“Toy Story 5”: Learn about the voices behind each animated character

• Tom Hanks / Woody

  

  “There’s a snake in my shoe!” Tom Hanks returns as Woody, the string puppet he has voiced in every film toy story film. Woody, the games’ loyal leader, caught attention in the trailer when fans noticed that he looked like he had a bald spot – despite it being more than 30 years since the original release. toy story He was released.

  The two-time Oscar winner, 69, has won back-to-back Academy Awards Philadelphia and forrest gump. His other notable credits include Big, Apollo 13, Castaway, Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can, A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve got mail.

• Tim Allen/Buzz Lightyear

  

  To infinity and beyond! Also from the beginning, there’s Buzz Lightyear played by Tim Allen, a sci-fi character who starts out in the series as Woody’s enemy but then becomes his best friend. His voice acting earned him an Annie Award in 2000. The beloved character even got his own spinoff movie, light year, In 2022. But instead of Allen voicing it, Chris Evans takes over the role of the animated spaceman.

  From 1991 to 1999, Allen starred in eight seasons of the ABC comedy series Home improvementWhich earned him a Golden Globe Award in 1995. He also starred in it Galaxy Quest And Scott played the role of Calvin/Santa Claus in Disney Santa Claus Triple.

• Joan Cusack/Jesse

  

  Joan Cusack voices cowgirl rag doll Jessie, who was introduced to the series in 1999. toy story 2 He has been a regular cast member ever since. She won an Annie Award in 2000 for her voice work. Yes haw!

  Cusack is known for her performances in… Working girl (1988) and In and out (1987), both of which earned her Academy Award nominations. The actress won an Emmy Award in 2015 for her role as Sheila Jackson in the film shameless. She has also appeared in Grosse Pointe Blanc, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Ice Princess, School of Rock, Addams Family Valuesone season of Saturday Night Live And she lent her voice to Disney Small chicken.

• Conan O’Brien / Smarty Pants

  

  Conan O’Brien voices Smarty Pants, a motion-activated potty training device for toddlers. toy story 5, Officially joining the franchise. He has previously lent his voice as the Riddler The Lego Batman Movie (2017) and as Glaxon 5000 in The Mitchells are against machines (2021). Although the comedian is known for hosting late night talk shows, starting with Late Night with Conan O’Brien (1993-2009) So The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien (2009-2010) on NBC and Conan (2010-2021) on TBS. He has also worked as a writer for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons It hosted the Academy Awards for the past two years in a row.

• Bad Bunny/Pizza with Sunglasses

  

  Musician Bad Bunny joins Toy Story 5 To express “pizza with sunglasses”, an abandoned game that resembles a slice of pizza. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter. He has won six Grammy Awards and performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in February. On the acting front, he appeared in 2022 Bullet train Opposite Brad Pitt, who starred Adam Sandler last year Happy Gilmore 2 And Darren Aronofsky theft arrest, vs. Austin Butler.

• Greta Lee/LilyPad

  

  Greta Lee stars as Lilypad, a new character and smart tablet shaped like a frog, who serves as an antagonist and new technological threat to Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the toys. Lee previously lent her voice to the role of Layla in Monday Spider verse films. She also starred in the film, which was nominated for an Oscar past life, and Tron: Ares, House of Dynamite, The Morning Show, Trouble and Russian doll.

• Craig Robinson/Atlas

  

  Craig Robinson voices a new character, Atlas, a delightful hippopotamus and GPS navigational toy. Robinson is best known for playing Darryl Philbin The office and to star in the NBC sitcom Mr. Robinson. His additional on-screen credits include Hot tub time machine, Knocked, Pineapple Express, This Is the End, Mr. Robot, Ghost, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Kill It, and The fall and rise of Reggie Dinkins. Meanwhile, Robinson’s voice acting resume includes roles in Shrek Forever After, Sausage Party, The bad guys privilege, My dad is an American!, The Cleveland Show and Big mouth.

• Alan Cumming/Evil Eye

  

  Alan Cumming plays the evil version of Jesse’s trusty horse, called Evil Bullseye. Toy Story 5 marks the first time the character speaks. The 61-year-old Scottish actor is known for his work on stage and screen. Most notably, he starred as the Emcee in the Broadway revival nightclub. Cumming won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his performance, which he reprized in 2014. On screen, he played Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United He will reprise the character Avengers: Doomsdayy, is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 18. In addition, Cumming participated in the James Bond film Golden eye and Spy kids Triple. He currently hosts a reality game show Traitors.

• Keanu Reeves / Duke Kaboom

  

  Keanu Reeves first appeared in toy story The world in the fourth part, and now it is back for the fifth part. The action star voices stuntman Doc Kaboom. Reeves also voiced the villain Shadow in 2024 Sonic the Hedgehog 3He will return for the fourth movie next year. But Reeves is known for his heroism Matrix and John Wick privilege. Additionally, his notable credits include Pacing, Breaking Point, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, something’s got to give, Knock knock and good luck.

• Scarlett Spears/Bonnie

  

  9-year-old actress Scarlett Spears plays Bonnie, a child who receives a Lilypad tablet and slowly fades away from playing with traditional toys. It was introduced in 2010 toy story 3, Spears is the third actress to voice Bonnie, replacing Emily Hahn and Madeleine McGraw. It is worth noting that Spears played the role of young Glinda last year Evil: for good.

• Blake Clark/Slinky Dog

  

  Another returning character in Toy Story 5 It is a Slinky Dog toy, a dachshund toy with an expandable spring body. Blake Clark has voiced the pup ever since Toy Story 3succeeding Jim Varney, who died in 2000. Clark is also known for 50 First Dates This is my son, Water Boy, and I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry and Adults.

• Wallace Shawn/Rex

  

  Wallace Shawn returns as the voice of one of the series’ original characters, Rex, the spooky green Tyrannosaurus Rex toy. Throughout his career, Sean’s notable roles included: The princess bride, Clueless, Young Sheldon, and gossip girl. He has also lent his voice to pink panther, teacher’s pet, family man, simpsons, And Pixar The Incredibles.

• John Ratzenberger/Ham

  

  John Ratzenberger was also a major character in the film toy story Films since their origin. He does an important voice, and is a wise piggy bank. Ratzenberger is best known for playing Cliff Clavin on the NBC sitcom Cheers. As for voice acting, his resume is full of roles in Pixar films such as Cars, Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, Top, Wall-E, The Incredibles, A Bug’s Life, Finding Nemo, Inside Out and Luca.

• Annie Potts/Bo Peep

  

  Annie Potts returns as Bo Peep, who has been part of the toy group since the beginning. She is also Woody’s lover. The 73-year-old actress also made an appearance Ghostbusters, pretty in pink, women’s design and Young Sheldon.

• Bonnie Hunt/Dolly

  

  Bonnie Hunt’s Dolly, the sassy purple-haired, mismatched-eyed rag doll and leader of Bonnie’s toys, returns for the fifth installment after appearing in the third and fourth films of the series. Her previous vocal works include zootopia, cars, Monsters Company and An insect’s life. Her on-screen credits include Jumanji, The Green Mile, Rainman, Beethoven, Jerry Maguire and Cheaper by dozens. She also co-created and starred in the sitcom Life with Bonnie She hosted her own talk show, Bonnie Hunt Show.

• Jeff Bergman/Mr. Potato head

  

  Jeff Bergman joins the franchise for Toy Story 5. He took over the role of Mr. Potato Head after the death of the original voice actor, Don Rickles, in 2017. Bergman is best known for his voice work, most notably Bugs Bunny in The Bugs Bunny. Looney Tunes privilege. He has also lent his voice to Family Guy, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, The Cleveland Show, What If…? And many late night shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live! whatIt’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

• Tony Hale/Forky

  

  Tony Hale returns next toy story 4 Like Forky, a talking plastic fork. He also voiced the character in the short animated series, Forky asks a question On Disney+. Additionally, the actor is known for his appearances on Arrested development and vice president, For which he won two Emmy Awards.

• Melissa Villasenor/Karen Beverly

  

  Melissa Villasenor voices Karen Beverly, another handmade toy made by Bonnie, who used a white plastic knife. She is best known for her appearances on Saturday Night Live For six seasons, from 2016 to 2022. Her credits also include Ralph Breaks the Internet, Halloween Hobby and Hoppers.

• Mikal Michael Harris/Belize

  

  Michal Michelle Harris voices Blaze, a young girl who lives on Jesse’s old farm, where Emily, Jesse’s original owner, lives. toy story 2, used to live. She became best friends with Bonnie. Harris has appeared in Big little lies, mixed-ish, New 2022 edition of Cheaper by dozens, Raven’s house and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. She also voiced the title character in Disney Jr Little mermaid spinoff series, Ariel.

• Shelby Rabara/Snapi

  

  Actress and dancer Shelby Rabara voices Snappy, a digital camera toy enthusiast. Her acting credits include Goliath, 17 Again, Glee, Fame, Two Broken Girls, Embarrassed, Dollface and Mindy Project. Additionally, she lent her voice to play Peridot on Cartoon Network steven universe privilege.

• Kristen Schaal/Trixie

  

  Kristen Schaal is the voice behind the blue plastic Triceratops toy named Trixie. She joined the franchise for the third installment. The actress’s notable credits include comedian and actor Dinner for Dummies, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, BoJack Horseman, Bob’s Burgers, What We Do in the Shadows, 30 Rock, Despicable Me 2, Shrek Forever After and The last man on earth.

• Mattie Matheson/Dr. Hazelnut

  

  Matty Matheson voices Dr. Nutkiss, a small peanut-shaped acrobat. Matheson plays Neil Vack on FX Bear He is a chef in real life and owns several restaurants across Canada and the United States

• Anna Fusino/Ms. Potato head

  

  After it was introduced in toy story 2, Mrs. Potato Head has been a regular cast member ever since. Anna Fucino voices the character, replacing Estelle Harris, who died in 2022. Fucino worked as a voiceover artist, sketch actress, and comedienne on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Cut: Deadly Couples.

• Ernie Hudson/Kombat Carl

  

  Ernie Hudson voices Combat Carl, a military character inspired by G.I. Joe. Toy Story 5 It marks his first appearance with the franchise, and he took over the role from him rocky star Carl Weathers, who died in 2024. Hudson was best known for playing Winston Zeddmore in the film Ghostbusters films. His credits also include Raven, Family Business, Boston Blue and geese.

• John Hopkins/Mr. Prick pants

  

  John Hopkins voices Mr. Pricklepants, a hedgehog stuffed toy. He took over the role from Timothy Dalton, who voiced the character In the third and fourth films. Hopkins has appeared in a Tim Burton film Alice in Wonderland And also TV shows Midsomer Murders, Poldark, Cataclysm and Air masters.

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