Date of Birth: September 18, 1917
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Date of Death: July 26, 2017
Biography
June Foray was an American actress and voice artist, widely recognized as one of the most prolific female voice actors in the history of animation. Born on September 18, 1917, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Foray’s career spanned more than seven decades. She began her career in radio and quickly transitioned to animation, where her distinctive voice brought life to an array of iconic characters. Foray’s breakthrough came in the 1950s when she voiced Lucifer the cat in Disney’s “Cinderella” and Granny in Warner Bros’ “Looney Tunes.” She became a household name as the voice of Rocket J. Squirrel (Rocky) in “The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show” and Natasha Fatale from the same series. Her versatility allowed her to voice characters ranging from Cindy Lou Who in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” to Magica De Spell in Disney’s “DuckTales.” Throughout her career, Foray received numerous accolades, including a Daytime Emmy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was also instrumental in establishing the Annie Awards, which honor excellence in animation. A tireless advocate for the animation industry, June Foray’s legacy continues to inspire voice actors and animators around the world.
5 Interesting Facts about June Foray
1. June Foray was often referred to as the “First Lady of Voice Acting.”
2. She was instrumental in the creation of the Annie Awards, which celebrate achievements in animation.
3. Foray voiced the character of Granny in Warner Bros’ “Looney Tunes” and “Merrie Melodies” for over six decades.
4. She was the first person to receive the Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program.
5. Foray provided the voice for Cindy Lou Who in the classic holiday special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from June Foray
1. “I’ve never known when I was beaten. I never gave up.”
2. “When I was little, I wanted to be a singer. But I had a terrible voice.”
3. “I love doing children’s voices.”
4. “Animation is a wonderful art form. I hope it continues to thrive.”
5. “I always wanted to be an actress. I just didn’t know it would be with my voice.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth June Foray achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
June Foray did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [June Foray – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004931/
2. [June Foray – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_Foray
3. [Hollywood Walk of Fame – June Foray](http://www.walkoffame.com/june-foray
4. [June Foray – D23](https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/june-foray/
