Russi Taylor
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․"
- Best known for being the voice of Disney's Minnie Mouse, a role that she has held on to since 1986
- Honored as a Disney Legend in 2008 for her numerous vocal contributions
- Provided the voices for Huey, Dewey, and Louie, as well as Webbigail Vanderquack, in the 1980s animated TV series "DuckTales․"
- Recognized by viewers of "The Simpsons" for voicing Martin Prince, Sherri and Terri, and Üter
- Voiced the young muppet Gonzo in "Muppet Babies․"
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