Lori Alan
American actress
Lori Alan
Alan at the 2016 Paradise City Comic Con
Occupation Actress Years active 1990–present Website www .lorialan .com
Lori Alan is an American actress. She has played a long-running role as Pearl Krabs on the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants . She also voiced Diane Simmons on Family Guy , the Invisible Woman on Fantastic Four , and The Boss in the Metal Gear video game series.
Personal life
Alan had a mixed-faith family: her mother is a Southern Baptist and her father is Jewish .[ 1] Both of her parents were performers and supported her choice to be an actress.[ 2] Alan lives in Los Angeles .[citation needed ]
She started acting at age five, making her television debut in a Shakey's Pizza commercial.[ 3]
Alan is active in animal rescue and welfare causes.[ 4] She has spoken out against animal cruelty and has campaigned for the anti-dog meat charity World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade.[ 5] She is also on the board of Pickle Pants Rescue, an animal rescue organization in Los Angeles .[ 4]
Career
Alan has done vocal work for over three decades.[ 6] Her process of getting to the authentic personality of the character she is providing the voice for is to improvise and trust her own choices, something she learned at her first voice acting job.[ 7]
Alan voices Pearl the Whale on SpongeBob SquarePants , Sue Richards (the Invisible Woman) on Marvel Comics' The Fantastic Four , newsreader-turned-murderer Diane Simmons on Family Guy , and The Boss in the Metal Gear series. Lori has done voices in feature films: Monsters University , Toy Story 3 , Despicable Me 2 , WALL·E , Inside Out , and the SpongeBob SquarePants film series . She has also voiced roles for Henry Hugglemonster , Cow and Chicken , Animaniacs , and Futurama . Her rendition of The Boss was rated as one of the top 25 "Greatest Acting Performances in Video Games" by Complex .[ 8]
In 2005, she joined Warren Beatty , Rob Reiner , Kurtwood Smith and Jason George to help voice commercials against proposals made by California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger .[ 9]
In 2014, she won a Voice Arts Award (VAA) for outstanding body of work and outstanding national television commercial.[ 10]
Alan's on-camera roles include Desperate Housewives , Ray Donovan , Comedy Central's Workaholics , Bones , Southland , CSI , 90210 , Law & Order: LA , Law & Order and many more. On stage credits include The Pee-wee Herman Show ,[ 11] solo show Lori Alan: The Musical , Queen Celia in the hit musical Sneaux! , and the award-winning musical Reefer Madness .[ 12] Her 1999 performance in Reefer Madness as a "Reefer Madam" was praised by the Los Angeles Times .[ 13]
She revisited her role in the Reefer Madness tenth Anniversary Cast in 2015.[ 14] Her vocals on the song "The Stuff" was considered both sultry and comical by Broadway World.[ 14]
Filmography
Film
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1990
Law & Order
Martha
Episode: "Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die"
1993
Phenom
Beverly
Episode: "Answered Prayers"
1994
Dave's World
The T.A.
Episode: "Family Membership"
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
Lt. Felina Feral (voice)
6 episodes[ 7]
1995
The George Carlin Show
Nurse
Episode: "George Tells the Truth"
Ned and Stacey
Theresa
Episode: "Reality Check"
Buford's Got a Gun
Estelle
Television short
1994–1996
The Fantastic Four
Invisible Woman (voice)
27 episodes[ 16]
1996
Boston Common
Liz
3 episodes
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Mom, Girl (voice)
Episode: "Eye Full of Wander/Lifestyles of the Rich and Scary"[ 16]
Touched by an Angel
Rachel Carson
Episode: "Into the Light"
1997
The Angry Beavers
Porcupine, Skunk (voice)
Episode: "Enter the Daggett/Bugaboo"
Cow and Chicken
Winney (voice)
Episode: "Chicken's First Kiss"[ 16]
What a Cartoon!
Cindy (voice)
Episode: "Larry & Steve"[ 16]
1997–1999, 2001
Hey Arnold!
Brooke Lloyd, School Secretary, Chocolate Woman, Police Officer Pudney, Announcer (voice)
5 episodes[ 16]
1998
Animaniacs
Sharon Stone (voice)
Episode: "Hooray for North Hollywood"[ 16]
1999–2002, 2005–2010
Family Guy
Diane Simmons, additional voices
63 episodes
1999
Johnny Bravo
Production Assistant, Robot Walla (voice)
Episode: "Karma Krisis/A Star Is Bruised/The Prince and the Pinhead"[ 16]
1999–present
SpongeBob SquarePants
Pearl Krabs , additional voices
Main role[ 16]
1999
The Kids from Room 402
Nurse Pitts (voice)
Episode: "Son of Einstein"[ 16]
The Brothers Flub
Additional voices
2000
PB&J Otter
Dr. Molar Fox (voice)
Episode: "Butter's First Check-Up/The Legend of Ponce de L'Otter"
2001
Will and Grace
Jean
Episode: "Coffee & Commitment"
2002
The Tick
District Attorney
Episode: "The Tick vs. Justice"
Charmed
Cynthia
Episode: "Lost and Bound"
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina's Car (voice)
Episode: "Driving Mr. Goodman"
Rocket Power
Game Voice (voice)
Episode: "Sim Sammy/Otto Hangs 11"
3 South
Felicity, Various (voice)
2 episodes
2003
Friends
Sonya
Episode: "The One Where Monica Sings"
Good Morning, Miami
Loretta
Episode: "Mutt and Jake"
Six Feet Under
Macy's Saleswoman
Episode: "The Eye Inside"
2004
ChalkZone
Brain (voice)
Episode: "Skrawl's Brain"
The Wild Thornberrys
Elder's Daughter (voice)
Episode: "Eliza Unplugged"[ 16]
2005
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
Librarian, Rosella, Girl #2 (voice)
Episode: "Duck!"
Stroker and Hoop
Leslie, Helena St. Chloe-Butz, Coed, Grandma, Reporter, Woman, Porche, Tour Guide, Sunshine (voice)
3 episodes
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Valerie Esposito
Episode: "Still Life"
2006
W.I.T.C.H.
Brenda (voice)
Episode: "U is for Undivided"
2007
Cory in the House
Mrs. Flowers
4 episodes
2007–2009
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
Ivory, Nerds, Dr. Joy, Various Characters, Dixie, Nerd, Eunice, Mail Lady (voice)
7 episodes
2008
Days of Our Lives
Java Café Patron
Episode: "Episode #1.10942"
2009
Chuck
Judy Roberts
Episode: "Chuck Versus the First Kill "
Chowder
Lady #2, Lady #6, Lady #8 (voice)
Episode: "Won Ton Bombs"
Southland
D.A. Deborah Janowitz
3 episodes
The Closer
Kathy Weber
Episode: "Strike Three"
2010–2011
Mater's Tall Tales
Additional voices
4 episodes
2010
The Hard Times of RJ Berger
Linda Robbins
2 episodes
90210
Realtor
Episode: "Holiday Madness"
Futurama
Additional voices
Fanboy & Chum Chum
2011
BlackBoxTV
Joanna Haywood
Episode: "The Family Circus"
McCracken Live!
Lauren Hanson
Episode: "The Pilot Lot"
Law & Order: LA
Robbi Nathan
Episode: "Benedict Canyon"
Workaholics
Betsy Russ
Episode: "6 Hours Til Hedonism II"
2011–2012
Toy Story Toons
Bonnie's Mom / Tae-Kwon Doe (voice)
Main role[ 16]
2012
Lab Rats
Edie (voice)
Episode: "Commando App"[ 16]
School Board
Susan
4 episodes
Bones
Gina Carson
Episode: "The Gunk in the Garage"
2013
Rolling with Dad
Brenda Stickle
Television short
Ray Donovan
Darlene
Episode: "Road Trip"
Mighty Med
Mrs. Gleason
2 episodes
Doc McStuffins
Gloria the Gorilla
Episode: "You Crack Me Up"
Toy Story of Terror!
Bonnie's Mom (voice)
Television special[ 16]
2013–2014
Henry Hugglemonster
Momma (voice)
43 episodes
2014
Castle
Ms. Papen
Episode: "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Acting Dead
Zombietologist
2 episodes
Grey's Anatomy
Ellen Weaver
Episode: "Don't Let's Start"
Toy Story That Time Forgot
Bonnie's Mom (voice)
Television special[ 16]
2015
Natasha
Natasha's Mother
Episode: "A Finale"
The League
Mrs. Shtotelman
Episode: "Deflategate"
2015–2017
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Ms. Bing
2 episodes
2016
Son of Zorn
Laseron (voice)
Episode; "Return to Orange County"
2017
Colony
Elaine
Episode; "Eleven.Thirteen"
2018
A.P. Bio
Didi
2 episodes
2019
Shameless
Stacy Baer
2020
Archibald's Next Big Thing
Gale St. Salty / Walker (voice)
Episode; "The Royal Strutters/Impromptu Cruise"
2021-present
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years
Baby Pearl (voice)
13 episodes[ 16]
The Patrick Star Show
Pearl Krabs, additional voices
4 episodes
2021
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Young Larry's Mom Rose
Episode: "Man Fights Tiny Woman"
2023
Pokémon Concierge
Watanabe
English dub
Web
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2010
Hollywood is Like High School with Money
Iris Whitaker
9 episodes
Video games
References
^ Kang, K. Connie (December 27, 2003). "Spiritual Blend Appeals to People of Many Faiths" . Los Angeles Times . Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ a b Fix, Annette (2008). "20 Questions Answered by Lori Alan" . Wow! Women on Writing . wow-womenonwriting.com. Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ "Biodata" . LorAlan.com . Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ a b "Meet Our Team" . NoToDogMeat . Archived from the original on August 10, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ "Hollywood Arrives at the UK's House of Commons | HuffPost UK News" . Huffingtonpost.co.uk. January 28, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2021 .
^ Levy, Carmi (November 9, 2014). "Voice Arts Awards Celebrate The Industry's Best And Brightest" . Voice Over Times . Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ a b Gaskins, Rudy; Baker, Joan (February 19, 2015). "6 Inspiring Teachable Moments for Voice Actors" . Back Stage . Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ Hester, Larry (April 14, 2013). "The 25 Greatest Voice Acting Performances in Video Games" . Complex . Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ Booth, William (November 6, 2005). "The Terminatee" . The Washington Post . Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ Smart, Jack (November 13, 2014). "The Oscars for Voice" . Back Stage . 55 (46): 11. Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ Clark, Krystal (October 8, 2010). "Watch the Pee-Wee Herman Show Preview" . Screen Crave . Archived from the original on July 23, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ Hohenadel, Kristin (August 8, 1999). "In a Sense, It's High Comedy" . Los Angeles Times . Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ Phillips, Michael (May 6, 1999). "A Pot Parody and a Sea Spoof" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ a b Clarke, David (April 24, 2015). "Reefer Madness Tenth Anniversary Reunion Concert Leaves Audience High" . Broadway World . Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ a b c d e f g h i "Lori Alan Filmography" . Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . 2015. Archived from the original on July 24, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2015 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z "Lori Alan (visual voices guide)" . Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 19, 2023 . A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
^ Springer, Aaron (storyboard artist) (February 2, 2021). The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run deleted scenes (Blu-Ray). Paramount Home Entertainment.
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