Top 10 Cartoons You Never Know Were Voiced by Celebrities
It wasn’t long ago that the majority of roles in animated movies were filled by professional voice actors, with the switch to celebrities a relatively recent phenomenon. Here is the top 10 cartoon voices you'd never know belong to celebrities.
10. Vin Diesel as Groot
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G55prAFpo_Q]
Can you imagine Vin Diesel wearing the leg extensions to appropriately feel like a 7-foot-tall anthropomorphic alien tree-man even when doing the voice recording?
9. Tim Curry as Nigel Thornberry
Nigel Thornberry, the adventurous dad from "The Wild Thornberrys" was voiced by Tim Curry. He is most known for his role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
8. Bruce Willis as Spike
In the "Rugrats Go Wild" movie, Bruce Willis voices Tommy's pet dog, Spike. "The Sixth Sense" and "Die Hard" are among this actor's most notable film credentials.
7. Mel Gibson as John Smith
The "Pocahontas" movie's John Smith is voiced by none other than Mel Gibson. Other movies Gibson has starred in include "The Patriot" and "Braveheart."
6. Alexander Gould as Nemo
The adorable son, Nemo, from "Finding Nemo" is voiced by Alexander Gould. Gould is commonly recognized as Shane Botwin from "Weeds."
5. Michael J. Fox as Stuart Little
Stuart Little, the tiny mouse from the movie with the same name, is actually voiced by Michael J. Fox. "Back to the Future" and "Family Ties" are some of Fox's most notable roles.
4. J.K. Simmons as the yellow M&M
The yellow M&M, while not a cartoon character known for appearances in movies or TV shows, also has a celebrity behind it. J.K. Simmons, also known for roles in "The Closer," "Spider-Man" and "Juno" is the man behind the yellow M&M's voice.
3. Robert Downey Jr. as Patrick Pewterschmidt
On the hilarious adult animated TV show "Family Guy," Robert Downey Jr. voiced Lois's crazy estranged brother, Patrick Pewterschmidt.
2. George Clooney as the doctor from South Park
Who would've guessed that George Clooney was the voice of the doctor in "South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut?" This actor, who has notoriously been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine, is most famous for his roles in the "Oceans 11" series films.
1. Justin Timberlake is the guy who said "I'm lovin’ it"
Not a cartoon, but you get it. Justin Timberlake is the guy who said "I'm lovin’ it" in the McDonald’s commercials.
