Mary Kay Bergman was an incredible, talented voice artist. With decades of experience, she gave life to many characters in popular shows and series, such as Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, and Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders.
While she left for a heavenly abode in November 1999, her voice lives on in classic shows and films. She was the voice behind an array of iconic animated characters.
Her ability to shift between different voices, accents, and personalities made her a sought-after artist in the animation industry. To commemorate her legacy, let's take a look at the top movies and shows to which she contributed her voice.
Top 10 Mary Kay Bergman movies and TV shows
1) Beauty and the Beast (1991)
The show is a classic for every child, and while the focus remains on two central characters, it’s crucial to note that the supporting cast played a big role in the movie's success. Mary Kay Bergman was the voice behind not one but two characters in the show. She did the voicing behind Claudette and Laurette, two flirtatious Bimbettes infatuated with Gaston.
While this was a supporting role, her voice added a new layer to the Oscar-nominated classic film.
2) The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
The novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo is a classic book. This film is an adaptation of that very classic novel. Mary Kay Bergman here, too, gave voice to two key characters, Quasimodo’s mother, whose death sets the plot and stage for the whole story to unravel. Additionally, she was behind Djali, Esmeralda’s clever pet goat.
This film was a proof of how seamlessly she can transition from an emotional human to even an animal's voice.
3) Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998)
Scooby Doo is a show that has stood the test of time and is enjoyed by all age groups. The evergreen show is a crime mystery show where Mary Kay Bergman gave her charming and soft voice to Daphne Blake. This was also one of the most celebrated roles in her career.
The way she voiced Daphne gave her a more central and independent feel; she was seen as more strong and dynamic than in previous series.
4) South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
The movie was different than any other film that she did; the plot was different and more adventurous; the summary of the 1999 Oscar-nominated film reads as below:
“When Stan Marsh and his friends go see an R-rated movie, they start cursing, and their parents think that Canada is to blame.”
Sheila Broflovski (Kyle’s mother), Liane Cartman (Eric’s mother), and Wendy Testaburger were the key characters she did voicing for.
This movie also established her in the world of adult animated films, which proved how versatile she is.
5) Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001, posthumous)
This was Mary Kay Bergman's last film; it was released after her death. The film has Bergman voicing Si, one of the naughty cars. The role was a continuation of her role from the first part; her voice and role in the sequel made the character stand out even more.
The movie was a family adventure centered on a pet dog who runs away from his comfortable house life to join the streets.
6) South Park (1997–1999)
Mary Kay Bergman has had many successful films and shows in her career, but this one has been the icing on the cake. She gave her voice to almost all the female characters in the show in the first three seasons. The most popular characters were Sheila Broflovski (Kyle’s overbearing mother), Liane Cartman (Eric’s doting mother), and Wendy Testaburger(Stan’s intelligent girlfriend).
Mary Kay Bergman voiced all kinds of roles, from the dominating mothers to the rebel, independent daughters. Her versatility made her truly irreplaceable in the series.
7) The New Adventures of Captain Planet (1993–1996)
Mary Kay Bergman in The New Adventures of Captain Plane voiced Dr. Blight. Dr. Blight was one of the most recurring antagonists. Mary's sharp voice brought life to the character.
The plot of the movie, as seen on IMDb, reads as follows:
“A quintet of teenagers works together to encourage environmentally responsible behavior and can summon a superhero to deal with ecological disasters.”
8) Family Dog (1993)
Mary Kay Bergman lent her voice to Family Dog characters like Katie. The show is a sitcom based in 1993 and has one season. Brad Bird made it for CBS. It has half-hour-long shows explaining the basic concerns of a family dog.
The official summary of the show reads as follows:
“The twisted adventures of the Binsford family's dog. A spin-off from an "Amazing Stories" episode.”
9) Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000, posthumous)
This is a spin-off of Toy Story. In it, Mary Kay Bergman voiced Mira Nova, a bold and skilled space ranger. This role revealed her ability to embody strong, heroic female characters in children’s programming, adding a dynamic layer to her career and show.
The plot of the show reads as below:
“The further adventures of Buzz Lightyear as a Space Ranger of Star Command and his comrades.”
10) Recess (1997–2001)
Mary Kay Bergman voiced Mrs. Flo Spinelli, a no-nonsense and tough, loving mother to Spinelli, one of the major characters on Recess. She is a devoted and beautiful wife and a loving mother; her voice is a true reflection of these traits.
The show Recess is focused on six elementary school kids and their interaction with their classmates and their teachers.
Mary Kay Bergman had a career taht left a significant impact on the industry and will continue to live with us for decades to come.
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