Mae Whitman is an American actress and voice artist recognized for her extensive work in both live-action and animated productions. She was born on June 9, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, to Pat Musick, a voice artist, and Jeff Whitman, a personal manager and set construction coordinator. This family connection to the entertainment industry provided her with early exposure to voice acting. She began her career at the age of three with a voice-over for a commercial.

Whitman has built a significant body of work in voice acting, contributing to numerous animated series and films. One of her most prominent roles is voicing Katara in the critically acclaimed animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender, which aired from 2005 to 2008. She also provided the voice for Rose, also known as Huntsgirl, in the Disney series American Dragon: Jake Long. In the realm of feature animation, Whitman is well-known as the voice of Tinker Bell in the Disney Fairies film series, starting with the 2008 film Tinker Bell.

Beyond these roles, her voice acting credits include Little Suzy in Johnny Bravo and April O'Neil in the 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. She has also lent her voice to video game characters, such as Yuffie Kisaragi in Kingdom Hearts II. In live-action, Whitman played the role of Roxy Richter in the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, a character who is one of the evil exes. Her work frequently involves collaborations with a recurring group of voice actors, including Jeff Bennett, Grey DeLisle, and Dee Bradley Baker, among others.

Throughout her career, Whitman has been recognized for her performances. For her role as Amber Holt in the live-action television series Parenthood, she received a Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Breakthrough Role. Her portrayal of Katara in Avatar: The Last Airbander remains a highly regarded performance in the animation industry.