From child stars to voice acting legends, we're diving into the incredible careers of actors who transitioned from on-screen to behind-the-mic. Discover how these talented performers became some of the most recognizable voices in animation, video games, and television!
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00:00I'm not worried about her. I'm worried about Aang.
00:03What if he doesn't have the guts to take out my father?
00:06Welcome to MissMojo, and today we're ranking down the best voice actors who used to be child stars.
00:11What? Why would she go to a dance with me?
00:1510. Neil Patrick Harris
00:17Best known as Barney from How I Met Your Mother, Harris began acting at a young age,
00:22winning a Golden Globe nomination for Clara's Heart, his first movie.
00:26You don't understand! I'll make you leave!
00:28Since then, he had a wildly successful acting career, performing in movies, television shows, theater, and video games.
00:35While voice acting isn't his main focus, he does do it frequently.
00:38He's been in two Saints Row games, Adventure Time, Robot Chicken, and has voiced several DC characters.
00:44Packs quite the punch for a toaster on steroids, huh?
00:48Need a hand?
00:49He's also voiced Spider-Man twice, once in 2003 and again in 2010.
00:54Harris has an immediately recognizable voice, and he excels at playing a variety of characters,
00:59from heroes to villains and anything in between.
01:02Hey, bubble head, think fast!
01:059. Josh Keaton
01:07As a baby, Keaton starred in a Oshkosh Bogosh commercial,
01:11and later went on to perform in the boy band No Authority during the 90s.
01:15He began voice acting in this decade, which has since become his primary profession.
01:20Some of his most famous television roles were Peter Parker in the spectacular Spider-Man,
01:25and Shiro in Voltron, Legendary Defender.
01:28Look, no one understands that more than me, but in war we have to make hard choices.
01:32He also provides the voices for numerous arcane characters,
01:35an extremely well-received Netflix anime based on League of Legends.
01:39You know, in my experience, trouble finds you.
01:42Keaton has also featured in a plethora of games,
01:45his most famous roles being Revolver Ocelot in Metal Gear Solid 3, Snake Eater,
01:50and the Great King, Anduin Wrynn, in World of Warcraft.
01:54You're here to tell me we don't get to hide.
01:578. Sarah Michelle Gellar
01:59The actress for the widely beloved vampire slayer Buffy Summers has since dabbled in voice acting.
02:04While playing Buffy propelled her into stardom, it wasn't her first role,
02:08as she first began acting at four years old.
02:10Now, we can do this the hard way, or, well, actually, there's just the hard way.
02:15Her earliest roles were often in commercials,
02:17and she even starred in the first Fast Food Attack ad.
02:21In it, she claimed Burger King had better burgers than McDonald's,
02:24and has since been banned from the food chain.
02:27In the past couple of decades, she's become a successful voice actress,
02:31lending her talents to numerous characters on Robot Chicken.
02:34Kids, that's where I come in. I'm Buffy. I fight evil.
02:38She's also been in The Simpsons, American Dad, and even the game Call of Duty Black Ops.
02:44Boys, let's get to work.
02:467. Christina Ricci
02:48Ricci became a child star during the 90s, with her most famous role being Wednesday Addams.
02:53Ask me anything.
02:55She turned into a teen idol, starring in a variety of popular movies.
02:59Later on in the decade, she moved on to more adult roles,
03:02and eventually dipped her toes into voice acting.
03:04It's not her specialization, but she's certainly skilled at it.
03:07She first voice acted in The Simpsons in 1996,
03:11and her most recent role was as Catwoman in 2024 for Batman Caped Crusader.
03:17Who are you?
03:18Catwoman, dear. Obviously.
03:21As a seasoned actress, she can excellently portray emotionally complex characters
03:26using nothing but her voice.
03:28Escaped from the evil wizard who made me.
03:326. Alison Stoner
03:34In the 2000s, Stoner starred in a range of Disney Channel programs,
03:38as well as appearing in their most iconic role in Cheaper by the Dozen.
03:41I would feel happier and stronger if we vote on it.
03:44Alongside on-screen acting and dancing,
03:46they've also done an assortment of voice acting duties.
03:49One of their most famous roles was as Kairi,
03:51one of the main actors in the Kingdom Hearts franchise.
03:54I can do this.
03:55They also provided the voice for Isabella in Phineas and Ferb,
03:59the neighbor of the titular brothers who always had a crush on Phineas.
04:02What you doing? What you doing?
04:05What's today's activity?
04:07Their consistent, high-quality work earns them a spot on this list,
04:11and we also need to give them credit for their career's impressive versatility.
04:145. Raven Simone
04:16Raven's most famous role was the titular character of That's So Raven,
04:20one of Disney Channel's most popular shows of the 2000s.
04:23Her natural charisma and energy propelled her into stardom.
04:26It's probably, you know, the wrong time to be talking about this.
04:29She worked in an assortment of media as a child,
04:31including voice acting.
04:33The character she voiced the most is Iridesa,
04:36a light fairy from Tinkerbell's movies.
04:38That's not what I do.
04:40She also played the charming Monique from Kim Possible,
04:42the lead character's best friend.
04:44Her personality leaks into her voice, making her instantly recognizable.
04:48Kim Possible? I thought it was you. The stuff you do is so amazing.
04:52Her career has spanned decades, which is a testament to her talent
04:56and her impressive ability to make all her performances memorable.
04:594. Dante Basco
05:01Hook was a children's adventure film about Peter Pan,
05:04released in 1991, which was Dante Basco's big break.
05:07He masterfully portrayed Rufio, leader of the Lost Boys,
05:11when he was still a teenager.
05:13I'll join up the pirates!
05:15Excuse me?
05:16We kill pirates.
05:18Most people know him for giving his voice to Zuko,
05:20one of the central characters in Avatar The Last Airbender.
05:23My name is Zuko, son of Ursa and Fire Lord Ozai.
05:29He also played Zuko's grandson in the spin-off The Legend of Korra.
05:32Basco has voice acted for so many pieces of media,
05:35it would take ages to list them all.
05:37It's not just cartoons, he's also played video game characters,
05:40like Shingo from the Skate trilogy.
05:42But none of his roles shine as brightly as Zuko.
05:45Sorry, but you're not going to become Fire Lord today.
05:51I am.
05:523. Seth Green
05:54Green's contributions to voice acting have been extraordinary.
05:57His career took off in 1984,
05:59when he appeared in The Hotel New Hampshire while only 10.
06:03Since then, he's become one of the world's most prolific voice actors.
06:06He's played the lovable Chris Griffin in Family Guy for 25 years.
06:11Thanks, Mom.
06:12Did I do good?
06:13Can I wear Grandpa's jacket now?
06:15Not only this, but he co-created Robot Chicken
06:17and has provided countless voices in its sketches.
06:20His incredible range and voice acting abilities are on full display here,
06:24alongside his hilarious comedy writing.
06:26Not enough of you have been calling in to support us getting a third season.
06:29Green's portfolio looks even more impressive
06:31when you notice he's played the Ninja Turtle Leonardo since 2014.
06:36He's not just a voice actor, he's a creative force.
06:39Why is the doorway full of hair?
06:422. Mae Whitman
06:43Another titan among voice actors,
06:45Whitman's child acting career began in the 90s,
06:48starring in a variety of films such as Independence Day.
06:51Her success didn't end there,
06:52as nowadays she's more well-known for her voice performances.
06:55Whitman's most memorable role is easily Katara in Avatar The Last Airbender,
07:00one of the most critically acclaimed cartoons ever.
07:03Aang, I'll help you catch a penguin if you teach me waterbending.
07:07That wasn't her only major role.
07:09She also had voiced Tinkerbell in numerous films,
07:12defining the character for an entire generation.
07:14Is that blue dust?
07:16You're doing this with blue dust?
07:18Her voice is equally distinctive and versatile,
07:21allowing her to play an impressive range of roles
07:23from spunky teenagers to characters with more life experience.
07:27She was protecting the last waterbender.
07:29What? Who?
07:32Me!
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07:491. Tara Strong
07:51Strong is one of the most acclaimed voice actors of all time,
07:54although she has had live-action roles as well, including as a child.
07:58Her career is mind-blowing, with countless iconic characters under her belt.
08:02A few of her most famous roles are Bubbles in The Powerpuff Girls,
08:06Ben Tennyson, Harley Quinn in various projects,
08:09Timmy Turner from The Fairly OddParents,
08:11and last but not least, Twilight Sparkle from My Little Pony.
08:14Look, I appreciate the offer, but I'd really rather do this on my own.
08:19She began acting professionally at age 13,
08:22and not long after landed the role of Hello Kitty in 1987.
08:27Hello Kitty's Spoontail Theatre is proud to present...
08:31The Wizard of Paws.
08:33Many of her characters have become cultural icons,
08:36and her passion for voice acting is unrivaled.
08:38She is the ultimate voice acting superstar,
08:42easily deserving of the top spot.
08:44The mirror you found is for meditation.
08:46It's a portal into my mind, not a toy!
08:50Were there any talented voice actors we forgot to mention?
08:53Let us know in the comments section.
08:55They're all cool, and they sound so familiar.
08:57That's because we're your voices.
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