Tara Lyn Strong (née Charendoff; born February 12, 1973; age 51) is a Canadian-American actress and voice actress. She is best known for her voice-over work in animation, websites, and video games. Some of her roles include Timmy Turner from The Fairly OddParents, Bubbles from The Powerpuff Girls, Raven from Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go!, Dil Pickles from Rugrats, Ben Tennyson from Ben 10, Twilight Sparkle from My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, and Melody from The Little Mermaid: Return to the Sea, among others. For her voice-acting, she has earned Annie Award and Daytime Emmy nominations and won an award from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.
Biography[]
Tara Lyn Charendoff was born on February 12, 1973, to Syd and Lucy Charendoff. At age four, she became interested in acting and volunteered to be a soloist at a school production. During her childhood, she worked with the Yiddish Theater; she had to memorize her lines phonetically because she did not know the Yiddish language.[1]
Strong's first major cartoon role, at the age of 13, was the titular character of Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater.[2] Since then, she had voiced numerous cartoon characters, mainly from Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and DC Animation. These characters include Timmy Turner and Poof from The Fairly OddParents, Bubbles from The Powerpuff Girls, Raven from Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go!, Dil Pickles from Rugrats, Ben Tennyson from Ben 10, Twilight Sparkle from My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Truffles from Chowder, Terrence from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, the title character from Unikitty!, among others. She has also voiced Disney characters, most notably as Ariel's daughter Melody in The Little Mermaid: Return to the Sea. She also appeared in the animated series The Proud Family, 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Lilo & Stitch: The Series, and Kim Possible. Following Arleen Sorkin's retirement, Strong took over as the voice of Harley Quinn in DC media, including the DC Animated Universe.
Outside of animation, Strong has also voiced characters in video games played roles in live-action series.
Filmography[]
See also: Tara Strong/Roles
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Sylvanian Families | Bridget | |
| 1987 | Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater | Hello Kitty | First major role |
| 1987 | Maxie's World | Carly | |
| 1987–88 | My Pet Monster | Amie | |
| 1987–88 | The Care Bears | Carol, Rebecca, Claire, Swift Heart Rabbit, Anna | Nelvana series |
| 1987–88 | Garbage Pail Kids | Patty Putty | |
| 1988 | Clifford the Big Red Dog | Various | |
| 1988 | Madeline | Chloe | HBO special |
| 1989–91 | Babar | Young Celeste | |
| 1989–91 | Beetlejuice | Clare Brewster, Bertha, Little Miss Warden | Grouped under "Additional Voices" |
| 1990 | Piggsburg Pigs! | Dotty, Prissy | Grouped under "Featuring the Voices of" |
| 1990 | The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 | Hop Koopa | Grouped as "Voice Talents of" |
| 1991 | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures | Mary Jane Smedley | Season 2 Grouped as "Additional Voices" |
| 1991 | ProStars | Laura | |
| 1991 | Wish Kid | ||
| 1991 | Here's How! | Host / Mouse | TVOntario series |
| 1991–92 | Super Mario World | Hop Koopa | |
| 1991 | The Raccoons | Donna | Episode: "Join the Club" |
| 1993 | Tales from the Cryptkeeper | Jenny Lawson | Episode: "Pleasant Screams" |
| 1993–97 | X-Men | Illyana Rasputin | |
| 1995–98 | Gadget Boy & Heather | Heather | Also Gadget Boy's Adventures in History |
| 1995–2003 | Little Bear | Tutu | |
| 1996 | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | Various | |
| 1996–2003 | Dexter's Laboratory | Various | |
| 1996–98 | Adventures from the Book of Virtues | Girl | Grouped under "Cast" |
| 1996–97 | The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest | Kazrina, Irina Kafka | |
| 1997–99 | Cow and Chicken | Various | |
| 1997 | 101 Dalmatians: The Series | Spot, Two-Tone, Vindella de Vil | |
| 1997 | Extreme Ghostbusters | Kylie Griffin | |
| 1997–2004 | Rugrats | Dil Pickles, Timmy McNulty | |
| 1997 | The Angry Beavers | Nurse Trudy | Episode: "Fakin' It" |
| 1997–99 | The New Batman Adventures | Barbara Gordon / Batgirl | |
| 1997–98 | Channel Umptee-3 | Holey Moley, others | |
| 1998 | Tekkaman Blade II | Yumi Francois | English dub |
| 1998–2004 | King of the Hill | Various | |
| 1998–2005 | The Powerpuff Girls | Bubbles | Nominated – Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production, 27th Annie Awards |
| 1999 | Timon & Pumbaa | Princess Claudia | Grouped under "With the Voice Talents of" |
| 1999–2000 | Detention | Shareena Wickett | |
| 1999 | Pepper Ann | Brenda | |
| 1999 | The Kids from Room 402 | Penny Grant | Grouped under "Voices" |
| 2000–04 | The Weekenders | Kristi, Kandi | |
| 2000–2018 | Family Guy | Various | |
| 2000–01 | The Kids from Room 402 | Penny Grant, Sanjay, Joey | |
| 2000–01 | Clerks: The Animated Series | Giggling Girl | Grouped under "Also Starring" |
| 2000 | The Wild Thornberrys | Little Boy | Episode: "The Legend of Ha Long Bay" |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Bonnie | Episode: "Eye of the Tempest" |
| 2000–02 | Gotham Girls | Barbara Gordon / Batgirl | Web series |
| Elizabeth Styles | Episode: "Gotham in Pink" | ||
| Episode: "Hear Me Roar" | |||
| 2001–02 | The Zeta Project | Vega | Episode: "His Maker's Name" |
| Macy | Episode: "Ro's Reunion" | ||
| 2001–17 | The Fairly OddParents | Timmy Turner, Poof, Britney Britney, others | Nominated – Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Television Production, 39th Annie Awards Nominated – Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Television Production, 29th Annie Awards Nominated – BTVA Voice Acting Award for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series, 2011 |
| 2001–05 | The Proud Family | Bebe and Cece Proud, Puff | |
| 2002 | Totally Spies! | Honeybees | Episode: "The Black Widows"
Grouped under "With the Voice Talents of" |
| 2002–07 | Kim Possible | Tara, Joss Possible, Britina | Grouped under "With the Voice Talents of" |
| 2002–04 | Fillmore! | Ingrid Third, others | |
| 2002–04 | Diva Starz | Miranda | |
| 2002–03, 2017 | Samurai Jack | Ashi, Verbina, others | |
| 2002–03 | Lloyd in Space | Various | Grouped under "With the Voice Talents Of" |
| 2003–06 | Codename: Kids Next Door | Mushi Sanban, others | Grouped under "Additional Vocal Assault" |
| 2003–06 | Justice League | Sera, Queen, Johnny | Also Unlimited |
| 2003–06 | Teen Titans | Raven, Kole, Jinx, Gizmo, others | |
| 2003 | Spider-Man: The New Animated Series | Christina | Episode: "Head Over Heels" Grouped under "Also Starring" |
| 2003–07 | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | Dannan O'Mallard, Molly Winks | Nominated – Annie Award for Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production, 31st Annie Awards Nominated – Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, 33rd Daytime Emmy Awards |
| 2003–06 | Lilo & Stitch: The Series | Angel, Adult Lilo, BeBe Proud, CeCe Proud, Puff | Grouped under "With the Voice Talents of" |
| 2003–06 | Xiaolin Showdown | Omi, Megan, T-Rex | |
| 2003–08 | All Grown Up! | Dylan "Dil" Pickles | |
| 2004–07 | Danny Phantom | Ember McLain, Penelope Spectra, Star, others | |
| 2004–05 | Megas XLR | Pulsar, Comet | |
| 2004–05 | Stroker and Hoop | Various | |
| 2004–09 | Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends | Terrence, others | |
| 2004–07 | Drawn Together | Princess Clara, Toot Braunstein, others | |
| 2005–07 | American Dragon: Jake Long | Kara & Sara, Veronica, Stacey, others | |
| 2005-07 | The Life and Times of Juniper Lee | Roger, others | |
| 2005–06 | The Buzz on Maggie | Bella Pesky, Dawn Swatworthy, Maria Monarch | |
| 2005–08 | Ben 10 | Ben Tennyson, Upgrade, Gwendolyn, Benwolf, others | |
| 2007 | Afro Samurai | Otsuru, Jiro | |
| 2007–08 | My Friends Tigger & Pooh | Porcupine | Grouped under "With the Voice Talents of" |
| 2007–10 | The Boondocks | Cindy McPhearson | Grouped under "Also Starring" |
| 2007–09 | Transformers: Animated | Sari Sumdac, Slipstream, Daniel Witwicky, Strika, Red Alert, Slo-Mo, others | |
| 2007–10 | Chowder | Truffles | |
| 2007–09 | Sushi Pack | Maguro | |
| 2008–10 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Princess Attea | Episode: "X = Ben + 2" |
| 2008–10 | Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! | Daizy | |
| 2008–11 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Huntress, Billy Batson, Mary Marvel | |
| 2008–10 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Various | |
| 2009 | Phineas and Ferb | Additional Voices | Episode: "Interview With a Platypus" |
| 2009 | Wolverine and the X-Men | Marrow, Dust, X-23, Firestar, Stepford Cuckoos, Magik | |
| 2009–11 | The Super Hero Squad Show | H.E.R.B.I.E., Scarlet Witch, Princess Anelle, others | |
| 2009 | Random! Cartoons | Beth Tezuka | Episode: "The Bravest Warriors" |
| 2010–12 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Young Ben Tennyson, Serena | |
| 2010–13 | Mad | Various | Grouped under "Starring the Voices of" |
| 2010–2011 | Sym-Bionic Titan | Ilana | |
| 2010–19 | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic | Twilight Sparkle, Downdraft, Twilight Velvet | |
| 2010–13 | Pound Puppies | Various | |
| 2011, 2019–22 |
Young Justice | Serling Roquette, Negative Woman, Casey Birnke, Tara Markov / Terra | |
| 2011 | The Looney Tunes Show | Motel Receptionist | Episode: "Jailbird and Jailbunny" |
| 2011–12 | Dan Vs. | Various | Grouped under "Also Starring" |
| 2011 | ThunderCats | Young Lion-O | |
| 2012 | Napoleon Dynamite | Various | |
| 2012–13 | Green Lantern: The Animated Series | Iolande | |
| 2012–14 | DC Nation Shorts | Raven, Billy Batson, Batgirl | |
| 2012–16 | Ultimate Spider-Man | Mary Jane Watson, Thundra, Sandy, Carnage Queen, others | Nominated – BTVA Voice Acting Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role – Action/Drama, 2012, Mary Jane Watson |
| 2012 | Gravity Falls | Additional Voices | |
| 2012–14 | Winx Club (Nickelodeon revival) | Stella's Guardian of Sirenix, Diana | |
| 2012 | Electric City | Makaela | Web series |
| 2012–14 | Ben 10: Omniverse | Young Ben Tennyson, others | |
| 2012–14 | Brickleberry | Various | |
| 2013–present | Bravest Warriors | Plum | Web series |
| 2013–2020 | My Little Pony: Equestria Girls | Twilight Sparkle | |
| 2013–present | Teen Titans Go! | Raven, Herself, Jayna, Batgirl, others | Nominated – BTVA Voice Acting Award for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Comedy/Musical, 2013, Raven Nominated – BTVA Voice Acting Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role – Comedy/Musical, 2013, Jayna |
| 2013 | Beware the Batman | Barbara Gordon | |
| 2013 | Xiaolin Chronicles | Omi, Ping Pong, Muffin Face | Nominated – BTVA Voice Acting Award for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Action/Drama, 2013, Omi |
| 2013 | Futurama | Tanya | Episode: "Stench and Stenchibility" Grouped under "Guest Starring" |
| 2013–14 | Uncle Grandpa | Susie, others | |
| 2014 | Wander Over Yonder | Beeza, others | |
| 2014 | TripTank | Various | |
| 2014 | Breadwinners | Zoona | Episode: "Pizzawinners" |
| 2015 | Inspector Gadget | Penny, others | Netflix series |
| 2015 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Betts | Episode: "Days of Future Smash: The Tomorrow Smashers" |
| 2015 | Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles | Harlequin, Brainiac | Web series |
| 2015 | Golan the Insatiable | Mackenzie B. | Season 2 |
| 2015–17 | Rick and Morty | Various | Grouped under "Starring" |
| 2015 | Fresh Beat Band of Spies | Squee Z. Dumpkins | Episode: "Cute Crook" |
| 2015-2019 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Irani Rael, Lucy, Rora, young Adam Warlock, Alien Farmer Girl, Baby Bunny, Various Voices | |
| 2016–17 | Justice League Action | Harley Quinn, Kid Batman, Ember, Lois Lane | |
| 2016–2021 | Ben 10 | Ben Tennyson, others | |
| 2017–2018 | Bunsen Is a Beast | Timmy Turner, Shopper, The Tooth Fairy | Crossover: "Beast of Friends" and Episode: "Tooth or Consequences" |
| 2017 | Avengers Assemble | Typhoid Mary | Episode: "Prison Break" |
| 2017–2023 | Puppy Dog Pals | Chloe's Mom, Various Voices | |
| 2017–2020 | Unikitty! | Unikitty | |
| 2018–2019 | The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle | Rocky the Flying Squirrel | |
| 2018 | Marvel Rising: Initiation | Mary Jane Watson | Television film |
| 2018 | DuckTales | Briar | Episode: "The Missing Links of Moorshire!" |
| 2018 | Skylanders Academy | Coco Bandicoot | Season 3 |
| 2018 | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes | Raven, Ben Tennyson, Ilana | Episode: "Crossover Nexus" |
| 2019–2021 | DC Super Hero Girls | Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Cheetah, Ursa | |
| 2019 | My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip | Twilight Sparkle | Television special |
| 2019 | Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts | Mary Jane Watson | Special |
| 2019 | Marvel Rising: Battle of the Bands | Mary Jane Watson, Screaming Mimi | Special |
| 2019 | DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders | Vizza | |
| 2020–21 | My Little Pony: Pony Life | Twilight Sparkle | |
| 2020 | Powerbirds | Polly | |
| 2021–present | Gabby's Dollhouse | Mama Box, Kitty Fairy | |
| 2021 | Kid Cosmic | Agent Blue | |
| 2022 | My Little Pony: Make Your Mark | Twilight Sparkle | 2 episodes; uncredited |
| 2022 | Team Zenko Go | Dr. Greenlittle | Episode: "Harmony Harbor Holiday Surprise" |
Animated films[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Rugrats Movie | Dil Pickles | Credited as Tara Charendoff |
| 1999 | Princess Mononoke | Kaya | English dub |
| 2000 | Rugrats in Paris | Dil Pickles | |
| 2002 | Ice Age | Roshan, Start | |
| 2002 | The Powerpuff Girls Movie | Bubbles | |
| 2002 | Spirited Away | Boh (Baby) | English dub |
| 2002 | The Wild Thornberrys Movie | Schoolgirl | |
| 2003 | Rugrats Go Wild | Dil Pickles | |
| 2005 | Hoodwinked! | Zorra | |
| 2007 | TMNT | Additional Voices | |
| 2008 | Bolt | Additional Voices | |
| 2012 | Strange Frame: Love & Sax | Naia X. | Film festival release |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Brynn Larson, Additional Voices | |
| 2013 | Jay & Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie! | Cocknocker, Small Fry the Science Guy | Film festival release |
| 2013 | My Little Pony: Equestria Girls | Twilight Sparkle | Nominated (Won People's Choice) – 3rd annual BTVA Voice Acting Awards – Best Female Vocal Performance in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short Limited theatrical release |
| 2014 | My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks | Twilight Sparkle | Grouped under "Featured Voice Performers" Limited theatrical release |
| 2014 | The Hero of Color City | Yellow (Singing Voice) | Limited release |
| 2014 | Yellowbird | Lisa | Limited theatrical release |
| 2015 | Minions | Binky Nelson, Additional Voices | |
| 2016 | Only Yesterday | Naoko | English dub Limited theatrical release |
| 2016 | The Secret Life of Pets | Sweetpea, Additional Voices | |
| 2016 | Sing | Becky, Nancy and Additional Voices | |
| 2017 | The Boss Baby | Additional Voices | |
| 2017 | Smurfs: The Lost Village | Additional Voices | |
| 2017 | Despicable Me 3 | Additional Voices | |
| 2017 | The Emoji Movie | Additional Voices | |
| 2017 | Animal Crackers | Talia | |
| 2017 | My Little Pony: The Movie | Twilight Sparkle | |
| 2018 | Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation | Frankenlady | |
| 2018 | Teen Titans Go! To the Movies | Raven | |
| 2018 | The Grinch | Additional Voices | |
| 2019 | The Secret Life of Pets 2 | Sweetpea, Pickles, Baby Liam, Additional voices | |
| 2021 | My Little Pony: A New Generation | Twilight Sparkle | Cameo |
| 2021 | Rumble | Winnie's mother | |
| 2021 | Sing 2 | Additional Voices |
Gallery[]
Strong with E.G. Daily (right) at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con
Strong at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con
Strong in 2012
Strong at the 2013 Phoenix ComicCon
Strong (right) with Scott Menville and Greg Cipes at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con
Strong at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2022
Strong at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2022
Trivia[]
- Tara Strong has worked with Dee Bradley Baker on Big Time Rush.
- Tara Strong shares her birthday with her Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go! co-star Scott Menville.
References[]
- ↑ Early Career – TOTS – The Official Tara Strong. mkbmemorial.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
- ↑ FAQ 2008 – TOTS: The Official Tara Strong. mkbmemorial.com. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015.
