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'''Grey DeLisle''' (born [[August 24]], [[1972]] in [[Fort Ord]], [[California]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[singer]], [[songwriter]], and [[voice actor|voice actress]] of [[Ireland|Irish]] and [[Mexican]] [[common descent|descent]].
'''Grey DeLisle''' (born [[August 24]], [[1972]] in [[Fort Ord]], [[California]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[singer]], [[songwriter]], and [[voice actor|voice actress]] of [[Ireland|Irish]] and [[Hispanic]] [[common descent|descent]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
She had a rough childhood: Her father left the family, and her mother was addicted to [[drugs]]. She was largely raised by her grandmother, Eva Flores Ruth, a vocalist who performed with [[Salsa music|salsa]] legend [[Tito Puente]].
Grey DeLisle had a difficult childhood: her father left the family, and her mother was addicted to [[drugs]]. She was largely raised by her grandmother, Eva Flores Ruth, a vocalist who performed with [[Salsa music|salsa]] legend [[Tito Puente]].


Grey was heavily into [[goth]] bands like [[The Cure]], but her mother, who had become a [[born-again]] [[Pentecostal]], set a strict rule of no [[secularism|secular]] music. In her late teens, she started singing old [[gospel]] tunes, and started in the world of [[stand-up comedy]], on the advice of a close friend. In her comedy routine, DeLisle was able to imitate voices very well, and was then advised to take a shot at voice acting. Her first starring role came in the [[English language|English]] version of ''[[Crayon Shin-chan]]'', as the voice of characters Cosmo and Uma in 1994.
DeLisle was heavily into [[goth]] bands like [[The Cure]], but her mother, who had become a [[born-again]] [[Pentecostal]], set a strict rule of no [[secularism|secular]] music. In her late teens, she started singing old [[gospel]] tunes, and started in the world of [[stand-up comedy]], on the advice of a close friend. In her comedy routine, DeLisle was able to imitate voices very well, and was then advised to take a shot at voice acting. Her first starring role came in the [[English language|English]] version of ''[[Crayon Shin-chan]]'', as the voice of characters Cosmo and Uma in 1994.


She didn't get another starring role until [[1998]], but she has since become one of America's most beloved and well-respected voice actresses. She has even learned how to speak [[Japanese language|Japanese]] thanks to fellow voice actors [[Janice Kawaye]] and [[Keone Young]] for her role as Yumi on ''[[Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi]]''. Other voice acting roles have been in many [[computer and video games]] such as ''[[Escape from Monkey Island]]'', ''[[Baldur's Gate]]'' and many ''[[List of LucasArts Star Wars games|Star Wars]]'' games. DeLisle has also released four music [[compact disc|CDs]], filled with goth-inspired [[folk music|folk]] and [[Americana]] tunes, with a few gospel-style songs as well.
She didn't get another starring role until 1998, but she has since become one of America's most beloved and well-respected voice actresses. She has even learned how to speak [[Japanese language|Japanese]], thanks to fellow voice actors [[Janice Kawaye]] and [[Keone Young]], for her role as Yumi on ''[[Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi]]''. Other voice acting roles have been in many [[computer and video games]], such as ''[[Escape from Monkey Island]]'', ''[[Baldur's Gate]]'' and many ''[[List of LucasArts Star Wars games|Star Wars]]'' games. DeLisle has also released four music [[compact disc|CDs]], filled with goth-inspired [[folk music|folk]] and [[Americana]] tunes, with a few gospel-style songs as well.


In [[2002]], DeLisle married musician [[Murry Hammond]], the bassist for the [[Old 97's]], after a few months of a long-distance relationship. They were even featured in an episode of [[The Learning Channel]] program ''[[A Wedding Story]]''. They are expecting a baby boy in January, as confirmed on her Official MySpace blog [http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=87778100&blogID=186283699&MyToken=cc927771-6a7f-4566-9386-32b56237dcad].
In 2002, DeLisle married musician [[Murry Hammond]], the bassist for the [[Old 97's]], after a few months of a long-distance relationship. They were even featured in an episode of [[The Learning Channel]] program ''[[A Wedding Story]]''. They are expecting a baby boy in January, as confirmed on her Official MySpace blog. [http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=87778100&blogID=186283699&MyToken=cc927771-6a7f-4566-9386-32b56237dcad]


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]'' (video game, 2003) — Pukutak
* ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]'' (video game, 2003) — Pukutak
*''[[Danny Phantom]]'' (2004) - [[Samantha "Sam" Manson]]
*''[[Danny Phantom]]'' (2004) - [[Samantha "Sam" Manson]]
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' (2004) - Brianna
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' (2004) - [[List of ancient Jedi#Brianna the Handmaiden|Brianna the Handmaiden]]
*''[[Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends]]'' (2004) - Frances "[[Frankie]]" Foster, [[Duchess]], Goo Goo Gaga ("[[Goo]]" for short)
*''[[Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends]]'' (2004) - Frances "[[Frankie]]" Foster, [[Duchess]], Goo Goo Gaga ("[[Goo]]" for short)
*''[[Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi]]'' (2004) - Yumi
*''[[Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi]]'' (2004) - Yumi
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Grey is good friends with [[Tara Strong]], another actress with whom she works with in several shows.
DeLisle is friend of [[Tara Strong]], another actress with whom she has worked in several shows.

She is the voice of Princess Serena in Kid Clan Zero.
She is also the voice of [[Princess Serena]] in Kid Clan Zero.


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 02:05, 23 December 2006

Grey DeLisle
File:Grey DeLisle05.jpg
Born
Erin Grey DeLisle

August 24, 1972
Fort Ord, California
StatusMarried
OccupationVoice Actor/Singer/Comedian
AgentSandie Schnarr
Notable creditsAvatar: The Last Airbender
as Azula
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford's Puppy Days
as Emily Elizabeth Howard
Danny Phantom
as Samantha Manson
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
as Duchess/Goo/Frankie Foster
The Fairly OddParents
as Vicky/Tootie
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
as Mandy
Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi
as Yumi
Xiaolin Showdown
as Kimiko
SpouseMurry Hammond
Children1 baby boy (expected in January) [1]
WebsiteGrey DeLisle.com

Grey DeLisle (born August 24, 1972 in Fort Ord, California) is an American singer, songwriter, and voice actress of Irish and Hispanic descent.

Biography

Grey DeLisle had a difficult childhood: her father left the family, and her mother was addicted to drugs. She was largely raised by her grandmother, Eva Flores Ruth, a vocalist who performed with salsa legend Tito Puente.

DeLisle was heavily into goth bands like The Cure, but her mother, who had become a born-again Pentecostal, set a strict rule of no secular music. In her late teens, she started singing old gospel tunes, and started in the world of stand-up comedy, on the advice of a close friend. In her comedy routine, DeLisle was able to imitate voices very well, and was then advised to take a shot at voice acting. Her first starring role came in the English version of Crayon Shin-chan, as the voice of characters Cosmo and Uma in 1994.

She didn't get another starring role until 1998, but she has since become one of America's most beloved and well-respected voice actresses. She has even learned how to speak Japanese, thanks to fellow voice actors Janice Kawaye and Keone Young, for her role as Yumi on Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi. Other voice acting roles have been in many computer and video games, such as Escape from Monkey Island, Baldur's Gate and many Star Wars games. DeLisle has also released four music CDs, filled with goth-inspired folk and Americana tunes, with a few gospel-style songs as well.

In 2002, DeLisle married musician Murry Hammond, the bassist for the Old 97's, after a few months of a long-distance relationship. They were even featured in an episode of The Learning Channel program A Wedding Story. They are expecting a baby boy in January, as confirmed on her Official MySpace blog. [2]

Discography

Starring Roles

Trivia

DeLisle is friend of Tara Strong, another actress with whom she has worked in several shows.

She is also the voice of Princess Serena in Kid Clan Zero.

Preceded by Daphne Blake Voice
2000-2006 		Succeeded by
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