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Ever notice how some animated characters are spitting images of their voice actors? Join us as we count down our picks for the characters who are dead ringers for the stars behind them! From Danny DeVito's multiple lookalikes to Robin Williams' iconic blue Genie, these celebrities truly put their faces into their performances.
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00:00Can you help us? We're looking for someone called Philoctetes.
00:05Call me Phil.
00:06Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at the animated characters who were specifically designed to look like their voice
00:13actors.
00:14Al, if you want a winner, just be yourself.
00:20Number 30. Cobra Bubbles, Ving Rhames, Lilo and Stitch.
00:24Easily among the coolest characters in Disney canon, Cobra Bubbles looks like he stepped straight out of Men in Black.
00:31Nice to meet you, Mr. Bubbles.
00:34Mr. Bubbles? That's a strange...
00:37Yes, I know.
00:38According to animator Andreas Deja, though, Bubbles was originally conceived as a, quote,
00:43wimpy social worker and looked nothing like the character we know.
00:46That changed when the team decided to make Bubbles the, quote, ultimate authoritative social worker.
00:51Reportedly, this was Marcellus Wallace from Pulp Fiction.
00:55And who happens to portray that character?
00:57That would be Bubbles' voice actor, Ving Rhames himself.
01:00I know you're trying, Nani, but you need to think about what's best for Lilo.
01:05Looking at them side by side, the resemblance is impossible to ignore.
01:09From the shaved head to the dark shades and commanding demeanor,
01:13Cobra Bubbles radiates the same sense of power and authority that made Marcellus Wallace an evergreen figure in pop culture.
01:19Aliens are all about rules.
01:22Number 29. Dory, Ellen DeGeneres, Finding Nemo.
01:27Certain animated characters are indistinguishable from their voice actors,
01:31perhaps none more so than Dory from Ellen.
01:33According to Finding Nemo director Andrew Stanton, the character was originally envisioned as a male fish.
01:39Will you quit it?
01:40What?
01:40I'm trying to swim here.
01:41What, the ocean isn't big enough for you or something like that?
01:43Huh?
01:43You got a problem, buddy?
01:44However, Stanton pivoted after watching an episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show,
01:48in which he noticed Ellen would, quote,
01:51change the subject five times before finishing one sentence.
01:53You mean, you mean you don't like me?
01:57No, of course I like you.
01:59Ellen then became the template for Dory's personality,
02:02making her the fast-talking, dainty, relentlessly upbeat character fans fell in love with.
02:07And it looks like the inspiration didn't stop there,
02:10as Dory's facial features, expressions, and mannerisms are also Ellen DeGeneres down to a T.
02:15If Ellen were blue, forgetful, and aquatic, that is.
02:18I'm totally excited.
02:19Are you excited?
02:21Dory, wake up, wake up, come on!
02:23Number 28. Miguel, Anthony Gonzalez, Coco.
02:27It's hard to imagine anyone other than Gonzalez as Miguel,
02:30mainly because the character pretty much looks exactly like Gonzalez did at the time.
02:34It's even wilder considering he was never meant to play the part in the first place.
02:38Come, you'll feel better after you eat with your family.
02:43I don't want to be in this family!
02:45Gonzalez was initially hired as a temporary stand-in,
02:48brought in to read Miguel's lines until Pixar had roped in someone else for the role.
02:52However, Gonzalez brought so much charm and authenticity that not only was he hired,
02:57but Miguel was redesigned around his personality and facial expressions.
03:01Miguel?
03:02Mama Imelda.
03:03So if you think the precocious 12-year-old has an uncanny resemblance to his actor,
03:09it's because Miguel was molded around Gonzalez himself.
03:12Number 27. The Lorax, Danny DeVito, The Lorax.
03:16Some actors disappear into their characters, but in this case, Danny DeVito is the Lorax.
03:22From his tough guy attitude, commanding presence, and unmistakable accent,
03:27everything about him mirrors the actor.
03:29And who are you?
03:31Wait, wait, I'm the Lorax!
03:33Guardian of the forest!
03:35The Lorax's facial animation and expressions are also classic DeVito,
03:40leaving no doubt who the character was modeled after from the very first glance.
03:44According to producer Chris Melodontri,
03:46the role was DeVito's because of his, quote,
03:49wonderful ability to be acerbic and grouchy,
03:51but at the same time absolutely lovable.
03:53Nice work, you guys!
03:55Couldn't have done it without you!
03:56DeVito agreed he was born to play the role with Entertainment Tonight,
04:00joking that, quote,
04:01I always think of myself as being a little gruffer.
04:03The connection went so deep that DeVito even voiced the Lorax in Russian, German, Italian, and Spanish.
04:10You call me Nochelina, eh?
04:11I'm happy, I'm ready to vote for what you're in there.
04:15Number 26.
04:16Harley Quinn, Arlene Sorkin, Batman The Animated Series.
04:20While many assume she debuted in the comics like the rest of Batman's rogues gallery,
04:24Harley Quinn was an original creation for the DCAU.
04:28You gonna call it a specialist, boss?
04:30No, no, just an old friend.
04:34Arlene Sorkin, a college friend of producer and writer Paul Dini,
04:37served as the basis for the character.
04:39Her design was specifically inspired by Sorkin's as a jester in a dream sequence on Days of Our Lives.
04:45Harley's, quote,
04:46snappy, wisecracking, bubbly blonde traits were also lifted straight from Sorkin herself.
04:51So you ain't seen Mr. J around, have ya?
04:54It's not every day that an iconic character is born from a minor soap opera appearance,
04:58and yet Sorkin laid the foundation for Harley's look, voice, and attitude,
05:03originating Mr. J's wacky sidekick in animation long before the character became the mainstream force she is today.
05:09Baby, you're the greatest!
05:17Number 25.
05:19Gil, Willem Dafoe, Finding Nemo.
05:22Among the greatest character actors of his generation,
05:25Willem Dafoe's expressive features have allowed him to blend into a wide range of roles.
05:30Chief among them are the distinctive lines around his mouth that give him a uniquely intense appearance.
05:35What are you thinking about?
05:37I'm thinking, tonight, we give the kid a proper reception.
05:42Pixar fully leaned into this when animating Shark Tank leader Gil,
05:46who retains his voice actor's most recognizable traits.
05:49From this moment on, you will now be known as Shark Bait.
05:54Gil's narrow eyes and focused stare also hark back to Dafoe's own mannerisms,
05:59clearly indicating that they are one and the same.
06:01That took guts, kid.
06:03And if Gil's speech and cadence sound familiar to some fans,
06:06that's because Dafoe reportedly based it on his character Earl Koppen from Animal Factory,
06:10a role also defined by life in captivity.
06:14Number 24.
06:15Various, Tom Hanks, The Polar Express.
06:17The early 2000s were a time when the uncanny valley was all too common.
06:22At a time when 3D animation was booming, Robert Zemeckis tried to push its boundaries,
06:27with mixed results.
06:29The Polar Express was a passion project for Tom Hanks, who optioned the book himself.
06:34Well, you coming?
06:36Using then-groundbreaking performance capture technology,
06:39Hanks portrayed six characters on screen, also lending his voice as the narrator.
06:44As such, each one is true to life with the actor's features.
06:48What exactly is your persuasion on the big man since you brought him up?
06:54Zemeckis initially wanted Hanks to play every character in the film, including the children,
06:59but dropped the idea when it became too ambitious.
07:02As for the eerie look, Zemeckis explained his approach, saying, quote,
07:06We never wanted it to be photorealistic or CG animated.
07:10We wanted it to be somewhere in between.
07:12Full of confidence and spirit.
07:17Christmas spirit.
07:18Number 23.
07:20Peter Pan, Bobby Driscoll, Peter Pan.
07:22Here's a fun fact.
07:24Before Disney's animated classic, Peter Pan was traditionally played by women.
07:28Disney's first contracted child actor, Bobby Driscoll, became the first boy to portray the character,
07:33even if as a voice performance.
07:35Is it there?
07:39Must be here somewhere.
07:41Since animators had no prior male version, Driscoll became the natural live-action reference.
07:47While flying and action scenes were handled by dancer Roland Dupree,
07:51Peter's close-ups and features were modeled after Driscoll.
07:54Well, well.
07:55A codfish on a hook.
07:58And when you see his appearance at the time of production,
08:00there's really no doubting the resemblance.
08:02From the mischievous grin to his trademark eyebrows.
08:06Driscoll had a tragic end to his career,
08:08but his likeness as Peter Pan ensured his legacy lives on for generations of audiences.
08:13I'll do anything you say.
08:15Well, alright.
08:17If you say you're a codfish.
08:20Number 22.
08:21Scar, Jeremy Irons, The Lion King.
08:24At the time of the film's production,
08:26casting a prestige actor in children's animation was practically unheard of.
08:30And yet, Disney not only landed Jeremy Irons a scar,
08:34but used him as the foundation for the character's design.
08:37Life's not fair, is it?
08:40You see, I, well, I shall never be king.
08:44Animator Andreas Deja drew direct inspiration from Irons' Oscar-winning turn,
08:48as Klaus von Bülow in Reversal of Fortune.
08:51Although Irons has maintained the similarities between the characters' cadence
08:55is simply because, quote,
08:56they both share the same voice box,
08:58he recognized his, quote,
08:59own baggy eyes when viewing Scar for the first time.
09:02For what?
09:03For the death of the king.
09:04Why, is he sick?
09:05No, fool, we're gonna kill him.
09:07Deja also shaped Scar's mannerisms around the actor,
09:10designing his movement on how Irons carries himself,
09:13saying, quote,
09:14If you have a great voice to work with,
09:17your work is half done.
09:18Long live the king.
09:21Number 21.
09:23Mrs. Potts, Angela Lansbury, Beauty and the Beast.
09:26The first animated film to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar,
09:30Beauty and the Beast stands on the towering shoulders of its screenplay,
09:34animation, and voice cast.
09:36Among them, Angela Lansbury emerged as the film's most iconic presence.
09:40How would you like a nice pot of tea, sir?
09:42It'll warm you up in no time.
09:44During recording sessions,
09:46the actress was closely observed by animators and storyboard artists,
09:49who designed Mrs. Potts around her likeness.
09:52From the warm smile and soft, expressive eyes to the rounded cheeks,
09:56Mrs. Potts carries the same wholesome charm that Lansbury naturally exuded.
10:00Cheer up, child.
10:02It'll turn out all right in the end.
10:04Remarking on the character's appearance,
10:06the actress stated, quote,
10:07Mrs. Potts, I thought, was just exactly the little fat comfortable lady
10:11that I had envisioned in my mind.
10:14There may be something there that wasn't there before.
10:18Number 20.
10:19Cinderella, Eileen Woods, Cinderella.
10:22There's no question that Cinderella is one of the most iconic Disney characters.
10:26She's arguably the quintessential Disney princess.
10:29But the original 1950 film wouldn't have been what it was without Eileen Woods,
10:34who was the voice behind Cinderella.
10:36Your rainbow will come smiling too.
10:42There were a number of influences on the character's features,
10:45possibly including actresses like Grace Kelly and Ingrid Bergman.
10:49Despite not being the sole influence,
10:51the appearance of the voice actress herself also contributed to Cinderella's physical traits.
10:55The dream that you wish will come true.
11:07Woods was just 20 years old at the time of the film's release.
11:10While her own face wasn't famous,
11:12she certainly left a mark on Disney animation through Cinderella.
11:16Oh, I understand, but it's more than I ever hoped for.
11:21Number 19.
11:23Eep Crude, Emma Stone, The Croods.
11:26Eep Crude is the adventurous daughter of the titular cave clan.
11:29Are you dead?
11:30Can I have your fire if you're dead?
11:32Her bright attitude and inquisitive nature are portrayed amazingly by Emma Stone.
11:37But we can also see the actress in other ways.
11:40For example, Eep shares the red hair Stone so frequently sports.
11:44Eep's green eyes and the shape of her face are also reminiscent of Stone's.
11:48What if we don't find a cave before sunset?
11:51What if it takes a few days?
11:54What if the birds come back?
11:56Usually, comparing someone to a cave person would be seen as an insult.
12:00But any character modeled after Emma Stone is bound to be radiant.
12:04And you'd be remiss to deem Eep the exception.
12:07Ah!
12:08I love them!
12:10Plus, her name is Stone.
12:12Number 18.
12:13Hiccup, Jay Baruchel.
12:15How to Train Your Dragon.
12:16Excuse me, barmaid.
12:17I'm afraid you brought me the wrong offspring.
12:20I ordered an extra large boy with beefy arms.
12:23Extra guts and glory on the side.
12:25This here, this is a talking fishbone.
12:28The protagonist of the How to Train Your Dragon film series is Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III,
12:33a young Viking who becomes deeply involved in the world of dragons.
12:36Appearance-wise, Hiccup has a lanky build, brown hair, and an angular face structure.
12:41All of these physical elements align with that of the voice actor behind him, Jay Baruchel.
12:46And it's apparently no coincidence.
12:48Okay, Toothless, okay, yes, I know, I know, shh, shh, shh, shh, okay, okay, I know, I know.
12:55The main character in the Oscar-nominated animated film was designed to reflect much of Baruchel's awkward physicality.
13:01All the characters, including Hiccup and his dragon companion, Toothless, were meticulously crafted.
13:07It's no wonder the film series has gained significant recognition for its animation.
13:12Turns out all we needed was a little one of this.
13:15You just gestured to all of me.
13:19Number 17.
13:20Flynn Rider, Zachary Levi, Tangled.
13:23Oh yeah, that's like spitting image.
13:25It's just trying to say, yeah.
13:26Yeah, it was like dead ringer, we'll say that.
13:28Dead ringer, yeah, spitting image.
13:30Don't get it twisted.
13:32Tangled received plenty of critical acclaim, in part due to its impressive computer animation.
13:37One particularly noteworthy example of this comes in the form of Rapunzel's charming and witty love interest, Flynn Rider.
13:43Here comes the smolder.
13:49The character's appearance was at least partly influenced by the human behind him, Zachary Levi.
13:55According to director Byron Howard,
13:57There were, in fact, multiple famous faces that impacted Flynn's looks, including David Beckham and Clark Gable.
14:03Various physical features were fused together to create a handsome animated character.
14:08We put up photos all over the walls of the most handsome, leading men in all of Hollywood history,
14:14and sort of picked out their, which features would sort of work best.
14:19We just listened to what the girls have at it.
14:22Despite the similarities, we doubt any real-life man could do a smolder as impressive as Flynn Rider's.
14:28Number 16.
14:29Moana.
14:30Auli'i Cravalho.
14:31Moana.
14:32At just 14 years old, high school freshman Auli'i Cravalho was cast as the title character in Moana.
14:38Like her animated character, Cravalho is of Polynesian descent.
14:42The actor and character share a physical resemblance, but not on purpose.
14:46I'd say the water is literally my friend because I'm such a klutz on land.
14:50And I love the water.
14:52So, yeah, I see we have a fair bit of similarities.
14:55The character's appearance had already been decided prior to Cravalho's casting.
14:59So it turns out this was just a coincidence.
15:01What was not already set in stone, though, was another important aspect of an animated character's design.
15:08Mannerisms.
15:09That's good pork.
15:13Oh, I mean, I wasn't, what?
15:17They're calling me, so I gotta, bye!
15:20Cravalho's gestures and movements were integrated into the character during production.
15:25Dwayne Johnson's role as Maui is also worth a mention, with their similarities in muscles, tattoos, and that iconic eyebrow.
15:32Look at that, me, me, me, Maui, just tickety-tack!
15:35Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
15:38Number 15.
15:40Various.
15:40Verna Felton.
15:42Various.
15:42The Disney resume that Verna Felton amassed in her illustrious career is pretty remarkable.
15:48She voiced Mrs. Jumbo and the Elephant Matriarch in Dumbo, the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella,
15:53the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland, Aunt Sarah in Lady and the Tramp, and Flora in Sleeping Beauty.
15:59And that isn't even all of them.
16:01If humans can do it, so can we.
16:03And we'd have our magic to help us.
16:06That's right.
16:07No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no magic.
16:10But Felton's work as the Fairy Godmother and Flora are notable for more than just her voice acting performances.
16:15Her physical characteristics are also visible in those characters.
16:19That's me?
16:20I beg your pardon.
16:22Yes, ladies.
16:24That's you, Hilda.
16:25The original conceptualization of the Fairy Godmother's appearance was actually altered following the casting of Felton.
16:31You can see resemblances in terms of hair and facial structure.
16:35I hope you forgive the way that I look.
16:38Oh, it's you.
16:41Number 14.
16:42Charles Muntz.
16:43Christopher Plummer.
16:44Up.
16:45Perhaps an underrated animated antagonist is Charles Muntz from Pixar's Up.
16:50The explorer who goes from hero to zero is voiced by Christopher Plummer.
16:54You know, Carl, these people who pass through here, they all tell pretty good stories.
17:01With a brief glance, you can see how Muntz looks like Plummer in animated form.
17:06Both can claim slicked back white hair, a refined chin, and an overall grandpa vibe.
17:11You know, I'm so sorry for people who actually do want to retire.
17:14It means that they haven't loved what they do in life.
17:18And, of course, nothing could be more marvelous than traveling the world and being paid to do that.
17:25The design of Muntz wasn't necessarily originally shaped by Plummer.
17:28But according to director Pete Docter, once Plummer was cast, the character was refined in some ways.
17:34Muntz's menacing presence and obsessive quest for the rare bird were brilliantly brought to life by Plummer.
17:40So you really must say, I insist, we have so much more to talk about.
17:46Number 13. Wesley, Steve Buscemi. Home on the Range.
17:51Alright, come on, move it, Bessie, or I'll tan your hides right here.
17:55Hey, hey, hey, hey, watch the suit, watch the suit.
17:57Add Wesley to the list of shady characters voiced by talented character actor Steve Buscemi.
18:02The black market businessman even resembles Buscemi.
18:05The character sports a purple suit and hat, looking like an eerily similar cartoon image of the human voice behind
18:11him.
18:12Add an exaggerated take on the actor's eyes and facial structure.
18:15And we're looking at a caricature of the man himself.
18:18You see, for a long time I played supporting characters.
18:21Like the creepy bellhop.
18:24The creepy homeless guy.
18:26Or the creepy, creepy guy.
18:29Buscemi did a commendable job capturing the not-to-be-trusted essence of the character.
18:33Of course, he's no stranger to voice acting.
18:36But he's a bit less recognizable in his role as Randall Boggs in Monsters, Inc.
18:40I'm in the zone today, Sullivan.
18:43Gonna be doing some serious scaring.
18:45Putting up some big numbers.
18:47Number 12.
18:48Princess Tiana.
18:49Anika Noni Rose.
18:50The princess and the frog.
18:52I certainly didn't know that she was going to look that much like me.
18:55And there are times, I think in one of these posters, like the eyebrows up.
18:59That is so completely my face.
19:00It's hysterical to me.
19:02The design of Disney's first African-American princess was largely inspired by her voice actor, Anika Noni Rose.
19:08According to Rose, certain aspects of Tiana's portrayal were designed to reflect her own physical traits.
19:14Rose specifically mentioned that the character's nose and lips were her recommendations,
19:18which supervising animator Mark Henne incorporated.
19:21We had a very open dialogue about who she was and things that we wanted to make clear,
19:27even physically with her body.
19:30And it was important for me.
19:33Tiana's general facial structure also resembles her voice actor.
19:37In human form, that is.
19:38As a frog, not so much.
19:40Beyond the facial similarities, there's another, perhaps more subtle resemblance.
19:45Like Rose, Princess Tiana is left-handed.
19:48And that's no coincidence.
19:49This detail came about thanks to Rose's input.
19:52I feel very lucky and very honored to be able to voice her in this way,
20:00but also to be able to be a part of, in my small way, the creative process.
20:05Number 11.
20:06Principal Lewis, Kevin Michael Richardson, American Dad.
20:10The animated sitcom American Dad has no shortage of wacky characters.
20:14Among them is Principal Lewis, voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson.
20:18Come on, let's go play some blackjack.
20:19Now? But we have geometry class.
20:22I'll write you a note.
20:23Inappropriate and unpredictable,
20:25Principal Lewis doesn't behave like your typical principal.
20:28The absurdity and dark humor in his actions and words
20:31fit well within the dynamic of the series.
20:34I really can't believe you're an educator, Brian.
20:36My job's mostly administrative.
20:38But it's not just Richardson's vocal talents that are instilled in the character.
20:41His appearance, particularly with his beard and bald head,
20:45resembles the voice actor as well.
20:46Richardson also has voice credits for various other animated series and video games,
20:51but none of them are quite like Principal Lewis.
20:54There is no limitations to where they had him go,
20:56so now, who knows where they're at?
20:59Number 10.
21:01Al McWiggan, Wayne Knight, Toy Story 2.
21:04Hey, guys, this is Al from Al's Toy Barn.
21:07And I'm sitting on the ship in here.
21:09Al, I think I'm feeling a deal of hatching right now.
21:12Let's see what we got.
21:13Newman, is that you?
21:15Indeed it is.
21:16That's animated Newman.
21:17Perhaps you didn't recognize him if you saw Toy Story 2 as a kid.
21:21But if you're familiar with Newman from Seinfeld,
21:23you'll definitely be able to identify the voice of Wayne Knight in the character of Al McWiggan.
21:28Not only that, you can see his face in the character.
21:31Now that I have your attention, imagine we added another zero to the price, huh?
21:36Yes, yes, yes, yes!
21:37What?
21:37I'd pay anything you want.
21:38Anything you want.
21:39Yes!
21:40Yes!
21:41You got a deal!
21:42The similarities between Knight and the greedy, goofy toy collector are evident in the glasses,
21:47hair color, and overall facial structure.
21:49The animators may have even added Al's goatee after being inspired by Knight's facial hair at the time.
21:54Bullseye.
21:55I want bullseye.
21:57Ride like the wind, bullseye!
22:00I want bullseye.
22:02I'll be alright, though.
22:04I can't have it at this time.
22:05Number 9.
22:06Lance Sterling, Will Smith, Spies in Disguise.
22:09He's coming.
22:10Oh, wow.
22:10Here he comes.
22:11Yes.
22:12Your eyes aren't deceiving you.
22:14Yeah.
22:14It's him.
22:16You're good, Agent Sterling.
22:17Hey, you're not looking so bad yourself.
22:19Lance Sterling is essentially Will Smith's animated doppelganger in the movie Spies in Disguise.
22:24If you specifically compare Agent J from the Men in Black series to the animated spy Lance
22:29Sterling, the resemblance is even more apparent.
22:31They both rock those black suits.
22:33Smith is no stranger to voicing lookalikes.
22:36We can even see it in the animated fish version of himself in Shark Tale.
22:39But we're ultimately going with Lance Sterling here, because the secret agent looks more
22:43like Smith than a fish.
22:45Boy, I am the difference.
22:47All I need from you is when I want a grenade, make me a grenade.
22:53Can you do that?
22:54In Spies in Disguise, you can also see a resemblance between Tom Holland and his character of Walter
22:59Beckett, the brilliant but awkward young scientist.
23:02Let me stop you right there.
23:04I'm not leading nothing unless my man Walter is on the team.
23:07Number 8, Sergeant Calhoun, Jane Lynch, Wreck-It Ralph.
23:12This Disney film about the lives of video game characters has several characters who look
23:16strikingly similar to their real-life counterparts, from the titular Wreck-It Ralph pretty much
23:21just being John C. Reilly in overalls, to Fix-It Felix Jr.'s remarkable resemblance to
23:26actor Jack McBrayer.
23:27Of them all, however, we think Sergeant Calhoun's inspiration is rather obvious.
23:32It's make your mama's brow time!
23:34Jane Lynch's signature short blonde hair, as well as her tall frame and facial features,
23:39all have Calhoun feeling like she's just an animated, alien-battling version of Lynch
23:44herself.
23:44So stick to the program, soldier!
23:46Even Lynch's dry humor shines through.
23:49My lady, you came back!
23:50Can it fix it?
23:51Number 7, The Mad Hatter, Ed Wynn, Alice in Wonderland.
23:56For being such an out-there cartoon, Alice in Wonderland draws more from the real world
24:01than you might think, at least from the appearances of its actors.
24:05I'll say it's rude!
24:06It's very, very rude indeed!
24:08Catherine Beaumont, at the time that she voiced Alice, looked just like her.
24:13And it's easy to see Jerry Colonna in the March hair.
24:16But, for our money, the Mad Hatter is a dead ringer for Ed Wynn.
24:20The baddie top hat enthusiast has the same nose, eyebrows, and tufts of hair coming off
24:25the back of his head.
24:26You can really see the resemblance in the test footage Disney did for the tea party scene.
24:31What are you talking about?
24:32Tea!
24:33Oh, I never thought of tea, of course!
24:35Number 6, Fairy Godmother, Jennifer Saunders, Shrek 2.
24:39If Jennifer Saunders' greatest desire was to look like a Fairy Godmother on screen,
24:44then we'd say her wish was granted.
24:46No, no!
24:47You see, ogres don't live happily ever after.
24:52The magical, winged, wish-granting lady is not only a scheming businesswoman,
24:56but she also has a flair for the dramatic, and quite the set of pipes thanks to Saunders.
25:03While there are a lot of differences between the two, for instance, body type and hair color,
25:08the Fairy Godmother's face is a wildly close match to Saunders, and she looks absolutely fabulous.
25:15You couldn't just go back to your swamp and leave well enough alone!
25:19Number 5, Sadness, Phyllis Smith, Inside Out.
25:23The internal personification of melancholy within a young girl named Riley,
25:28Sadness is one of the main characters of Inside Out.
25:31I'm Sadness.
25:32Oh, hello!
25:33She's played by Phyllis Smith, who's famous for her quiet demeanor and unassuming roles with wholesome attitudes.
25:39For fans of her other work, you'll know exactly what we're talking about.
25:43Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life's problems.
25:48While Smith isn't small and blue, Sadness does manage to capture some of Smith's physicality,
25:53including her facial features, from her mouth to her nose to her big blue eyes.
25:58Smith may be playing a tragic role, but we couldn't be happier about her character's likeness.
26:04Sorry, I went sad again, didn't I?
26:06Number 4, Zazu, Rowan Atkinson, The Lion King.
26:11Zazu is the advisor to King Mufasa and frequently the voice of reason at Pride Rock,
26:16discouraging both Scar and Simba's particular brands of rebelliousness.
26:20You'll lose more than that when the king gets through with you.
26:23He's as mad as a hippo with a hernia.
26:25One might expect that it would be difficult to make a red-billed hornbill look like a human,
26:30but weirdly, it doesn't seem very odd at all.
26:33Zazu shares Atkinson's prominent eyebrows, wide eyes, and even sort of a similar nose.
26:39One day you two are going to be married!
26:42Yuck!
26:43The turn of their mouths are similar too.
26:45All those parallels help convey Atkinson's rather theatrical delivery even better,
26:50given just how expressive the actor is.
26:53Banana beak is scared.
26:54It's Mr. Banana beak to you, Fuzzy.
26:58Number 3, Phil, Danny DeVito, Hercules.
27:01Although it was tempting to discuss James Woods as Hades since the entire character changed when he was cast,
27:07we ultimately had to go with Danny DeVito as Phil.
27:11What's the matter, you never seen a sata before?
27:13Both short and balding, Phil has much of DeVito's appearance already,
27:17but his personality is also very reminiscent of the bad-tempered, over-the-top characters he so often plays.
27:24How many horns do you see?
27:26Six?
27:27Yeah, close enough.
27:28Of course, there are distinctions, such as DeVito's nose, which is nowhere near as red or bulbous.
27:34But otherwise, he and Philoctetes could be twins, if one of them was a satyr.
27:39It wouldn't be the first time Danny DeVito had a twin who was quite different from him.
27:43Do I look okay?
27:45You look better, let's put it that way.
27:47Number 2, Lady Tremaine, Eleanor Audley, Cinderella.
27:51Eleanor Audley has lent her likeness to several iconic Disney characters, including Maleficent.
27:57However, despite arguably being less famous, we're choosing her part as Lady Tremaine, the evil stepmother from Cinderella.
28:04Oh, please, you don't think that I want to.
28:06Hold your tongue.
28:06This is because we contend that Lady Tremaine looked more like Audley.
28:10The character shares Audley's graying hair, as well as her nose and the curl of her lips,
28:15particularly when frowning, which Tremaine does a lot of.
28:20Girls, please.
28:22After all, we did make a bargain, didn't we, Cinderella?
28:26Tremaine may be a more subtle villainess than Audley's other Disney role,
28:30but that only means that more of her performance comes through on screen.
28:34Good night.
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28:51Number 1, The Genie, Robin Williams, Aladdin.
28:55Yes, you probably saw this coming.
28:58Genie of the lamp!
29:01The Genie was created and designed with Robin Williams in mind.
29:05The wish-granting Blue Gin's zany attitude, facial features, from that strong chin to those wide, expressive eyes,
29:12as well as his numerous pop culture references, are all classic Williams.
29:16The comedian famously improvised frequently in the recording booth,
29:19which led to plenty of Genie's famous lines coming directly from him.
29:24Al, if you want a winner, just be yourself.
29:28So much about his appearance and actions are all owed directly to Williams.
29:32It's safe to say that without Robin Williams, we'd never have a friend like Genie.
29:40Can you think of any other characters based on their voice actors?
29:43Let us know in the comments.
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