Actress Pat Carroll has developed much of her career dubbing animated films. AP photo
Pat Carroll, the 95-year-old veteran actress, known for giving her voice to the character of Ursula in The little Mermaid from Disneyand whose entertainment career spanned seven decades, died this Saturday, July 30, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recovering from pneumonia.
Carroll’s death was confirmed by his rep, Derek Maki, who said Carroll died with her best friend by her side.
Born on May 5, 1927 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Patricia Ann Carroll’s family moved to Los Angeles when she was five. She there she started acting in local productions at a young age, before attending the Catholic University of America and then enlist in the United States Army during World War II.
Pat Carroll next to a doll of Ursula, the character from “The Little Mermaid” who gave her great popularity. Clarin archive photo
Carroll’s first role came in 1947 in the film Hometown girl. From that point on, the actress became a regular presence in many variety shows for the next three decades.
A voice in the cartoons
Since the late 1980s, Carroll has had a great job as a voice actress in animated shows. how A puppy named Scooby-Doo, Galaxy High, Foofur, and A Goofy Movie. On television, in Pound Pups, gave her voice to Katrina Stoneheart. In two Garfield television specials (A Garfield Christmas Y Garfield’s Thanksgiving), played Jon’s exuberant grandmother.
Much of Pat Carroll’s career has been as a voice actress.
She also lent her voice to the character of Grannt in the 2005 reissue of my neighbor Totoro.
Listen to Ursula
In 1989, already as the sea witch Ursula in The little Mermaid singing Poor unfortunate souls (poor unfortunate souls), for many one of the great moments of the film that was the rebirth of Disney in cinema. In interviews, Carroll defined the role as one of his career favorites.
It has since reprized the role in other formats, including the video game series Kingdom Heartsthe spin-off television series and in various rides and shows at Disney theme parks.
other cards
Carroll won an Emmy Award in 1956 for his work on Sid Caesar’s house. Also, the actress showed comic skills playing regular roles in Make room for Dad, the Jimmy Durante show, the Danny Thomas show, too close for convenience Y She is the sheriff.
Pat Carroll attended the Broadway premiere of “The Little Mermaid” in 2008. AP Photo
Other important appearances took place in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Laverne & Shirley, The Love Boat, Designing Women Y ER.
Carroll also led the game show challenge on 20th century television with ties To tell you the truth, the game of the match, I have a secret, All-Stars password, you do not tell Y The $ 10,000 pyramid.
A memorable Gertrude Stein
Carroll earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of Gertrude Stein. in his personal theatrical show. The recorded version of the production earned the actress a Grammy in 1980 for best spoken word (documentary or drama).
Carroll leaves his daughters, Kerry Karsian and Tara Karsian; and his niece, Evan Karsian-McCormick.
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Source: Clarin
