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Sonja Ball Biography

Birth Name:Sonja Ball

Birth Place:Montreal, Québec, Canada

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Her hit single "Can't Live" hit number 10 on the U․S․ charts and was number 1 in England for a month
  • Two singing and acting appearances on Montreal's CFCF-TV "Tiny Talent Show" as a child caught the attention of managers, who booked her for radio shows and live concerts
  • Quote: "I loved watching Warner Brothers cartoons and imitated all the characters, never dreaming I would actually earn a living as a voice actor many years later, playing opposite wonderful actors like Whoopie Goldberg and Mary Tyler Moore․"
  • Gained a reputation as a versatile voice actor by playing multiple characters in the same show and voicing characters with broad ages and accents
  • As a singer, she not only went on tour and made television appearances, but also worked behind the scenes recording jingles and back-up vocals
  • Enjoys hiking, and has taught others how to ride horses
  • Worked as a professional horse hoof-trimmer for six years