Winchell, April 1960-

PERSONAL

Full name, April Terri Winchell; born January 4, 1960, in New York, NY; daughter of Paul (a ventriloquist, comedian, and voice artist) and Nina (an actress) Winchell; married Mick Kuisel (an art director and writer), 1996 (separated).

Addresses:

Agent—Innovative Artists, 1505 10th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Career:

Actress and voice artist. Radio Savant (commercial production company), partner, 1992—; radio voice for Glendale Federal Bank of California; writer and producer of radio commercials; performer in commercials.

Awards, Honors:

Grand Prize, Radio Mercury Awards, Radio Advertising Bureau, 1997, for the radio commercial "Instant Death"; Annie Award nomination, outstanding individual achievement for voice acting by a female performer in an animated television production, International Animated Film Society, 1998, for 101 Dalmatians: The Series; Annie Award nomination, outstanding individual achievement for voice acting by a female performer in an animated television production, 2000, for Recess; Clio Award, Grand Andy, and other awards for advertising.

CREDITS

Stage Appearances:

Appeared as Mama Rose, Gypsy; appeared in a solo show at the Roxy Theatre, 1998.

Stage Work:

Creator, No Minimum, Theatre at the Duplex, New York City, 2000.

Film Appearances:

Mrs. Herman, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Buena Vista, 1988.

Voice of Mom and young Baby Herman, Tummy Trouble (animated short), Amblin Entertainment/Walt Disney Productions, 1989.

Voice of Baby Herman and Mrs. Herman, Roller Coaster Rabbit (animated short), Amblin Entertainment/Walt Disney Productions, 1990.

Voice of Helga, Medusa, and Rae Faye, Monster in My Pocket: The Big Scream (animated short), Kidmark, 1992.

Voice of Baby Herman, Trail Mix-Up (animated short), Amblin Entertainment/Walt Disney Productions, 1993.

Voice of Mom and Young Baby Herman, The Best of Roger Rabbit (animated; also known as Disney and Steven Spielberg Present "The Best of Roger Rabbit"), 1996.

Voice of Tanya, Mighty Ducks the Movie: The Face-Off (animated), Walt Disney Home Video, 1997.

Voice, Belle's Magical World (animated; also known as Disney's "Belle's Magical World"), Walt Disney Home Video, 1997.

Additional voices, Antz (animated), DreamWorks SKG, 1998.

Additional voice, Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (animated; also known as Disney's "Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World" and Pocahontas: Journey to a New World), Buena Vista Home Video, 1998.

Additional voice, Toy Story 2 (animated), Buena Vista, 1999.

Voices of firefighter and mother, Mickey Once upon a Christmas (animated), Walt Disney Home Video, 1999.

Voice of Madame Raya, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (animated), 2000.

Voice of Mrs. Mahoney, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (animated), Buena Vista Home Video, 2001.

Voices of Ms. Finster and Mrs. Detweiler, Recess: School's Out (animated), Buena Vista, 2001.

Voice of Ms. Finster, Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street (animated), 2001.

Voice of Mother Von Drake, Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (animated), 2001.

Voice of Clarabelle Cow, Mickey's House of Villains (animated), 2001.

Voice of Lady DeBurne, The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (animated), Buena Vista Home Video, 2002.

Voice of Terk, Tarzan & Jane (animated), Buena Vista Home Video, 2002.

Voice of Miss Finster, "Recess": Taking the Fifth Grade (animated), Buena Vista Home Video, 2003.

Voice of Clarabelle, Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (animated), Walt Disney Home Video, 2004.

Additional voices, Mulan II (animated), Buena Vista Home Video, 2004.

Additional voices, Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (animated), Buena Vista, 2004.

Additional voices, Tarzan II (animated; also known as Tarzan 2), Buena Vista Home Video, 2005.

Voice of Hildy, Marge, Tina, and additional voices, The Emperor's New Groove 2: Kronk's New Groove (animated), Buena Vista Home Video, 2005.

Additional voices, Queer Duck: The Movie (animated), Paramount Home Video, 2006.

Various voices, The Fox and the Hound 2 (animated), Buena Vista, 2006.

(English version) Voice of Ikea, Asterix et les Vikings (animated; also known as Asterix and the Vikings and Asterix og vikingerne), 2006.

Additional voices, Happily N'Ever After (animated; also known as Es war k'einmal im Marchenland), Lionsgate, 2007.

Voice of Clarabelle Cow, Mickey's Great Clubhouse Hunt (animated), 2007.

Television Appearances; Series:

Voice of Connie, Kid Power (animated), ABC, 1972-74.

Multiple voices, Tom & Jerry Kids Show (animated), Fox, 1990-93.

Voice of Italian scientist, Captain Planet and the Planeteers (animated), TBS and syndicated, c. 1990-96.

Voice of Peg, Goof Troop (animated; also known as Disney's "Goof Troop"), syndicated, beginning in 1991, then ABC, 1992-93.

Voice of Dylandra "Dyl" Piquel, "Bonkers," Disney's Raw Toonage (animated), CBS, c. 1992-93, then Disney Afternoon, syndicated, 1993.

"Marsupilami," Disney'a Raw Toonage (animated), CBS, c. 1992-93, then Disney Afternoon, syndicated, 1993.

Problem Child (animated) USA Network, 1993.

Limboland (animated), Comedy Central, 1994.

Multiple voices, The Mask (animated), CBS, 1995.

Voices of Cruella de Vil and Dr. Whittaker, 101 Dalmatians: The Series (animated), ABC, 1996.

Voice of Daisy, Quack Pack (animated), syndicated, 1996.

Voices of Tanya and Mookie, Mighty Ducks (animated; also known as Disney's "Mighty Ducks" and Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series), ABC and syndicated, 1996.

Voice of Miss Muriel Finster, Recess (animated; also known as Disney's "Recess" and Disney's "Recess": Created by Paul and Joe), ABC, 1997.

Voice of Cruella de Vil, 101 Dalmatians: The Series (animated; also known as 101 Dalmatians), ABC and syndicated, 1997-98.

Voice of chief warrior, Hercules (animated; also known as Disney's "Hercules"), ABC and syndicated, 1998.

Multiple voices, Mad Jack the Pirate (animated), c. 1998-99.

Miss Gracie Graves, The Kids from Room 402 (animated; also known as La classe en delire), Fox, 1999.

Voices of Grandma Pearson, Lydia Pearson, and Ms. Stark, Pepper Ann (animated; also known as Disney's "Pepper Ann"), ABC, 1999.

Voice of Terk, The Legend of Tarzan (animated; also known as Disney's "The Legend of Tarzan"), 2001.

Voices of Cruella de Vil, Lydia Pearson, and Clarabelle Cow, House of Mouse (animated), ABC, 2001-2002.

Voice of Nora Nebulon, Lloyd in Space (animated), ABC and Disney Channel, 2001.

Voice of Terk, The Legend of Tarzan (animated; also known as Disney's "The Legend of Tarzan"), UPN and syndicated, 2001-2003.

Voice of Ms. Edmonds and others, Lilo & Stitch: The Series (animated), Disney Channel, 2003-2006.

Various voices, Kim Possible (animated; also known as Disney's "Kim Possible"), Disney Channel, 2003-2007.

Television Appearances; Movies:

Defenders of Dynatron City, 1992.

Voice of reporter, Kim Possible: So the Drama (animated; also known as Disney's "Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama), Disney Channel, 2005.

Television Appearances; Specials:

Voice of Peg, A Goof Troop Christmas (animated), 1992.

Voice, Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby (animated), ABC, 1993.

Voice of Nana, Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa, 2002.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Voice of Bianca Beaksley, "Fraudcast News," Darkwing Duck (animated), ABC and syndicated, 1992.

Voice of Molly Mange, "Katastrophe," Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron (animated), syndicated, 1993.

Voice of Molly Mange, "The Metallikats," Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron (animated), syndicated, 1993.

Voice of Molly Mange, "Metal Urgency," Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron (animated), syndicated, 1993.

Voice of Doris Deer, "Sith Possum: Super Dynamic Possum of Tomorrow," Schnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show (animated), syndicated, 1993.

Ro-Becca, Sonic the Hedgehog (animated), ABC and syndicated, 1994.

Voice of Molly Mange, "A Bright and Shiny Future," Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron (animated), syndicated, 1994.

Voice of female squirrel, "Boara Boara/Saskatchewan Catch," Timon and Pumbaa (animated; also known as The Lion King's "Timon & Pumbaa"), CBS, 1995.

Additional voices, "The Anti-Fish," Earthwork Jim (animated), The WB, 1995.

Voice of baby Casper, Casper (animated), Fox, 1996.

Voices of Shauna Coyle and television reporter, "Broadway Goes to Hollywood," Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles (animated), ABC, 1996.

Mrs. Salem, "Grace Tests Out," Grace under Fire (also known as Grace under Pressure), ABC, 1996.

Voice of Winnifred "Bess" Messamay, "Cyrano de Barkinac," All Dogs Go to Heaven (animated), 1996.

Voice of Donna, Kris, and Liz, Johnny Bravo (animated), Cartoon Network, 1997.

Voice of the waitress, "The Jersey Devil," Extreme Ghostbusters (animated), syndicated, 1997.

Voice of Bess, "Fearless Fido," All Dogs Go to Heaven (animated), 1998.

Voice of Amazon Guard, "Hercules and the Girdle of Hippolyte," Hercules (animated; also known as Disney's "Hercules"), ABC and syndicated, 1998.

Voice of second Gemsbok, "Rain Dance," The Wild Thornberrys (animated), Nickelodeon, 1999.

Voice of Clarabelle Cow, "Cow to Be a Waiter," Mickey Mouse Works (animated), ABC, 1999.

Karen, The Time of Your Life, Fox, 1999.

Voice of Pwerta, "Actress Test," Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (animated), UPN and syndicated, 2000.

Voice, "Don't Poop on My Parade," Rugrats, Nickelodeon, 2000.

Voice of bailiff, "Leonardo Leonardo Returns and Dante Has an Important Decision to Make," Clerks: The Animated Series (animated; also known as Clerks, Clerks TAS, Clerks: The Cartoon, and Clerks: Uncensored), ABC, 2000.

Voice of Ms. Brooks and Principal Vegan, "Silicon Valley Girls," Totally Spies! (animated; also known as Totally Spies Undercover!), ABC Family, 2002.

Mrs. Nealson, "After the Kiss," That '80s Show, Fox, 2002.

Lunchlady, "Gas of Doom," Ozzy & Drix, The WB, 2002.

Voice of Hypnotheria, "Appetite for Dessert," Teamo Supremo (animated; also known as Disney's "Teamo Supremo"), ABC, 2002.

Voice of Hypnotheria, "The Chief of Cheer," Teamo Supremo (animated; also known as Disney's "Teamo Supremo"), ABC, 2003.

Voice of Aglaophone number one, "The Enemy of My Enemy," The Mummy: The Animated Series (animated; also known as The Mummy: Secrets of the Medjai), The WB, 2003.

Ms. Huffington, "Love Me Duo," Fatherhood, Nickelodeon, 2005.

Voice of Gertrude, "Survivor," Bratz (animated), 2006.

Voice of interviewer and customer, "Mall Adjusted/Clan Destiny," Catscratch (animated), Nickelodeon, 2006.

Voice of Cow, "Daisy-Bo-Peep," Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (animated), Disney Channel, 2006.

Voice of Clarabelle the Cow, "Donald's Big Balloon Race," Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (animated), Disney Channel, 2006.

Voice of mother and mayor, "Accidental Hero/Untied," The X's (animated), Nickelodeon, 2006.

Voice of Winema Wazzo, "Champions," Legion of Super Heroes (animated), The CW, 2006.

Voice of Winema Wazzo, "Child's Play," Legion of Super Heroes (animated), The CW, 2006.

Voice, Slacker Cats, ABC Family, 2006.

Voice of Donna the Sheep, "Zaria's in Charge/Bad Luck's Back," Tak and the Power of Juju (animated), Nickelodeon, 2007.

Voice of Donna the Sheep, "Love Hurts/Frien-e-mies," Tak and the Power of Juju (animated), Nickelodeon, 2007.

Also appeared in The Paul Winchell Show, ABC; The Simpsons, Fox; as voice of teacher and nun, "True Lies," The Blues Brothers Animated Series (animated); voice of Sister Incontinental and clerk, "The People's Party," The Blues Brothers Animated Series (animated); voice of Auntie Matta, Bump in the Night (animated), ABC; voice of space grannies, "New Neighbors," CatDog (animated), Nickelodeon; voice of Sadie Linkletter, "Winslow Falls in Love," CatDog (animated), Nickelodeon; voice of Donna, Kris, and Liz, "Mr. Monkey Man," Johnny Bravo (animated), Cartoon Network; voice of mother bird, Jungle Clubs (animated); voice of Lady Pelican, "Around the World in 80 Days," Mickey Mouse Works (animated), ABC; voice of Viking, "The Boy Who Cried Ghost," Quack Pack (animated), syndicated; voices of mayor and police officer, "Ready Aim Duck!," Quack Pack (animated), syndicated; voice of female Ted, "Russia Hour/You Ghana Join the Club," Timon and Pumbaa (animated; also known as The Lion King's "Timon & Pumbaa"), CBS; voice of nurse, "Tall for One," Toonsylvania (animated; also known as Steven Spielberg Presents "Toonsylvania"); additional voice, Men in Black, The WB.

Television Work; Series:

(With others) Creator, Fat Girl (animated), Oxygen, 2001.

Radio Appearances; Series:

Host, The April Winchell Show, KFI, 2001—.

RECORDINGS

Video Games:

Voice, Hare Raising Havoc, Walt Disney Computer Software, 1991.

Voices of Dr. Payne's receptionist, Ms. Fit, and Polly the Punisher, Toonstruck, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, 1996.

Voice of Bizarrah, the evil genie, Aladdin's Math Quest (also known as Disney's "Math Quest with Aladdin"), 1998.

Cruella de Vil, 101 Dalmatians: Escape from de Vil Manor, 1999.

WRITINGS

Film Writing:

Punch up writer, Recess: School's Out (animated), Buena Vista, 2001.

Television Episodes:

"Some Enchanted Merger," Roseanne, ABC, 1997.

"Roseanne-Feld," Roseanne, ABC, 1997.

"The Truth Be Told," Roseanne, ABC, 1997.

OTHER SOURCES

Electronic:

April Winchell Website,http://www.aprilwinchell.com, April 28, 2008.