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Rowan Atkinson to Robin Williams: 5 animated avatars who resemble their voice actors

Rowan Atkinson to Robin Williams: 5 animated avatars who resemble their voice actors
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When we enjoy the colorful world of cartoons, we are frequently enthralled with characters whose voices appear to come right out of the screen, personalities that are skillfully portrayed by unseen voice actors.

Rowan Atkinson as Zazu

The Lion King starred a roster of famous actors when it debuted on the big screen in 1994. Additionally, Ryan Atkinson played the red-billed hornbill Zazu in the Oscar-winning movie. It’s unthinkable that a bird could have such a similar appearance to a human, but Zazu resembles Rowan exactly. That is a result of Zazu’s bushy eyebrows, which are similar to Rowan’s. He actually has some facial traits that are very similar to Rowan’s.

Rowan as Zazu.
Rowan as Zazu

Danny DeVito as Philoctetes

In addition to having a Disney film under his resume, Danny DeVito has a very varied acting experience. In the 1997 movie Hercules, he provided the voice of Philoctetes. The name Philoctetes, or Phil, refers to a goat-human hybrid. The creature that represents the character is spherical and small, much like Danny.

Danny as Philoctetes.
Danny as Philoctetes

John C. Reilly as Ralph

When Wreck-It Ralph was released in 2012, it was a Disney picture that went on to make $471 million worldwide and received nominations for both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe. John C. Reilly provided the voice of Ralph. He shares a lot of similarities with his character. Their hair is wild and their smiles quirky and wicked.

John as Ralph.
John as Ralph

Ed Asner as Carl

The character from the movie Up was voiced by Ed Asner. When the Disney-Pixar picture was released in 2009, it made $731 million, making it a huge success. In addition, it received five nominations for Academy Awards, including one for Best Picture.The film tells the narrative of Carl, the 78-year-old protagonist who lost his cherished wife. The actor and the character are remarkably similar. Ed and Carl resemble each other in the round noses, eyes, square glasses, and thick white eyebrows.

Ed is no more.
Ed, the immortalised character

Robin Williams as Genie

In 1992, Robin Williams played the part of Genie in the film Aladdin. After seeing a few clips of Genie, which the animators had shown him, Robin decided to accept the job. Aside from Genie’s blue complexion, they both have round cheekbones, square jaws, and broad smiles.

Robin Williams brought the role of Genie alive.
Robin Williams as Genie

Sneha Sengupta

Entertainment and Lifestyle news writer at MangoBunch.in