Annick Obonsawin (born October 12, 1983) is a First Nations Abenaki Canadian actress.
Biography
Obonsawin has played roles in many children's shows such as Inez in Cyberchase[1] and Skunk in Franklin.[2] She also played Slappy the Dummy in Goosebumps,[2] and Sierra in Total Drama. She voiced Jamie, Johnny and Jimmy's sister, in the 2014 animated film The Nut Job;[3] Belinda in the Disney Junior/TVOKids animated TV series Ella the Elephant; and Startail in Starlink: Battle for Atlas. She also voices Helda from George Shrinks.
Family
Obonsawin lives with her mother, father and sister in Unionville, Ontario. A First Nations woman, she is of Abenaki heritage.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | It Takes Two | Brenda Butkis | |
| 1996 | Swiss Family Robinson | Voice | |
| 1997 | Silence | Mary | [4] |
| 1997 | Pippi Longstocking | Kids | Voice[5] |
| 1999 | Touched | Dixie | [6] |
| 2000 | Franklin and the Green Knight | Armadillo | Voice[5] |
| 2002 | Madeline: My Fair Madeline | Emma | Voice[5] |
| 2003 | Back to School with Franklin | Skunk | Voice[5] |
| 2007 | Charlie Bartlett | Daisy | |
| 2010 | Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale | Jilliana | Voice[5] |
| 2014 | The Nut Job | Jamie | Voice[5] |
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Episodes and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon | Sophie | Season 1[7] |
| 1994 | Squawk Box | [8] | |
| 1995–1996 | The Magic School Bus | Caller (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 1995–1996 | The NeverEnding Story | Gaya, Edzel (voice) | 2 episodes[5] |
| 1995–1997 | Goosebumps | Slappy / Sari Hassad | 3 episodes |
| 1995–2003 | Little Bear | Pigeon (#3) (A Flu), Robin, Squirrel (Little Bear and the North Pole) (voice) | Additional voices |
| 1998 | Anatole | Claudette (voice) | Recurring character, 5 episodes |
| 1999–2001 | Angela Anaconda | Karlene Trainor | Recurring character[4] |
| 1999 | George and Martha | Walrus Kid | Episode: "A Day at the Beach" |
| 1999 | Ned's Newt | Mallow/Blonde-Haired Girl Who Lost Her Kite | Episode: "Xylophone Camp/The Friendly Triangle" |
| 1996–2000 | The Adventures of Shirley Holmes | Alicia Gianelli | Main role,[9] 36 episodes |
| 1997–2004 | Franklin | Skunk (voice) | Recurring character, 16 episodes[5] |
| 1998–1999 | Brats of the Lost Nebula | Triply (voice) | Main role, 13 episodes |
| 2001 | Rescue Heroes | Jessica (voice) | Episode: "Canyon Catastrophe" |
| 2001–2003 | George Shrinks | Helda (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | Committed | Tracy Larsen (voice) | Main role, 13 episodes |
| 2002–present | Cyberchase | Inez (voice) | Main role[5] |
| 2003 | Franny's Feet | Desta the Ostrich | Episode: "Egg Sitting" |
| 2005 | Mischief City | Maxine | Main role |
| 2005–2006 | Time Warp Trio | Anna (voice) | Recurring role[5] |
| 2006–2008 | Captain Flamingo | Ruth-Ann (voice) | Recurring role[5] |
| 2006–2007 | Erky Perky | Stinks | Supporting role, 18 episodes |
| 2007–2008 | Clang Invasion | Daisy Harrison (voice) | Main role |
| 2008–2009 | Bakugan Battle Brawlers | Daisy Makimoto (voice) | Episode: "Nightmare in Doomsville" |
| 2009 | Warehouse 13 | Minnie Harris | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2009 | Flashpoint | Rachel | Episode: "Never Let You Down" |
| 2010–2013 | Total Drama | Sierra (voice) | Main role |
| 2011–2012 | Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge | Paige (voice) | Main role |
| 2012 | The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | Ralph (voice) | Episode: "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!" |
| 2013-2014 | Ella the Elephant | Belinda (voice) | Main character |
| 2015 | Arthur | Angie Vanderloo (voice) | Episode: "Whip. Mix. Blend." |
| 2017 | 3 Amigonauts | Herby (voice) | Main role |
| 2017-2020 | Top Wing | Matilda (voice) | Additional voices |
| 2018-2020 | Bakugan: Battle Planet | Mac, Max, Maid (voice) | [5] |
| 2020 | Mighty Express | Peoplemover Penny (voice) | [5] |
| 2021 | Bakugan: Geogan Rising | Mac, Max | Additional voices |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Starlink: Battle for Atlas | Startail | [5] |
References
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2010-09-03). The Year in Television, 2009: A Catalog of New and Continuing Series, Miniseries, Specials and TV Movies. McFarland. pp. 206–. ISBN 978-0-7864-5844-8. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
- ^ a b "Banker quit her job for Superman Dreaming up a career in television: Centennial program teaches how to create traditional or multimedia children's entertainment" by Paul Dalby, Toronto Star (22 March, 2012) Retrieved from ProQuest 935007332
- ^ "Going squirrelly, Gangnam-style" by Adam Nayman, The Globe and Mail (17 Jan, 2014) Retrieved from ProQuest 1477931621
- ^ a b c "Small wonder" by Dick Loek, Toronto Star (4 June, 2000) [Ontario Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 438153604
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Annick Obansawin (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 25, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ "Redgrave aces role in Touched" by Glen Schaefer, The Province (7 April, 2000) [Final Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 269246174
- ^ "He's no Dud Dudley the dragon is joined by moppets, puppets and people in adventures that help children discover the world around them" by Kathy Kastner, Toronto Star (2 Oct, 1993) Retrieved from ProQuest 436935300
- ^ "Just Kidding YTV's Squawk Box Gives Childish Humour Newfound Credibility - and Its Very Own Half-Hour Show" by Shirley Knott, The Globe and Mail (13 Aug, 1994) Retrieved from ProQuest 385059952
- ^ "Shirley Holmes is on the case Tiny Talent Time a TV series about a young detective is another reason why foreign networks are investigating Canadian kids shows." by Chris Dafoe, The Globe and Mail (29 Aug, 1998) Retrieved from ProQuest 384557937
External links
- Annick Obonsawin at IMDb
- Annick Obonsawin at Anime News Network's encyclopedia