Grey DeLisle
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Grey DeLisle (born August 24, 1973 in Fort Ord, California) is an American singer, songwriter, and voice actress of Irish, Dutch and Hispanic descent.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life and early career
Grey DeLisle had a difficult childhood; Her mother was addicted to drugs. She was largely raised by her grandmother, Eva Flores Ruth, a vocalist who performed with salsa legend Tito Puente.
DeLisle was heavily into goth bands like The Cure, but her mother, who had become a born-again Pentecostal, set a strict rule of no secular music. In her late teens, she started singing old gospel tunes, and started in the world of stand-up comedy, on the advice of a close friend. In her comedy routine, DeLisle was able to imitate voices very well, and was then advised to take a shot at voice acting. Her first starring role came in the first English version of Crayon Shin-chan, as the voice of characters Cosmo and Uma in 1994.
[edit] Career success
She didn't get another starring role until 1998, but she has since become one of America's most beloved and well-respected voice actresses. She has even learned how to speak Japanese, thanks to fellow voice actors Janice Kawaye and Keone Young, for her role as Yumi on Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi. Other voice acting roles have been in many computer and video games, such as Escape from Monkey Island, Baldur's Gate and many Star Wars games. DeLisle has also released four music CDs, filled with goth-inspired folk and Americana tunes, with a few gospel-style songs as well.
[edit] Personal life
In 2002, DeLisle married musician Murry Hammond, the bassist for the Old 97's, after a few months of a long-distance relationship. They were even featured in an episode of The Learning Channel program A Wedding Story. On January 31, 2007 they welcomed Jefferson Texas "Tex" Hammond into the world at 6:00PM (PST) in Los Angeles, CA. At birth, he was 20 inches long and weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. Grey's message to her fans was as follows:
“ | Many thanks for all of the love and good wishes sent our way from my friends out there in cartoon land…the only place where a nine month pregnant woman can still play a hot goth chick in a belly shirt! | ” |
DeLisle is friends with fellow actress Tara Strong, with whom she has worked in several shows (Tara Strong voices Timmy Turner on The Fairly OddParents).
[edit] Discography
- 2000 - The Small Time
- 2002 - Homewrecker
- 2003 - Bootlegger, Vol. 1
- 2004 - The Graceful Ghost
- 2005 - Iron Flowers
- 2005 - Loggerheads soundtrack
[edit] Starring Roles
- Rugrats (1991) - Additional voices
- Crayon Shin-chan (1992) - Cosmo, Uma
- Oh Yeah! Cartoons (1998) - Vicky, additional voices
- The Powerpuff Girls (1998) - Femme Fatale, additional voices
- The Weekenders (2000) - Lor McQuarrie
- As Told By Ginger (2000) - Brandon Higsby
- Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000) and Clifford's Puppy Days (2003) - Emily Elizabeth Howard
- Baldur's Gate 2 (2000) - Nalia, Viconia, Bubbles, Raelis Shai.
- The Fairly OddParents (2001) - Vicky, Tootie, Principal Waxelplax, Veronica, Chad, The Tooth Fairy, Tom Sawyer (episode "Shelf Life", additional voices.
- House of Mouse (2001) - Roxanne (brief appearance)
- Samurai Jack (2001) - Josephine Clench, additional voices
- The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy (2001) - Mandy, Milkshakes, Aunt Sis, additional voices.
- Night of the Living Doo (2001) - Daphne Blake
- The Flintstones On The Rocks (2001) - Betty Rubble
- Whatever Happened to Robot Jones? (2002) - Mom Unit, Shannon, Connie, French teacher
- What's New, Scooby Doo? (2002) - Daphne Blake
- Codename: Kids Next Door (2002) - Lizzie Devine, Grandma Stuffums, Mega Mom, additional voices.
- Xiaolin Showdown (2003) - Kimiko
- Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) - Padmé Amidala, Shaak Ti, Asajj Ventress
- Final Fantasy X-2 (video game, 2003) — Pukutak
- Danny Phantom (2004) - Samantha "Sam" Manson, additional voices.
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (2004) - Brianna the Handmaiden
- Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004) - Frances "Frankie" Foster, Duchess, Mac's Teacher, Goo Goo Gaga ("Goo" for short), Mac's Mom and Louise (Cheese's creator, additional voices.
- Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (2004) - Yumi
- X-Men Legends (2004) - Mystique
- Evil Con Carne (2004) - Maj. Dr. Ghastly, additional voices
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) - Shifter, Downpour
- W.I.T.C.H. (2004) - Miranda
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) - Princess Azula (Season 2- )
- Danger Rangers (2005) - Kitty
- X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse (2005) - Mystique
- Ben 10 (2006) - HeatBlast (Gwen version) (episode "Gwen 10")
- The Emperor's New School (2006) - Moxie (Guest)
- My Gym Partner's A Monkey (2006) — Lupe Toucan, Ingrid Giraffe, Nurse Gazelle, Mrs. Warthog
- Ultimate Avengers (2006) — Wasp (comics) (Janet Van Dyne (Pym))
- Ultimate Avengers 2 (2006) — Wasp (comics) (Janet Van Dyne (Pym))
- Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (2006) — Wubbzy
- The Replacements (2006) - Riley, Buzz
- El Tigre (TV series) (2007) - Frida
- TMNT (2007) - Various Voices [1]
- Tomb Raider Anniversary (2007) - Jacqueline Natla
[edit] External links
- Official website (requires Flash)
- Grey DeLisle at MySpace
- Grey DeLisle at the Internet Movie Database
- Grey DeLisle at TV.com
- Grey DeLisle at the Voice Chasers Database
Persondata | |
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NAME | Oosbree, Erin Grey Van |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | DeLisle, Grey |
SHORT DESCRIPTION | American voice actress, singer, and comedian |
DATE OF BIRTH | August 24, 1973 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Fort Ord, California USA |
DATE OF DEATH | |
PLACE OF DEATH |
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