Vanessa Marshall is an American voice actress who is most active in films, cartoons and video games.
Career Prior to her career as a voice actor, Marshall attended Princeton University, majoring in English. She then attended graduate school at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, attaining a masters in acting and learning different dialects, which Marshall credits for helping her in her voiceover career. She started voice acting after being discovered by a voice acting agent during a solo performance, where she was playing 15 different characters. One of her best known roles is her voice acting for the character Hera Syndulla in Star Wars Rebels. She reprised the role in Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
In July 2021, Marshall described Hera as a "strong, iconic female character", said that she brought together all the elements in her life into her voice acting as Hera, and argued that Hera became inspirational for her. Previously, she stated, in an April 2016 interview, that she brought her "convictions and...open heart" to each session in which she recorded as Hera, including her study of martial arts, and said the original Star Wars film in 1977 had a " huge impact" on her. In another interview, in March 2016, said she "secretly dedicated" her performance as Hera to her father, who is a pilot, noted her use of French language skills in the show, and joked that Sabine Wren was her "favorite character" in Rebels.
Personal life Marshall is the daughter of actor and voice actor Joan Van Ark and journalist John Marshall. She was born and raised in Los Angeles and continues to live in Los Angeles.
Marshall was married to fellow voice actor Andrew Kishino from 2001 to 2007. During their marriage, they founded Marsh-Kish Productions, a voice-over production company; she decided to keep the company name as the two remained friends after their divorce. Both have appeared as main characters in the animated television series The Spectacular Spider-Man. Her acting in this has been compared to that of her mother in the 1970s Spider-Woman series.
Filmography
Voice acting Animation Year Title Role(s) Notes 1999 Cow and Chicken Beautician, Store Assistant, Store Attendant Episode: "Mall Cop" A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. The Brothers Flub Additional voices 2001 Johnny Bravo Trucker, Airport Announcer Episode: "A Johnny Bravo Christmas" 2001–2007 Grim & Evil / The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy Irwin, various voices 2002 Time Squad Cleopatra Episode: "Shop Like an Egyptian" The Zeta Project Virtual Operator Episode: "Wired" Justice League Lipstick Lady Episode: "Fury" 2003–2005 Duck Dodgers Vanity Automaton, The New Cadet, Waitress, Women, Dandy Boy Blue 3 episodes 2004 The Powerpuff Girls Gal, Teller Episode: "Mo' Linguish/Oops, I Did It Again" 2005 What's New, Scooby-Doo? Danica LeBlake Episode: "Ready to Scare" W.I.T.C.H. Eleanor Brown 2006 Ben 10 Tini, Diamondhead (Gwen), Cannonbolt (Gwen), Four Arms (Gwen), Policewoman 3 episodes 2008–2009 The Spectacular Spider-Man Mary Jane Watson, Rosie Thompson 2009 Wolverine and the X-Men Vertigo Episode: "eXcessive Force" 2010 Black Panther Dora Milaje, Madame, Female Cannibal Miniseries Batman: The Brave and the Bold Poison Ivy, Katrina Moldoff / Batwoman 2 episodes 2010–2011 Sym-Bionic Titan Tiffany, Kristin, Xeexi, Girl 2010–2012 The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Black Widow, Madame Hydra, Anaconda, Waitress, S.H.I.E.L.D. Computer, A.I.M. Computer, Hydra Computer, Civilian Woman 2010–2013 Fish Hooks Mouse, Shiloh, Female Crowd Member 2011–2013, 2019–2022 Young Justice Black Canary, Red Inferno, Amanda Spence, Noor Harjavti, Ursa / Emerald Empress, Ida Berkowitz, Illona DeLamb-Markov, Soranik Natu 19 episodes 2012 Green Lantern: The Animated Series Galia 2 episodes 2013 Ben 10: Omniverse Drew Saturday Episode: "T.G.I.S." 2014 Breadwinners Intercom Lady Episode: "Thug Loaf/Mine All Mine" 2014–2018 Star Wars Rebels Hera Syndulla Avengers Assemble Medusa, Meagan McLaren, Hela 2015–2017 Regular Show Toothpick Sally, Jessica, Penny, Jolene, Martyka, various voices Pig Goat Banana Cricket Mary Louise Pizzagut, Melba, Brad, Brady, JR Kyle, various voices 2015–2019 Guardians of the Galaxy Gamora, Meredith Quill, Crystal, various voices 2016 Archer Actress Episode: "Bel Panto: Part 1" 2016–17 Uncle Grandpa Additional voices 2016–2020 Ben 10 Queen Bee 5 episodes 2017 Bravest Warriors Josephine Kirkman, Conductor Episode: "Dan of Future Past" The Loud House Tina, Waitress Episode: "Back Out There/Spell It Out" Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Ms. Blackwhite, Tiny Tim, Mom Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures Hera Syndulla, Dial Tone Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat Gamora 2017–2018 Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters Madame Tousant Star Wars Forces of Destiny Hera Syndulla, Vendor The Powerpuff Girls Additional voices 2018 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Various Lego Star Wars: All-Stars Hera Syndulla, Customer 2019 Victor and Valentino Lechuza Episode: "The Boy Who Cried Lechuza" 2019–2021 Final Space Invictus, Helper Hula (2nd time) 2019–present Harley Quinn Joey, Wonder Woman, Giganta, Reporter, Teller 2020 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Rook Kast 2 episodes 2020–present Rick and Morty Additional voices 2020–2025 Blood of Zeus Ariana's Sister, Hestia, Alecto 7 episodes 2021 Star Wars: The Bad Batch Hera Syndulla 2 episodes 2022 Tales of the Jedi Village Elder Episode: "Justice" 2023 Scissor Seven Normal Assassin 2024–2025 Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Rescued Children, Possessed Henchwoman, Additional Voices 6 episodes 2024 Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition Invisible Woman, Computer Disney+ Television Special 2026 Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Rook Kast
Films +Year Title Role Notes 2000 Supernova Sweetie 2005 The Golden Blaze Honohan, Pharmacist Mom, Cindy, TV News Anchor, Goon Boy #1 Direct-to-video 2006 Dr. Dolittle 3 White Hen, Tan Hen 2007 Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure Irwin, Pirate Television film 2007 Wrath of the Spider Queen Irwin 2007 Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix Myaxx, Salesperson 2008 Justice League: The New Frontier Mala Direct-to-video Credited as Amazon Woman 2008 Underfist: Halloween Bash Irwin Television film 2009 Garfield's Pet Force Vetvix Direct-to-video 2010 Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic Lust Minion #2, Frozen Prisoner 2010 Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Wonder Woman 2011 Snowflake, the White Gorilla Female Newscaster English dubDirect-to-video 2012 Strange Frame Chandra Childs Uncredited 2013 Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox Wonder Woman Direct-to-video 2016 Batman: Bad Blood Renee Montoya 2016 Rogue One Additional voices 2016 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Gotham City Breakout Poison Ivy Direct-to-video 2018 Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash 2018 Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Vault Voice 2020 Superman: Red Son Wonder Woman Direct-to-video 2022 Earwig and the Witch Bella Yaga English dub 2025 The King of Kings Mary of Bethany
Video games + Year Title Roles Notes 1998 Dune 2000 Narrator 2000 The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure Nala 2001 Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Olga Gurlukovich 2002 James Bond 007: Nightfire Car Computer 2002 Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Jan Ors 2002Metroid PrimeSamus AranDeath scream 2002 Emperor: Battle for Dune Filmbook, Unit Response Voice 2003 Dino Crisis 3 Sonya 2003 Freedom Fighters Additional voices 2003 True Crime: Streets of LA Additional voices 2003 James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing Computer 2003 SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs HQ 2004 Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel Wasteland Prostitute, Raider Matron 2004 Wrath Unleashed Aenna 2004 Onimusha 3: Demon Siege Vega Donna 2004 Painkiller Catherine, Eve 2004 Shrek 2 Wicked Witch, Cinderella, Grandma 2004 Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone Zhai, Female Elf #1, Elven Villager 2004 Shark Tale Additional Tenant Fish 2004 EverQuest II Various 2004 Viewtiful Joe 2 Rachel 2004 Painkiller: Battle Out of Hell Eve 2004 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Master Lonna Vash, Terlyn, Iziz Citizen, Mercenary, Settler, Telosian, TSF Lieutenant 2005 Shadow of Rome Ancanas 2005 Guild Wars Additional Voices 2005 Advent Rising Olivia Morgan 2005 The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction Mercy 2005 Ultimate Spider-Man Female Pedestrian Uncredited 2005 Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble Sprocket, Rachel, Tsukumo 2005 Crash Tag Team Racing Adult Female 2005 Gun Homesteader's Wife 2005 True Crime: New York City 2005 Need for Speed: Most Wanted Secondary Officer #5 2005 Kingdom Hearts II Nala 2006 Dead Rising Additional Voices 2006 Saints Row Stilwater's Residents 2006 The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy Irwin 2006 The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning Sparx's Mother 2006 Justice League Heroes Huntress 2006 Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express Antoinette Marceau 2006 Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Eva 2007 Spider-Man 3 Jean DeWolfe 2007 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Wenches, Townsfolk 2007 Conan Additional Voices 2007 Mass Effect Saphyria, Businesswoman Uncredited 2007 Universe at War: Earth Assault Masari Figment, Female Civilian #3 2007 No More Heroes Naomi 2008 Lego Batman: The Videogame Poison Ivy, Catwoman 2008 Too Human Female Civilian #1 2008 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Additional Voices 2009 Prototype Karen Parker 2009 Bionic Commando Emily Spencer 2009 Ghostbusters: The Video Game Additional Voices 2009 Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time Dr. Nefarious Computer Voice 2010 Mass Effect 2 Ereba, Nef, Colonist, Citadel Advertisement Asari, Tennekont Advertisement 2010 Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Strangelove 2010 Shrek Forever After Witches 2011 Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Pepper Fairbanks 2011 Star Wars: The Old Republic Master Bela Kiwiiks, Alauni, Chaney Barrow, Daizanna, Ensign Rosha,Kayla Perlis, Komi, Master Injay, Master Sumalee, Voss Pilgrim, Yana-Ton 2012 Armored Core V Regan Stratford, AC Pilot 2012 Mass Effect 3 Officer Jordan Noles, Captain Lee Riley, Ereba, Additional Voices 2012 Diablo III Additional Voices Also Reaper of Souls 2012 Guild Wars 2 Additional Voices 2012 Doom 3: BFG Edition Computer, Bernice F. Tooley, Additional Voices 2013 Young Justice: Legacy Black Canary, Killer Frost 2013 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Additional Voices 2014 The Lego Movie Videogame 2015 Infinite Crisis Wonder Woman 2015 Heroes of the Storm Kerrigan 2015 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Strangelove 2016 Hitman Supporting Cast, Trailer Narrator 2017 Injustice 2 Black Canary 2017 Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Gamora 2018Marvel Powers United VRCrystal, Gamora, Madame Hydra 2018 Lego DC Super-Villains Black Canary, Grail 2019 Mortal Kombat 11 Sheeva 2019 Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Gamora 2020 Final Fantasy VII Remake Additional Voices 2020 Star Wars: Squadrons Hera Syndulla 2020 Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge Master Sylwin 2021 Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge- Last Call 2022 Marvel's Midnight Suns Sara / Caretaker 2023 Justice League: Cosmic Chaos Wonder Woman, Blue Snowman, Grace 2023 Mortal Kombat: Onslaught Sonya Blade, Sheeva
Audio books Year Title Role 2015 Rain of the Ghosts Judith Vendeval
Live-action + List of acting performances in film and television Year Title Role Notes 1994 Law & Order Veronica Episode: "Blue Bamboo" 1999 City Guys Assistant Episode: "Movin' on Up" 2000 Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman Bloody Girl Direct-to-video 2001 Scrubs Becky Episode: "My Best Friend's Mistake" 2007 The Bold and the Beautiful Dispatcher 1 episode 2017 Jane the Virgin Latina Lover Narrator Episode: "Chapter Sixty-Five"
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