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Paige O'Hara - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 10, 1956 |
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| Age | 69 |
| Birthplace | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Paige O'Hara's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Voicing Belle in Disney’s 1991 animated film Beauty and the Beast |
Intro
Paige O'Hara is an American actress, singer, and painter, best known for voicing Belle in Disney's animated classic "Beauty and the Beast" (1991). Her work in musical theater and animation has established her as a prominent voice actress and performer.
Early Life & Background
Paige O'Hara was born Donna Paige Helmintoller in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She developed an interest in performing arts at an early age and began her stage career in local theater productions as a child.
Career Highlights
- Voice of Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991) and its sequels and spin-offs
- Broadway debut in the 1983 revival of Show Boat
- Performed in productions such as Les Misérables and South Pacific
- Has voiced Belle in numerous video games, theme park attractions, and merchandise since 1991
- Awarded Disney Legend status in 2011
Trivia
- She is also an accomplished painter and creates official Disney Fine Art pieces.
- Her singing impressed Disney animators so much that they used her performance as a reference for animating Belle.
- Paige O'Hara replaced several times as the singing voice of Belle in various subsequent projects due to her vocal resemblance to her original performance.
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How old is Paige O'Hara?
Paige O'Hara is 69 years old.
When was Paige O'Hara born?
Paige O'Hara was born the 10 May 1956.
Where is Paige O'Hara from?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 10th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 10, 1956, France increased its military presence in Algeria amid rising tensions and violence during the Algerian War of Independence. This deployment was part of France's efforts to maintain control over its colony as nationalist movements gained momentum.
- Day of the week: May 10th, 1956 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates
- #1 UK song: No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
Check the link for more news and curiosities on May 10th, 1956.