Let Their Voices Be Heard

I did some research into voice actors after finding the same names coming up again and again on my favourite toons. Names that I realized that for most people had no face to them. So, as a service to you, the billions of people who will never read this, I have compiled a list of some of the most prolific voice actors in the biz.

Pamela Segall Adlon > - Currently the voice of Bobby Hill, but has also voiced Milo Oblong (The Oblongs) and Spinelli on Recess.

Hank Azaria - Mostly known for his Simpsons work as Apu, Moe, Chief Wiggum, Carl and others. Has also been Harold Zoid on Futurama and Bartok the bat on Anastasia.

Mel Blanc - He basically invented voice acting, as the man behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Yosemite Sam, Tweety and Sylvester. He also played Barney Rubble and Dino on The Flintstones as well as Mr. Spacely on The Jetsons.

Daws Butler < - What Mel Blanc was to the Looney Tunes, Daws Butler was to Hanna-Barbara, voicing Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Snagglepuss, Quick Draw McGraw, Augie Doggie, Wally Gator and Elroy Jetson.

Nancy Cartwright - The long-time voice of Bart Simpson also does Rufus the Molerat on Kim Possible, Chuckie Finster on Rugrats, Pistol on Goof Troop, and the ill-fated Toon Shoe on Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Dan Castelleneta > - Besides his work as Homer and Grandpa Simpson, as well as many other characters on the show, Dan has voiced the Genie on the Aladdin series, Futurama's Robot Devil, and Darkwing Duck's nemesis Megavolt.

Townsend Coleman - Played Michaelangelo the Ninja Turtle, Wayne Gretzky on ProStars and was the title character on The Tick and Where's Waldo?

Jim Cummings < - One of Disney's go-to guys from the mid-80's. He is the current voice of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, and has played Don Karnage (TaleSpin), Monterey Jack (Rescue Rangers), Bonkers and Lucky Piquel (Bonkers), Darkwing Duck, Zummi (Gummi Bears), Pete (Goof Troop), and Ed the Hyena (Lion King).

Mike Judge - The former voice of Beavis and Butthead, can now be heard as Hank Hill and Boomhauer on King of the Hill.

Tom Kenny - Plays the title character on SpongeBob SquarePants as well as the Mayor on Powerpuff Girls, Ratbert on Dilbert, The Penguin on the latest version of Batman, Spyro the Dragon, and Heffer on Rocko's Modern Life.

Maurice LaMarche > - Perhaps best known as The Brain from Animaniacs, he has also voiced Kiff Kroker from Futurama, Garbage Man from Dilbert, Chief Quimby from Inspector Gadget, Dizzy Devil from Tiny Toon Adventures and does the voice of Toucan Sam for Froot Loops.

Phil Lamarr - A MadTV alumnus, he has been the voice of Samurai Jack, Hermes Conrad (Futurama) and Green Lantern (Justice League).

Seth MacFarlane - The brains and voices behind Family Guy (Peter, Stewie and Brian Griffin; Quagmire) and American Dad (Stan Smith, Klaus and Roger).

Tress MacNeille < - A real workhorse in the industry, she has voiced Dot Warner (Animaniacs), Chip and Gadget (Rescue Rangers), Carol (Dilbert), Morbo's co-anchor Linda (Futurama), Daisy Duck, Charlotte Pickles (Rugrats), Agnes Skinner (Simpsons) and Babs Bunny (Tiny Toon Adventures).

Don Messick - The partner to Daws Butler, he played many roles for Hanna-Barbara over the years, including Scooby-Doo, Boo Boo Bear, Bamm-Bamm Rubble, Astro Jetson and Dr. Quest, as well as Papa Smurf.

Frank Oz - Another one-man vocal menagerie, he voiced many of the Muppets, including Bert, Grover, Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Cookie Monster and Animal. He also provides the voice of Yoda.

Rob Paulson > - Best recognized for his work as Yakko Warner and Pinky on Animaniacs, he has also played PJ on Goof Troop, Spike in the Land Before Time series, Raphael the Ninja Turtle, and Arthur, sidekick to The Tick.

Kath Soucie - Played the DeVille twins, Phil and Lil, on Rugrats, Linka on Captain Planet, and Kanga in all the current Pooh productions.

Cree Summer - Currently voicing Foxxy Love on Drawn Together, she has also been Penny on Inspector Gadget, Elmyra on Tiny Toon Adventures, Susie on Rugrats, Princess Kida on the Atlantis movies and the Green M&M.

Patrick Warburton - Most often heard as Joe Swanson on Family Guy, he has also been Buzz Lightyear on the TV series, Kronk on The Emperor's New Groove, Brock Samson on The Venture Bros and the Wolf in Hoodwinked.

Frank Welker < - A king among voice actors. Usually voices animals who communicate by noises, like Curious George, Santa's Little Helper (Simpsons), Abu (Aladdin), Bronx (Gargoyles), Nibbler (Futurama), Brain (Inspector Gadget), the cricket from Mulan, the hummingbird from Pocahontas, the dolphin from seaQuest, and the monkey from Captain Planet. He also does Fred from Scooby-Doo, a bunch of Smurfs, Megatron from the Transformers movie and Dr. Claw (Inspector Gadget).

Billy West > - The current voice of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, he has also voiced Fry and Dr. Zoidberg from Futurama, Ren and Stimpy, Doug Funnie from Doug, Anita Bidet from The Oblongs, and in commercial campaigns as the Honey Nut Cheerios Bee and the Red M&M.

That's a sampling of some of the ones that make an impact on me, personally. Let me know if you have any other major additions to this list.