Are Bluey and Bingo voiced by real kids? Details explored

Bluey, a popular animated series that began on ABC Kids in October 2018, features the adventures of the titular Blue Heeler puppy. A common question viewers have is: Does the show use real kids to voice the characters of Bluey and her little sister, Bingo? The answer is yes. The siblings are voiced by two children related to the show's production team, according to Bounty Parents.

To maintain the young voice actors' privacy, they are not listed in the credits. Bluey's character was influenced by the creator's own experience raising daughters, which lets the actual children bring to life the sibling bond in the series. The choice to have uncredited child actors is unique. It makes the show's depiction of childhood genuine and heartfelt.

So, what you get on the show are real laughter and emotions of kids playing — just like the ones you might know from your own neighborhood.

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Why are Bluey and Bingo’s voice actors not credited?

This cartoon is special because it keeps the kids who voice the characters a secret. Most cartoons make their voice actors famous, but not Bluey. The show's creator, Joe Brumm, believes this helps them have a regular childhood, away from the pitfalls of fame. This is crucial due to the show's huge success worldwide.

Since Disney picked it up in the U.S. and Youku started streaming it in China in 2019, the show has been watched by millions of people. By using real kids for the voices instead of adults trying to sound like them, the show feels more real.

While the kids' natural performances make it easier for children and parents to relate to the characters, many fans have applauded the idea of maintaining privacy over the identity of the minor voice actors. A user named prtzlstks says on Reddit:

"The privacy of children in entertainment is important, if it isn’t valued it can lead to unsafe situations. So I find it honorable personally that they chose to not include the names of the kids."

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Other Bluey voice actors and celebrity cameos

The Australian show features two main child characters, Bluey and Bingo, who are voiced by anonymous actors. However, their parents, Bandit and Chilli, have famous voices behind them. David McCormack, lead singer of the Australian indie rock band Custard, is the voice of Bandit. He said he was surprised by the show's success, initially thinking it would just be a webisode.

Chilli, the mom, is voiced by Melanie Zanetti, an Australian actress. She told Bounty Parents that she didn't expect the show to become so popular, adding:

“But I did know it was something really special when I first read and the pilot. It was like nothing I’d ever seen before.”

The show also brings in famous names for special episodes. Hollywood stars like Natalie Portman and Eva Mendes have done voice acting on Bluey. Mendes was really happy to join because her family loved the show. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who made Hamilton, voiced a horse called Major Tom. He did this after telling the show's team how much he liked it.

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You can watch Bluey on ABC Kids if you're in Australia, or on Disney+ if you're in the U.S. For viewers in China, the show is available on Youku.

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