Laraine Newman

Laraine Newman was an original cast member of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" from 1975 to 1980. Her work on the show led to her induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2017. Newman has also appeared in the films "Stardust Memories," "Problem Child 2," "Coneheads," and "The Flintstones."

Newman has established a strong presence in the world of voice acting. She has lent her talents to several Pixar films, including "Finding Nemo," "WALL-E," "Up," and "Inside Out," and has made guest voice appearances in popular TV shows like "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Doc McStuffins." Her contributions to animated films and series extend to "Monsters, Inc.," "Avatar: The Last Airbender," and "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," among others. Newman's voice acting roles have garnered recognition, such as her nomination for an Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production for her role as "Amber" in "Dawn of the Croods."

Newman's career also extends to writing. In 2021, she released her audio memoir, "May You Live in Interesting Times," on Audible. Apart from her memoir, Newman has contributed to the online magazine One For The Table and occasionally to the Huffington Post. Her future projects include voice roles in the upcoming 2024 animated movie "The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie" and the 2025 animated project "Dog Man," promising a continued presence in the world of entertainment and animation.