American voice actress (born 1969)
Vanessa Marshall (born October 19, 1969[ 1] ) is an American voice actress who is most active in films, cartoons and video games. She is the daughter of actress Joan Van Ark and reporter John Marshall.
Career
Prior to her career as a voice actor, Marshall attended Princeton University , majoring in English. She then attended graduate school at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts , attaining a masters in acting and learning different dialects, which Marshall credits for helping her in her voiceover career. She started voice acting after being discovered by a voice acting agent during a solo performance , where she was playing 15 different characters.[ 2] [ 3] One of her best known roles is her voice acting for the character Hera Syndulla in Star Wars Rebels .[ 2] She reprised the role in Star Wars: The Bad Batch .[ 4] [ 5]
In July 2021, Marshall described Hera as a "strong, iconic female character", said that she brought together all the elements in her life into her voice acting as Hera, and argued that Hera became inspirational for her.[ 4] Previously, she stated, in an April 2016 interview, that she brought her "convictions and...open heart" to each session in which she recorded as Hera, including her study of martial arts , and said the original Star Wars film in 1977 had a " huge impact" on her.[ 6] In another interview, in March 2016, said she "secretly dedicated" her performance as Hera to her father, who is a pilot, noted her use of French language skills in the show, and joked that Sabine Wren was her "favorite character" in Rebels .[ 7]
Personal life
Marshall was married to voice-over artist and rapper Andrew Kishino from 2001 to 2007. During their marriage, they founded Marsh-Kish Productions, a voice-over production company; she decided to keep the company name as the two remained friends after their divorce.[ 8] Both have appeared as main characters in The Spectacular Spider-Man . Her acting in this has been compared to that of her mother in the 1970s Spider-Woman series.[ 8]
Filmography
Voice acting
Animation
Year
Title
Role(s)
Notes
1999
Cow and Chicken
Beautician, Store Assistant, Store Attendant
Episode: "Mall Cop"
[ 9]
1999
The Brothers Flub
Additional voices
2001
Johnny Bravo
Trucker, Airport Announcer
Episode: "A Johnny Bravo Christmas"
[ 9]
2001–07
Grim & Evil / The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
Irwin, various voices
[ 9]
2002
Time Squad
Cleopatra
Episode: "Shop Like an Egyptian"
The Zeta Project
Virtual Operator
Episode: "Wired"
[ 9]
Justice League
Lipstick Lady
Episode: "Fury"
[ 9]
2003–05
Duck Dodgers
Vanity Automaton, The New Cadet, Waitress, Women, Dandy Boy Blue
3 episodes
[ 9]
2004
The Powerpuff Girls
Gal, Teller
Episode: "Mo' Linguish/Oops, I Did It Again"
2005
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Danica LeBlake
Episode: "Ready to Scare"
W.I.T.C.H.
Eleanor Brown
2006
Ben 10
Tini, Diamondhead (Gwen), Cannonbolt (Gwen), Four Arms (Gwen), Policewoman
3 episodes
[ 9]
2008–2009
The Spectacular Spider-Man
Mary Jane Watson , Rosie Thompson
[ 9]
2009
Wolverine and the X-Men
Vertigo
Episode: "eXcessive Force"
2010
Black Panther
Dora Milaje , Madame, Female Cannibal
Miniseries
[ 9]
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Poison Ivy , Katrina Moldoff / Batwoman
2 episodes
[ 9]
2010–2011
Sym-Bionic Titan
Tiffany, Kristin, Xeexi, Girl
2010–2012
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Black Widow , Madame Hydra , Anaconda , Waitress, S.H.I.E.L.D. Computer, A.I.M. Computer, Hydra Computer, Civilian Woman
[ 9]
2010–2013
Fish Hooks
Mouse, Shiloh, Female Crowd Member
[ 9]
2011–2013, 2019–2022
Young Justice
Black Canary , Red Inferno, Amanda Spence, Noor Harjavti, Ursa / Emerald Empress , Ida Berkowitz, Illona DeLamb-Markov, Soranik Natu
19 episodes
[ 9]
2012
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Galia
2 episodes
[ 9]
2013
Ben 10: Omniverse
Drew Saturday
Episode: "T.G.I.S."
[ 9]
2014
Breadwinners
Intercom Lady
Episode: "Thug Loaf/Mine All Mine"
[ 9]
2014–18
Star Wars Rebels
Hera Syndulla
[ 9]
Avengers Assemble
Medusa , Meagan McLaren, Hela
[ 9]
2015–17
Regular Show
Toothpick Sally, Jessica, Penny, Jolene, Martyka, various voices
[ 9]
Pig Goat Banana Cricket
Mary Louise Pizzagut, Melba, Brad, Brady, JR Kyle, various voices
[ 9]
2015–19
Guardians of the Galaxy
Gamora , Meredith Quill , Crystal , various voices
[ 9]
2016
Archer
Actress
Episode: "Bel Panto: Part 1"
2016–17
Uncle Grandpa
Additional voices
2016–2020
Ben 10
Queen Bee
5 episodes
2017
Bravest Warriors
Josephine Kirkman, Conductor
Episode: "Dan of Future Past"
The Loud House
Tina, Waitress
Episode: "Back Out There/Spell It Out"
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
Ms. Blackwhite, Tiny Tim, Mom
[ 9]
Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
Hera Syndulla, Dial Tone
Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat
Gamora
[ 9]
2017–18
Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters
Madame Tousant
[ 9]
Star Wars Forces of Destiny
Hera Syndulla, Vendor
The Powerpuff Girls
Additional voices
2018
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
[ 9]
Lego Star Wars: All-Stars
Hera Syndulla, Customer
[ 9]
2019
Victor and Valentino
Lechuza
Episode: "The Boy Who Cried Lechuza"
[ 9]
2019–21
Final Space
Invictus, Helper Hula (2nd time)
2019–present
Harley Quinn
Joey, Wonder Woman , Giganta , Reporter, Teller
[ 9]
2020
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Rook Kast
2 episodes
2020–present
Rick and Morty
Additional voices
2021
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Hera Syndulla
2 episodes
[ 10]
2022
Tales of the Jedi
Village Elder
Episode: "Justice"
[ 11]
2024
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Rescued Children, Possessed Henchwoman
2 episodes
[ 12]
Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition
Invisible Woman , Computer
Disney+ Television Special
[ 9]
Films
Video games
Year
Title
Roles
Notes
1998
Dune 2000
Narrator
2000
The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure
Nala
2001
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Olga Gurlukovich
[ 9]
2002
James Bond 007: Nightfire
Car Computer
2002
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Jan Ors
[ 9]
2002
Metroid Prime
Samus Aran
[ 9]
2002
Emperor: Battle for Dune
Filmbook, Unit Response Voice
2003
Dino Crisis 3
Sonya
[ 9]
2003
Freedom Fighters
Additional voices
[ 14]
2003
True Crime: Streets of LA
Additional voices
[ 15]
2003
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
Computer
2003
SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs
HQ
2004
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel
Wasteland Prostitute, Raider Matron
2004
Wrath Unleashed
Aenna
[ 9]
2004
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege
Vega Donna
[ 9]
2004
Painkiller
Catherine, Eve
2004
Shrek 2
Wicked Witch, Cinderella, Grandma
[ 9]
2004
Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone
Zhai, Female Elf #1, Elven Villager
2004
Shark Tale
Additional Tenant Fish
2004
EverQuest II
Various
2004
Viewtiful Joe 2
Rachel
[ 9]
2004
Painkiller: Battle Out of Hell
Eve
2004
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
Master Lonna Vash, Terlyn, Iziz Citizen, Mercenary, Settler, Telosian, TSF Lieutenant
2005
Shadow of Rome
Ancanas
[ 9]
2005
Guild Wars
Additional Voices
2005
Advent Rising
Olivia Morgan
2005
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
Mercy
[ 9]
2005
Ultimate Spider-Man
Female Pedestrian
Uncredited
2005
Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble
Sprocket, Rachel, Tsukumo
[ 9]
2005
Crash Tag Team Racing
Adult Female
[ 9]
2005
Gun
Homesteader's Wife
2005
True Crime: New York City
[ 16]
2005
Need for Speed: Most Wanted
Secondary Officer #5
[ 9]
2005
Kingdom Hearts II
Nala
[ 9]
2006
Dead Rising
Additional Voices
2006
Saints Row
Stilwater's Residents
2006
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
Irwin
[ 9]
2006
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
Sparx's Mother
[ 9]
2006
Justice League Heroes
Huntress
[ 9]
2006
Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express
Antoinette Marceau
[ 9]
2006
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Eva
[ 9]
2007
Spider-Man 3
Jean DeWolfe
[ 9]
2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Wenches, Townsfolk
2007
Conan
Additional Voices
2007
Mass Effect
Saphyria, Businesswoman
Uncredited
2007
Universe at War: Earth Assault
Masari Figment, Female Civilian #3
2007
No More Heroes
Naomi
[ 9]
2008
Lego Batman: The Videogame
Poison Ivy , Catwoman
2008
Too Human
Female Civilian #1
2008
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Additional Voices
2009
Prototype
Karen Parker
[ 9]
2009
Bionic Commando
Emily Spencer
[ 9]
2009
Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Additional Voices
2009
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Dr. Nefarious Computer Voice
[ 9]
2010
Mass Effect 2
Ereba, Nef, Colonist, Citadel Advertisement Asari, Tennekont Advertisement
2010
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Strangelove
[ 9]
2010
Shrek Forever After
Witches
2011
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
Pepper Fairbanks
[ 9]
2011
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Master Bela Kiwiiks, Alauni, Chaney Barrow, Daizanna, Ensign Rosha, Kayla Perlis, Komi, Master Injay, Master Sumalee, Voss Pilgrim, Yana-Ton
2012
Armored Core V
Regan Stratford, AC Pilot
[ 17]
2012
Mass Effect 3
Officer Jordan Noles, Captain Lee Riley, Ereba, Additional Voices
2012
Diablo III
Additional Voices
Also Reaper of Souls
2012
Guild Wars 2
Additional Voices
2012
Doom 3: BFG Edition
Computer, Bernice F. Tooley, Additional Voices
2013
Young Justice: Legacy
Black Canary , Killer Frost
[ 9]
2013
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Additional Voices
2014
The Lego Movie Videogame
2015
Infinite Crisis
Wonder Woman
2015
Heroes of the Storm
Kerrigan
2015
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Strangelove
[ 9]
2016
Hitman
Supporting Cast, Trailer Narrator
2017
Injustice 2
Black Canary
[ 9]
2017
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Gamora
[ 9]
2018
Marvel Powers United VR
Crystal, Gamora, Madame Hydra
[ 9]
2018
Lego DC Super-Villains
Black Canary, Grail
2019
Mortal Kombat 11
Sheeva
[ 18]
2019
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
Gamora
[ 9]
2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Additional Voices
2020
Star Wars: Squadrons
Hera Syndulla
[ 9]
2020
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge
Master Sylwin
2021
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge- Last Call
2022
Marvel's Midnight Suns
Sara / Caretaker
[ 9]
2023
Justice League: Cosmic Chaos
Wonder Woman, Blue Snowman, Grace
[ 19] [ 9]
2023
Mortal Kombat: Onslaught
Sonya Blade , Sheeva
[ 20]
Audio books
Live-action
References
^ "Vanessa Marshall Biography" . Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango . Retrieved November 3, 2021 .
^ a b Hood, Shaun (October 4, 2018). "Vanessa Marshall talks 'Star Wars: Rebels,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' and More (Interview)" . FanFest . Retrieved May 24, 2021 .
^ "Five Questions With Vanessa Marshall Stiller" . Five Questions Q&A. March 3, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2015 .
^ a b Brooks, Dan (July 19, 2021). "Hera Flies Again: Vanessa Marshall on Returning as the High Flying Pilot in Star Wars: The Bad Batch" . StarWars.com . LucasFilm . Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021 .
^ "Hera Syndulla Voice" . Behind the Voice Actors . Archived from the original on July 21, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2023 .
^ Marshall, Vanessa (April 2016). "Vanessa Marshall (Hera Syndulla)" . Star Wars Interviews (Online). Interviewed by Dennis Pellegrom. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023 .
^ Marshall, Vanessa (March 17, 2016). "Talking Twi'lek: Star Wars Rebels' Vanessa Marshall on Hera Syndulla's Eventful Season Two" . StarWars.com (Online). Interviewed by Dana Jennings. LucasFilm . Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2023 .
^ a b "Vanessa Marshall Interview" . Back Room Interviews. Archived from the original on February 20, 2009. Retrieved August 27, 2015 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv "Vanessa Marshall (visual voices guide)" . Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 11, 2024 . A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
^ Brooks, Dan (July 19, 2021). "Hera Flies Again: Vanessa Marshall on Returning as the High-Flying Pilot in Star Wars: The Bad Batch " . Star Wars . Retrieved May 2, 2023 .
^ Glazebrook, Lewis (October 28, 2022). "Tales Of The Jedi Voice Cast & Star Wars Character Guide" . ScreenRant . Retrieved May 2, 2023 .
^ "Vanessa Marshall (visual voices guide)" . Behind The Voice Actors . Retrieved January 23, 2021 . A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.{{cite web }}
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^ Sherman, Jennifer (December 15, 2020). "GKIDS Announces Dub Cast for Ghibli's 1st CG Feature Earwig and the Witch" . Anime News Network . Retrieved March 11, 2024 .
^ IO Interactive . Freedom Fighters . Electronic Arts . Scene: Ending credits, 4:29:02 in, VOICE ACTORS.
^ "True Crime: Streets of LA (2003 Video Game)" . Behind The Voice Actors . Retrieved April 28, 2021 . A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.{{cite web }}
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^ Luxoflux . True Crime: New York City . Activision . Scene: Pause menu credits, 4:29:25 in, VOICE TALENT.
^ "Armored Core V – PS3 Manual" . Namco . p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 6, 2015.
^ Marshall, Vanessa [@vanmarshall] (April 24, 2019). "Excited to finally announce that I am playing Sheeva in #MK11! Xo" (Tweet ). Retrieved October 20, 2023 – via Twitter .
^ Legacy, Spencer (February 24, 2023). "Justice League: Cosmic Chaos Gameplay Trailer Spotlights Voice Cast" . ComingSoon . Retrieved February 24, 2023 .
^ Cianciolo, Dominic [@domcianciolo] (October 17, 2023). "#MkOnslaught's cine voices so far! Raiden @WillingBlam Liu & Fuj @mattyangking Kung Lao @ThatSunil Jax @WillCMe Johnny @AndrewSBowen Sonya Sheeva @vanmarshall Scorp @RonYuan Shinnok @TroyBakerVA Kitana @KariWahlgren Cetrion @MaryEMcGlynn Baraka @blumspew Kabal J. Cahill" (Tweet ). Retrieved October 20, 2023 – via Twitter .
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