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Eric Bauza, Voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Dies at 46

October 26, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor best known for bringing Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and several other Looney Tunes characters to life, died on October 25, 2026, at the age of 46. His death marked the loss of one of the most recognizable performers working in modern American animation, with a career that spanned television, […]

Mike McFarland, Voice Actor and ADR Director Behind Dragon Ball and One Piece, Dies at 56

September 12, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Mike McFarland, the veteran voice actor and ADR director whose career included decades of work on some of the most recognizable English-language anime productions, has died at the age of 56. News of McFarland’s death was confirmed on September 10, 2026. His career stretched from the early years of Funimation’s Dragon Ball productions through later […]

Remembering Peter Cullen, the Voice That Made Optimus Prime a Hero

August 29, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Peter Cullen, the prolific voice actor whose commanding performance as Optimus Prime became one of the most recognizable voices in animation, died on August 26 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 85. Cullen’s agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed that the actor died peacefully surrounded by his family. No cause of death was announced. His […]

Remembering Tim Curry and the Remarkable Voice Behind a Lifetime of Characters

August 28, 2026 by Virginia Welch

Tim Curry, the unmistakable performer whose career stretched from the stage phenomenon of The Rocky Horror Show to some of animation’s most memorable villains and eccentrics, died on August 25 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 80. For many audiences, Curry will always be Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the role he originated onstage before carrying […]

From NASA Engineer to Voice Actor: How Eryn Andrews Built a Successful Side Career

August 8, 2026 by Austen Moret

Breaking into voice acting does not always begin with drama school, years on stage, or a decision to leave an established career behind. For Eryn Andrews, it began while she was already working in one of the most technically demanding environments imaginable: NASA. Andrews is a human performance engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in […]

Why Voice Actors Have Become One of Comic-Con’s Biggest Attractions

July 21, 2026 by Austen Moret

For decades, San Diego Comic-Con was defined by comic books, movie studios, and celebrity appearances. Fans packed convention halls hoping for exclusive trailers, surprise casting announcements, and glimpses of the next blockbuster franchise. Today, another group of performers has become just as important to the Comic-Con experience. Voice actors now headline major animation panels, appear […]

The 10 Voice Actors Every Fan Should Meet at SDCC 2026

July 20, 2026 by Tom Aglio

San Diego Comic-Con has long been known for blockbuster announcements, exclusive trailers, and surprise celebrity appearances. Yet for many attendees, some of the convention’s most memorable moments happen away from Hall H, where voice actors spend time with fans through autograph sessions, panel discussions, live demonstrations, and behind-the-scenes conversations. As animation and video games have […]

Why Voice Actor Autograph Lines Keep Growing at Comic-Con

July 13, 2026 by Danielle Famble

For years, San Diego Comic-Con’s longest autograph lines were often reserved for movie stars, comic book legends, and television celebrities. Today, voice actors are drawing crowds that rival many of Hollywood’s biggest names, with fans waiting hours for the chance to meet the performers behind their favorite animated characters, anime heroes, and video game icons. […]

Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, Dies at 35

June 17, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Daveigh Chase, the actress and voice performer best known as the voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, has died at the age of 35. The news prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans who grew up watching Chase’s work during the early 2000s. While many audiences knew her as the spirited young girl […]

Tom Hanks Says Voice Actors Do Not Need Their Own Oscar Category

June 11, 2026 by Austen Moret

Tom Hanks has weighed in on one of the longest-running debates in animation: whether voice actors deserve their own competitive category at the Academy Awards. While promoting Toy Story 5, Hanks told Gold Derby that he does not believe the Oscars need a separate award for voice acting. His view is that voice performances are […]