Liz MacRae

Description
Liz MacRae is a Canadian voice actress and performer with an extensive career based primarily in Montreal, recognized for her versatility in animation, commercial voiceovers, and on-camera roles. Active since at least the late 1980s, she has established herself as a prominent talent in both English and French dubbing, lending her voice to hundreds of projects in television, film, and video games.

While the specific role of Willibit from the 1980 Japanese anime series "Mori no Yōki na Kobito-tachi: Berufi to Rirubitto" (known in English as "The Littl' Bits") is not verified in the available English-language sources, MacRae has voiced numerous other notable animated characters. Her career includes significant voice work in internationally syndicated children's programming. One of her well-documented roles is Dandelion in the later seasons of the animated series "The Bellflower Bunnies". For this performance, she received a nomination for Outstanding Voice Performance at the Montreal ACTRA Awards in 2008.

MacRae's talent has been recognized with industry accolades. In 2015, she won the Montreal ACTRA Award for Outstanding Voice Performance for her role as Donna, the mother of comedian Jeff Foxworthy, in the animated series "Bounty Hunters". This series, which aired on CMT in the United States and The Comedy Network in Canada, also featured the voices of notable comedians like Larry the Cable Guy. Earlier in her career, she also received ACTRA and Judith Crawley Award nominations in 1993.

Her extensive voice filmography includes roles in a wide array of popular animated series and specials. Among the many productions to which she has contributed her voice are "Caillou," "Arthur," "Madeline," "Maya the Bee," "The Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog," "Wumpa's World," "Kid Paddle," "Tripping the Rift," "Astro Boy," and "The Triplets". In addition to series regular roles, she has provided voices for numerous films, including "The Dog Who Stopped the War," "The Wizard of Oz," "Lion of Oz and the Badge of Courage," and "The Real Story of Happy Birthday To You".

Beyond animation, MacRae's performance skills extend to on-camera work in films and television series. She has appeared in productions such as "The Blue Butterfly" opposite Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, "Abandon" with Katie Holmes, and the television film "Million Dollar Babies" with Beau Bridges. Her work in dubbing is also extensive, having voiced the English-language performances of numerous acclaimed French-Canadian actresses including Carole Laure, Pascale Bussières, and Élise Guilbault for films such as Denys Arcand's Oscar-nominated "Jesus of Montreal" and "The Decline of the American Empire".

MacRae is also a highly sought-after narrator. She has voiced audio guides for major exhibitions at prestigious institutions, including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts for shows like "Once Upon a Time: Walt Disney" and "The Impressionists," as well as for the National Gallery of Canada. Her narration work on documentaries for Alter Ciné, particularly those concerning the Rwandan genocide, has won international awards. Her contributions to children's media also include singing on popular recordings such as "Caillou's Favorite Songs" and "Madeline's Favorite Songs".