Biography
Who is Tress MacNeille?
Early life and real name
Tress MacNeille was born Teressa Claire Payne in Chicago, United States. She grew up in America and later attended the University of California, Berkeley for her education.
Before finding major success in television and animation, Tress worked in various performance roles. She spent ten years as a member of the improvisational comedy group The Groundlings, which helped build her skills in character voices and impressions.
Voice acting career
Tress MacNeille established herself as a prominent voice actress through extensive work in television animation. She voiced Babs Bunny in Tiny Toon Adventures from 1990 to 1992, earning recognition for her range of vocal impressions including famous Hollywood stars.
Following her success on Tiny Toon Adventures, Tress was brought in to voice Dot Warner on the animated series Animaniacs and its revival. Her performance earned her an Annie Award nomination in 1995.
In addition to her work on Animaniacs, Tress has voiced many characters in The Simpsons since 1990, including Agnes Skinner, Brandine Spuckler, Lindsey Naegle, Dolph Shapiro, and Crazy Cat Lady. Her other well-known credits include Daisy Duck in Disney media, Chip and Gadget Hackwrench in Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, and roles in Disenchantment, Rugrats, and Hey Arnold!
Other artistic work
Alongside her extensive television voice work, Tress MacNeille has worked as a singer, screenwriter, and disc jockey. Her career includes appearances in music videos and various audio projects.
In 1983, Tress sang and appeared as Lucille Ball in the music video for Weird Al Yankovic song Ricky. The video was based on the television show I Love Lucy and parodied a song by Toni Basil.
Family and personal life
Tress MacNeille has one daughter named Jenna MacNeille. She continues to work in the entertainment industry as an American voice actress and television actor.
Birthday and age
Tress MacNeille was born on June 20, 1951, which makes Tress 75 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Tress shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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