Tara Strong

Birthday: 12 February 1973, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Birth Name: Tara Lyn Charendoff

Height: 159 cm

Tara Strong was born on February 12, 1973 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as Tara Lyn Charendoff. She is an actress, known for My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010), The Fairly OddParents (2001) and Mononoke-hime (1997). She has been married to Craig Strong since May 14, 2000. They have two children.

Some shows, like PPG, tape in a group session, which is always more fun because you can play off eac...Show more »

Some shows, like PPG, tape in a group session, which is always more fun because you can play off each other. Show less «

I usually have 10 different animation projects going at a time.

I think it's definitely beneficial for these characters to have good acting voices behind them and i...Show more »

I think it's definitely beneficial for these characters to have good acting voices behind them and it affects the characters in a way that people can feel like they're part of the game and that they know these characters. Show less «

I had to make squirrel noises as Bubbles and without realizing it, I was making the face and putting...Show more »

I had to make squirrel noises as Bubbles and without realizing it, I was making the face and putting my fingers up to my face to look like a squirrel and everyone made fun of me for the rest of the day. Show less «

We all sit in front of our mics and our scripts lay on music stands. Then the silliness begins!

There's a lot more to see when you're playing and because of the advances in technology it makes roo...Show more »

There's a lot more to see when you're playing and because of the advances in technology it makes room for all kinds of new characters. Show less «

Sometimes a role might be difficult on my throat.

I think there are more female characters in video games now but I also think that's because video ga...Show more »

I think there are more female characters in video games now but I also think that's because video games in general are more diverse now. Show less «

If I am not right for something there are many talented actors out there that will get it.

I'm not sure specifically but there's definitely parts of me in Rikku.

I didn't record any additional dialogue for this CD, they are excerpts pulled from existing episodes...Show more »

I didn't record any additional dialogue for this CD, they are excerpts pulled from existing episodes. Show less «

Don't be afraid to look silly.

We really have a lot of fun at these sessions, we all get along and kid around with each other throu...Show more »

We really have a lot of fun at these sessions, we all get along and kid around with each other throughout the job. Show less «

Many people think voice over artists just read, there's much more to it. Without acting beats, scene...Show more »

Many people think voice over artists just read, there's much more to it. Without acting beats, scene study and improving skills, you won't make it. Show less «

Whenever you do an animated project or a voice-over project it's inevitable that part of your person...Show more »

Whenever you do an animated project or a voice-over project it's inevitable that part of your personality comes into play. Show less «

Start as early as you can. Make tapes of your characters.

In general, I find that for videos the acting is more realistic.

[Interview in "Working Mother" Magazine, July/August 2004]: My son is now old enough to respond to m...Show more »

[Interview in "Working Mother" Magazine, July/August 2004]: My son is now old enough to respond to my work. To me, that's what it's all about. Show less «