20 Actors who are famous for voice acting

A good animated movie or TV show sometimes becomes popular due to voice acting by famous actors or its elaborate storytelling, which makes the viewers fall in love with them. Whether it is a drama with a serious message or a heart-warming animated flick, the actors who play the characters find a way to seep into our hearts. Some actors who are already loved for their on-screen presence, don't stop from garnering more love from their fans for their voice-acting roles. This list consists of 20 such actors who apart from showing their talents on-screen have also become famous for their voice-acting.

20) Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell gained prominence with his role as Alex in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. He also appeared as Dr. Samuel Loomis in the remake of the Halloween movies. The English actor also appeared in movies like Bombshell and popular TV shows like Franklin and Bash and Mozart In the Jungle. Apart from these roles, McDowell is also popular for his voice acting. His roles as Dr. Calico in Bolt, Whistler in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, and Varney in Castlevania with Metallo in Superman: The Animated Series and Justice League are well-loved among fans.

19) Tim Allen

The famous actor and comedian has earned many accolades across the entertainment industry. He is best known for his Golden Globe-winning role in ABC's sitcom Home Improvement as Tim Taylor. He has also appeared in movies like Big Trouble, Joe Somebody, Christmas With The Cranks, and Crazy On The Outside. Other than that, Tim Allen is famous for voicing the iconic character of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story franchise. As Lightyear he added an extra layer of humor to the friendship and rivalry that he shared with Woody making the movie and his character loved by fans.

18) Will Arnett

The Canadian actor and comedian is popular for his portrayal of Gob Bluth in the series Arrested Development. He has also received an Emmy nomination for his role as Devon Banks in 30 Rock. Because of his distinct voice, Arnett has voiced several iconic characters. The most popular one is BoJack Horseman in the animated series of the same name for which he has received many accolades including Emmy nominations. Other than that, he has also lent his voice to characters like Mr. Perkins in Despicable Me, Horst in Ratatouille, and Batman in The LEGO Movie.

17) Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie has received many accolades for her extensive acting career. From dramas like Girl, Interrupted to action movies like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Wanted, Jolie's presence on-screen is unmissable. However, she can also leave a mark by not appearing on screen at all. Her character as Master Tigress in the King Fu Panda series is proof of this. Her other notable voice-acting roles are Lola in Shark Tale, Grendel's Mother in Beowulf, and Stella in The One And Only Ivan.

16) Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis gained prominence with her role in the critically acclaimed movie Black Swan. She has also starred in popular movies like Friends With Benefits, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Bad Moms, and Ted. Apart from her roles in these films, she is also immensely famous for voicing the character of Meg Griffin in Family Guy since 1999. Her other notable voice-acting role is Deena from the series Robot Chicken.

15) Steve Carell

Known for playing the role of Michael Scott in The Office, Steve Carell is also popular for his voice acting talent, most notably as Gru in the Despicable Me series. He also voiced Hammy in Over the Hedge, Mayor Ned McDodd in Horton Hears a Who!, Melvin Sneedly in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, and Gary in Minions: The Rise of Gru.

14) Justin Timberlake

The actor, singer, and songwriter has won many accolades through his singing and acting. Justin Timberlake is also well-regarded for his voice acting talent, especially as Branch in the Trolls series and Artie in Shrek the Third. He also voiced Boo Boo Bear in Yogi Bear. His unique voice and ability to bring characters to life make his performances enjoyable and is loved by fans across the world.

13) Cameron Diaz

Known for her roles in movies like The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding, Gangs Of New York, and Charlie's Angels, Diaz has charmed her way through our hearts. when it comes to voice-acting, Cameron Diaz's role as Princess Fiona in the Shrek movies brought humor and charisma to the character making the film a success.

12) Nicolas Cage

Known for playing diverse roles, Nicolas Cage has starred in many movies like Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, The Ghost Rider Franchise, Gone In 60 Seconds, Kick-Ass, and the National Treasure film series. Other than that, Cage is also popular for his voice-acting roles. He's best known for voicing Grug in The Croods series, Spider-Man Noir in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Superman/Clark Kent in Teen Titans Go! To the Movies.

11) J. K. Simmons

J. K. Simmons has garnered many accolades for his role in the movie Whiplash including an Academy Award. He is also known for portraying the role of J. Jonah Jameson in the movie Spider-Man (2002-2007). He is also an outstanding voice actor and has shown his voice-acting talent many times. For instance, he has voiced characters like Omni-Man in Invincible, Tenzin in The Legend of Korra, and Mayor Lionheart in Zootopia.

10) Keith David

Keith David is best known for his roles in movies like The Thing, Platoon, Men at Work, Armageddon, and Mr. And Mrs. Smith. He has also appeared in popular TV shows like Community and Greenleaf. However, he is famous for his voice-acting and has voiced popular characters like Goliath in Gargoyles, Spawn in Todd McFarlane's Spawn, and The Arbiter in the Halo series. He's also voiced Dr. Facilier in The Princess and the Frog and the President in Rick and Morty.

9) Dwayne Johnson

Known for his roles in Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, The Scorpion King, Race To Witch Mountain, and The Fast And The Furious movies. Apart from that, he is also popular for his voice-acting in Disney's Moana as Maui, bringing humor, charm, and heart to an animated character. He has also voiced Captain Charles T. Baker in Planet 51.

8) Bradley Cooper

The Academy Award-nominated and Grammy Award winner is immensely popular for his films like The Hangover series, American Sniper, Silver Linings Playbook, and Maestro. His voice-acting career includes voicing the character of Rocket Raccoon in the Guardians Of The Galaxy movies. Apart from Vin Diesel's Groot, Cooper's Raccoon is also one of the fan-favorite characters from the movies.

7) Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill is best known for playing the role of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. He is also a legend in voice acting, best known for his portrayal of the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series and various other Batman projects. Hamill also voiced characters like Fire Lord Ozai in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Skips in Regular Show, and Chucky in Child's Play.

6) Scarlett Johannson

Best known for playing the role of Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in MCU's Avengers movies, Scarlett Johansson has had an extensive voice-acting career too. She is best known for voicing Kaa in The Jungle Book, Samantha in Her, and Ash in Sing and Sing 2. Johansson also lent her voice to Nutmeg in Isle of Dogs, Elita-1 in Transformers One, and Mindy in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. Additionally, she voiced various characters in Robot Chicken.

5) Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy is an actor and comedian best known for films like Beverly Hills Cop, DreamGirls, Dr. Dolittle, Norbit, and The Nutty Professor. His voice-acting roles include a fan-favorite character Donkey in the Shrek series making the character memorable with his comedic talent. He has also voiced the character of Mushu in Mulan and Thurgood Stubbs in the sitcom The PJs.

4) Jack Black

Known for his roles in films like King King, GooseBumps, Jumanji, Mars Attacks!, and the classic School Of Rock, Jack Black is also popular for his voice-acting. His most renowned role is as Po in the Kung Fu Panda series, where he brings humor, charm, and heart to the lovable character. Black also voiced characters like Zed in Ice Age, Eddie Riggs in Brütal Legend, and Pusher in The House with a Clock in Its Walls.

3) Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell is popular for her roles in the series Veronica Mars, Heroes, and The Good Place. Most recently she has garnered praise for her role in Netflix's show Nobody Wants This. She is also renowned for her voice acting skills, most notably as Anna in Disney's Frozen series. Her warm and expressive voice brings the character to life, making Anna a beloved figure for many. Additionally, she voiced Chloe in The Secret Life of Pets series and Priscilla in Zootopia.

2) Robin Williams

The veteran actor left an indelible mark in every genre of entertainment. From movies like Good Will Hunting, and Dead Poets Society to Mrs. Doubtfire and Jumanji, he shined through all kinds of roles. Robin Williams also made a tremendous impact with his voice acting. Most notably for his role as Genie in Disney's Aladdin. He also voiced characters like Dr. Know in A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Ramón and Lovelace in Happy Feet.

1) Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks is known for his roles in movies like Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, Apollo 13, and The Green Mile. He is also well known for voicing the character of Woody in the Toy Story movies. His warm and sincere voice perfectly captures the character's loyal and caring nature, making Woody a timeless favorite.