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Tony Jay Biography

Birth Name:Tony Jay

Birth Place:London, England

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer

Fast Facts

  • His first on-screen acting credit came in the 1970 film "Lied in my Hart․"
  • Moved to South Africa in the 1950s to work on the South African Broadcasting Corporation's Springbok Radio
  • Best known for his stage work and lending his voice to the animated films "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame․"
  • Known for lending his deep voice to villainous characters
  • A native Briton, he became a naturalized citizen to the United States

Awards

  • 1996Annie-Best Individual Achievement: Voice Acting: nominated
  • 2006Annie-Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production: nominated
  • 2006Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated