Sonja Ball
Birthday: Born in 1956-10-20 in
Deathday: Alive
Sonja Ball (born October 20, 1956) is a Canadian voice actress. She is well known for her work as the voice of Arthur's Mother Jane Read in the PBS children's TV series Arthur, Huckle Cat on The Busy World of Richard Scarry, Polly Ester in the English version of Samurai Pizza Cats, Nicole in the Madeline TV specials, and Marina and Hedwig in the English version of Adventures of the Little Mermaid. She was also the puppeteer for 5 year old Wimzie, the boisterous and happy go lucky bird-dragon, in the children's TV series Wimzie's House. She is also known for her lovely singing voice for several theme songs such as Ovide Video, The Adventures of the Little Koala, The Little Flying Bears and The Legend of the North Wind as well as providing narration and vocalist for the National Film Board of Canada's 1998 short Ludovic: The Snow Gift. She has done voices for many cartoons, videogames, commercials, and anime. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sonja Ball, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Mona the Vampire
Character: Mrs. Bryerson (voice)
Mona the Vampire is a Canadian/French animated television series based on the series Robyn le Vampire, directed by Louis Piché and Jean Caillon, originally based on the short stories created and written Sonia Holleyman and later written by Hiawyn Oram. It is mainly shown on YTV, Radio-Canada, VRAK.TV, CBBC and Cartoon Network Poland. The series follows the extraordinary adventures of 10-year-old Mona Parker and her friends as they battle a new foe of the supernatural in every episode. The show ...
Mr. Bean: The Animated Series
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The animated daily trials and tribulations of clueless yet clever loner Mr Bean (aided by his best friend Teddy of course!) as he stumbles from one mishap to the next, always finding complex solutions to the simplest of problems....
Toad Patrol
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A group of toadlets find themselves trapped in a forest after missing the migration to Toad Hollow. They must face great dangers on their journey, such as a giant snake and a calculating hawk, but will also meet many new friends....
Monster Buster Club
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This action-comedy follows the adventures of four 10 year-olds protecting their town against alien invasion. Juggling school and top-secret monster busting can be tough, especially when your science teacher turns out to be an alien! Monster Buster Club, or 'MBC' as it is known, follows the exploits of Cathy and her friends on their mission to protect Singletown from troublesome aliens....
Chasseurs de Dragons
Character: Jeanneline (US)
Dragon Hunters is a cartoon series created by Arthur Qwak and produced by the French company Futurikon. It follows the adventures of two hunters for hire through a medieval world of floating land masses that is terrorized by a widely varying menace of monsters known collectively as dragons. A 3-D feature film and a videogame based on the film have also been released. Its original French title is Chasseurs de Dragons....
Mega Babies
Character: Buck (voice)
The disgusting adventures of Meg, Derrick and Buck: three orphaned babies who gain intense superpowers after being hit by a bolt of cosmic lightning....
Creepschool
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Creepschool is a Swedish, French and Canadian animated series by Alphanim, Cookie Jar Entertainment, Happy Life and France 3 about four kids who find themselves at a spooky boarding school. The basic concept was created by Torbjörn Jansson, which was then substantially re-worked and developed by the co-head-writers Kristina Mansfeld and Per Carlsson into the series it is today. They also wrote all the storylines. Creepschool has been compared to Gravedale High....
Young Robin Hood
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Young Robin Hood is an animated series produced by Cinar and Hanna-Barbera. The series takes place when Robin is a teenager, Richard the Lion Heart is on his "first crusade" and Robin Hood's father, the Earl of Huntington, joins him....
C.L.Y.D.E.
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CLYDE (Computer Linked Yield Driven Entity) was an alien computer banished from another planet when he developed a virus called a sense of humour. Finding his way to earth, he was discovered by siblings Matt (age 12) and Samantha (age 10) who hooked him up to an old juke box. The juke box came to life...a joking, fun loving, extrovert in a world not quite ready for him. Clyde and the kids work out of Alberto's Diner, in the heartland of North America. Clyde would always send the kids into comput...
The Little Lulu Show
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The Little Lulu Show is an animated television series, based on the Marjorie Henderson Buell comic book character Little Lulu. The show was produced by CINAR Animation after Marge's death in 1993, and aired on HBO Family and Cartoon Network in the United States and on, CTV, and the Family Channel in Canada from 1995 to 1999. In Canada, reruns are currently being shown on both the English and French versions of Teletoon Retro. The series centered on the life and adventures of Lulu Moppet and Tubb...
Wimzie's House
Character: Wimzie (voice)
Wimzie's House is a Canadian children's television program which ran on YTV from 1995 to 1996, and in the United States on Public Broadcasting Service from October 1, 1997 to September 28, 2001. The show has also aired at least as early as 1995 and through the late-1990s on CBC Television, and on Radio-Canada. The show also aired on Nickelodeon's preschool programming block Nick Jr. from January 21, 2000 – April 26, 2002, and on CBS as part of Nick Jr. on CBS from September 16, 2000 – September ...
キャッ党 忍伝 てやんでえ
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The setting is a Japanese looking village named "Little Tokyo" where the Pizza Cats run a pizza fast food business. Little Tokyo is populated by all kinds of animals. The official governor of the town is the Emperor, but since he has gone bananas a council takes care of the well-being of the village. One of the members of this council is called Seymour "Big" Cheese, who secretly wishes to take over control of the village. The pizza take away restaurant is merely a cover for their true job...
Gulliver's Travels
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Follows the fortunes of sailor Dr. Lemuel Gulliver who decided to explore the whole world. During his travel Gulliver meets the world, and he's accompanied by a Dr. Flim, his wife Fosla, her daughter Folia and best friend Raphael....
The Wombles
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The Wombles is a stop motion animated British television series made in 1973–1975. After the first Wombles book, published in 1968, was featured on the BBC children's television programme Jackanory, the BBC commissioned producer FilmFair to create a television series of the books. The series was produced by Graham Clutterbuck and directed by Ivor Wood using stop-motion. The characters were all voiced by actor Bernard Cribbins. Sets and model making were by Barry Leith. Two series of 30 five min...
Arthur
Character: Mrs. Read (voice)
The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other....
Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat
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The Busy World of Richard Scarry
Character: Huckle Cat (voice)
Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make their way through the day exploring their happy and lively world....
The Little Flying Bears
Character: Frandisema/Theme Song (voice)
The series focuses on a rare species of little bears with wings that live in the magical forest in a utopian cooperative community. The little flying bears together with their friends, took on themselves the task to defend their forest from pollution. However, their efforts, very often, are disturbed by two weasels, Skulk and Sammy, which strive to pollute the forest. Every so often the weasels receive help from Slink the snake. The three always strive to find new ways to disturb the harmony of ...
The Lost World
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Billy's father disappeared. So they set out to find him with his mother, on a journey to the lost world full of adventure, strange animals and new friends....
Les Tofou
Character: Buba (Voice)
A satirical parody of the environmentalist lifestyle epitomized by its title family, which consists of Mom, Pop, Chichi, Lola, and Buba. The show is set in the fictional town of Beauvillage, and lampoons many aspects of the environmental movement, including environmental organizations, animal rights, and pacifism....
Arthur
Character: Dr. Iris (voice)
The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other....
Doggy Day School
Character: Lucas / Suki (Voice)
Doggy Day School is the home away from home for a lovable crew of dogs – Suki, Lili, Pedro, Koda and Lucas. The dogs play, learn about each other and the world around them, and get into – and out of – merry mischief....
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Heritage Minutes: Le Réseau
Character: Additional Cast
Engineer Thomas Wardrope Eadie develops the Trans Canada Microwave telecommunications network....
The Girl Next Door
Character: Radio Announcer
Based on a true story. Annie Nolan is saved from domestic violence by Officer Craig Mitchell. Craig wants to be with Annie, and manipulates her into falling in love with him. He then persuades her to kill his wife, Wendy so that he does not have to go through the inconveniences of a divorce....
Simba Junior to the World Cup
Character: Simba Junior
Winner becomes the coach of a soccer team set to participate in the first ever “Animal Soccer World Cup”. This is sure to be the most extraordinary and unforgettable tournament ever played in the whole wide world! On each team are animals typical of the nations they represent....
Madeline
Character: Nicole (voice)
In a Parisian girls school, our perky, popular heroine charms her eleven classmates with funny pranks and youthful wit. But when Madeline needs her appendix out, it's she who needs charm and humor for a speedy recovery....
Heavy Metal 2000
Character: Kerrie
Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler becomes possessed with an insatiable hunger for power and a thirst for immortality. On his way to the planet of youth, Tyler wipes out most of a space colony and kidnaps a beautiful young woman. His only mistake is that he doesn't kill her sister, Julie, who then sets out on a mission of rescue and revenge....
Spookley the Square Pumpkin
Character: Spookley the Square Pumpkin / Other Honeydoos
Dare to be square! In a world where "The only good pumpkins are round pumpkins!" SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN is often teased by the other pumpkins because of his odd shape. Soon, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan and Poe, three hilarious spiders, who convince Spookley that square or not, he has a right to be the "Pick of the Patch" on Halloween. "A square pumpkin the Pick of the Patch?" Not if mean round pumpkins Big Tom and Little Tom can help it. These two bullies tease and taunt Spookley...
Arthur: D.W. and the Beastly Birthday
Character: Jane Read (voice)
Time to put on your party hats and dancing shoes - D.W. is turning five! When her birthday doesn't go as planned, D.W. runs away to the magical island of Ukubonga. Meanwhile, Arthur has skipped her birthday party to go on a school trip to the planetarium - but instead of transporting him into outer space, it transports him 4 years into the future! This is one party you don't want to miss....
The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa
Character: Gummibär (voice)
The internet’s favorite musical candy bear brings his sense of fun and creativity to an exciting search for Santa. Will he find him in time?...
Pinocchio 3000
Character: Pinocchio (voice)
This is the story of a little robot known as Pinocchio 3000 whose greatest wish is to become a real boy. The year is 3000. Geppetto, with the help of his faithful assistant, Spencer the cyber penguin, and by the holographic fairy Cyberina, creates Pinocchio, a prototype superrobot equipped for emotions. But before he can be given a heart and become a real boy, Cyberina insists that Pinocchio learn the difference between right and wrong....
Madeline and the Bad Hat
Character: Nicole (voice)
Madeline and the Bad Hat...
Madeline and the Gypsies
Character: Nicole / Gypsy (voice)
Madeline and the Gypsies...
Madeline in London
Character: Nicole (voice)
Madeline in London...
The Real Story of O Christmas Tree
Character: Mother (voice)
In this children's video a little girl asks a little pine tree to stay green through the winter to remind people of spring. The little tree must disobey King Winter to stay green. He gets thrown into King Winter's dungeon. Anneka sets off to save her friend with Piney, the pinecone gnome, and Little Acorn....
The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur
Character: Jane Read (voice)
Pack your bags, buckle your seatbelts, and get ready for an ARTHUR road trip to the family farm! Arthur's Great-Grand Uncle Theo is celebrating his 85th birthday, so the Reads (and Buster) are off to Ohio to join in the festivities. While D.W. and Arthur learn that farm life is a little different than life in Elwood City, Buster worries he may be getting in the way at this family reunion. With the help of Cousin Miles, some llamas, and a little bit of music, they all discover what it truly means...
Troll: The Tale of a Tail
Character: Mother Sheriff, Queen Guld (voice)
The troll prince Trym has only two days to save his father, King Grom, who has turned to stone and had his tail stolen by the evil presence in the forest....
The Real Story of Happy Birthday To You
Character: Olivia (voice)
Olivia's only friends at Orderly Mansion are Charlie the Horse and Barnaby the Stablehand. When Olivia wants her own special birthday song, Barnaby makes her one, but Snitch the Evil Caretaker tries to keep her from hearing it. The story of one girl's search for the perfect birthday song features the voices of rock star Roger Daltrey as Barnaby and Ed Asner as Charlie the friendly horse....
The Real Story of I'm a Little Teapot
Character: Dormouse (voice)
Believe it or not, the little teapot is the same teapot from the Mad Hatter's tea party in Alice in Wonderland. And the Mad Hatter is so mad at the Little Teapot after Alice leaves that he wants to turn him into ordinary crockery!...
Penguins Behind Bars
Character: Oily Doily Valdeez
Penguins Behind Bars is an Adult Swim special, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Janet Perlman, that aired only once on July 20th 2003. The Short follows Doris Fairfeather, a female penguin who is framed for robbery by her boyfriend and sent to an all-girl prison....
Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
Character: Jane Read (voice)
When the prospect of an Elwood City concert by the Backstreet Boys drives everyone else into a frenzy, a disgusted Francine decides to counter with an "anti-cute" band of her own called U Stink. But things don't go quite the way she had planned....
Arthur's Perfect Christmas
Character: Mom / Quackers (voice)
Arthur, D.W., and their family and friends prepare to make the best Christmas ever in Elwood City - but obstacles get in their way....
Ludovic - The Snow Gift
Character: Ludovic (voice)
It's winter in a thatched cottage, home to a family of teddy bears. The young cub Ludovic dreams of tobogganing but his parents tell him he's too little. He invents wonderful games to share with a doll that miraculously comes to life. This tender tale evokes the cozy relationship between a child and a favourite toy....
Madeline's Christmas
Character: Nicole / Marie (voice)
Snow! Santa! And holidays galore! From Ludwig Bemelmans' best-selling children's books comes little Madeline and her wintery adventures with her dog Genevieve, her loyal friends from Miss Clavel's class, and next-door neighbor Pepito! Includes: Madeline's Winter Vacation, Madeline and Santa, Madeline at the North Pole, Madeline's Holiday with Mr. Grump, and Madeline and the Ice Skates....
Arthur and the Haunted Tree House
Character: Jane Read
While trick-or-treating, Francine meets an elderly woman with a very mysterious past; Binky finds himself at Mr. Ratburn's amazing haunted house; and Arthur, Buster and Ladonna fear the tree house may be haunted....
Spookley and the Christmas Kittens
Character: Spookley / Shoo / Peas (voice)
Spookley and Mistletoe encounter three stray kittens for whom they must brave a raging winter storm to find a home....
The Legend of Sarila
Character: Kimi (voice)
Three young Inuits set off in search of a promised land to save their clan from starvation....