Can You Match the Comedian to the Cartoon Character They Voiced?

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By: Gavin Thagard

7 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Go to a comedy show, and you'll realize comedians come in many forms. They can be loud and brash, sharp and witty, or even dumb and goofy. These skills fit in well with the cartoon world, which is why comedians are popular choices to voice cartoon characters. Do you know which comedians have taken up the challenge of voicing a cartoon character? Here's a quiz to find out. 

Comedians undeniably can make people laugh. That's literally their job, after all, to keep the jokes rolling and the bellies cramping. They spend quite a bit of time crafting these skills. From creating various character voices to finding moments to increase the pace and energy of a bit, the best comedians are masters of this craft. All of those skills, particularly the voice work, translates well when they enter a voiceover room. 

Are you prepared to match the top comedian in the business to the cartoon characters they voiced? There's an extensive list of cartoons to match, from animated series like "Family Guy" and "F is for Family" to movies like "Toy Story" and "Madagascar." 

When you're ready, get started and find out if you recognize the unique touch that a comedian like Robin Williams can add to a movie like "Aladdin."

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