Russi Taylor
Russell "Russi" Taylor (May 4, 1944 – July 26, 2019) was an American voice actress.[1] She was best known for being the voice of Disney's Minnie Mouse since 1986. She also voiced numerous other Disney characters. Taylor was the wife of the late voice actor Wayne Allwine. He was the third voice of Mickey Mouse from 1991 until his death in 2009.[2] In 2008 she received a Disney Legends award.[3]
Russi Taylor | |
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| Born | Russell Taylor May 4, 1944 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 2019 (aged 75) Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Voice actress |
| Years active | 1980–2019 |
| Known for | The voice of Minnie Mouse |
Notable work | Mickey Mouse franchise |
| Spouse(s) | Wayne Allwine |
Taylor died from colon cancer on July 26, 2019, at her home in Glendale, California, at the age of 75.[4][5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Voice | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Who Framed Roger Rabbit | Minnie Mouse, Birds | ||
| 1989 | The Adventures of Ronald McDonald: McTreasure Island | Birdie, Parrot | |
| 1990 | Jetsons: The Movie | Fergie Furbelow | |
| DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp | Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby | ||
| The Rescuers Down Under | Nurse Mouse | ||
| 1993 | Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby | Pebbles Flintsone | |
| 1994 | Pom Poko | Otama | |
| A Flintstones Christmas Carol | Pebbles Flintsone | ||
| 1995 | Babe | Duchess the Cat | |
| The Tale of Tillie's Dragon | Pie Lady | ||
| 1998 | The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars | Robbie | |
| Babe: Pig in the City | The Pink Poodle, Choir Cat | ||
| 2004 | Nine Dog Christmas | Little Girl, Agnes Anne | |
| 2007 | Mickey's Great Clubhouse Hunt | Minnie Mouse | Season 1, episode 15 |
| The Simpsons Movie | Martin Prince | ||
| 2009 | Mickey's Adventures in Wonderland | Minnie Mouse | Season 2, episode 66 |
| 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 |
Television
| Year | Television | Voice | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 1994 | ABC Weekend Special | Hasy, Leota | Episode: "The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin" Episode: "The Magic Flute" |
| 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 | |
| 1990–1996 | 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 | 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 | |
| 1999–2000 | Tom and Jerry Works | Toodles Galore | |
| 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 | |
| 2001–02 | Shin Chan | Various characters | Vitello dub[6] |
| 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 | |
| 2006–2016 | 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, Louie | |
| 2016 | The Powerpuff Girls | Lava Monster (Uncredited) | |
| 2017–present | Mickey and the Roadster Racers | Minnie Mouse |
Direct-to-video
| Year | Films | Voice | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Disney Sing-Along Songs: Disneyland Fun | Minnie Mouse | |
| 1994–1995 | Mickey's Fun Songs series | Minnie Mouse | |
| 1998 | The Spirit of Mickey | Minnie Mouse | |
| 1999 | Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas | Minnie Mouse | |
| 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 | |
| Mickey's House of Villains | Minnie Mouse | ||
| 2004 | Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers | Minnie Mouse | |
| Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas | Minnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, Louie | ||
| 2006 | The Fox and the Hound 2 | Widow Tweed | |
| 2007 | Cinderella III: A Twist in Time | Fairy Godmother, Drizella Tremaine | |
| Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams | Fauna | ||
| 2008 | Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King | The Owl Witch, Tiddlywink | |
| 2015 | The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! | Pebbles Flintstone[7] |
Video games
| Year | Video Game | Voice | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | DuckTales: The Quest for Gold | Huey, Dewey and Louie, Webby Vanderquack | |
| 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, 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, Fauna | |
| 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, Louie | |
| 2002 | Disney Sports Skateboarding | Minnie Mouse | |
| 2002 | Disney Sports Football | Minnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, Louie | |
| 2002 | Disney Sports Basketball | Minnie Mouse, Huey, Dewey, 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, Louie and Webby | |
| 2013 | Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse | Minnie Mouse | |
| 2014 | Disney Magical World | Minnie Mouse | |
| 2015 | Disney Infinity 3.0 | Minnie Mouse | [8] |
Park attractions
- Mickey's PhilharMagic - Minnie Mouse
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- ↑ "RUSSI TAYLOR". Behind the Voice Actors. Inyxception Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ↑ McLellan, Dennis (2009-05-21). "Wayne Allwine, voice of Mickey Mouse, dies at 62". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/2009/may/21/local/me-wayne-allwine21.
- ↑ "Voice, Russi Taylor". D23.com. Disney. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ↑ "Disney Legend Russi Taylor Dies at 75". The Walt Disney Company. July 27, 2019. https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-legend-russi-taylor-dies-at-75/. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ↑ Taylor, Derrick Bryson (July 28, 2019). "Russi Taylor, the Voice of Minnie Mouse and 'Simpsons' Characters, Dies at 75". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/obituaries/russi-taylor-minnie-mouse-dead.html. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
- ↑ Brubaker, Charles (February 18, 2015). ""Crayon Shin Chan" (1992)". Cartoon Research. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ↑ The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! Closing Credits
- ↑ Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. (2015)