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Russi Taylor Biography

Birth Name:Russell Taylor

Birth Place:Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

Married Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse, in 1991, with whom she remained until he passed away in 2009
Quote: "You have to bring yourself to a character․"
Provided the voices for Huey, Dewey, and Louie, as well as Webbigail Vanderquack, in the 1980s animated TV series "DuckTales․"
Voiced the young muppet Gonzo in "Muppet Babies․"
Best known for being the voice of Disney's Minnie Mouse, a role that she has held on to since 1986
Recognized by viewers of "The Simpsons" for voicing Martin Prince, Sherri and Terri, and Üter
Honored as a Disney Legend in 2008 for her numerous vocal contributions

Awards

2005Annie-Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production: nominated
2005DVDX Award-Best Animated Character Performance (Voice and Animation in a DVD Premiere Movie): nominated
2006Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
2007Annie-Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production: nominated
2007Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: winner
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated