Voice actors of VeggieTales
VeggieTales was a fun series of home videos for kids and parents of all ages to watch. It taught kids wholesome life lessons about forgiveness and being good friends, and it has been around since primitive computer animation in the early 1990s. But the animation gets better after the first four episodes. For that, we remember each and every one of its charming voice actors, even though we hardly see any of its regular cast members in other mainstream cartoons. This is because their Big Idea studios is based in Lombard, Illinois and moved to Franklin, Tennessee in July 19, 2004, so most of their voice actors are not professionals. However, Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki, and Lisa Vischer do occasionally meet other voice actors from Vancouver and Los Angeles. Since Lisa made the best VeggieTales VA in my opinion, I love that before she married Phil Vischer, he moved to her hometown of Chicago instead of her moving to Phil, and after her absence from VeggieTales in the House & City when Tress MacNeille made Junior sound completely different because her Junior had a much lower voice and sounded less girly, Lisa returned for The VeggieTales Show.
Most of the original voice actors are based in Illinois. If you see a new voice actor from Duke and the Great Pie War onward, and you haven't seen their name in other mainstream animated film & TV, chances are they were based in Tennessee - except Cydney Trent, who lives in Arizona. On July 3, 2018, Big Idea relocated again to Tustin, California, and Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki and Lisa Pautz got access to a lot of professional California actors like Kira Buckland and David Mann. Kira should not have replaced Cydney because unlike Lisa, who voices a boy, Cydney Rosenbaum (and Charolette Ann Volkman) was VeggieTales' only prominent female voice actor who voices a girl and didn't keep getting recast through the original pre-Netflix run, and it would make more sense to keep Cydney Rosenbaum around if she still lives in Arizona, because that is one state away from where Big Idea is now, so now Lisa, Mike and Phil live closer to Cydney than they were when she originally voiced Petunia with them. Plus, Cydney is 22 days older than Lisa, which matches a pattern of Phil being 22 days older than Mike. Maybe The VeggieTales Show should also hire back Cydney's husband, John Trent, a title card designer.
Most of the original voice actors are based in Illinois. If you see a new voice actor from Duke and the Great Pie War onward, and you haven't seen their name in other mainstream animated film & TV, chances are they were based in Tennessee - except Cydney Trent, who lives in Arizona. On July 3, 2018, Big Idea relocated again to Tustin, California, and Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki and Lisa Pautz got access to a lot of professional California actors like Kira Buckland and David Mann. Kira should not have replaced Cydney because unlike Lisa, who voices a boy, Cydney Rosenbaum (and Charolette Ann Volkman) was VeggieTales' only prominent female voice actor who voices a girl and didn't keep getting recast through the original pre-Netflix run, and it would make more sense to keep Cydney Rosenbaum around if she still lives in Arizona, because that is one state away from where Big Idea is now, so now Lisa, Mike and Phil live closer to Cydney than they were when she originally voiced Petunia with them. Plus, Cydney is 22 days older than Lisa, which matches a pattern of Phil being 22 days older than Mike. Maybe The VeggieTales Show should also hire back Cydney's husband, John Trent, a title card designer.
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Phil Vischer is an American animator, writer, voice actor and director who is known for co-creating VeggieTales alongside his friend Mike Nawrocki. He is the founder of Big Idea, an animation company that also made 321 Penguins and LarryBoy: The Cartoon Adventures. He voiced dozens of characters such as Bob the Tomato, Jimmy Gourd, Pa Grape, Mr. Nezzer, Mr. Lunt and Phillipe Pea. He would later found Jellyfish, a company that teaches children about the Bible. He later returned to Big Idea to work on The VeggieTales Show.as Bob the Tomato, Archibald Asparagus, Silly Song Announcer, Scallion #1, Frankencelery, Pa Grape, Tom Grape, Jimmy Gourd, Nebby K. Nezzer [Nebachudnezzar], Mr. Lunt, Pea Choir, Phillipe, Goliath, Percy Pea, Grandpa George, Dad Carrot, Dad Pea, Cockney Pea #2, King Twistomer, Apollo Gourd, Irish Crowd, Sumo Men's Choir, Irish Man, Abbot, Willory, Mr. Hibbing, Pirate Spy, Boo-Boo Birds, Young and Old Scallion #1, Narrator (MacLarry and the Stinky Cheese Battle)
voiced Buck Denver in another series he created, What's in the Bible?
48 episodes, 1993-2014- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Michael Nawrocki is an American animator, director, writer and voice actor. He co-created VeggieTales alongside Phil Vischer and voiced dozens of characters including Larry the Cucumber, Jerry Gourd, Scallion #2 and Jean-Claude Pea. Nawrocki also voiced Larry in video games, commercials and LarryBoy: The Cartoon Adventures. He would later create Dead Sea Squirrels, a book series and cartoon.as Larry the Cucumber, Scallion #2, Igor, Jerry Gourd, The Peach, Injured Pea, Pea Choir, Jean-Claude, Cow, Cockney Pea #1, Whooping BBQ Pea, Maewyn Succat, Pirates, Sumo Men's Choir, Oscar, Chief Elder, Cockney Eagle, Cheese E. Rodent, Maid, Society Lady, Obadiah Bumbly, Minions, Theater Foe, Pirate Sidekick, Pirate with Dummy, Rock Monster Father, Lumberjack Silverstein, Dirk, Mad Scientist, Charlie Pincher's singing voice, Dad Carrot (2009), Tour Guide, Potato Henchman 1, Mount Muskelluge, Mexico Extras, Extreme Veggie Crew Member #1, Extreme Veggie Crew Member #2, Ducks, Unbrilliant, Qwerty, Birthday Snoodle, Snoodle Knight, Art Green, Pig #1, Grampa Gourd, Disclaimer Guy, Townspersons, Hip Pig, Garius Grape, Tim, Tom & Tod Turnip, Gladiators, Dr. TV Scallion, Ziggy, Robot Guards, Henchman, PAL, General Celery, Stagehand, Beni Haha Announcer
voiced a Vacuum Character in Trouble on Planet Wait-Your-Turn with Larry's voice
48 episodes, 1993-2014- Actress
- Additional Crew
- Music Department
Lisa Vischer is an American voice actress and singer known for her work in VeggieTales and LarryBoy: The Cartoon Adventures. She suggested to her husband Phil that the characters of VeggieTales are vegetables so kids could eat healthy instead of having candy as the characters Phil came up with. She voiced Junior Asparagus in VeggieTales as well as several video games and live shows based on VeggieTales.as Junior Asparagus, Mom Lisa Asparagus, Backup Singer #1 (Rack, Shack and Benny), Annie's Mom, Computer Voice (Bully Trouble), Jacques' Mom
composed the VeggieTales theme song with Mike Nawrocki and What We Have Learned with Phil Vischer in 1993, sings What We Have Learned in most episodes
34 episodes, 1993-2014- Actress
- Soundtrack
as Mom Lisa Asparagus, Penelope, Narrator (Daniel and the Lion's Den), Lovey Asparagus, Madame Blueberry (1999)
5 episodes, 1993-2001- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Dan Anderson was born on 25 January 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999) and VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas (2002). He has been married to Nancy Conn Anderson since 8 March 1980. They have three children.as Dad Mike Asparagus
One of Phil Vischer's closest friends from church
14 episodes, 1993-2011- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Mike Sage was born on 11 February 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999), VeggieTales (1993) and VeggieTales: Tales from the Crisper (1993).as Scallion #3 (1993-2003)
7 episodes, 1993-2003- Actress
- Soundtrack
Heidi Landis is known for VeggieTales: Very Veggie Silly Stories (2022), VeggieTales: The Grapes of Wrath (1994) and VeggieTales Classics! (1994).as Ma Grape
1 episode, 1994- Actor
- Music Department
- Producer
Don Messick is a legendary voice actor who spent his entire adult-hood in entertainment. He started out wanting to be a ventriloquist. Thankfully for cartoon lovers that career didn't pan out. How do you think his potential career would've stacked up against Edgar Bergen and later, Paul Winchell? No matter, Messick made his way to the hallowed halls of MGM in the early '50s on the recommendation of another voice actor, Daws Butler. At the time, MGM/Tex Avery were doing the theatrical "Droopy" cartoons. Bill Thompson, known for his hilarious voices on the radio show 'Fibber McGee and Molly', borrowed his Wallace Wimple voice and applied it to Droopy. Whenever Thompson couldn't make it to a session, MGM would ask Daws Butler to fill-in. Daws had been working for MGM since the mid '40s. Later, Daws apparently grew tired of the role and suggested Don Messick be Bill Thompson's fill-in. Butler, it's been said, literally squeezed his cheeks together to try and get that sound for Droopy while Messick simply thickened his tongue and loosened his jaws. Messick made the rounds and did every voice-over role large and small in this era. In 1957 Hanna-Barbera started their own company after departing from MGM...Daws Butler and Don Messick were the two voice actors the animation titans employed during the early days. Don was always heard as the "second banana" character or a walk-on. At various times he was the villain. His voice was heard as the 'narrator' on all of the early Hanna-Barbera cartoons. On "Ruff and Reddy", the duo's first made-for-TV cartoon series, Don was heard as "Ruff" the cat and as the Droopy-sounding "Professor Gizmo". Messick was also the narrator who interracted with the duo and got caught up in the action much like a soap opera announcer on radio. Daws was "Reddy", the dog, among other nameless characters in the show. In this 1957-1966 time span, Don Messick was cast as Daws Butler's voice partner and as the cartoon narrator. "Boo-Boo" was the little friend of "Yogi Bear" who lived in Jellystone Park. Yogi stole "pic-a-nic" baskets while Boo-Boo always tried, unsuccessfully, to steer Yogi to a more safer life always reminding him "the Ranger isn't going to like it, Yogi". The Ranger in question was "Ranger Smith", the park ranger who always chased and stopped Yogi's latest schemes. Messick gave voice to the Ranger. Daws was Yogi. In other programs, Messick was heard as "Pixie Mouse" to Daws Butler's "Dixie Mouse" and "Mr. Jinx". On "Snagglepuss", Messick was always heard as the villain, mostly the befuddled "Major Minor". Daws was Snagglepuss. In Huckleberry Hound, Daws was the star character while Messick usually did the narration as well as played a villain. Messick would later provide the voices of "Astro" and "RUDI" on the Jetsons. As a versatile voice actor, Messick performed a dozen wacky space aliens on the space cartoons of the mid '60s. The gibberish of "Gloop" and "Gleep" on the Herculoids cartoon was Messick. "Blip", "Igoo", "Zorak", "Tundra", and "Zoc" are just a few of the characters that Messick groaned or grunted for in the outer space cartoons...his most famous non-verbal voice is the snickering dog, "Muttley"...later called "Mumbley". "Richochet Rabbit", "Vapor Man", "Falcon 7", "Dr. Benton Quest", and "Multi-Man" are other voices from Messick in that era. In 1969 he provided the voice for his most famous role, "Scooby-Doo". Throughout the '70s and beyond, Messick gave voice to this cowardly great dane. In 1980 he became the voice of nephew, "Scrappy-Doo", while in later versions Daws Butler was on hand as "Scooby-Dum". On the 1977 Laff-a-Lympics cartoon, Messick not only announced the show but he performed some of the characters too. "Papa Smurf" became Messick's biggest original character in the '80s but he remained busy providing voices for his older characters in new Hanna-Barbera productions. Daws Butler and Mel Blanc were also living off their famed characters by reprising the voices in numerous made-for-TV cartoon movies and Saturday morning TV in the late '70s on into the next decade. Messick remained a much-used voice actor and in 1988 ABC announced "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo". Messick was back in the role and voiced the character until it's demise in 1990. His friend and voice partner, Daws Butler, passed away in 1988. In 1989 Mel Blanc passed away leaving Don Messick, June Foray, Stan Freberg, and Paul Winchell as the remaining link to the classic era. In 1989 The Smurfs went out of production. On the new Tiny Toon Adventures, Messick was heard as "Hamton Pig", a role he remained with until his mysterious retirement in 1996 at the age of 69 which was later revealed to be a result of a stroke. Don Messick died in 1997, closing a chapter in animation history in the process.as Whale
was the voice of Scooby-Doo from 1969 to 1995
1 episode, 1994- Additional Crew
- Actress
- Sound Department
Bridget Miller is known for VeggieTales (1993), VeggieTales: Very Veggie Silly Stories (2022) and VeggieTales: The Grapes of Wrath (1994).as Rosie Grape, Lenny Carrot (1996)
2 episodes, 1994-1996- Music Department
- Actor
- Composer
Jeff Morrow is an accomplished singer, vocal producer, voice-over artist, arranger, voice coach and contractor. He is the vocal producer and vocal coach for the NBC television series Ordinary Joe, he was previously the vocal producer for the Fox TV hit show Empire (seasons 2 - 6), and has toured with Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Jeff has also worked with many other artists including India Arie, Mario, Tisha Campbell - Martin, Cassie, Janelle Monae, Michael Bolton, David Banner, Celine Dion, Valerie Simpson, Carol King, Ramsey Lewis, Jay Z, and Ruben Studdard.
Jeff's motion picture and television credits include Dances With Wolves, Hoodlums, My Best Friend's Wedding, Unconditional Love, Just Visiting and Jordan Peele's soon to be released Lovecraft Country, as well as playing himself on the season 2 finale of Empire. Jeff's jingle and voice-over work have been featured in over 6,500 television and radio commercials, including: Friday's, Ford, Toyota, Kraft Lunchables, McDonald's, AT&T, ComEd, Jewel, Kellogg's and Nintendo. His character voices include "Dig'em" & "Tony the Tiger" for Kellogg's, "The Jolly Green Giant" and "Palmy" on VeggieTales.
Under his production company, NuVoice Productions, Jeff works as a commercial music producer for Toyota and McDonalds. He also coaches his team of writers and producers on the intricacies of music production for television and radio. Recently, he and his team have written for Empire and Toyota Corolla. Additionally, Jeff mentors singers, writers and producers. Several of Jeff's students have appeared on national broadcast episodes of Empire, American Idol, The Voice and The Glee Project.as Palmy
1 episode, 1994- Animation Department
- Director
- Producer
Chris Olsen was born on 10 September 1970. He is a director and producer, known for Butterfly (2008), Beneath the White City Lights (2012) and Fancy (2010).as Lenny Carrot (1995), Pea Choir
3 episodes, 1995-1996- Actor
- Producer
- Editorial Department
Jim Poole is an actor, director, voiceover artist, filmmaker and ensemble member of Steep Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. His best known performance is lending his voice to Scooter the Carrot in Big Idea's Christian computer generated imagery direct-to-video/direct-to-DVD series VeggieTales (1993). He formerly served as the artistic director of a large church in Chicago. A native of Chicago, Jim graduated from Wheaton College and has worked with a number of theatrical, improvisational and sketch comedy groups, directing and producing creative content. His brother, Garry Poole, is an award-winning author and evangelism coach at the Institute at Cherry Hills Community Church in Colorado.as Scooter Carrot, Townsperson, Extreme Veggie Crew Member #3
18 episodes, 1995-2014- Actress
- Soundtrack
Kristin Blegen is known for VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999), VeggieTales (1993) and Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002).as Laura Carrot (1995-2002, 2005)
6 episodes, 1993-2005- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Ginger Tam was born on 10 November 1961 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for VeggieTales (1993), Fraggle Rock (1983) and VeggieTales Classics! (1994). She died on 10 February 2018 in Glenview, Illinois, USA.as Backup Singer #2 (Rack, Shack and Benny)
was also a Christmas Caroler in the Rugrats episode Babies in Toyland
1 episode, 1995- Animation Department
- Visual Effects
- Art Department
as Pea Choir
animated on VeggieTales 1995-2002, later animated Codename Kids Next Door, Open Season 2 and Open Season 3
1 episode, 1995- Animation Department
- Art Department
- Actor
Robert Ellis is known for The Last Days of Pompeii (1984), Johnny Test (2005) and VeggieTales: Heroes of the Bible (2002).as Pea Choir, Bear
2 episodes (1995-1998)- Animation Department
- Sound Department
- Writer
as Pea Choir, City Official, Crazed Jopponian, Rusty, Ventril-O-Matic
animated on VeggieTales, later animated on Codename: Kids Next Door, Surf's Up, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Hotel Transylvania, Rio 2 and The Peanuts Movie, voiced Kevin and some other characters in 3-2-1 Penguins!
3 episodes (1995-2003)- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Lesley Benodin is known for Johnny Test (2005), Codename: Kids Next Door (2002) and VeggieTales (1993).as Li'l Pea
worked as a part-time firefighter every Thursday, did software development for 4 Codename: Kids Next Door episodes
3 episodes, 1996-1999- Actor
- Soundtrack
Ken Cavanagh is known for VeggieTales (1993), VeggieTales Classics! (1994) and VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas (1996). He is married to Karen Cavanagh. They have one child.as Buzz-Saw-Louie
1 episode, 1996- Actress
- Soundtrack
Shelby Morimoto is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999) and VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas (1996). She was previously married to Thomas Morimoto.born May 1990
as Annie (1996-2002), Pea Monk
daughter of Lisa & Phil Vischer, used to be Shelby Vischer, married Thomas Morimoto on June 27, 2012
5 episodes, 1996-2002- Tim Gregory is known for VeggieTales: Larry-Boy! & the Fib from Outer Space! (1997), Life Sentence (2004) and Betaville (2001).as The Fib From Outer Space
1 episode, 1997 - Natalia Lozano is known for VeggieTales (1993) and VeggieTales: Larry-Boy! & the Fib from Outer Space! (1997).as Lenny Carrot (1997)
1 episode, 1997 - as Madame Blueberry (1998)
1 episode, 1998 - Editor
- Sound Department
- Actor
John Wahba's film making career began in Cairo, Egypt, where he was born and raised. He worked as a one-man crew shooting, editing, directing and producing various projects. In 1998 he crossed the big ocean to join Big Idea Productions then located in Chicago, Illinois. There he fell in love with CG animation and quickly became the chief editor for the direct to video hits, "VeggieTales" and "3-2-1 Penguins," as well as VeggieTales first feature film, Jonah. In 2003 John joined DNA Productions in Irving, Texas, where he worked on "Jimmy Neutron," the Nickelodeon TV show, and The Ant Bully, Warner Bros feature film. John's latest feature film was Universal's "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" John lives now in beautiful Franklin, TN where he continues to work on various animated narratives.as Phone Voice, Dad Carrot (1999), Dungeon Guard, Pirate with Dummy Sidekick, Lumberjack, Boo-Boo Birds, Camels, Sheep, Umbrella Man
8 episodes, 1998-2012- Animation Department
- Art Department
- Producer
Steve Leeper is known for VeggieTales: An Easter Carol (2004), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) and VeggieTales Classics! (1994).as Woman #1
1 episode, 1999- Henry Caporoso is known for VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999).as Man #1
1 episode, 1999 - Justin Eddy is known for VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999).as School Child
1 episode, 1999 - Steve Eddy is known for VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999) and Octokids (2009).as School Child
1 episode, 1999 - Gretchen Heinecke is known for VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999), VeggieTales: Lyle, the Kindly Viking (2001) and VeggieTales: Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful Giving! (2009).as School Child, Pea Monk
2 episodes, 1999-2001 - Ariel Mock is known for VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999).as School Child
1 episode, 1999 - Hailey Mock is known for VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999).as School Child
1 episode, 1999 - as Barbara Manatee, Laura Carrot (2003-2004), Mom Lisa Asparagus (2003-2004), Madame Blueberry (2003-2005, 2007, 2009), Mother (Duke and the Great Pie War)
7 episodes, 2000-2009 - Paul Rosenburg is known for VeggieTales: Very Veggie Silly Stories (2022), VeggieTales (1993) and VeggieTales: King George and the Ducky (2000).as Bill
1 episode, 2000 - Producer
- Actress
Jessica Kaplan is known for Golden Afternoons (2009), The Flight That Fought Back (2005) and VeggieTales: Esther, the Girl Who Became Queen (2000).as Esther
1 episode, 2000- Pamela Thomas is known for VeggieTales: Lyle, the Kindly Viking (2001), VeggieTales: Esther, the Girl Who Became Queen (2000) and VeggieTales (1993).as Esther's singing voice, Mabel
voiced Grandmum in the first 3-2-1- Penguins episode, Trouble on Planet Wait-Your-Turn
2 episodes, 2000-2001 - Kristi Vander Kooi Bramlett is known for Brothers Three: An American Gothic (2007) and VeggieTales: Esther, the Girl Who Became Queen (2000). She has been married to Eric Bramlett since 5 June 1993.as Queen Vashti
1 episode, 2000 - Actress
- Music Department
Charlotte Volkman Jackson is known for VeggieTales: Twas the Night Before Easter (2011), VeggieTales: Esther, the Girl Who Became Queen (2000) and VeggieTales: A Snoodle's Tale (2004). She is married to Randageo Jackson.as Miss Acmetha
8 episodes, 2000-2012- Writer
- Editorial Department
- Actor
as Narrator (Esther, the Girl Who Became Queen)
1 episode, 2000- Alexis Bancroft is known for VeggieTales: Lyle, the Kindly Viking (2001).as Pea Monk
1 episode, 2001 - Script and Continuity Department
- Additional Crew
- Writer
Abby Hodge is known for Pair of Normal Activities (2011), Gabby's Dollhouse (2021) and Any Elsewhere (2016).as Pea Monk
1 episode, 2001- Matthew Hodge is known for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), VeggieTales: Lyle, the Kindly Viking (2001) and VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas (2002).as Pea Monk, Wiseman Pea
voices a Hufflepuff Student in the Half-Blood Prince video game
2 episodes, 2001-2002 - Tayler Vulcano is known for VeggieTales: Lyle, the Kindly Viking (2001).as Pea Monk
1 episode, 2001 - Composer
- Music Department
- Actor
Kurt Heinecke is known for VeggieTales: Very Silly Songs (1997), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) and VeggieTales: The Ballad of Little Joe (2003).as Contraption Singer #1/Contraption Announcer #1, Sumo Men's Choir, Cowboy Quartet, Lumberjack, Boo-Boo Birds, Camels, Sheep, Ducks, Pig #3
14 episodes, 1997-2014- Nancy Rizzo is known for VeggieTales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown (2001).as Contraption Singer #2
1 episode, 2001 - Sound Department
- Actress
- Editorial Department
Laura Richey is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), Codename: Kids Next Door (2002) and Larry Boy: The Cartoon Adventures (2002).as Contraption Announcer #2, Hat Lady
4 episodes, 2000-2004- Director
- Art Department
- Actor
Tim Hodge stumbled upon his dad's 8mm camera in the 7th grade and spent all summer making animated films with clay, sticks and anything else he could find. His live action films usually starred his younger sisters. After attending ORU in Tulsa, he got his first job in animation at the now defunct Willming-Reams Animation studio in San Antonio, Texas, where he drew animated television commercials for seven years. It was also during this time that he continued his art education at the San Antonio Art Institute. Eventually, Tim applied to Disney Feature Animation located at the DIsney/MGM Studios theme park in Florida. It was in the year 2000 that he took his family and moved north to Illinois to join the studios of Big Idea Productions and started working in computer animation. Hodge's directorial debut at Big Idea, "Lyle the Kindly Viking" won the Best Direct To Video Animated Release at the 2001 World Animation Celebration. He was also nominated for Best Vocal Perfomance in 2003 for his role as Khalil in "Jonah: A Veggietales Movie". He currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his family where he continues to write and direct for Big Idea.as Khalil, Charlie Pincher, Walla Group, Granny Nezzer, God the Stranger, Lufti, Irish Dream Man, Sumo Passerby, Pirates, Blind Lemon Lincoln, Father (Duke and the Great Pie War), Figaro, Scooter (2006), Curly the Worm, Top Banana, Zippy, Tutu, Jolly Joe, Ship's King Officer, Lumberjack, Mad Scientist, Camels, King Snoodle, Dignified Snoodle, Worker Marty, Wings Shop Owner
20 episodes, 2002-2014- Additional Crew
- Actress
Melissa Abenti is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), Larry Boy: The Cartoon Adventures (2002) and VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas (2002).as Townsperson
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)- Sound Department
- Actor
- Music Department
Jay Elder is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), Larry Boy: The Cartoon Adventures (2002) and VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas (2002).as Townsperson
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)- Additional Crew
- Actress
Amanda Fragale is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), Codename: Kids Next Door (2002) and VeggieTales (1993).as Townsperson
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Producer
Stephen Hullfish has been an editor since 1983. He moved to Chicago 1985 where he worked on sports, comedy and cooking shows for SportsChannel and The Travel Channel. In 1992 he started working on Avid and was hired at Del Hall Video, where he primarily edited "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Investigative Reports," "The New Explorers" and "Cold Cases." In 1997 he was named an Avid Master Editor. In 2002 he started working for VeggieTales as an editor and producer and in 2004 began freelancing as a feature film editor, cutting films like "Overcomer," Courageous," "War Room," "Champion," "My Brother's Keeper" and "Clinton Inc." His Art of the Cut podcast and interview series started in 2014. He has interviewed over 300 editors including nearly every Oscar winner of the last 30 years.as Townsperson
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Music Department
Ken Greene is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), Johnny Test (2005) and Codename: Kids Next Door (2002).as Townsperson
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)- Additional Crew
- Actor
Lennie Jarrat is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas (2002) and 3-2-1 Penguins! Trouble on Planet Wait-Your-Turn (2000).as Townsperson
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)- Additional Crew
- Visual Effects
- Actor
Buddy Lewis is known for Chicken Little (2005), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) and Codename: Kids Next Door (2002). He has been married to Jennifer Lynn Lewis since 10 August 1990. They have two children.as Townsperson, Farmer Snoodle, Snoodle #1
played Koalas in The Cheating Scales of Bullamanka and Cowboy Buddy in The Amazing Carnival of Complaining, played Gator, The Director, Puffy, and Bully Bee - Venus Fly Trap in Hermie & Friends video shorts
4 episodes, 2000-2004- Additional Crew
- Visual Effects
- Actor
Alan Millman is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), Codename: Kids Next Door (2002) and VeggieTales (1993).as Townsperson
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)- Additional Crew
- Visual Effects
- Actress
Patty O'Kelley is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), VeggieTales (1993) and Codename: Kids Next Door - Operation Z.E.R.O. (2006).as Townsperson
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)- Additional Crew
- Actress
Kenya Raichart is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), VeggieTales Classics! (1994) and VeggieTales (1993).as Townsperson
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)- Animation Department
- Director
- Music Department
as Townsperson, Snoodle Lou
1 episode, 2004- Editorial Department
- Editor
- Sound Department
David Watson is known for VeggieTales: Veggies in Space (2014), Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) and Codename: Kids Next Door (2002).as Townsperson
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)- Actor
- Additional Crew
Josh Vulcano is known for The Time Traveling Sheriff (2021), Play Date (2015) and Girl Brain or How to Flunk the Bechdel Test (2020).as Angel Pea
1 episode, 2002- Shari Belgeau is known for Larry Boy: The Cartoon Adventures (2002), Adventures in Odyssey (1987) and 'Tis the Reason (2003).as Vicki, Ma Mushroom, Mother Pearl, Greta Von Gruesome (The Cartoon Adventures)
- Actor
- Sound Department
- Additional Crew
Marc Otis Graue is an American voice actor and demo producer who is known for voicing Mr. Zurkon from Ratchet & Clank, Mario, Luigi and Bowser from Hotel Mario, Bok Choy from LarryBoy: The Cartoon Adventures, a pirate in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, himself in Lake Bell's In A World and the orcs in World of Warcraft.as Bok Choy (The Cartoon Adventures)- Lee Marshall was born on 28 November 1949 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Super Gran (1985), WCW Thunder (1998) and WCW Saturday Night (1985). He was married to Judie. He died on 26 April 2014 in Santa Monica, California, USA.as Narrator (The Cartoon Adventures)
- Animation Department
- Director
- Additional Crew
Larry Whitaker was born on 31 July 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. He is a director, known for Con Air (1997), Mighty Joe Young (1998) and The Swan Princess (1994).as Herbert, Wally, Awful Alvin, Chief Croswell, Officer Olaf (The Cartoon Adventures)- Animation Department
- Art Department
- Director
Tom Bancroft has almost 25 years of experience in the animation industry, most of which was for Walt Disney Feature Animation where he was an animator for 11 years. He has been nominated for Annie and Rueben awards, spoken at the Kennedy Center and awarded an entry into the Chicago Children's Film Festival. While at Disney, Bancroft had the opportunity to contribute his talents to 10 animated feature films, five animated shorts, and numerous special projects and commercials. Among the classic films on which he worked are, "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King," "Aladdin," "Mulan" and "Brother Bear." He was also a character designer and director for Big Idea Productions, makers of the family-friendly "Veggietales" video series. In 2005, Bancroft had his popular art instruction book "Creating Characters with Personality" published by Watson-Guptill Publishers. It has become the most recognized book on designing characters for animation, video games, comic books and cartooning, and is a required textbook at many art schools around the world. In 2012, Focal Press published his second book, "Character Mentor" and it is already one of their best-selling art instruction books. He has also illustrated over 50 children's books, art directed a major children's educational website (ABCMouse.com), wrote and illustrated multiple comic book series, and created character designs for TV, Film, and Video games for clients like Lego, Disney, Warner Brothers, Dreamworks, CBN, Random House, Big Idea Production, Marvel, and more. Presently, Bancroft is the Head of Character design for the animated TV series, "Superbook", Seasons 2 to 4 for Christian Broadcasting Network, President of his online art instruction website (TaughtByAPro.com), Artist in Residence for Lipscomb Univeristy, speaks at video game companies and art schools all around the world (EA Entertainment, SCAD, Ringling, Nemo Academy-Italy, etc.) and creates art and art direction for clients all over the world. Bancroft and his family reside in Franklin, Tennessee.as Lutefisk (The Cartoon Adventures)- Actress
- Music Department
Anita Protich is known for Larry Boy: The Cartoon Adventures (2002) and Kid Notorious (2003).as Lemon Twist (The Cartoon Adventures)- Jose Vincente is known for Larry Boy: The Cartoon Adventures (2002).as Dark Crow (The Cartoon Adventures)
- Additional Crew
- Actress
Tracy Johnson is known for Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002), 3-2-1 Penguins: The Doom Funnel Rescue (2002) and 3-2-1 Penguins: Moon Menace on Planet Tell-A-Lie (2003).as Cockney Woman
played Trevor in The Doom Funnel Rescue
1 episode, 2004- Animation Department
- Producer
- Writer
Keith Lango is known for The Ant Bully (2006), VeggieTales: The Wonderful World of Autotainment (2003) and Open Season 2 (2008).as Tradesman
played Vacuum character in Trouble on Planet Wait-Your-Turn, Bandicoot King in The Cheating Scales of Bullamanka, and Alien Kid in The Amazing Carnival of Complaining
1 episode, 2004- Actress
- Additional Crew
Rachael Pitts is known for VeggieTales: An Easter Carol (2004), VeggieTales: Gideon Tuba Warrior (2006) and VeggieTales: Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler (2006).as Egg Boy, Maid, Mary Mueller
3 episodes, 2004-2006- Actress
- Soundtrack
Rebecca Jean Smallbone was born on July 26, 1977 in Sydney, Australia to Helen and David Smallbone. She is the oldest of seven children--five boys and two girls. At age 13 she was the lead vocalist at her Christian school. That year, Carman asked her to open shows during his Australian tour, and she also recorded her first album, "Refresh My Heart." The next year, David Smallbone was offered a job in America and the whole family packed up to move with him; unfortunately, the job soon fell through. With no money to return to Australia, the family began to do odd jobs together, such as cleaning houses. Through the next two years, they lived on not much more than prayer. Someone gave them keys to a van; someone else paid the bills for the youngest Smallbone, Libby, to be born in a hospital.
At 16, Rebecca was given a record deal and began a career that has lasted 11 years so far. Beginning in 1994 with her self-titled debut, Rebecca St. James has impacted thousands of teens and even adults to live radically for God.as Hope
1 episode, 2004- Philip Spooner is known for VeggieTales: A Snoodle's Tale (2004) and VeggieTales (1993).as Snoodle Doo
1 episode, 2004 - Actor
- Soundtrack
Greg Whalen is known for Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy (2004), VeggieTales: Sumo of the Opera (2004) and Beetle Bailey (1990).as Captain, Clergyman, Po Tato, Pirates
1 episode, 2004- Art Department
- Art Director
- Animation Department
Joseph Sapulich is known for Superbook GizmoGO! (2020), Johnny Test (2005) and Codename: Kids Next Door (2002).as Sailor #2, Irish Crowd
1 episode, 2004- Art Department
- Art Director
- Actor
Joe Spadaford is known for VeggieTales: Veggies in Space (2014), Superbook (2011) and Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002).as Irish Crowd, Leo, Lead Spork, Jacob Lewis, Stubb Pirate Overboard, Stubb Pirate Coward, Lumberjack, Boo-Boo Birds, Camels, Sheep, Construction Worker Leo, Jet Pilot
10 episodes, 2004-2013- Cydney is originally from Colorado, but has called Arizona home for the last 12 years. She is a member of Actors' Equity and has lived and performed all across the country, as well as sailing the seas performing with Disney Cruise Line. Cydney has been seen performing across the Valley at Phoenix Theatre, Symphony Hall, Arizona Broadway Theatre, Herberger Theater Center, and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Some of her favorite roles have included the title role in Mary Poppins at Musical Theatre of Anthem and Jacqueline (ariZoni nomination) in La Cage Aux Folles at Phoenix Theatre. Her other Phoenix Theatre credits include "Evita", "Nine" (Stephanie Necrophorous), and "The Producers". Phoenix Symphony credits include "The Music Man", "A Night With Rogers and Hammerstein", "South Pacific", "My Fair Lady" and "Oliver". She was a rotating cast member with the Off Broadway company, "Golf, The Musical". In addition to performing onstage, her voice can be heard as Princess Petunia in the Christian animated educational series "VeggieTales". Cydney teaches choreography and has directed and choreographed for Theater Works and Musical Theatre of Anthem.as Petunia Rhubarb, Waitress, Maids
18 episodes, 2005-2014 - Producer
- Director
- Art Department
Brian Roberts is known for VeggieTales: The Little Drummer Boy! (2012), Long Haul Lovin' (2011) and VeggieTales: Abe and the Amazing Promise (2009).as Gourdon, Cowboy Quartet, Chester, Bobby Bernard, Yellow McToad, Munchies, Steadfast Soldier, Theater Customer Man, Pirate Pilot, Potato Henchman 2, Scallion #3 (2009-2012), Boo-Boo Birds, Camels, Sheep, Extreme Veggie Crew Member #4, Goober, French Pea #3, Drummer, Pig #2, Guard, Sweater Pig, Townspersons, Crowd, Stevus Grape, Tad Turnip, Krazy Kenny
19 episodes, 2005-2014- Ally Nawrocki is known for The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (2008), VeggieTales (1993) and VeggieTales: Lord of the Beans (2005).born 1 August 1998
as Annie (2005-2009), Girl Pea, Lucy, Rock Monster Girl
daughter of Mike Nawrocki
6 episodes, 2005-2010 - Matthew Ward is known for VeggieTales: Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler (2006).as Gated Community Singer
1 episode, 2006 - Music Artist
- Actor
- Writer
Matthew West is known for The Heart of Christmas (2011), Courageous (2011) and What About Love (2013). He has been married to Emily West since 10 May 2003. They have two children.as Gated Community Singer
1 episode, 2006- Cynthia West was born on 4 October 1959 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Totally Spies! (2001), M.U.G.E.N (1999) and Nibiru: Age of Secrets (2005).as Bad Apple
1 episode, 2006 - Producer
- Writer
- Actor
J. Chris Wall is an influential creator of kids-and-family, redemptive content. He is Executive Producer and Showrunner of The Wingfeather Saga Animated Series. Before creating Shining Isle Productions in 2016 to develop and produce family content with an entertainment first strategy, Chris spent over a decade collaborating with industry leaders at Dreamworks Animation and Big Idea producing the direct-to-video VeggieTales CG animated movies. That included the wildly successful "Wonderful Wizard of Ha's," "Saint Nicholas," "Noah's Ark" and 13 other productions. He is also creator of the acclaimed "Slugs & Bugs Show" with Brentwood Studios and RightNow Media. Chris is passionate about creating stories that will serve families with stories of truth and beauty. He lives in Franklin, TN with his wife Heather and their six children. These titles have been enjoyed by millions of families, generating millions in revenue.
Chris began working in kids and family material with Max Lucado's "You Are Special" direct-to-video series in 1999, where he served as editor and voice of the beleaguered character Punchinello. He went on to join Big Idea in 2004, bringing VeggieTales movies to life.
Chris is passionate about creating content that will serve families with stories of truth and beauty. He lives in Franklin, TN, with his wife and six children and when he's not producing, you will often see him in a scout uniform, working with countless youth in multiple volunteer roles with Scouts BSA.as Ephraim Apply, Chester's Dad, Minion, Lumberjack, Boo-Boo Birds, Camels, Sheep, Piano Player, Dad Mike Asparagus (when Dan Anderson was unavailable in Robin Good), Townspersons, Crowd, Dad Tomato
14 episodes, 2006-2014- Actor
- Additional Crew
Doug Griffin is known for I'm Not Ashamed (2016), Celebrating Greatness: Canada's Walk of Fame Special (2021) and VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Bad Apple (2006).as Narrator (Bumblyburg - The First Years Documentary in LarryBoy and the Bad Apple)
1 episode, 2006- born 30 April 1979
(VI) as Madame Blueberry (2006-2014), Laura Carrot (2009), Papaya, Parsley Poppyseed, Ermie Asparagus, Christina's Mom, Emma, Sabrina
14 episodes, 2006-2014
Fun fact: Megan A. Murphy looks a lot like Tabitha Saint Germain, and they even voice similar characters when you compare Madame Blueberry to Rarity and Princess Luna. Megan Murphy is exactly 14 1/2 years younger than Tabitha, as she was born on April 30, 1979 and Tabitha was born on October 30, 1964. - Sloan Yarborough is known for The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (2008) and VeggieTales: Moe and the Big Exit (2007).as Bill, Photographer
1 episode, 2007 - Julie Smith is known for VeggieTales: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's (2007).(XXV) as Mayor's Daughter, Chester's Mom, Nanny, French Peas
1 episode, 2007 - Daniel Bradmon is known for VeggieTales: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's (2007).as Munchies
1 episode, 2007 - Actor
- Additional Crew
- Director
Cameron Arthur Clarke is an American voice actor who is known for voicing Leonardo and Rocksteady from the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, Shotaro Kaneda from Akira, Freddy from the Barnyard franchise, Liquid Snake from Metal Gear Solid, Clay Kaczmarek from Assassin's Creed II and Simba from The Lion King franchise whenever Matthew Broderick is unavailable.as Robert the Terrible, The King
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008)- Laura Gerow is known for Dad (2019), The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (2008) and Talking Classics (2009).as Eloise
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008) - Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Originally from Alliance, Ohio, which was the first of many homes for Yuri: he lived in Virginia, Tennessee, West Africa, Japan, and New York before settling in Los Angeles.
Yuri discovered his talent and passion for acting near the end of high school and since then has made a reputation of being a committed and creative artist on both stage and screen internationally.
He made his debut in writing, producing, and starring in the independent short "Faithful." He is a student of martial arts and speaks fluent Japanese, French, and German.
Yuri is becoming well-known for his work in voice over in video games and animation. Some of his roles include Superman in Legion of Super Heroes (2006), Sasuke in Naruto (2002), and the Prince in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2003) video-game series.
In 2004, he started his own production company, Monkey Kingdom Productions, with business partner Tara Platt.as Alexander
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008)- Actor
- Sound Department
Alan Lee is known for Mortal Kombat 1 (2023), The Ghost and Molly McGee (2021) and Great Pretender (2020).as Blind Man, One-Eyed Louise, Gustav, Epiphanus, Gabe the Squash
2 episodes, 2009-2010- Keri Pagetta is known for VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables (2012), Born Again (2014) and VeggieTales: Princess and the Popstar (2011).born 17 November 1973
as Ellen, Laura Carrot (2008-2014), Tona, Step Snoodle, Linda Dulce, Barney Green, Mrs. Josephson, Homeless Mom, Mrs. Clark, Mom Poppyseed, Leah, Mrs. Crespie
11 episodes, 2009-2014 - With more than 25 years of professional theatre experience and more than 70 shows ranging from NYC to California, her passion still lies with teaching children the art of musical theatre. She is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and received her BFA from the New School - NYC.
She is the Theatre Arts Director and Co-Founder for the Act Too Players and has directed more than 60 children's productions at the Boiler Room Theatre. She has directed BRT's Mainstage productions of My Fair Lady, Damn Yankees,The Will Rogers Follies, The Fantasticks, Oliver, and Parade.
As a performer Sondra has been onstage as Toad in a Frog and Toad, Chick in Crimes of the Heart, Fanny Brice (Don't Rain on My Parade) in Funny Girl in Concert, and Agnes in I Do! I Do! In the past she has performed as Rita LaPorta in Lucky Stiff, Reverend Mother in Nunsense and Nuncrackers, Doris in A Bakers Wife, Mrs. White in Clue, Mindy in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, and many more. She has performed on many Nashville stages including the Boiler Room Theatre, Circle Players, Pull-Tight Theatre, Writer's Stage, Middle Tennessee State University (as Special Guest Artist). In New York she appeared on Maximillion Productions, Gallery Players, TheatreWorksUSA, Once Upon a Time, and Town Hall.
She is a resident of Franklin TN and is represented by Sharon Smith Talentas Caroline
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie - Drake Lyle is known for The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (2008).as George Junior, Rock Monster Boy
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008) - Patrick Kramer is known for The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (2008).as Collin
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008) - Additional Crew
- Actress
- Music Department
Colleen Curtis is known for Jim the Man (2009), Addison's Wall (2006) and The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (2008).as Theater Customer Woman, Background Vocals, Cheerleader
The Pirates Wo Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008)- Kay Ayers was born and raised in Mount Pulaski, Illinois. She is a graduate of Millikin University in Decatur, IL where she obtained a B.A. in Fine Arts. After college Kay relocated to Nashville, Tennessee where she has performed in several professional theatre productions. Her film debut was in Ray Steven's film "Get Serious". Kay has been featured in several country music videos over the years. After being seen in a local professional production, the directors at Big Idea asked her to audition for a voiceover role in "Huckleberry Larry and Tomato Sawyer's Big River Rescue". Kay landed the part of Mama Belle, providing singing and acting for the character. She went on to provide voiceover talents for subsequent episodes. Kay still resides in Nashville Tennessee and continues to perform in and around the middle Tennessee area. She is also know by her former married name Kay Sowell.as Mama Belle
1 episode, 2008 - Writer
- Actor
- Producer
Mark is the Founder of Mark Steele Creative and a well-known author, speaker, comedian, songwriter, playwright, and film writer/director. For 20 years, he was the Co-Founder and Executive Creative of Steelehouse Productions, where he led a team of creatives as they crafted narratives for film, animation, and virtual reality.
Mark also has a long-standing history of stand-up comedy and performance in both stage and film as well as producing and directing film projects for both the corporate and artistic worlds. He speaks regularly at media and artistic conferences and events across America.
Mark has written several books incorporating humorous stories from his personal life that weave in life truths, including "Flashbang" (2005, Relevant Books), "Half-Life/Die Already" (2008, David C Cook Publishing), and his collection of fictional short stories "The Most Important Thing Happening" (2011, David C Cook Publishing). All have been released to great commercial success and overwhelmingly positive reviews. Mark has also written episodes and songs extensively for the hit series VeggieTales. His songwriting has landed him membership in the Recording Academy/Grammy organization. He is the playwright of several produced theater works including "Fiction Is Revolting," "Panic in Suite 1612," "The Bema," and "Bethlehem, Pennsylvania."as Lumberjack Frank, Mirror, Announcer (It's a Meaningful Life), Dr. Flurry
4 episodes, 2008-2012