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{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Queen of the Willis'' cast members}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Queen of the Willis'' cast members}} | ||
− | [[File:Ava Zinn in 2014.jpg|right|225px|thumb|alt=A woman with dark blonde hair and a strapless purple top, wearing a brown necklace and pink hoop earrings.|''[[Queen of the Willis]]'' creator [[Ava Zinn]] also provides the voices of [[Ava Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Ava Willis]], [[Shushu Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Shushu Willis]], [[Tabby Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Tabby Willis]], [[Heather Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Heather Willis]], | + | [[File:Ava Zinn in 2014.jpg|right|225px|thumb|alt=A woman with dark blonde hair and a strapless purple top, wearing a brown necklace and pink hoop earrings.|''[[Queen of the Willis]]'' creator [[Ava Zinn]] also provides the voices of [[Ava Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Ava Willis]], [[Shushu Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Shushu Willis]], [[Tabby Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Tabby Willis]], [[Heather Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Heather Willis]], and [[Anna Pamhouser]].]] |
− | ''[[Queen of the Willis]]'' is an American animated sitcom that features five main voice actors, and numerous regular cast and recurring guest stars. The principal voice cast consists of show creator [[Ava Zinn]], [[Karly Jameson]] (who replaced [[Holly Everman]] after the sixth season [Everman died on May 23, 2017]), [[Kendra Ray]] (who replaced [[wikipedia:Alexis Arquette|Alexis Arquette]] after the sixth season [Arquette died on September 11, 2016]), [[Rachael | + | ''[[Queen of the Willis]]'' is an American animated sitcom that features five main voice actors, and numerous regular cast and recurring guest stars. The principal voice cast consists of show creator [[Ava Zinn]], [[Karly Jameson]] (who replaced [[Holly Everman]] after the sixth season [Everman died on May 23, 2017]), [[Kendra Ray]] (who replaced [[wikipedia:Alexis Arquette|Alexis Arquette]] after the sixth season [Arquette died on September 11, 2016]), [[Rachael Pasalt]] (who replaced [[wikipedia:Candis Cayne|Candis Cayne]] after the fifth season [Cayne's last episode is "[[Quillsville Cold Case]]," now marketed as the two-hour movie of season five finale]), and [[Alexandra Moffitt]]. |
− | Recurring voice actors include [[Lee Kelso]], [[ | + | Recurring voice actors include [[Lee Kelso]], [[Bob Donaldson]], [[Diane Willis]], Angela Ganote, Jenna Kooi, Scott Jones, [[Kylie Dwyar]], [[Sophia Blanca]], [[Breeanna Sorensen]] and [[Melvin Runecraft]], and repeat guest stars include [[Barbara Hobbs]], [[wikipedia:David Caruso|David Caruso]], [[wikipedia:Vivica A.Fox|Vivica Fox]], [[wikipedia:Kathryn Morris|Kathryn Morris]] and [[wikipedia:Alisan Porter|Alisan Porter]]. |
Many cast members provide voices for multiple characters. The voice actors, in portraying the various character personalities on the show, draw inspiration from celebrities and pop culture. ''Queen of the Willis'' characters have been played by more than one actor, after members of the show left the series or had conflicting obligations. | Many cast members provide voices for multiple characters. The voice actors, in portraying the various character personalities on the show, draw inspiration from celebrities and pop culture. ''Queen of the Willis'' characters have been played by more than one actor, after members of the show left the series or had conflicting obligations. | ||
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==Current cast== | ==Current cast== | ||
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− | [[File: | + | [[File:Seth Green Comic-Con 2011.jpg|right|150px|thumb|alt=A young man with red hair smiling|[[Seth Green]] provides the voice of [[Chris Griffin]].]] |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:Mike Henry (5980337661).jpg|alt=A man with close-shaven hair, and a slight beard, looks to his left, with his body turned.|thumb|168x168px|[[Mike Henry (voice actor)|Mike Henry]] voices various characters in the series.]] |
− | [[File: | + | [[File:20120712 Mila Kunis @ Comic-con cropped.jpg|right|150px|thumb|alt=A woman with her hair tied back, poses while wearing a white dress that slightly exposes her breasts.|[[Mila Kunis]] provides the voice of [[Meg Griffin]].]] |
− | [[File:noimage.svg|thumb|150px|The real [[Lee Kelso]] provides the voice of [[Mayor Kelso|Mayor Lee Kelso | + | [[File:Alex Borstein by Gage Skidmore 4 (retouched).jpg|thumb|150px|alt=A woman with black hair tied back smiles while sitting behind a microphone.|[[Alex Borstein]] provides the voice of [[Lois Griffin]].]] |
− | + | [[File:Patrick Warburton by Gage Skidmore.jpg|thumb|right|150px|alt=A closeup of a man with his head looking forward, smiling and wearing a backwards baseball cap.|[[Patrick Warburton]] provides the voice of [[Joe Swanson]].]] | |
+ | [[File:noimage.svg|thumb|150px|alt=A man with light colored hair and sunglasses, looks straight forward, with a shocked look on his face.|The real [[Lee Kelso]] provides the voice of [[Mayor Kelso|Mayor Lee Kelso]].]] | ||
− | From seasons 1 to 6, ''Queen of the Willis'' had four main cast members. Since season 7, there have been | + | ---> |
+ | From seasons 1 to 6, ''Queen of the Willis'' had four main cast members. Since season 7, there have been five main cast members. | ||
===Ava Zinn=== | ===Ava Zinn=== | ||
− | [[Ava Zinn]] voices | + | [[Ava Zinn]] voices five of the show's main characters: [[Ava Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Ava Willis]], [[Tabby Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Tabby Willis]], [[Shuhshu Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Shushu Willis]], [[Heather Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Heather Willis]] and neighbour [[Anna Pamhouser]].<ref>??</ref> Zinn chose to voice these characters herself, believing it would be easier to portray the voices she had already envisioned than for someone else to attempt it.<ref name="Zinn"/> Zinn drew inspiration for the voice of Ava from several teachers he overheard talking while attending R.J. Baskett Middle School and Mississinewa High School.<ref>??</ref> Tabby's voice prior to her sex change was based on the voice Craig Ferguson, and as a female, her voice is based on the voice of Caroline Flack, especially her performance on the twelfth season of Strictly Come Dancing while Zinn was the host and moderator of the [[Vote for the Girls UK|British version of ''Vote for the Girls'']]. Shushu's voice was based on the voice of Tana Ramsay,<ref name="cbs news">??</ref> especially her appearances on ''Hell's Kitchen''. Zinn uses her own voice while portraying Heather.<ref name="ZinnNBC">{{cite news|title=Queen of the Willis' Ava Zinn}}</ref> |
Zinn also provides the voices for various other recurring and one-time only characters, most prominently those of news anchor [[Zach Mullins]], Ava's mother [[Peggy Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Peggy Willis]], Angie's stepfather [[Ned Shanks]] and [[Dr. Coxson]].<ref name="TVGuide cast">{{cite news |title=Queen of the Willis Cast and Details}}</ref>. She is the only voice to be in every episode. | Zinn also provides the voices for various other recurring and one-time only characters, most prominently those of news anchor [[Zach Mullins]], Ava's mother [[Peggy Willis (Queen of the Willis)|Peggy Willis]], Angie's stepfather [[Ned Shanks]] and [[Dr. Coxson]].<ref name="TVGuide cast">{{cite news |title=Queen of the Willis Cast and Details}}</ref>. She is the only voice to be in every episode. | ||
===Karly Jameson=== | ===Karly Jameson=== | ||
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− | [[ | + | [[Alex Borstein]] voices [[Lois Griffin]], Asian correspondent [[Tricia Takanawa]], [[Loretta Brown]] and Lois' mother [[Barbara Pewterschmidt]].<ref name="MetromixLois">{{cite news|url=http://newyork.metromix.com/events/article/q-and-a-alex/782347/content |title=Q&A: Alex Borstein |author=Miller, Kirk |date=November 19, 2008 |publisher=[[Metromix]] |accessdate=August 28, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218150554/http://newyork.metromix.com/events/article/q-and-a-alex/782347/content |archivedate=February 18, 2012 |df= }}</ref> Borstein was asked to provide a voice for the [[Death has a Shadow|pilot]] while she was working on ''[[MADtv]]''. She had not met MacFarlane or seen any of his artwork and said it was "really sight unseen".<ref name="TVGLois">{{cite news |url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/Alex-Borstein-Lois-36289.aspx |title=Alex Borstein (Lois) Laughs at the Once-Dead ''Family Guy''{{'}}s Longevity |date=November 13, 2006 |work=[[TV Guide]]|accessdate=August 24, 2009}}</ref> At the time, Borstein performed in a stage show in Los Angeles, in which she played a redhead mother whose voice she had based on one of her cousins.<ref name="MetromixLois"/><ref name="TVGLois"/> The voice was originally slower (and deeper for the original season), but when MacFarlane heard it, he replied "Make it a little less fucking annoying ... and speed it up, or every episode will last four hours."<ref name="MetromixLois"/> |
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===Kendra Ray=== | ===Kendra Ray=== | ||
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− | [[ | + | [[Mila Kunis]] voices [[Meg Griffin]].<ref name="TVGuide cast"/> Kunis won the role after auditions and a slight rewrite of the character, in part due to her performance on ''[[That '70s Show]]''.<ref name="paley">{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OS3zGMcbrM |title=Family Guy – Casting Mila Kunis |publisher=The Paley Center for Media |accessdate=September 20, 2010}}</ref> MacFarlane called Kunis back after her first audition, instructing her to speak slower, and then told her to come back another time and enunciate more. Once she claimed that she had it under control, MacFarlane hired her.<ref name="paley"/> Kunis described her character as "the scapegoat". She further explained, "Meg gets picked on a lot. But it's funny. It's like the middle child. She is constantly in the state of being an awkward 14-year-old, when you're kind of going through puberty and what-not. She's just in a perpetual mode of humiliation. And it's fun."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/family-guy/milas-kunis-talks-about-workin-11435.aspx |title=Mila Kunis Talks About Working on ''Family Guy'' and Her Upcoming Movie |work=BuddyTV |last=De Leon |first=Kris |date=September 25, 2007 |accessdate=September 3, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728143037/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/family-guy/milas-kunis-talks-about-workin-11435.aspx |archive-date=July 28, 2011 |dead-url=yes |df=mdy-all }}</ref> |
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===Rachael Passalt=== | ===Rachael Passalt=== | ||
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− | [[ | + | [[Seth Green]] primarily plays [[Chris Griffin]] and [[Neil Goldman (Family Guy)|Neil Goldman]].<ref name="TVGuide cast"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Seth Green fits right in with new ''Family'' |newspaper=[[USA Today]] |first=Jefferson |last=Graham |date=April 9, 1999}}</ref> Green stated that he did an impression of the [[Jame Gumb|"Buffalo Bill"]] character from the thriller film ''[[The Silence of the Lambs (film)|The Silence of the Lambs]]'' during his audition.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fans help 'Family Guy' return to Fox|work=[[Observer-Reporter]]|date=April 29, 2005|page=E5}}</ref> His main inspiration for Chris' voice came from envisioning how "Buffalo Bill" would sound if he were speaking through a public address system at a [[McDonald's]].<ref>{{cite video|people=[[Seth Green|Green, Seth]]|title=Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story: Audio Commentary|medium=DVD|date=September 27, 2005}}</ref> |
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===Alexandra Moffitt=== | ===Alexandra Moffitt=== | ||
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+ | [[Mike Henry (voice actor)|Mike Henry]] is the voice of [[Cleveland Brown]], John Herbert The Pervert and various other characters. A ''Family Guy'' writer and producer, he began acting on the show as part of the recurring cast repertory (see below) but was promoted to main cast member in 2005. Since the cancellation of ''[[The Cleveland Show]]'', he also voices Cleveland's step-son Rallo Tubbs on ''Family Guy''. | ||
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In addition to both its main cast and guest stars, ''Queen of the Willis'' utilizes a deep bench of regularly appearing supporting voice actors. Some appear in nearly every episode each season, while others appear less frequently. Some of these actors specifically play recurring characters, while others mainly play background citizens of Quillsville or characters. | In addition to both its main cast and guest stars, ''Queen of the Willis'' utilizes a deep bench of regularly appearing supporting voice actors. Some appear in nearly every episode each season, while others appear less frequently. Some of these actors specifically play recurring characters, while others mainly play background citizens of Quillsville or characters. | ||
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In addition to the above, the following actors were formerly regularly recurring voice actors in the series: | In addition to the above, the following actors were formerly regularly recurring voice actors in the series: | ||
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− | || {{ | + | || {{sortname|Alexis|Arquette|[[wikipedia:Alexis Arquette|Alexis Arquette]]}} || {{sortname|Melissa|Rose|Melissa Rose (Queen of the Willis)}} || 63 || Played Melissa Rose for the first six seasons. Died on September 11, 2016. Was replaced by [[Kendra Ray]] |
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|| {{sortname|Carrie|Fisher}}||Angela|| 19 || Has recurred as Peter's boss several times per season since 2005. Died in 2016. | || {{sortname|Carrie|Fisher}}||Angela|| 19 || Has recurred as Peter's boss several times per season since 2005. Died in 2016. | ||
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+ | || {{sortname|Amy|Grant}} || Various, as well as Pamhouser's singing voice || 1 || Appeared frequently in the first four seasons. Returned briefly in 2010-2012 and again for one episode in 2014. | ||
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|| {{sortname|Nicole|Sullivan}} || {{sortname|Muriel|Goldman}} || 27 || Muriel was killed off in season nine. | || {{sortname|Nicole|Sullivan}} || {{sortname|Muriel|Goldman}} || 27 || Muriel was killed off in season nine. | ||
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