June Foray

June Foray, born on September eighteenth, nineteen seventeen, was a remarkable American voice actress and radio personality whose talents brought to life a myriad of beloved animated characters. Among her most iconic roles were Rocky the Flying Squirrel and Natasha Fatale, as well as Granny from the Warner Bros. cartoons directed by Friz Freleng. Her versatility also shone through in characters like Lucifer from Disney's Cinderella, Cindy Lou Who, Jokey Smurf, Grammi Gummi from Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears series, and the enchanting Magica De Spell.

Foray's illustrious career spanned various media, including radio, theatrical shorts, feature films, television, records—often collaborating with Stan Freberg—video games, and even talking toys. She was a pioneering figure in the animation industry, being one of the early members of ASIFA-Hollywood, an organization dedicated to promoting and encouraging animation. Her contributions were pivotal in establishing the Annie Awards and she played a significant role in the creation of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in two thousand one.

In recognition of her outstanding work, June Foray was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her exceptional voice work in television. The legendary animator Chuck Jones famously remarked, 'June Foray is not the female Mel Blanc. Mel Blanc was the male June Foray,' highlighting her unique and irreplaceable contributions to the world of animation.