Lorraine Toussaint
Description
Lorraine Toussaint is an American actress who has built a substantial career in voice acting for animation in addition to her extensive live-action work. Born in Trinidad and a graduate of the Juilliard School's drama division, she began her career on stage before transitioning to film and television in the 1980s. Her voice acting roles have become a significant part of her diverse body of work, showcasing her ability to bring animated characters to life across various genres.
In the realm of anime and animated series, Toussaint is recognized for her role as Masago, a Sith Lady, in the Akakiri short from the Star Wars: Visions anthology series, which was animated by Science Saru and released in 2021. Another prominent voice role is that of Shadow Weaver, also known as Light Spinner, in the acclaimed Netflix series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. She voiced this complex antagonist-turned-ally for the series' entire run from 2018 to 2020. Her work in animation extends to feature films, such as voicing Queen Valerin in the Oscar-nominated Nimona in 2023.
Toussaint has demonstrated recurring collaborations with animation studios, lending her voice to multiple projects. For Disney Branded Television, she voices the character Dr. Lullah in the original animated series StuGo. She has also voiced various characters for the Disney Channel, including Rashida Remington in Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation and Dr. Lullah in a How NOT to Draw short, as well as Remy's mother in the Big City Greens series. Her filmography also includes voice roles in the animated film The Magician's Elephant in 2023 and the series Summer Camp Island.
Throughout her career, Toussaint has received critical acclaim for her live-action performances, most notably winning a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Yvonne Vee Parker in Orange Is the New Black. Her voice work in projects like the Oscar-nominated Nimona further highlights her versatility and contribution to animated storytelling.
In the realm of anime and animated series, Toussaint is recognized for her role as Masago, a Sith Lady, in the Akakiri short from the Star Wars: Visions anthology series, which was animated by Science Saru and released in 2021. Another prominent voice role is that of Shadow Weaver, also known as Light Spinner, in the acclaimed Netflix series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. She voiced this complex antagonist-turned-ally for the series' entire run from 2018 to 2020. Her work in animation extends to feature films, such as voicing Queen Valerin in the Oscar-nominated Nimona in 2023.
Toussaint has demonstrated recurring collaborations with animation studios, lending her voice to multiple projects. For Disney Branded Television, she voices the character Dr. Lullah in the original animated series StuGo. She has also voiced various characters for the Disney Channel, including Rashida Remington in Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation and Dr. Lullah in a How NOT to Draw short, as well as Remy's mother in the Big City Greens series. Her filmography also includes voice roles in the animated film The Magician's Elephant in 2023 and the series Summer Camp Island.
Throughout her career, Toussaint has received critical acclaim for her live-action performances, most notably winning a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Yvonne Vee Parker in Orange Is the New Black. Her voice work in projects like the Oscar-nominated Nimona further highlights her versatility and contribution to animated storytelling.
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- EnglishAnime overview: Star Wars: Visions