June Foray - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 18, 1917 |
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| Died | July 26, 2017 (age 99) |
| Birthplace | Springfield, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also June Foray's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Voicing Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Natasha Fatale, Granny in 'Looney Tunes,' and many other animated characters. |
Intro
June Foray was a renowned American voice actress best known for her work in animation, notably as the voice of Rocky the Flying Squirrel and Natasha Fatale in 'The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.' Dubbed the 'First Lady of Voice Acting,' her career spanned over seven decades and included work on numerous iconic animated television shows and films.
Early Life & Background
June Foray was born to Ida and Morris Foray in Springfield, Massachusetts. She developed an early interest in voice performance and began her radio career as a child before moving to Los Angeles to further pursue radio and animation work.
Career Highlights
- Voiced Rocky the Flying Squirrel and Natasha Fatale on 'The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.'
- Voiced Granny in 'Looney Tunes' and Witch Hazel.
- Provided voices for Cindy Lou Who in the classic special 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'
- Worked with Disney, Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, and Jay Ward Productions.
- Recipient of a Daytime Emmy Award and the first woman to receive the Animation Hall of Fame Award from ASIFA-Hollywood.
- Instrumental in the founding of the Annie Awards and in the establishment of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Trivia
- June Foray had an active voice acting career from the 1930s to the 2010s.
- She was sometimes compared to Mel Blanc, the 'man of a thousand voices,' with Foray considered the female equivalent.
- Foray was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.
FAQs
People also ask
June Foray was born the 18 September 1917.
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 18th, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: Francis Parker Yockey, an American political theorist known for his controversial and nationalist views, was born on September 18, 1917. His work has been influential among certain far-right groups.
- Day of the week: September 18th, 1917 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: For Your Country and My Country by Frances Alda
- Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery
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