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21 actors you probably didn't realize voiced animated '90s movies
"The Iron Giant" made its debut in 1999, with a robotic main character who broke everyone's heart.
![21 actors you probably didn't realize voiced animated '90s movies](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-52429899%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-1293924%2Fthe-iron-giant-made-its-debut-in-1999-with-a-robotic-main-character-who-broke-everyones-heart-.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
The man behind the metal? Vin Diesel, now known for his work in the "Fast and Furious" franchise and for voicing Groot in "Guardians of the Galaxy."
![The man behind the metal? Vin Diesel, now known for his work in the "Fast and Furious" franchise and for voicing Groot in "Guardians of the Galaxy."](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429900,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1051390/the-man-behind-the-metal-vin-diesel-now-known-for-his-work-in-the-fast-and-furious-franchise-and-for-voicing-groot-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-.jpg)
Another in the Warner Bros. classic "The Iron Giant" was Annie Hughes, protagonist Hogarth's mom.
![Another in the Warner Bros. classic "The Iron Giant" was Annie Hughes, protagonist Hogarth](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429902,width-700,height-525,imgsize-862140/another-in-the-warner-bros-classic-the-iron-giant-was-annie-hughes-protagonist-hogarths-mom-.jpg)
Annie was played by Jennifer Aniston, then co-star of the NBC sitcom "Friends."
![Annie was played by Jennifer Aniston, then co-star of the NBC sitcom "Friends."](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429903,width-700,height-525,imgsize-517230/annie-was-played-by-jennifer-aniston-then-co-star-of-the-nbc-sitcom-friends-.jpg)
Practically everyone knows Mel Gibson starred in "Pocahontas" as John Smith. But do you know who voiced Smith's fellow crew-member Thomas?
![Practically everyone knows Mel Gibson starred in "Pocahontas" as John Smith. But do you know who voiced Smith](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429904,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1300580/practically-everyone-knows-mel-gibson-starred-in-pocahontas-as-john-smith-but-do-you-know-who-voiced-smiths-fellow-crew-member-thomas.jpg)
That would be Christian Bale. He changed up his natural British accent for the role.
![That would be Christian Bale. He changed up his natural British accent for the role.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429906,width-700,height-525,imgsize-186535/that-would-be-christian-bale-he-changed-up-his-natural-british-accent-for-the-role-.jpg)
Rameses went head-to-head with Moses in the 1998 historical animated movie "Prince of Egypt."
![Rameses went head-to-head with Moses in the 1998 historical animated movie "Prince of Egypt."](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429907,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1156372/rameses-went-head-to-head-with-moses-in-the-1998-historical-animated-movie-prince-of-egypt-.jpg)
The man behind the pharaoh was British actor Ralph Fiennes — famous for his role in "Harry Potter" as Voldemort and many other films.
![The man behind the pharaoh was British actor Ralph Fiennes — famous for his role in "Harry Potter" as Voldemort and many other films.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429908,width-700,height-525,imgsize-800119/the-man-behind-the-pharaoh-was-british-actor-ralph-fiennes-famous-for-his-role-in-harry-potter-as-voldemort-and-many-other-films-.jpg)
Miriam played the older sister of Moses in "The Prince of Egypt."
![Miriam played the older sister of Moses in "The Prince of Egypt."](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429909,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1208947/miriam-played-the-older-sister-of-moses-in-the-prince-of-egypt-.jpg)
Miriam was voiced by none other than Sandra Bullock. Two years later she became a household name with "Miss Congeniality."
![Miriam was voiced by none other than Sandra Bullock. Two years later she became a household name with "Miss Congeniality."](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429911,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1207050/miriam-was-voiced-by-none-other-than-sandra-bullock-two-years-later-she-became-a-household-name-with-miss-congeniality-.jpg)
In "Prince of Egypt," Moses' other sibling is a wry and sarcastic man named Aaron.
![In "Prince of Egypt," Moses](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429913,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1141946/in-prince-of-egypt-moses-other-sibling-is-a-wry-and-sarcastic-man-named-aaron-.jpg)
Which makes it fitting that Jeff Goldblum was cast as the voice actor.
![Which makes it fitting that Jeff Goldblum was cast as the voice actor.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429915,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1147670/which-makes-it-fitting-that-jeff-goldblum-was-cast-as-the-voice-actor-.jpg)
1997's "Anastasia" was a musical drama following the life of a lost Russian princess.
![1997](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429916,width-700,height-525,imgsize-864046/1997s-anastasia-was-a-musical-drama-following-the-life-of-a-lost-russian-princess-.jpg)
Though Meg Ryan voiced Anastasia for most of the film, young Kirsten Dunst lent her talents for the character's childhood scenes.
![Though Meg Ryan voiced Anastasia for most of the film, young Kirsten Dunst lent her talents for the character](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429919,width-700,height-525,imgsize-769702/though-meg-ryan-voiced-anastasia-for-most-of-the-film-young-kirsten-dunst-lent-her-talents-for-the-characters-childhood-scenes-.jpg)
Anastasia's nemesis in the film is Rasputin — a warlock intent on destroying her family.
![Anastasia](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429920,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1272800/anastasias-nemesis-in-the-film-is-rasputin-a-warlock-intent-on-destroying-her-family-.jpg)
Christopher Lloyd (aka Doc Brown from "Back to the Future") provided the terrifying vocals for Rasputin in "Anastasia."
![Christopher Lloyd (aka Doc Brown from "Back to the Future") provided the terrifying vocals for Rasputin in "Anastasia."](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429922,width-700,height-525,imgsize-999952/christopher-lloyd-aka-doc-brown-from-back-to-the-future-provided-the-terrifying-vocals-for-rasputin-in-anastasia-.jpg)
Disney's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" featured three talking gargoyles, the most prominent of which was Hugo.
![Disney](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429924,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1019427/disneys-the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-featured-three-talking-gargoyles-the-most-prominent-of-which-was-hugo-.jpg)
Youngsters who might not have been "Seinfeld" fans probably didn't recognize Jason Alexander's voice behind the jokes.
![Youngsters who might not have been "Seinfeld" fans probably didn](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429925,width-700,height-525,imgsize-815312/youngsters-who-might-not-have-been-seinfeld-fans-probably-didnt-recognize-jason-alexanders-voice-behind-the-jokes-.jpg)
Another "Hunchback" character was Esméralda, the gypsy woman Quasimodo falls in love with.
![Another "Hunchback" character was Esméralda, the gypsy woman Quasimodo falls in love with.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429926,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1436296/another-hunchback-character-was-esmralda-the-gypsy-woman-quasimodo-falls-in-love-with-.jpg)
Esméralda was played by Demi Moore — an actress not known for her roles in children's movies.
![Esméralda was played by Demi Moore — an actress not known for her roles in children](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429929,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1388635/esmralda-was-played-by-demi-moore-an-actress-not-known-for-her-roles-in-childrens-movies-.jpg)
Z was the main character in DreamWorks' 1998 movie "Antz."
![Z was the main character in DreamWorks](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429930,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1070254/z-was-the-main-character-in-dreamworks-1998-movie-antz-.jpg)
Z was voiced by Woody Allen, a household name some kids might not have recognized back in the '90s.
![Z was voiced by Woody Allen, a household name some kids might not have recognized back in the](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429931,width-700,height-525,imgsize-861331/z-was-voiced-by-woody-allen-a-household-name-some-kids-might-not-have-recognized-back-in-the-90s-.jpg)
A small side character in "Antz" was Azteca, one of the worker ants who knew Z.
![A small side character in "Antz" was Azteca, one of the worker ants who knew Z.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429935,width-700,height-525,imgsize-933070/a-small-side-character-in-antz-was-azteca-one-of-the-worker-ants-who-knew-z-.jpg)
That was Jennifer Lopez, who was cast after her breakout acting role as Selena in 1997.
![That was Jennifer Lopez, who was cast after her breakout acting role as Selena in 1997.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429936,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1230562/that-was-jennifer-lopez-who-was-cast-after-her-breakout-acting-role-as-selena-in-1997-.jpg)
If you never saw "Antz," odds are you definitely watched Pixar's "A Bug's Life." Princess Atta was played by ...
![If you never saw "Antz," odds are you definitely watched Pixar](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429937,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1462385/if-you-never-saw-antz-odds-are-you-definitely-watched-pixars-a-bugs-life-princess-atta-was-played-by-.jpg)
... Julia Louis-Dreyfus! People know her best for her role on "Seinfeld," and these days she's winning Emmys for "Veep."
![... Julia Louis-Dreyfus! People know her best for her role on "Seinfeld," and these days she](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429938,width-700,height-525,imgsize-853209/-julia-louis-dreyfus-people-know-her-best-for-her-role-on-seinfeld-and-these-days-shes-winning-emmys-for-veep-.jpg)
Another award-winning actor cast in "A Bug's Life" played the villain, Hopper.
![Another award-winning actor cast in "A Bug](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429939,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1087954/another-award-winning-actor-cast-in-a-bugs-life-played-the-villain-hopper-.jpg)
That was Kevin Spacey, who now stars on Netflix's "House of Cards" in his Golden Globe-winning role of Frank Underwood.
![That was Kevin Spacey, who now stars on Netflix](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429943,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1170332/that-was-kevin-spacey-who-now-stars-on-netflixs-house-of-cards-in-his-golden-globe-winning-role-of-frank-underwood-.jpg)
The 1995 Warner Bros. movie "Pebble and the Penguin" may be less well known, but some powerhouse Hollywood stars were featured in the cast.
![The 1995 Warner Bros. movie "Pebble and the Penguin" may be less well known, but some powerhouse Hollywood stars were featured in the cast.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429944,width-700,height-525,imgsize-895444/the-1995-warner-bros-movie-pebble-and-the-penguin-may-be-less-well-known-but-some-powerhouse-hollywood-stars-were-featured-in-the-cast-.jpg)
Hubie, the main penguin star, was played by comedic actor Martin Short.
![Hubie, the main penguin star, was played by comedic actor Martin Short.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429945,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1059453/hubie-the-main-penguin-star-was-played-by-comedic-actor-martin-short-.jpg)
Hubie went head-to-head with the villainous (and super buff) penguin Drake.
![Hubie went head-to-head with the villainous (and super buff) penguin Drake.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429946,width-700,height-525,imgsize-960453/hubie-went-head-to-head-with-the-villainous-and-super-buff-penguin-drake-.jpg)
Tim Curry himself did all the vocal work for Drake.
![Tim Curry himself did all the vocal work for Drake.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429949,width-700,height-525,imgsize-893039/tim-curry-himself-did-all-the-vocal-work-for-drake-.jpg)
Remember "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story"? This 1993 animated movie featured John Goodman as Rex. But see that little alien guy whizzing around?
![Remember "We](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429950,width-700,height-525,imgsize-793604/remember-were-back-a-dinosaurs-story-this-1993-animated-movie-featured-john-goodman-as-rex-but-see-that-little-alien-guy-whizzing-around.jpg)
That's Vorb, one of the aliens who fed the dinosaurs "brain grain." He was voiced by former late-night host Jay Leno.
![That](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429951,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1279036/thats-vorb-one-of-the-aliens-who-fed-the-dinosaurs-brain-grain-he-was-voiced-by-former-late-night-host-jay-leno-.jpg)
Macaulay Caulkin starred in 1994's "The Pagemaster," alongside several famous actors who played anthropomorphous books. This is Adventure.
![Macaulay Caulkin starred in 1994](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429953,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1150857/macaulay-caulkin-starred-in-1994s-the-pagemaster-alongside-several-famous-actors-who-played-anthropomorphous-books-this-is-adventure-.jpg)
Adventure (the book) was voiced by "Star Trek" star Patrick Stewart.
![Adventure (the book) was voiced by "Star Trek" star Patrick Stewart.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429956,width-700,height-525,imgsize-171747/adventure-the-book-was-voiced-by-star-trek-star-patrick-stewart-.jpg)
And Stewart wasn't the only Trekkie in "Pagemaster." Guess who voiced Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde?
![And Stewart wasn](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429957,width-700,height-525,imgsize-801877/mr-hyde.jpg)
Leonard Nimoy — best known for his role as Spock in "Star Trek."
![Leonard Nimoy — best known for his role as Spock in "Star Trek."](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429958,width-700,height-525,imgsize-331948/leonard-nimoy-best-known-for-his-role-as-spock-in-star-trek-.jpg)
This one's a real throwback. "Once Upon A Forest" is a tale of forest creatures threatened by poisonous gas. This little badger's name is Michelle.
![This one](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429960,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1056660/this-ones-a-real-throwback-once-upon-a-forest-is-a-tale-of-forest-creatures-threatened-by-poisonous-gas-this-little-badgers-name-is-michelle-.jpg)
Elizabeth Moss, now known for her role on AMC's "Mad Men" as Peggy, lent her voice to the tiny badger in 1993.
![Elizabeth Moss, now known for her role on AMC](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429961,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1310458/elizabeth-moss-now-known-for-her-role-on-amcs-mad-men-as-peggy-lent-her-voice-to-the-tiny-badger-in-1993-.jpg)
Last but not least, "Quest for Camelot" was a 1998 film all about dragons, King Arthur, and a blind hermit named Garrett.
![Last but not least, "Quest for Camelot" was a 1998 film all about dragons, King Arthur, and a blind hermit named Garrett.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429963,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1133734/last-but-not-least-quest-for-camelot-was-a-1998-film-all-about-dragons-king-arthur-and-a-blind-hermit-named-garrett-.jpg)
Garrett was voiced by Cary Elwes, best known for his role in the '80s classic "The Princess Bride" and the 1993 spoof "Robin Hood: Men in Tights."
![Garrett was voiced by Cary Elwes, best known for his role in the](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-52429964,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1023560/garrett-was-voiced-by-cary-elwes-best-known-for-his-role-in-the-80s-classic-the-princess-bride-and-the-1993-spoof-robin-hood-men-in-tights-.jpg)
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