Strong, Tara 1973–

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Strong, Tara 1973–

(Tara Charendoff, Tara Charendoff-Strong)

PERSONAL

Original name, Tara Lyn Charendoff; born February 12, 1973, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; married Craig Strong (an actor and voice artist), May 14, 2000; children: Sammy James, Aden Joshua. Education: Attended a school for the performing arts.

Addresses: Agent—International Creative Management, 8942 Beverly Blvd., Suite 155, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; VOX, Inc., 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 820, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

Career: Actress, voice artist, and singer. Appeared in commercials. Appeared in the series of short comedy spots titled Johnnie Talk, Nickelodeon; provided the voice of Page for the segment "Page's Word of the Day" on Playhouse Disney. Provided voice characterizations for products, including the voice of Bubbles for Powerpuff Girls merchandise and the voice of Miranda for DivaStarz merchandise. Also known as Tara Charendoff-Strong.

Awards, Honors: Annie Award nomination, outstanding individual achievement for voice acting in an animated television production, International Animated Film Society, 1999, for The Powerpuff Girls; Annie Award nomination, outstanding individual achievement for voice acting by a female performer in an animated television production, 2001, for The Fairly OddParents; Annie Award nomination, outstanding individual achievement for voice acting by a female performer in an animated feature production, 2001, for The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea; Interactive Achievement Award, outstanding female achievement in character performance, Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, 2004, for Final Fantasy X-2; Annie Award nomination, outstanding voice acting in an animated television production, 2004, and Daytime Emmy Award nomination, outstanding performer in an animated program, 2006, both for Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks.

CREDITS

Television Appearances; Animated Series:

Voice of Bubbles and cohost of live action segments, Cartoon Cartoon Fridays (also known as CCF and Fridays), Cartoon Network, beginning c. 1999.

Multiple voices, Family Guy (animated; also known as Padre de familia and Padre del familia), Fox, beginning 2000.

Voice of Tara Byron, Da Mob, Fox Family Channel, beginning 2001.

Voice of Timmy Turner, The Fairly OddParents (also known as The Fairly GodParents, The Fairly Odd Parents, and Oh My! GodParents), Nickelodeon, 2001–.

Voices of Bebe Proud, Cece Proud, Puff, and others, The Proud Family, The Disney Channel, beginning 2001.

Voice of Ingrid Third, Fillmore! (also known as Disney's "Fillmore!"), ABC, 2002–2004.

Voices of Tara and others, Kim Possible (also known as Disney's "Kim Possible"), The Disney Channel, between 2002 and 2005.

Voices of Dannan O'Mallard and Molly Winks, Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks, PBS, beginning 2003.

Voices of Dylan Prescott "Dil" Pickles and others, All Grown Up (also known as Rugrats All Grown Up), Nickelodeon, beginning 2003.

Voices of Omi and others, Xiaolin Showdown, The WB, beginning 2003.

Multiple voices, Codename: Kids Next Door, Cartoon Network, between 2003 and 2004.

Voices of Raven and others, Teen Titans, Cartoon Network, 2003–.

Voice of Wendy, The Infinite Darcy, beginning 2004.

Voices of Ember McLean, Penelope Spectra, Star, and others, Danny Phantom, Nickelodeon, beginning 2004.

Voices of Terrence and others, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Cartoon Network, 2004–.

Voices of Toot Braunstein and Princess Clara, Drawn Together, Comedy Central, 2004–.

Voice of Jake, Angelica and Susie's Pre-School Daze (also known as Angelica and Susie's School Daze and Pre-School Daze), beginning 2005.

Voice of Ben Tennyson (title role), Ben 10, Cartoon Network, 2005–.

Voices of Dawn Swatworthy and Maria, The Buzz on Maggie, The Disney Channel, 2005–.

Voices of Roger and others, The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, Cartoon Network, 2005–.

Multiple voices, Camp Lazlo, Cartoon Network, 2005–.

Television Appearances; Animated Series; as Tara Charendoff:

Voice of Sophia Tutu, The Raccoons (also known as Les aventures de Raccoons), CBC and The Disney Channel, 1985–90.

Voice of Frances, Rupert the Bear, beginning 1986.

Voices of Carol, Rebecca, Anna, and others, The Care Bears Family (also known as The Care Bears), ABC, 1986–88, syndicated, 1988–90.

Voice of Bridget, Sylvanian Families, syndicated, 1987.

Voice of Carly, Maxie's World, syndicated, beginning 1987.

Voice of Ame, My Pet Monster (also known as P'tit monstre), [Canada], also broadcast on ABC, 1987–88.

Voice of Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater, CBS, 1987–88.

Voice of young Celeste, Babar, CanWest Global Television, HBO, and France 3, beginning 1989.

Voices of Claire Brewster, Bertha, and Little Miss Warden, Beetlejuice, ABC, 1989–92.

Voice of Cloe, Madeline, Fox Family Channel, beginning c. 1990.

Voices of Dotty and Prissy, Piggsburg Pigs!, Fox, 1990–91.

Voices of Hip Koopa and Hop Koopa, Captain N & the Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, NBC, 1990–91.

Voice of Mary Jane, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures, CBS, 1990–91, Fox, 1991–92.

Host and voice of mouse, Here's How!, TVOntario and NBC, beginning 1991.

Voices of Hip Koopa and Hop Koopa, Captain N and the New Super Mario World, NBC, 1991–92.

Voice of Laura, ProStars, NBC, 1991–92.

Voice of Jenny Lawson, Tales from the Cryptkeeper, ABC, 1993–95, also broadcast in Canada.

Voice of Yumi Francois, Tekkaman Blade 2 (anime), beginning c. 1994.

Voice of Agent Heather, Gadget Boy and Heather (also known as Gadget Boy), syndicated, beginning 1995.

Voice of Tutu, Little Bear, YTV (Canada) and Nickelodeon, beginning 1995.

Voice of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, Batman: Gotham Knights (also known as The New Adventures of Batman), The WB, beginning 1997.

Voice of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, The New Batman Superman Adventures (also known as The New Batman/Superman Adventures), The WB, beginning 1997.

Voice of Brenda, Pepper Ann (also known as Disney's "Pepper Ann"), ABC, beginning 1997.

Voice of Kylie Griffin, Extreme Ghostbusters, syndicated, beginning 1997.

Voice, Channel Umptee-3, The WB, beginning 1997.

Voices of Spot, Irma Chicken, Two Tone, and Vendela DeVil, 101 Dalmatians: The Series (also known as 101 Dalmatians), ABC, 1997, then syndicated, 1997–98.

Voice of Timmy McNulty, Rugrats, Nickelodeon, 1997–2001.

Voice of Agent Heather, Gadget Boy's Adventures in History (also known as Gadget Boy), History Channel, beginning 1998.

Voices of Mina and others, Oh Yeah! Cartoons, Nickelodeon, beginning 1998.

Voice of Dylan Prescott "Dil" Pickles, Rugrats, Nickelodeon, 1998–2004.

Voices of Bubbles and others, The Powerpuff Girls (also known as PPG and Youlide-Chui nu), Cartoon Network, 1998–.

Voice of Shareena Wickett, Detention, The WB, beginning 1999.

Voice of the title role, Stevie Stardust, [Germany], beginning 1999.

Voices of Sanjay and Penny, The Kids from Room 402 (also known as La classe en delire), Fox Family Channel, c. 1999–2001.

Television Appearances; Live Action Series:

(As Tara Charendoff) Tara Harrison, Mosquito Lake, CBC, beginning 1989.

Television Appearances; Miniseries:

(As Tara Charendoff) Sarah, Family Pictures, ABC, 1993.

Television Appearances; Animated Movies:

(As Tara Charendoff) Voice of Lena, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, Cartoon Network, 1998.

Voices of Timmy Turner, first fairy, and kids, Nickelodeon Presents the Fairly OddParents in: Abra Catastrophe! (also known as Abra-Catastrophe, The Fairly OddParents in Abra Catastrophe!, and The Fairly OddParents Movie), Nickelodeon, 2003.

Voice of Timmy Turner, The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour, Nickelodeon, 2004.

Voices of young Timmy Turner, Paula Poundcake, Vicky and Tootie's mother, and others, Nickelodeon Presents the Fairly OddParents in: Channel Chasers, Nickelodeon, 2004.

Voices of Bebe Proud, Cece Proud, and Cashew, The Proud Family Movie, The Disney Channel, 2005.

Voice of Timmy Turner, The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide (also known as The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2), Nickelodeon, 2006.

Voice of Timmy Turner, The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators (also known as The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3), Nickelodeon, 2006.

Television Appearances; Live Action Movies; as Tara Charendoff:

Vida Sparrows, A Town Torn Apart (also known as Doc: The Dennis Litky Story), NBC, 1992.

Lucille, Reform School Girl, Showtime, 1994.

Tina at the age of sixteen, Thicker Than Blood: The Larry McLinden Story (also known as The Larry McLinden Story), CBS, 1994.

Gwen, Sabrina Goes to Rome, ABC, 1998.

Gwen, Sabrina Down Under, ABC, 1999.

Lula, Can of Worms, The Disney Channel, 1999.

Television Appearances; Animated Specials:

Voice of Dylan Prescott "Dil" Pickles, The Rugrats: All Growed Up, Nickelodeon, 2001.

Voice of Dylan Prescott "Dil" Pickles, Rugrats: Still Babies after All These Years, Nickelodeon, 2001.

Voice of Sprout Speevak, Crash Nebula, Nickelodeon, 2004.

Voices of Timmy Turner and Baby Flappy Bob, Nickelodeon Presents the Fairly OddParents in School's Out! The Musical (musical), Nickelodeon, 2004.

Television Appearances; Live Action Specials:

(As Tara Charendoff) Host and announcer, AidScare/AidsCare, CBC, c. 1994.

Television Appearances; Animated Episodes:

Voice of Cindy, Lloyd in Space (also known as Disney's "Lloyd in Space"), The Disney Channel, 2000.

Voice of little boy, "The Legend of Ha Long Bay," The Wild Thornberrys (animated; also known as The Thornberrys), Nickelodeon, 2000.

Voices of Candy and Christy, The Weekenders, The Disney Channel, 2000.

Voices of girls and lady, "Jack in Wonderland," Samurai Jack, Cartoon network, 2001.

Voice, "Tarzan and the Enemy Within," The Legend of Tarzan (also known as Disney's "The Legend of Tarzan"), UPN and syndicated, 2001.

Voice of Ariella Third, Fillmore! (also known as Disney's "Fillmore!"), ABC, 2002.

Voice of first Jane, "Fun with Jane and Jane," King of the Hill, Fox, 2002.

Voice of honey bee, "Black Widows," Totally Spies! (also known as Totally Spies Undercover!), ABC Family Channel, 2002.

Voices of Terry and Chris, "Roller Ghoster Ride," What's New, Scooby-Doo?, The WB, 2002.

Voice, Ozzy & Drix, The WB, 2002.

Voice of Alexandra Viggi, "Pompeii and Circumstance," What's New, Scooby-Doo?, The WB, 2003.

Voice of Christina, "Head over Heels," Spider-Man (also known as Spider-Man: The New Animated Series), MTV, 2003.

Voice of Christina, "Heroes and Villains," Spider-Man (also known as Spider-Man: The New Animated Series), MTV, 2003.

Voice of Katma-Tui, "The Green Loontern," Duck Dodgers (also known as Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th Century), Cartoon Network, 2003.

Voice of Ozmo, "Duck Codgers/Where's Baby Smartypants?," Duck Dodgers (also known as Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th Century), Cartoon Network, 2003.

Voice of queen, "Wild Cards: Part 1," Justice League (animated; also known as JL, JLA, and Justice League of America), Cartoon Network, 2003.

Voice of Sara, "Twilight: Part 2," Justice League (animated; also known as JL, JLA, and Justice League of America), Cartoon Network, 2003.

Voice of angel, "Angel: Experiment 624," Lilo & Stitch: The Series (animated; also known as The Adventures of Lilo & Stitch), The Disney Channel, 2004.

Voice of little girl, "Dis-Harmony/Collect All 5!," Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, Cartoon Network, 2004.

Voice of Tina Fey, "Iraqathon," This Just In, Spike TV, 2004.

Voice of Trudy Lowe, "Recipe for Disaster," What's New, Scooby-Doo?, The WB, 2004.

Voices of Comet and Pulsar, "Ultra Chicks," Megas XLR (also known as LowBrow), Cartoon Network, 2004.

Voices of Herieffenie and others, Grim & Evil (also known as The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy), Cartoon Network, c. 2004.

Voice of cheerleader, "The Kids Are All Wrong/Win, Lose, or Duck," Duck Dodgers (also known as Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th Century), Cartoon Network, 2005.

Voice of Counselor Dish, "Of Course You Know, This Means War and Peace: Parts 1 & 2," Duck Dodgers (also known as Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th Century), Cartoon Network, 2005.

Voice of Ellomold the Enchantress, "MMORPD/Old McDodgers," Duck Dodgers (also known as Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th Century), Cartoon Network, 2005.

Voice of Gabriella, "Pedigree, Schmedigree," Brandy & Mr. Whiskers, The Disney Channel, 2005.

Voice of Hermione, "One Crazy Summoner/Guess What's Coming to Dinner," Grim & Evil (also known as The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy), Cartoon Network, 2005.

Voice of Mom Howler, "The Howler Bunny," Brandy & Mr. Whiskers, The Disney Channel, 2005.

Voices of Bebe Proud, Cece Proud, and Puff, "Spats: Experiment #397," Lilo & Stitch: The Series (animated; also known as The Adventures of Lilo & Stitch), The Disney Channel, 2005.

Voices of intern, Dr. Paula Bowman, and housewife, "Quiller Instinct," Stroker and Hoop, Cartoon Network, 2005.

Voices of the oracle twins, "Body Guard Duty," American Dragon: Jake Long (also known as ADJL, American Dragon, Disney's "American Dragon: Jake Long," Jake Long: American Dragon, and Last Dragon), The Disney Channel, 2005.

Voices of Veronica and the oracle twins, "Dragon Breath," American Dragon: Jake Long (also known as ADJL, American Dragon, Disney's "American Dragon: Jake Long," Jake Long: American Dragon, and Last Dragon), The Disney Channel, 2005.

Voices of Veronica and the oracle twins, "Eye of the Beholder," American Dragon: Jake Long (also known as ADJL, American Dragon, Disney's "American Dragon: Jake Long," Jake Long: American Dragon, and Last Dragon), The Disney Channel, 2005.

Voices of Veronica and the oracle twins, "Hong Kong Knights," American Dragon: Jake Long (also known as ADJL, American Dragon, Disney's "American Dragon: Jake Long," Jake Long: American Dragon, and Last Dragon), The Disney Channel, 2005.

Voice of Johnny, "Patriot Act," Justice League: Unlimited (also known as Justice League), Cartoon Network, 2006.

Some sources state that Strong provided a voice for the animated program Clifford the Big Red Dog (also known as Clifford), PBS and BBC.

Television Appearances; Animated Episodes; as Tara Charendoff:

Voice of Illyana Rasputin, "Red Dawn," X-Men, Fox, 1993.

Voice, The Busy World of Richard Scarry, Canadian television and Showtime, c. 1993.

Voice of poodle, "Poodle Panic," Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show, syndicated, 1995.

Voice of little girl, "Compassion: Legend of the Dipper" (also known as "Compassion"), Adventures from the Book of Virtues (also known as The Book of Virtues), PBS, c. 1996.

Voice of Kazrina, "Ice Will Burn," The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (also known as Jonny Quest: The Real Adventures), TBS, TNT, and Cartoon Network, 1996.

Voice of little girl, "Jubilee's Fairy Tale Theatre," X-Men, Fox, 1996.

Voices of Scarlet Witch and Wanda Maximoff, "Family Ties," X-Men, Fox, 1996.

Voices of Skids and Sally Blevins, "No Mutant Is an Island," X-Men, Fox, 1996.

Voice of Susie McIder, Quack Pack (also known as Disney's "Quack Pack"), The Disney Channel, 1996.

Voice of Paige Guthrie, "Hidden Agendas," X-Men, Fox, 1997.

Voices of Timmy McNulty and Teddy McNulty, "America's Wackiest Home Movies/The 'Lympics," Rugrats, Nickelodeon, 1997.

Voice of Billy, "Life in the Fast Lane," King of the Hill, Fox, 1998.

Voice of Irina Kafka, "The Haunted Sonata," The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (also known as Jonny Quest: The Real Adventures), TBS, TNT, and Cartoon Network, 1998.

Voice of James, "Good Hill Hunting," King of the Hill, Fox, 1998.

Voice of Nurse Trudy, "Fakin' It," The Angry Beavers, Nickelodeon, 1998.

Voice of Kimmi, "Three Coaches and a Bobby," King of the Hill, Fox, 1999.

Voice of Martha, "Frankenfrog," Oh Yeah! Cartoons, Nickelodeon, 1999.

Voice of Mina, "Mina and the Count," Oh Yeah! Cartoons, Nickelodeon, 1999.

Voice, "Ask Edward," Oh Yeah! Cartoons, Nickelodeon, 1999.

Voice of little Becky Benson, Recess (also known as Disney's "Recess" Created by Paul and Joe), The Disney Channel, 1999.

Multiple voices, Cow and Chicken, Cartoon Network and TeleToon, 1999, 2000.

Voice of Bonnie Lepton, "Eye of the Tempest," Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (animated; also known as Disney/Pixar's "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command"), UPN and syndicated, 2000.

Voice of giggling girl, "Episode Two (a.k.a. The Clipshow wherein Dante and Randal Are Locked in the Freezer and Remember Some of the Great Moments in Their Lives" (also known as "The Clips Show"), Clerks (also known as Clerks: The Cartoon and Clerks: Uncensored), ABC, 2000.

Voice of giggling girl, "Episode Four (a.k.a. A Dissertation on the American Justice System by People Who Have Never Been inside a Courtroom, Let Alone Know Anything about the Law, but Have Seen Way Too Many Legal Thrillers)," Clerks (also known as Clerks: The Cartoon and Clerks: Uncensored), ABC, 2000.

Provided voice, Alf Tales, NBC; and voice, Wish Kids, USA Network. Provided the voice of giggling girl for "Episode Five (a.k.a. Dante and Randal and Jay and Silent Bob and a Bunch of New Characters and Lando Take Part in a Whole Bunch of Movie Parodies, including, but Not Exclusive to, The Bad News Bears, The Last Starfighter, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Plus a High School Reunion," and "The Last Episode Ever," both unaired episodes of Clerks (also known as Clerks: The Cartoon and Clerks: Uncensored), ABC.

Television Appearances; Live Action Episodes; as Tara Charendoff:

Angela, "Sing for Me, Olivia," Street Legal, CBC, 1986.

Sydney, "Junkyard Blues," T and T, syndicated and The Family Channel, c. 1988.

"Kids Just Want to Have Fun," Katts and Dog (also known as Rin Tin Tin: K-9 Cop), CTV and The Family Channel, 1988.

"Dying for Fame," Forever Knight, CBS, 1992.

Elizabeth, "Secret Place," Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, syndicated, 1993.

Nicole (some sources cite Jackie), "Black or White or Maybe Grey," Ready or Not (also known as Les premieres fois), CanWest Global Television and Showtime, c. 1993.

Lorna, "Homework," Party of Five, Fox, 1994.

Emily, "Out, Out, Damn Radio Spot!," Maybe This Time, ABC, 1995.

Voice of exercise lady, "My Mother the Alien," 3rd Rock from the Sun (also known as Life as We Know It and 3rd Rock), NBC, 1996.

Voice of Molly Dolly, "Good Will Haunting," Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (also known as Sabrina and Sabrina Goes to College), ABC, 1998.

Voice of puppy, Puppies Present: Incredible Animal Tales, 1998.

Voice of unborn baby, Candid Camera, CBS, c. 1998.

Girl with Ouija board, "The Occupant," Touched by an Angel, CBS, 1999.

Appeared as Millie Waters, "The Wild Thing," The Judge; as Donna Charter, Heart of Courage (also known as Courage au coeur), Discovery Channel Canada; as Shelly, Missing Treasures; and as Marla, Top Cops, CBS; also appeared in episodes of Brainstorm, TVOntario; The Campbells, syndicated; Dog House, YTV (Canada); and E.N.G., CTV and Lifetime. Some sources cite an appearance in Earth: Final Conflict (also known as EFC, Gene Roddenberry's "Battleground Earth," Gene Roddenberry's "Earth: Final Conflict," Invasion planete Terre, and Mission Erde: Sie sind unter uns), syndicated.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

(As Tara Charendoff) Voice of giggling girl, Clerks (animated; also known as Clerks: The Cartoon and Clerks: Uncensored), Comedy Central, 2002.

Provided the voices of Cassidy and Cody for the animated pilot Clayton, UPN.

Television Additional Voices; Animated Series; as Tara Charendorff:

WishKid Starring Macaulay Culkin (also known as Wish Kid) NBC, 1991–92.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, CBS and Nickelodeon, beginning 1995.

Adventures from the Book of Virtues (also known as The Book of Virtues), PBS, beginning 1996.

The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (also known as Jonny Quest: The Real Adventures), TBS, TNT, and Cartoon Network, c. 1996–99.

Healthspells, beginning c. 1997.

Sonic Underground, UPN, c. 1998–99.

Animated Film Appearances:

Voice of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (also known as Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker and Return of the Joker), Warner Bros., 2000.

Voice of Bo the baby for English version, Sen to Chiriho no kamikakushi (also known as Miyazaki's "Spirited Away," Sen, Sen and the Mysterious Disappearance of Chihiro, Spirited Away, and The Spiriting Away of Sen and Chihiro), Toho Company/Buena Vista International, 2001.

Voice of Hazel, Tarzan & Jane, Buena Vista Home Video, 2002.

Voice of Nibbles, Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring, Warner Home Video, 2002.

Voice of schoolgirl, The Wild Thornberrys Movie, Paramount, 2002.

Voices of baby Moeritherium, Roshan, and Start, Ice Age, Twentieth Century-Fox, 2002.

Voice of Bubbles, The Powerpuff Girls (also known as The Powerpuff Girls Movie), Warner Bros., 2002.

Voice, The Hunchback of Notre Dame II, Buena Vista Home Video/Walt Disney Home Video, 2002.

Voice of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman, Warner Bros., 2003.

Voice of Britina, Kim Possible: The Secret Files, Walt Disney Home Entertainment, 2003.

Voice of Bubbles, Powerpuff Girls: Twas the Fight before Christmas, Warner Home Video, 2003.

Voice of Dylan Prescott "Dil" Pickles, Rugrats Go Wild!, Paramount, 2003.

Voice of Lucas, Creepy Freaks (short film), Raichert Media, 2003.

Voices of Misha, "Beyond," a crew woman, "Final Flight of the Osiris," and a nurse, "World Record," The Animatrix (also known as The Animatrix: Beyond, The Animatrix: Final Flight of the Osiris, and The Animatrix: World Record), Warner Bros., 2003.

Voice of Essy, Kaena: Le prophetie (anime; also known as Axis, Gaena, Gaiena, and Kaena: The Prophecy), Bac Films, 2004, released in a special edition DVD by Studio Canal, 2004.

Voice of hotel maid, Comic Book: The Movie, Miramax Home Entertainment, 2004.

Voice of young Victoria, Van Helsing: The London Assignment (short film; also known as Van Helsing Animated), Universal Home Video, 2004.

Voice of Mara, Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone, Goodtimes Entertainment, 2005.

Voice of Vicky Vale, The Batman vs. Dracula: The Animated Movie, Warner Bros., 2005.

Voice of Zorra, Hoodwinked (also known as Hoodwinked! The True Story of Red Riding Hood), The Weinstein Company, 2005.

Voice, The Toy Warrior, JM Entertainment, 2005.

Pooh's Heffalump Movie (also known as The Heffalump Movie), Buena Vista, 2005.

Voice of Timmy Turner, Untitled Fairly OddParents Project, Paramount, c. 2007.

Animated Film Appearances; as Tara Charendoff:

Voice of Dylan Pickles, The Rugrats Movie, Paramount, 1998.

Voices of Kaya and factory girls, Mononoke-hime (anime; also known as Princess Mononoke), Miramax/Dimension Films, 1999, originally released in Japan by Toho Company, 1997.

Voice of Dylan Prescott "Dil" Pickles, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie—Rugrats II (also known as Rugrats in Paris: The Movie and Rugrats in Paris—Der Film), Paramount, 2000.

Voice of Melody, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, Buena Vista Home Video/Walt Disney Home Video, 2000.

Live Action Film Appearances; as Tara Charendoff:

Reena, The Long Road Home (also known as Le retour de l'exil), Oasis International, 1989.

Student in pageant, Married to It, Orion, 1993.

Tina, Skin Deep, Daruma Pictures, 1994.

Carla Morgan, Senior Trip (also known as National Lampoon's "Senior Trip" and La folle excursion de National Lampoon), New Line Cinema, 1995.

Some sources cite an appearance as a waitress in Desiree's Wish; and an appearance in The Sadness of the Moon, Daruma Pictures.

Film Additional Voices:

(As Tara Charendoff) Black Mask, English version, Odeon Films, 1999, originally released as Hak hap, 1996.

(As Tara Charendoff) Mononoke-hime (anime; also known as Princess Mononoke), Miramax/Dimension Films, 1999, originally released in Japan by Toho Company, 1997.

101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (animated; also known as 101 Dalmatians: The Animated Sequel), Walt Disney Home Video, 2003.

Film Producer:

Some sources cite Strong as the producer of Desiree's Wish.

Stage Appearances:

Belinda, A Christmas Carol (musical), Young People's Theatre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1990.

Appeared in Abi Men Zeyt Zich (also known as Good to See You), in Hello Tel-Aviv, and in A Night of Stars, all Toronto Jewish Theatre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and as Gracie, The Music Man, Limelight Dinner Theatre.

Internet Appearances; Series:

Voices of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl and Elizabeth Styles, Gotham Girls, Warner Bros. website, beginning 2002.

RECORDINGS

Video Games:

Voice of Mar, Orphen: Scion of Sorcery, Activision, 2000.

Voice of Melody, Little Mermaid II, THQ, Inc., 2000.

Voices of Yxunomei, Yxunomei as a child, and others, Forgotten Realms: Icewind Dale, 2000. Voice, Sacrifice, Interplay Productions, 2000.

Voice of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, Batman: Vengeance, 2001.

Voice of Bubbles, The Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction, BAM! Entertainment, 2001.

Voice of Bubbles, Powerpuff Girls: Mojo's Pet Project, BAM! Entertainment, 2001.

Voice of Rikku for English version, Fainaru fantaji X (also known as FFX, Final Fantasy 10, Final Fantasy X, and Final Fantasy X International), Square Enix, 2001.

Voice, Pro Skater 3 (also known as Tony Hawk's "Pro Skater 3"), Activision, 2001.

Voice of Bowser Junior, Super Mario Sunshine (also known as Mario Sunshine), Nintendo, 2002.

Voices of Bubbles, a female child, and a female citizen, The Powerpuff Girls: Relish Rampage, BAM! Entertainment, 2002.

Voice of Mara, Pirates: The Legend of Black Kat, EA Games, 2002.

Voices of Chocolat and Goddess Poitreene for English version, La pucelle (also known as La Pucelle: Tactics), Mastiff, 2002.

Voice on tutorial, Minority Report, Activision, 2002.

Voice, Pro Skater 4 (also known as Tony Hawk's "Pro Skater 4"), Activision, 2002.

Voice of Lucy, Whacked, c. 2002.

Voice of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu, Ubi Soft Entertainment, 2003.

Voice of Rikku for English version, Final Fantasy X-2 (also known as Fainaru fantajii X-2), Square Enix, 2003.

Voices of Presea Combatir and Corrine for English version, Tales of Symphonia, Namco Hometek, 2003.

Voice, Min'na no gorofu 4 (also known as Hot Shots Golf Fore! and Minna Golf 4), Sony Computer Entertainment America, 2003.

Voice of Rachel for English version, Ninja gaiden, Tecmo, 2004.

Voice of Timmy Turner, The Fairly OddParents: Breakin da Rules, THQ, Inc., 2004.

Voice of Timmy Turner, The Fairly OddParents: Shadow Showdown, THQ, Inc., 2004.

Voice of Timmy Turner, Nicktoons Movin' Eye Toy, THQ, Inc., 2004.

Voices of Keira and Seem, Jak 3, Sony Computer Entertainment America, 2004.

Voices of Lil' Red and fairy, Shrek 2, Activision, 2004.

Voice, Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest, Sony Online Entertainment, 2004.

Voice, Robotech: Invasion, Vicious Cycle Software, 2004.

Voices, Shark Tale, 2004.

Voice of Blink, X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, Activision, 2005.

Voice of KAEDE Smith for English version, Killer7, 2005.

Voice of Keira, Jak X: Combat Racing, Naughty Dog, 2005.

Voice of Rikku, Kingdom Hearts II, Square Enix, 2005.

Voice of Sakura Mizrahi, Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Boese, Namco Hometek, 2005.

Voice of Sheegor, Psychonauts, Majesco Sales, 2005.

Voice of Timmy Turner, Nicktoons United, 2005.

Voice, Chicken Little, Buena Vista Games, 2005.

Voice, Twisted Metal: Head-On, Sony Computer Entertainment America, 2005.

Voices, Champions: Return to Arms, Snowblind Studios, 2005.

Video Games; as Tara Charendoff:

Voice of Daisy Mae, Redneck Rampage Rides Again, Interplay Productions, 1998.

Voice, Vampire: The Masquerade—Redemption, 2000.

Singles; with Others:

(With the Habonim Youth Choir) "Lo Yisa Goy (Lay Down Your Arms)," c. 2000.

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals:

New York Times, August 15, 2004.

TV Guide, July 12, 2003, p. 6.

Working Mother, July/August, 2004, p. 15.

Electronic:

The Official Tara Strong, http://www.tarastrong.com, January 19, 2006.

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