Top 10 Voice Acting Performances That Didn't Have to Go THAT Hard

These voice acting performances didn't have to go THAT hard. For this list, we’ll be looking at the fiercest, funniest and most out-there vocal showcases in animated movies. Our countdown includes "The Lion King," "Shrek," "Despicable Me," and more! Which voice acting legend is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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Which voice acting legend is your favorite? Let us know below, and check out our video of the Top 20 Best Child Voice Acting Performances in Movies - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ7WgI1-l8yjrNE

[@erzaender]

jack black as po from kung fu panda

[@Minehumoer]

David thewils have an amazing villain voice in the amazing maurice

[@OtterloopB]

Wish you guys had included the late, great Tony Jay in this...

[@sridevimk]

I am normally in full agreement with your top 10 lists but IMHO 2 things please: 1. Scar is easily top 5 2. not having Robin Williams on this list AT ALL is a sin, no other person can occupy the first spot! also it’s for Genie followed very closely by Lovelace/Ramon from Happy Feet & Fender from Robots!

[@speed1787]

I really love ‏the english voice actor of Goku - Sean Schemmel You know in the anime community we like to make fun of a lot of the English version of an anime. But when someone put that much effort into it you can't complain Dragon ball stands as the only anime that you won't get laughed at for saying the English version is better. And Goku's voice actors deserve a lot of the credit for that, I mean you can look up "Goku's rage moments" there are even clips of him in the studio doing the rage moment, s*** is insane.

[@hairltabbjr94]

Robin Williams as Genie

[@jamielugo7229]

I came here just for this, if it wasn't on here I was gonna place it

[@JamesMSmithsDeadYouTubeChannel]

I mean…you’d have to be out of your goddamn mind if you thought anyone ELSE deserved the Number One spot, in all honesty…

[@d0lph1n63]

Yeah Robin Williams was one of a kind, he’d properly make a wonderful Genie in the live action too. Also can’t forget Gilbert Gottfried who got even Robin Williams to laugh with an ad-lib as Iago.

[@maesdejardin8648]

I loved him in that role, but he HAD to go hard in that role. Only thing that kept him off the list. The fact that Gottfried made #1 in his place, shows how loaded the talent was in that movie's acting room

[@AnimeLover-lo9bl]

Why is he not there?!!

[@trinaq]

You could tell that Eartha Kitt and Patrick Warburton were really having a blast hamming it up as Yzma and Kronk. They were easily the highlight of the entire movie.

[@9386AliG]

Cause of these two, the “Wrong Lever!” gag never gets old.

[@cair124]

@@9386AliG Hard to believe they were recording alone at the time.

[@diandrairawan1481]

i lost it when she yelled "GUAAAAAAAAAARDS!!!" then her headphone fell off her head, lmao. She's so extra and im here for it

[@jyesimmons8259]

agreed

[@DanGamingFan2846]

While recording Po's lines, Jack Black would pose and act out whatever Po would be doing in that scene, in order to sound more authentic. It's said he would come out of the recording booth looking like he'd just run a marathon. If that's not commiting to a role, then I don't know what is.

[@LoveHandle4890]

Jack Black always kicks ass, no matter what role he’s in.

[@nas0518]

He was so badass as Bowser in the Mario movie.😎

[@ellianachavez6596]

He's epic as po

[@eddye7466]

.... or what Instrument he's playing😁

[@michaels.rhapsody]

Will Ferrell as Megamind will always be one of my favorites, should've at least been an honorable mention because that character has so much personality and attitude. Plus the accent Ferrell gave him was great

[@KaiserTheDemon]

i'm honestly not the biggest Ferrell fan, but I adore Megamind

[@darthstarkiller1912]

RIP Gilbert Gottfried. Miss his iconic voice so much. 😞

[@vulpixfairy1985]

The best part is when he was voicing the part where he’s going to pack essentials and the picture part, it made the legendary and late Robin Williams laugh.

[@imfauxfatale]

Gary Oldmans performance as Shen in Kung Fu Panda 2 is so often forgotten, and my god he knocked it out of the park.

[@trevorgreenough6141]

This should've been on the list, he adds real menace, and unseen darkness. Shen is one of my favourite villains because of his performance.

[@GrimViridian]

Gary Oldman always kills his parts, from shen to reznov to Sirius black

[@chelseacanales8763]

Although Tom Hanks has done previous movies, but just hearing his voice only reminds me of Woody. No matter what movies after the first Toy Story I just see and hear Woody.

[@SorenDaein]

It's official. You can't talk about Eartha Kitt's performance as Yzma without bringing up the "WRONG LEVER!" scene.

[@hoopa6477]

Why do we even have that lever

[@dietotaku]

you can tell yzma belongs on that list when you have to go hard just to quote one of her most memorable lines. "i know! i'll turn him into a flea. a harmless little flea. and then i'll put that flea in a box, then i'll put that box inside another box, then i'll mail that box to myself. and when it arrives - *AHAHAHAHAHAHA - I'LL SMASH IT WITH A HAMMER!!"*

[@kpool694]

The dynamic between Eartha Kitt and Patrick Warburton was epic. She was amazing as Yama

[@the_wock_man]

I think you mean Yzma,

[@MadTuba5]

Robin Williams voicing Genie is the best voice-over ever done in the history of cinema🙏

[@1992disney]

Ok, we get it. We really don't need to be told the same things about him over and over and over again. It's already gotten so old and predictable. 🙄

[@MadTuba5]

@@1992disney it's just a comment, relax.👍

[@1992disney]

@@MadTuba5 And I don't care.

[@dangerzone5571]

​@@1992disneywho hurt you

[@1992disney]

@@dangerzone5571 Shut up

[@robinsmith5442]

I know it's not a cartoon but you can't forget Eartha Kitt as one of the women that played Catwoman on the '60's tv show.

[@gracelindeman3612]

You should’ve mentioned that Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s daughter still doesn’t believe he played Maui 😂

[@williamturner875]

Vincent Pryce as Ratigan in the Great Mouse Detective. It was one of his favourite roles and got so into the performance during recording that a lot of Ratigan's movements and facial expressions in the final film were based on Pryce's.

[@christopherwilson2332]

he should have won the Oscar for best voice over - brillant.

[@ponylover2206]

YASSSSS

[@gmmartines7331]

Pryce?

[@hazelfranando]

Johnny Depp as Rango is another voice performance that didn't have to go that hard

[@HectorJimenez-il1ey]

I really thought Rango would be in number one spot

[@KaiserTheDemon]

Rango is my favorite animated movie of all time, the world building, art design, performances, everything in that movie is brilliant.

[@matthewtaylor1785]

Rango is a masterpiece and has no reason in being as good as it is

[@brandonminix3403]

that entire movie went so hard, because of the filming/recording method they used. They acted out the entire movie on set with headsets on to record their lines, basically the recipe for the most masterful voice performance was used by every single actor!

[@Unovakid24]

I really wanna be this type of voice actor, just someone who's not afraid to go above and beyond for the sake of entertainment. I'm well aware of the difficulties I'd definitely have just trying to get hired for roles like these, but honestly I'm willing to work for a chance to be someone like these guys

[@dietotaku]

yeah sadly it was always difficult to get into voice acting and since studios have turned to already-big-names to draw in audiences for animated films, it's even moreso. you'd probably have better odds of becoming a famous movie star THEN parlaying that into voice acting than getting into voice acting out of the gate.

[@jwindsor6274]

I love Ashley Tisdale's voice acting on phineas and verb. she makes Candace so dramatic it's hilarious

[@jackrodakthemovieguy1726]

Jack Black as Po is great and everything. But lets take this time to talk about how freaking amazing this guy proved me wrong with his Bowser Voice

[@1992disney]

This should've been a Top 20 instead of Top 10 list because there are many other vocal performances that deserve to be recognized. And if I were you guys, I'd definitely include Brian Murray as John Silver in the underrated Disney masterpiece, Treasure Planet. His role as the cutthroat, ruthless, menacing, and villainous cyborg pirate with a heart of gold was just one of the many, many reasons why TP's such an awesome and unforgettable film. He brought so much life, charm, intensity, and energy into the character that he should be named a Disney Legend for that role alone, even though he passed away. But once again, you didn't bother for obvious and biased reasons. 😤 EDIT: Vincent Price as Ratigan in The Great Mouse Detective should've also been on here.

[@TheCommenterDragon]

These voice actors put so much effort into their performances of these roles that you could swear that they actually became the characters as they were voicing them! That's what dedication to acting is all about!

[@stratosfear755]

I personally feel like either Gerard Butler as Stoick or Jay Baruchel as Hiccup should have been mentioned. Both castings could not be more perfect.

[@GrimViridian]

It still baffles me that not only were they actually able to make a great animated trilogy, but they somehow made an animated trilogy that got better with each movie

[@Kerendiker222]

Sarah Silverman as Vanellope in the wreck it ralph movies. She went hard during the broken karted scene in the first film and in the sequel she also had to sing in that voice which is hard to do

[@Highlander_36]

Robin Williams as Genie not being on this list is just surprising.

[@1992disney]

And refreshing.

[@ryanappleton3653]

Unpopular opinion: Michelle Pfeiffer as Eris, Goddess of Chaos, evokes natural seductive flare and sinister glee to the role

[@kaitlynpetty5270]

I can’t choose between shark or monster’s inc. the actors are just super hilarious in both movie’s. Thank you Disney for them.

[@samuelcollantes1175]

My favorite voice actor is definetily Jeremy Irons as Scar. Happy sunday Ms Mojo and i hope to see you soon for more. Take care and God bless you, see you soon, and, greetings from Colombia.

[@jetblack713]

I remember the Swan Princess! It was one of my favorite movies as a kid! HOW DID I NOT KNOW JOHN CLEESE WAS THE VOICE OF JOHN-BOB!!!????? Especially when I only watched it again a few years ago?!!

[@lewisturrell2643]

Robin Williams as the Genie in Aladdin. No one else comes close

[@sk8ergrrl1]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; Flushed Away is massively underrated! I laugh every time I watch it. It’s definitely in my top ten favourite films!

[@1992disney]

What's this? Robin Williams as the Genie is not on a voice-acting list by Mojo? Which means he's not number one for the millionth time? I'm both pleasantly surprised and glad that you didn't pander and conform to popular opinion by both including and especially ranking the usual top choice, this time.

[@9386AliG]

RIP Angela Lansbury. I miss her.

[@phantomrequim]

Eartha Kitt was amazing as Yzma and let's not forget Robin Williams and Gilbert Gottfried. I miss these iconic voices.

[@nas0518]

"Peaches" -Jack Black

[@cozmoblaststore]

I'm crying. This whole video is my childhood!

[@ritselabuan6513]

I like the two voice actors are Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz, Harold from Captain Underpants and Sonic the Hedgehog. In 2022 Thomas and Ben as two guinea pigs Keith and Mark from DC League of Super Pets

[@shonathomson7062]

For me it's George Sanders voicing Sheree Khan (1967 The Jungle Book)

[@Kobunaga]

Unbelievable that I had to scroll so far to find this. Shere Khan is probably my favorite cartoon villain because of that voice. Maybe it's too old for people to remember?

[@cassyluvsanchez4005]

My favorite voice acting Legend is Rob Paulsen

[@harveyquezada1056]

Solid list!!

[@therealwilldalbey]

I swear, whatever Jack Black is in, he looks and sounds like he's having more fun than anyone else.

[@avionhero65]

I've gone all these years never realizing Gandalf the Grey voiced a Frog Villain in a flushed rat movie, amazing ❤❤

[@danadunn1418]

What about Chris Pratt as Emmet in The Lego Movie?!

[@chocoberryvanillacake4297]

As iconic JB is with Po from KFP him as Bowser in the Mario Movie was nothing but LEGENDARY!! He had the time of his life voicing as our loveable fire breathing Koopa and his song Peaches? Chef's Kiss!🤌❤

[@alexhidalgo7110]

Shrek Donkey Po Absolutely yea I love it so much

[@Hunterwindle]

😂

[@vulpixfairy1985]

You have placed so many of my favourite performances on this list!!! Yes!!!

[@adriangarcia543]

Happy Easter day to you Msmojo

[@d0lph1n63]

Kung fu panda was funny cause it had the Chinese film industry beating their heads on bamboo trees for not even doing the kung fun battle on the bridge scene first (with the bridge being part of the actual fight itself). Eartha Kitt as well especially when Yzma becomes Kitty Yzma as even Eartha herself was taken by surprise but took it all in stride.

[@syeaunaalcorn4550]

The put that thing back were it came from or so help me part gets me every time!

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Great job of a performance!

[@frednich9603]

How do you leave out Robin Williams? Mind boggling

[@1992disney]

He doesn't have to be on every single list like this, you know. And he especially doesn't have to be number one all the time.

[@frednich9603]

@@1992disney the title says top 10. If he's not in the top 10, it's a bogus list.

[@1992disney]

@@frednich9603 It doesn't matter. He's already been on quite enough lists like this.

[@Hunterwindle]

I love watching these ❤

[@Father_of_Death]

Eartha Kitt as Yzma is my favorite. If only they had made "Kingdom of the Sun" because I really love listening to 🎵Snuff Out the Light🎵

[@freddiemolinajr.8397]

Great video

[@GamingSpirit79]

Going that hard is exactly what we needed.

[@sakuraplumlove5292]

I loved the Swan Princess! We have it on tape and would watch it over and over again. The frog was always funny😂

[@cosmiclateralis]

This is a great list

[@yadielenielbellecolon982]

Thank For The Video 🙊🤯👌🥰💛🌟🥇🏆

[@jaydiarae]

RIP Brittany Murphy. She was phenomenally talented. From "Clueless" to "Happy Feet". I miss everything she was, and all that she was destined to be. ❤

[@nicoprinsloo3823]

Ugh, now I have to rewatch all of these.

[@zackrules4797]

I think Dom DeLuise as Itchy should be on the list or unless an honorable mention because it's probably his best performances ever, especially when he has his speech with Charlie after he got beaten up by Carface.

[@Elementianhero22]

Oof. Yes. I'd also nominate his role as Tiger in the 'An American Tail' franchise. SO. QUOTABLE!

[@ma3mc3mu-X]

Same goes for Burt Reynolds as Charlie. It helps that most of their dialogue was ad libbed.

[@richerprior5961]

@@Elementianhero22 100%

[@gamerkingdom1442]

Yeah, this is a good list! Give the right voice to the right character, and something special happens….

[@MINNIEBLACK]

My number one pick wloud be Line manaul Miranda as Vivo relly das keep the beat and keeps one rockin playing his character

[@emmerzk93]

I learned a few things today! Eartha's Santa Baby will never be the same again (now I want a Yzma version 😂) and Gilbert Gottfried as the Aflac duck😱

[@darix.f.6677]

Jonah Hill as Titan in Megamind was soooo good for me. You can feel the character in his voice

[@wolfinthewheatfields3224]

I agree... they casted his voice perfectly for the character

[@haleyrose-tq8ck]

John Cleese as Jean Bob Jeremy Irons as Scar Steve Carell as Gru

[@chroniclesofnadia_]

Robin Williams as Genie, Lovelace & Ramon

[@Tyrexthecreaturedesigner]

You might want to add another Jack Black entry. He did fantastic as Bowser

[@johnglielmi6428]

Jeremy Irons doing Scar always reminded me of a late great actor named George Sanders who voiced Shere Khan in the original animated Jungle Book movie.

[@Jeanettechipmun_.]

" Dishonor on your family... Make a note on this, dishonor you, dishonor on your cow " 😭😭😭

[@jasonruth854]

You should do a top 10/20 list of "voice actors/actresses that deserve to be celebrities".

[@dwainsimmons3447]

4kids voice actors

[@Antis14CZ]

Emily Blunt as Tempest Shadow in My Little Pony: The Movie (2017). The regular cast are all veteran voice actresses who by the time of the movie were already several years deep in those roles, which only makes it more impressive how well was Blunt able to hang with them as the villain. If you close your eyes, you can still vividly imagine what her character's mood and facial expression is. Oh, and then there's the song.

[@isaacjohnson3384]

Everyone on this list is a classic even in the honourable mentions

[@Memelord2020]

The entire cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie

[@celticpoet21]

If you do a top 20 list (including tv voice roles), please include Vincent Price as Professor Ratigan, James Woods as Hades, Mark Hamill as the Joker, and Adam Lambert as the Devil in the series "A Tale Dark and Grimm"!

[@spikeluv84]

I can't believe you left out the fact that Eartha Kitt was the first African-American Catwoman!!

[@dollyperry3020]

I think Moana deserves more than honorable mention. But I don't know who I'd cut.

[@samkresil6011]

Vincent Price as Professor Ratigan in Basil the Great Mouse Detective, Kevin James as Otis in Barnyard Pat Caroll as Ursula in The Little Mermaid.

[@ladykoiwolfe]

I was surprised by number one, but I can't deny Iago deserves some love. I was expecting the iconic Robin Williams, but we all know he's a star at this.

[@waittillfamewtf2385]

Reese Witherspoon as Rosita 🎙️ "Sing" (2016)

[@BlazeHeroic]

Kind of surprised that Frollo from Hunchback of Notre Dame isn't on here. He's super over the top with his villainy and descent into obsession.

[@micahrockwell3267]

"Ayo, they didn't have to go so har-" "YES THEY DID IT IS THEIR JOB!!!"

[@guillaumep.5069]

I can't stop thinking that french voice actors for The Lion King are as iconic as the english version, for they have pretty much the same rythm and tones

[@aceaj2620]

9:43 😂😂 that was great

[@Ezraspainter]

Anastasia herself should've been on there

[@maximillianosaben]

Without even knowing the name, whoever voiced Roger Rabbit sure crushed that role tenfold.

[@Crispkind]

The German version of scar will forever be the best. No doubt

[@jorgelinares9686]

Damn Robin Williams and the Genie literally forced the animators to come up with new technologies to be make the character match his performance, if that's not going hard I don't know what is

[@Meera70344]

lion king arabic dub cast KILLED IT specially henedy as temon and as Mack wazowski in monster inc can’t watch it in English because of him

[@D-Dude1405]

But they did, and that's why we love them. ❤

[@TheTrueGeoMan]

never forget the time the voice actor for the animated joker did a laugh so good the producers started to think he was actually insane

[@darkbrotherhood76]

Wagner Moura as Death in Puss in Boots should've at least been an honorable mention

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

i know he's not on the list but Lin-Manuel Miranda as Vivo in Vivo, he did such a good job as that adorable kinkajou

[@dragonweyr44]

Ertha Kit never got past her Catwoman role like Julie Newmar or Donna Douglas as Ellie Mae

[@tofu_golem]

Every single performance in Arcane.

[@tbbjohno638]

Keith David as Dr. Facilier y’all forgot about him!!!!

[@MichaelJacksonRobloxGaming]

I think one that didn’t need to go that hard would have to be Wagner Moura as Death from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

[@seanvonroenn4556]

Jeremy Irons definitely deserves a higher spot on that list. And where is Robin Williams?

[@sombrashadow0013]

"Huzzah! A man of quality"

[@eugeniapatroncosta920]

the Number 5 and 2 are my favourites. I love Kung Fu Panda and Shrek.