Madagascar, from DreamWorks Animation, tells the story of four animal friends who live in New York’s Central Park Zoo. After one of the friends comes up missing, the others break out of the zoo and go in search of him. They soon become reunited and find themselves on a ship on its way to Africa.
Have you ever wondered who the voices are behind each lovable character in the Madagascar franchise? Let’s take a look at the talented stars who play Marty, Alex, Gloria, Melman and all of their animal friends.
In this article
- Voice Over and Animation
- Voice Talent in Madagascar
- Madagascar 2 Additional Cast
- Who Are the Voices in Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted?
Voice Over and Animation
Voice over work is a top profession these days. Voice actors can choose between many different types of voice over jobs, including radio ads, voicemail recordings, TV commercials, jingles, video games, cartoons, television shows, movies and more.
A popular voice over job choice today is working on cartoons and animated movies. Cartoons and animated movies showcase the depth of talent that many voice actors possess. By working closely with animators, directors, producers and others, they bring characters to life on television and theater screens only through the use of their voices.
Film actors are increasingly being used for voice over work in animated films. By taking on the challenge of voice work, these actors and actresses are expanding their ranges as artists as well as increasing the chances of success for the films that they work on. An example of this is the film Madagascar, along with its sequels, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. These movies are voiced by many of the top names in Hollywood.
Voice Talent in Madagascar
- Chris Rock: Marty the Zebra
- Ben Stiller: Alex the Lion
- Jada Pinkett Smith: Gloria the Hippopotamus
- David Schwimmer: Melman the Giraffe
- Andy Richter: Mort the Lemur
- Sacha Baron Cohen: Julien the Lemur
- Devika Parikh: News Reporter
- Stephen Apostolina: Police Officer (as Steve Apostolina)
- Conrad Vernon: Mason
- David Cowgill: Police Horse
- Cedric the Entertainer: Maurice the Aye-Aye
- Christopher Knights: Private
- Bob Saget: Zoo Animal
- Cody Cameron: Willie
- Eric Darnell: Lemur #1 / Fossa / Subway Car Announcer and Zoo Announcer
- David P. Smith: Spider / Lemur #2
- Tom McGrath: Skipper / Fossa / Panicky Man on Subway
- Elisa Gabrielli: Old Lady
- Chris Miller: Kowalski
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is the sequel to Madagascar. This story is about the continuing adventures of the four zoo friends as they try to return to New York but end up crash-landing in Africa. There they end up meeting other animals like themselves.
The original voice over actors for the main characters in Madagascar also lend their celebrity voices to Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, along with some new cast members.
Madagascar 2 Additional Cast
- Bernie Mac: Zuba the Lion
- Will.i.Am: Moto Moto the Hippopotamus
- Eric Darnell: Joe (Witch Doctor) / Poacher #2
- Alec Baldwin: Makunga the Lion
- Chris Rock: Marty and Additional Zebras
- Declan Swift: Baby Alex
- Quinn Dempsey Stiller: Baby Alex
- Danny Jacobs: Tourist with New York T-Shirt
- Conrad Vernon: Mason the Chimpanzee
- Meredith Vieira: Newscaster #1
- Kathryn Feller: Ostrich #1
- John DiMaggio: Rico the Penguin
- Sherri Shepherd: Florrie the Lioness
- Holly Dorff: Fish
- David P. Smith: Bobby the Dik Dik
- Bridget Hoffman: Female Tourist
- Phil LaMarr: Guide
- Willow Smith: Baby Gloria
- Lesley Stahl: Newscaster #2
- Harland Williams: Additional Giraffe
- Fred Tatasciore: Teetsi / Poacher #1 / Elephant
- Al Roker: Newscaster #3
- Dan O’Connor: Tourist with University Shirt / Cape Buffalo
- Thomas Stanley: Baby Marty
- Terrence Hardy Jr: Lion Cub
- Stephen Kearin: Stephen / Tourist holding Video Camera / Rhino
- Zachary Gordon: Baby Melman
- John Eric Bentley: Additional Dialogue
- Edie Mirman: Telephone Recording
- Jackie Gonneau: Additional Dik Dik
- Michele Specht: Nurse Sandy
- Lynnanne Zager: Lioness
- David Soren: Lemur #2
- Conner Rayburn: Little Giraffe
- Stacy Ferguson: Hippo Girlfriend
Who Are the Voices in Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted?
- Ben Stiller: Alex
- Chris Rock: Marty
- David Schwimmer: Melman
- Jada Pinkett Smith: Gloria
- Sacha Baron Cohen: King Julien
- Frances McDormand: Chantel DuBois
- Cedric the Entertainer: Maurice
- Andy Richter: Mort
- Tom McGrath: Skipper
- Chris Miller: Kowalski
- John DiMaggio: Rico
- Christopher Knights: Private
- Jessica Chastain: Gia
- Bryan Cranston: Vitaly
- Martin Short: Stefano
- Conrad Vernon: Mason
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