Pauline Newstone was a Canadian voice actress whose career spanned several decades, from the early 1970s until 2020, during which she became a recognizable presence in both Western animated series and English dubs of Japanese anime. Born on August 13, 1943, she passed away on May 5, 2023, leaving behind a substantial body of work. Newstone was frequently part of the talent pool for productions recorded in Vancouver, contributing her voice to a wide array of characters across different genres.

Newstone's voice acting career was marked by several prominent roles that gained her recognition among animation fans. She is perhaps best known for voicing Airazor, the courageous female Maximal, in the groundbreaking CGI series Beast Wars: Transformers, which aired from 1996 to 1998. In the realm of anime, she provided the English voice for the tyrannical villain Frieza in the Ocean Productions and Westwood dubs of the immensely popular series Dragon Ball Z during its initial run on Cartoon Network. Another notable role was as Mistress Centipede in the early episodes of the hit anime InuYasha.

Beyond these signature roles, Newstone's extensive filmography demonstrates her versatility. She voiced numerous characters in a variety of series, often taking on roles that required a distinct or authoritative presence. These included Agatha Harkness in X-Men: Evolution, Heka in Mummies Alive!, Medusa in Class of the Titans, and Aspheera in Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. She also lent her voice to characters in classic anime series such as Ranma ½, as Sentaro's grandmother, and in Maison Ikkoku as Yukari Godai. Her work extended to feature films as well, with voice roles in the animated movies Help! I'm a Fish and Bratz Kidz: Fairy Tales.

Throughout her career, Newstone collaborated with various voice actors and studios in the Vancouver area, working repeatedly with colleagues such as Garry Chalk on productions like Beast Wars. Her legacy in the voice acting community is defined by her contribution to some of the most beloved animated and anime series of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Her passing was noted by fans and peers who remembered her for creating memorable characters that spanned from heroic animals to iconic villains.