Tara Strong

About

Tara Strong is a highly acclaimed Canadian-American voice actress, noted for her flexibility and dynamism in depicting characters in animation and video games. She was born on February 12, 1973, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Known for her roles such as Timmy Turner in "The Fairly OddParents," Bubbles in "The Powerpuff Girls," Harley Quinn in various Batman series, and Twilight Sparkle in "My Little Pony," Strong has established herself as a leading figure in her field. Her career, spanning over three decades, has seen her contribute voice work to numerous successful franchises and has earned her recognition and numerous awards in the animation industry.

Associated With

Canadian-American actress Tara Strong has had a vast and diverse career within the entertainment industry, collaborating with a number of professionals across several domains. Known primarily for her work in voice acting, Strong has worked alongside notable names such as Cree Summer, Tom Kenny, and Grey DeLisle in numerous animated series. In terms of live-action collaborations, she's worked with actors like Mark Hamill in "Big Time Rush." Strong has also interacted with numerous directors, producers, and writers throughout her career, including Lauren Faust (the developer of "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic"), one of Strong's most recognizable roles. As for her personal life, she is married to former American actor Craig Strong, with whom she has two children.

Career Highlights

• 1986: Tara Strong begins her acting career at the age of 13, in the Yiddish Theater.
• 1994: She gets her first role in an animated series named "The Incredible Hulk".
• 1997-2004: Tara voices the character Bubbles in “The Powerpuff Girls”.
• 2000-2006: She takes on the starring role as Timmy Turner in "The Fairly OddParents".
• 2002: Tara provides the voice for Raven in "Teen Titans". She continued this role in the "Teen Titans Go!" which started airing in 2013.
• 2003: She gets another leading role in "Rugrats: All Growed Up" as Dil Pickles.
• 2004: She voices Princess Clara and Toot Braunstein in "Drawn Together".
• 2005-2008: She voices Ben Tennyson in "Ben 10".
• 2010-2021: Tara voices Twilight Sparkle in "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic".
• 2013: She wins the Shorty Award for Best Actress for her role in "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic".
• 2016: Tara was awarded the BTVA Voice Acting Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in Television - Children's Programming for "The Fairly OddParents".
• 2017: She won the BTVA Voice Acting Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in Television - Comedy/Musical for "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic".
• 2018: Strong won the Behind the Voice Actors Feature Film Voice Acting Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role for her work in "My Little Pony: The Movie”.

Notable Awards

• Tara Strong, a renowned voice actress, has won various notable awards throughout her career, including:
• BTVA Voice Acting Award: She won this award for "Best Female Vocal Performance in Television - Comedy/Musical" for her work as "Timmy Turner" in "The Fairly OddParents" in 2013.
• NAVGTR Award: She won the "Performance in a Comedy, Lead" award for her voice acting in "Batman: Arkham City" as "Harley Quinn" in 2012.
• BTVA Voice Acting Award: She won the "Best Female Vocal Performance in Television - Children's Programming" for her work in "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" as "Twilight Sparkle" in 2012.
• Annie Awards nominated her for writing an episode of “The Fairly OddParents.”
• These awards primarily recongnize her talent in the field of voice acting in animation.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Tara Strong Movie/TV Show?

Known for her versatile voice acting, Tara Strong has contributed to numerous popular TV shows and movies. However, one that stands out above the rest is her role as "Twilight Sparkle" in the animated series "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic." This series became a cultural phenomenon, gathering both young audiences and adult fans, known as "bronies." Not only was it successful during its broadcast from 2010 to 2019, but it also spawned several spin-off films and series featuring Tara Strong's iconic character. Despite Strong's vast filmography, "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" has likely had the most significant impact on popular culture.

How Did Tara Strong Get Famous?

Tara Strong became famous through her eminent career as a voice actress in the entertainment industry. She began her journey with stage performances in Toronto, Canada, but gained her reputation in Hollywood by lending her voice to a wide range of iconic characters for animated series, movies and video games. Notable roles include "Bubbles" in The Powerpuff Girls, "Timmy Turner" in The Fairly OddParents and "Raven" in Teen Titans. She has showcased her talent in defining versatile characters, which has garnered her widespread acclaim and made her a celebrated figure in animation.