skunk, Bushwoolie | |
The Adventures of the American Rabbit | Mother, Lamb | ||
1988 | Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School | Phantasma | |
1988 | Who Framed Roger Rabbit | Minnie Mouse and Birds | |
1990 | Jetsons: The Movie | Fergie Furbelow | |
1990 | The Adventures of Ronald McDonald: McTreasure Island | Birdie, Parrot | |
1990 | DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp | Huey Dewey Louie and Webby | |
1990 | The Rescuers Down Under | Nurse Mouse | |
1993 | Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby | Pebbles Flintsone | |
1994 | Pom Poko | Otama | |
1994 | A Flintstones Christmas Carol | Pebbles Flintsone | |
1995 | Babe | Duchess the Cat | |
1995 | The Tale of Tillie's Dragon | Pie Lady | |
1998 | The Spirit of Mickey | Minnie Mouse | |
1998 | The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars | Robbie | |
1998 | Babe: Pig in the City | The Pink Poodle, Choir Cat | |
1999 | Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas | Minnie Mouse Huey Dewey and Louie | |
1999 | Fantasia 2000 | Daisy Duck (Scream Only) | Home Media Release Date: 2000 |
2001 | Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse | Minnie Mouse | |
2002 | Cinderella II: Dreams Come True | Fairy Godmother, Mary, Beatrice, Daphne, Countess Le Grande, Drizella Tremaine | |
2002 | Mickey's House of Villains | Minnie Mouse | |
2004 | Nine Dog Christmas | Little Girl, Agnes Anne | |
2004 | Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers | Minnie Mouse | |
2004 | Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas | Minnie Mouse Huey Dewey and Louie | |
2006 | The Fox and the Hound 2 | Widow Tweed | |
2007 | Cinderella III: A Twist in Time | Fairy Godmother, Drizella Tremaine | |
2007 | Mickey's Great Clubhouse Hunt | Minnie Mouse | Season 1, episode 15 |
2007 | The Simpsons Movie | Martin Prince | |
2007 | Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams | Fauna | |
2008 | Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King | The Owl Witch, Tiddlywink | |
2009 | Mickey's Adventures in Wonderland | Minnie Mouse | Season 2, episode 66 |
2009 | Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Choo-Choo Express | Minnie Mouse | Season 2, episode 60 |
2010 | Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally | Minnie Mouse | Season 3, episode 77 |
2011 | Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Space Adventure | Minnie Mouse | Season 3, episode 78 |
2015 | The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! | Pebbles Flintstone |
Year | Television | Voice | Notes |
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1977-1997 | ABC Weekend Special | Hasy, Leota | |
1980 | The World of Strawberry Shortcake | Strawberry Shortcake | |
1980-1982 | The Flintstone Comedy Show | Pebbles Flintstone, Cavemouse | |
1980-1982 | Heathcliff | Barbie Winslow | |
1981-1989 | The Smurfs | Smoogle | |
1981 | Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple City | Strawberry Shortcake | |
1982 | Strawberry Shortcake: Pets on Parade | Strawberry Shortcake | |
1982 | The Little Rascals | Dolly | |
1982 | Christmas Comes to Pac-Land | Baby Pac | |
1982-1983 | Pac-Man | Pac-Baby | |
1983 | Peter and the Magic Egg | Lollichop | |
1983 | Strawberry Shortcake: Housewarming Surprise | Strawberry Shortcake | |
1983 | Dungeons and Dragons | Amber the fairie dragon | |
1984 | Strawberry Shortcake and the Baby Without a Name | Strawberry Shortcake | |
1984 | Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins | Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberrykin | |
1984-1991 | Muppet Babies | Gonzo, Camilla, Robin | |
1985 | Kissyfur | Miss Emmy Lou, Beehonie, Toot, Cackle Sister, Donna | |
1985 | Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears | Madame Placebo | |
1986 | My Little Pony | Rosedust, Cupcake, Morning Glory | |
1986 | Glo Friends | Glo Cappy | |
1987 | Sport Goofy in Soccermania | Huey, Dewey, Louie, Grandma Duck | |
1987 | Blondie and Dagwood | Cora Dithers, Mrs. Hannon | |
1987 | D-TV series | Minnie Mouse, Dalmatian Puppies | |
1987-1988 | Yogi's Treasure Hunt | Penelope Pitstop and Candy Girl | Episode: "Snow White & The Seven Treasure Hunters" Episode: "The Greed Monster" |
1987-1990 | DuckTales | Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby | |
1988 | Totally Minnie | Minnie Mouse | |
1988 | Superman | Lana Lang (young) | |
1988 | Mickey's 60th Birthday | Minnie Mouse | |
1989-1990 | Dink the Little Dinosaur | Squirt | |
1989 | Blondie & Dagwood: Second Wedding Workout | Cora Dithers | |
1989-present | The Simpsons | Lewis, Sherri, Terri, Wendell Borton, Martha Prince, Martin Prince, Uter Zorker, Dr. Hibbert's daughter, Sydney Swift | |
1990-1991 | Widget the World Watcher | Widget | |
1990 | Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue | Gonzo, Huey, Dewey, and Louie | |
1990 | Disney Sing-Along Songs: Disneyland Fun | Minnie Mouse | |
1990-1996 | What-A-Mess | Esmeralda | |
1991-1993 | Mr. Bogus | Brattus, Dust Bullies | |
1992 | Capitol Critters | Bluebird | |
1992-1994 | The Little Mermaid | Pearl's Mom | |
1992-1993 | Twinkle, the Dream Being | Nova | |
1993-1994 | Bonkers | Missing Toon Kid | |
1993 | The Magic Paintbrush | Haley | |
1994-1995 | The Critic | Penny Tompkins, Effeminate Kid | |
1994-1995 | Mickey's Fun Songs series | Minnie Mouse | |
1994 | Aladdin | Woman | |
1994-1995 | The Baby Huey Show | Momma | |
1995-1999 | Timon and Pumbaa | Fairy | |
1995-1997 | What a Cartoon! | Baby, Hard Luck Duck | |
1995-1996 | The Hot Rod Dogs and Cool Car Cats | Carbs, Jag | |
1996 | Quack Pack | Helga Needlehofer | |
1999 | The Wild Thornberrys | Inga | |
1999-2000 | Mickey Mouse Works | Minnie Mouse, Clara Cluck | |
2000-2001 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Becky, Old Lady | |
2001-2003 | Disney's House of Mouse | Minnie Mouse, Clara Cluck, Fairy Godmother, Duchess, Fauna, Toothpaste Commercial Boy | |
2003 | Kim Possible | Rocket Booster #2 | |
2003-2004 | Clifford's Puppy Days | Mrs. Zablione, Tricsie | |
2003 | Pizza | Herself | |
2003-2007 | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | Fernando "Ferny" Toro, Annie Winks, Mom | |
2005 | Teen Titans | Melvin, Timmy | |
2006 | Shin Chan | Hima / Daisy Nohara, Maso Sato / Max, Cheetah | |
2006-present | Mickey Mouse Clubhouse | Minnie Mouse | |
2011-present | Minnie's Bow-Toons | Minnie Mouse | |
2011-present | Jake and the Never Land Pirates | Never Bird, Gilly, Hermit Crab | |
2012 | Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess | Fauna | |
2013 | Sofia the First | Fauna, Cedric's Mother, Mrs. Higgins | |
2013 | Wheel of Fortune: Making Disney Memories Week | Minnie Mouse | |
2013-present | Mickey Mouse | Minnie Mouse, Huey Dewey and Louie | |
2016 | The Lion Guard | Muhanga the Aardvark |
Year | Video Game | Voice | Notes |
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1990 | DuckTales: The Quest for Gold | Huey, Dewey and Louie | |
1992 | King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow | Celeste | |
1996 | The Simpsons Cartoon Studio | Martin Price | |
1997 | The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield | Martin Price | |
1997 | 101 Dalmatians Animated StoryBook | Lucky, Nanny | |
1998 | My Disney Kitchen | Minnie Mouse | |
2000 | Mickey Mouse Preschool | Minnie Mouse, Huey Dewey and Louie | |
2000 | Mickey Mouse Kindergarten | Minnie Mouse | |
2000 | Mickey Mouse Toddler | Minnie Mouse | |
2000 | The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling | Pebbles Flintstone | |
2000 | Donald Duck Goin' Quackers | Heuy, Dewey and Louie | |
2001 | Disney Learning: Phonics Quest | Minnie Mouse | |
2002 | Disney Learning Adventure: Search for the Secret Keys | Minnie Mouse | |
2002-present | Kingdom Hearts series | Minnie Mouse | |
2002 | Disney Golf | Minnie Mouse | |
2002 | Disney's PK: Out of the Shadows | Huey, Dewey and Louie | |
2002 | Disney Sports Soccer | Minnie Mouse, Huey Dewey and Louie | |
2002 | Disney Sports Skateboarding | Minnie Mouse | |
2002 | Disney Sports Football | Minnie Mouse, Huey Dewey and Louie | |
2002 | Disney Sports Basketball | Minnie Mouse, Huey Dewey and Louie | |
2003 | Disney's Party | Minnie Mouse | |
2003 | Disney's Hide and Sneak | Minnie Mouse | |
2007 | Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey | Fairy Godmother, Student Crab | |
2007 | The Simpsons Game | Martin Price, Sherri, Terri, Uter Zorker | |
2008 | Disney Think Fast | Minnie Mouse | |
2011 | Kinect Disneyland Adventures | Minnie Mouse | |
2013 | DuckTales: Remastered | Huey, Dewey and Louie | |
2013 | Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse | Minnie Mouse | |
2014 | Disney Magical World | Minnie Mouse | |
2015 | Disney Infinity 3.0 | Minnie Mouse |
Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
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2005 | Annie Awards | Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | Nominated |
2006 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | Nominated |
2007 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | Nominated |
2007 | Annie Awards | Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | Nominated |
2008 | Disney Legend Award | Animation (voice) | Won |