Vanessa Marshall (born October 19, 1969[1]) is an American voice actress who is most active in films, cartoons and video games. She is the daughter of actress Joan Van Ark and reporter John Marshall.
Vanessa Marshall | |
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 Marshall in 2016 | |
| Born | October 19, 1969 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) New York University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | |
| Parent | Joan Van Ark (mother) |
| Website | vanessamarshall |
Career
editPrior to her career as a voice actor, Marshall attended Princeton University, majoring in English. She then attended graduate school at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, attaining a masters in acting and learning different dialects, which Marshall credits for helping her in her voiceover career. She started voice acting after being discovered by a voice acting agent during a solo performance, where she was playing 15 different characters.[2][3] One of her best known roles is her voice acting for the character Hera Syndulla in Star Wars Rebels.[2] She reprised the role in Star Wars: The Bad Batch.[4][5]
In July 2021, Marshall described Hera as a "strong, iconic female character", said that she brought together all the elements in her life into her voice acting as Hera, and argued that Hera became inspirational for her.[4] Previously, she stated, in an April 2016 interview, that she brought her "convictions and...open heart" to each session in which she recorded as Hera, including her study of martial arts, and said the original Star Wars film in 1977 had a " huge impact" on her.[6] In another interview, in March 2016, said she "secretly dedicated" her performance as Hera to her father, who is a pilot, noted her use of French language skills in the show, and joked that Sabine Wren was her "favorite character" in Rebels.[7]
Personal life
editMarshall was married to voice-over artist and rapper Andrew Kishino from 2001 to 2007. During their marriage, they founded Marsh-Kish Productions, a voice-over production company; she decided to keep the company name as the two remained friends after their divorce.[8] Both have appeared as main characters in The Spectacular Spider-Man. Her acting in this has been compared to that of her mother in the 1970s Spider-Woman series.[8]
Filmography
editVoice acting
editAnimation
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Cow and Chicken | Beautician, Store Assistant, Store Attendant | Episode: "Mall Cop" | [9] |
| 1999 | The Brothers Flub | Additional voices | ||
| 2001 | Johnny Bravo | Trucker, Airport Announcer | Episode: "A Johnny Bravo Christmas" | [9] |
| 2001–07 | Grim & Evil / The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Irwin, various voices | [9] | |
| 2002 | Time Squad | Cleopatra | Episode: "Shop Like an Egyptian" | |
| The Zeta Project | Virtual Operator | Episode: "Wired" | [9] | |
| Justice League | Lipstick Lady | Episode: "Fury" | [9] | |
| 2003–05 | Duck Dodgers | Vanity Automaton, The New Cadet, Waitress, Women, Dandy Boy Blue | 3 episodes | [9] |
| 2004 | The Powerpuff Girls | Gal, Teller | Episode: "Mo' Linguish/Oops, I Did It Again" | |
| 2005 | What's New, Scooby-Doo? | Danica LeBlake | Episode: "Ready to Scare" | |
| W.I.T.C.H. | Eleanor Brown | |||
| 2006 | Ben 10 | Tini, Diamondhead (Gwen), Cannonbolt (Gwen), Four Arms (Gwen), Policewoman | 3 episodes | [9] |
| 2008–2009 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Mary Jane Watson, Rosie Thompson | [9] | |
| 2009 | Wolverine and the X-Men | Vertigo | Episode: "eXcessive Force" | |
| 2010 | Black Panther | Dora Milaje, Madame, Female Cannibal | Miniseries | [9] |
| Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Poison Ivy, Katrina Moldoff / Batwoman | 2 episodes | [9] | |
| 2010–2011 | Sym-Bionic Titan | Tiffany, Kristin, Xeexi, Girl | ||
| 2010–2012 | The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes | Black Widow, Madame Hydra, Anaconda, Waitress, S.H.I.E.L.D. Computer, A.I.M. Computer, Hydra Computer, Civilian Woman | [9] | |
| 2010–2013 | Fish Hooks | Mouse, Shiloh, Female Crowd Member | [9] | |
| 2011–2013, 2019–2022 | Young Justice | Black Canary, Red Inferno, Amanda Spence, Noor Harjavti, Ursa / Emerald Empress, Ida Berkowitz, Illona DeLamb-Markov, Soranik Natu | 19 episodes | [9] |
| 2012 | Green Lantern: The Animated Series | Galia | 2 episodes | [9] |
| 2013 | Ben 10: Omniverse | Drew Saturday | Episode: "T.G.I.S." | [9] |
| 2014 | Breadwinners | Intercom Lady | Episode: "Thug Loaf/Mine All Mine" | [9] |
| 2014–18 | Star Wars Rebels | Hera Syndulla | [9] | |
| Avengers Assemble | Medusa, Meagan McLaren, Hela | [9] | ||
| 2015–17 | Regular Show | Toothpick Sally, Jessica, Penny, Jolene, Martyka, various voices | [9] | |
| Pig Goat Banana Cricket | Mary Louise Pizzagut, Melba, Brad, Brady, JR Kyle, various voices | [9] | ||
| 2015–19 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Gamora, Meredith Quill, Crystal, various voices | [9] | |
| 2016 | Archer | Actress | Episode: "Bel Panto: Part 1" | |
| 2016–17 | Uncle Grandpa | Additional voices | ||
| 2016–2020 | Ben 10 | Queen Bee | 5 episodes | |
| 2017 | Bravest Warriors | Josephine Kirkman, Conductor | Episode: "Dan of Future Past" | |
| The Loud House | Tina, Waitress | Episode: "Back Out There/Spell It Out" | ||
| Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Ms. Blackwhite, Tiny Tim, Mom | [9] | ||
| Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures | Hera Syndulla, Dial Tone | |||
| Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat | Gamora | [9] | ||
| 2017–18 | Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters | Madame Tousant | [9] | |
| Star Wars Forces of Destiny | Hera Syndulla, Vendor | |||
| The Powerpuff Girls | Additional voices | |||
| 2018 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | [9] | ||
| Lego Star Wars: All-Stars | Hera Syndulla, Customer | [9] | ||
| 2019 | Victor and Valentino | Lechuza | Episode: "The Boy Who Cried Lechuza" | [9] |
| 2019–21 | Final Space | Invictus, Helper Hula (2nd time) | ||
| 2019–present | Harley Quinn | Joey, Wonder Woman, Giganta, Reporter, Teller | [9] | |
| 2020 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Rook Kast | 2 episodes | |
| 2020–present | Rick and Morty | Additional voices | ||
| 2021 | Star Wars: The Bad Batch | Hera Syndulla | 2 episodes | [10] |
| 2022 | Tales of the Jedi | Village Elder | Episode: "Justice" | [11] |
| 2024 | Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft | Rescued Children, Possessed Henchwoman | 2 episodes | [12] |
| Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition | Invisible Woman, Computer | Disney+ Television Special | [9] |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Supernova | Sweetie | |
| 2005 | The Golden Blaze | Honohan, Pharmacist Mom, Cindy, TV News Anchor, Goon Boy #1 |
Direct-to-video |
| 2006 | Dr. Dolittle 3 | White Hen, Tan Hen[9] | |
| 2007 | Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure | Irwin, Pirate | Television film[9] |
| 2007 | Wrath of the Spider Queen | Irwin | |
| 2007 | Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix | Myaxx, Salesperson | |
| 2008 | Justice League: The New Frontier | Mala | Direct-to-video Credited as Amazon Woman[9] |
| 2008 | Underfist: Halloween Bash | Irwin | Television film[9] |
| 2009 | Garfield's Pet Force | Vetvix | Direct-to-video |
| 2010 | Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic | Lust Minion #2, Frozen Prisoner | |
| 2010 | Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths | Wonder Woman[9] | |
| 2011 | Snowflake, the White Gorilla | Female Newscaster | English dub Direct-to-video |
| 2012 | Strange Frame | Chandra Childs | Uncredited |
| 2013 | Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox | Wonder Woman | Direct-to-video[9] |
| 2016 | Batman: Bad Blood | Renee Montoya | |
| 2016 | Rogue One | Additional voices | |
| 2016 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Gotham City Breakout | Poison Ivy | Direct-to-video[9] |
| 2018 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash | ||
| 2018 | Teen Titans Go! To the Movies | Vault Voice | [9] |
| 2020 | Superman: Red Son | Wonder Woman | Direct-to-video[9] |
| 2022 | Earwig and the Witch | Bella Yaga | English dub[13][9] |
Video games
editAudio books
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rain of the Ghosts | Judith Vendeval |
Live-action
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Law & Order | Veronica | Episode: "Blue Bamboo" |
| 1999 | City Guys | Assistant | Episode: "Movin' on Up" |
| 2000 | Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman | Bloody Girl | Direct-to-video |
| 2001 | Scrubs | Becky | Episode: "My Best Friend's Mistake" |
| 2007 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Dispatcher | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Jane the Virgin | Latina Lover Narrator | Episode: "Chapter Sixty-Five" |
References
edit- ^ "Vanessa Marshall Biography". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Hood, Shaun (October 4, 2018). "Vanessa Marshall talks 'Star Wars: Rebels,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' and More (Interview)". FanFest. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ "Five Questions With Vanessa Marshall Stiller". Five Questions Q&A. March 3, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ^ a b Brooks, Dan (July 19, 2021). "Hera Flies Again: Vanessa Marshall on Returning as the High Flying Pilot in Star Wars: The Bad Batch". StarWars.com. LucasFilm. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ "Hera Syndulla Voice". Behind the Voice Actors. Archived from the original on July 21, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ Marshall, Vanessa (April 2016). "Vanessa Marshall (Hera Syndulla)". Star Wars Interviews (Online). Interviewed by Dennis Pellegrom. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ Marshall, Vanessa (March 17, 2016). "Talking Twi'lek: Star Wars Rebels' Vanessa Marshall on Hera Syndulla's Eventful Season Two". StarWars.com (Online). Interviewed by Dana Jennings. LucasFilm. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ a b "Vanessa Marshall Interview". Back Room Interviews. Archived from the original on February 20, 2009. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv "Vanessa Marshall (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 11, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Brooks, Dan (July 19, 2021). "Hera Flies Again: Vanessa Marshall on Returning as the High-Flying Pilot in Star Wars: The Bad Batch". Star Wars. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Glazebrook, Lewis (October 28, 2022). "Tales Of The Jedi Voice Cast & Star Wars Character Guide". ScreenRant. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Vanessa Marshall (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 23, 2021. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ Sherman, Jennifer (December 15, 2020). "GKIDS Announces Dub Cast for Ghibli's 1st CG Feature Earwig and the Witch". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ IO Interactive. Freedom Fighters. Electronic Arts. Scene: Ending credits, 4:29:02 in, VOICE ACTORS.
- ^ "True Crime: Streets of LA (2003 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 28, 2021. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ Luxoflux. True Crime: New York City. Activision. Scene: Pause menu credits, 4:29:25 in, VOICE TALENT.
- ^ "Armored Core V – PS3 Manual". Namco. p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 6, 2015.
- ^ Marshall, Vanessa [@vanmarshall] (April 24, 2019). "Excited to finally announce that I am playing Sheeva in #MK11! Xo" (Tweet). Retrieved October 20, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Legacy, Spencer (February 24, 2023). "Justice League: Cosmic Chaos Gameplay Trailer Spotlights Voice Cast". ComingSoon. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ Cianciolo, Dominic [@domcianciolo] (October 17, 2023). "#MkOnslaught's cine voices so far! Raiden @WillingBlam Liu & Fuj @mattyangking Kung Lao @ThatSunil Jax @WillCMe Johnny @AndrewSBowen Sonya Sheeva @vanmarshall Scorp @RonYuan Shinnok @TroyBakerVA Kitana @KariWahlgren Cetrion @MaryEMcGlynn Baraka @blumspew Kabal J. Cahill" (Tweet). Retrieved October 20, 2023 – via Twitter.
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