Kayzie Rogers
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Kayzie Rogers is an American
voice actress. She is best known for her work in animated television series.
Kayzie's most famous roles are the more than 50 she has voiced for Pokémon
. She has been a part of the show since its inception. Other notable portrayals are Pie Tin, in Fighting Foodons
; Tuff, in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
; Doozle, in Tama And Friends; Koby, in One Piece
; and Sara Ringwalt in Now and Then, Here and There
. Rogers has also appeared as the voice of Chicky, the Kid Chicken for KFC
; a talking teddy bear for FAO Schwarz, and as a bungee-jumping gum pellet for Trident White.
Kayzie says she has been "doing funny voices" for as long as she "can remember". She caught the acting bug early on, relishing her performances in school plays from kindergarten through college. Rogers's first media job was as an NBC page
in Rockefeller Center
. She then moved on to a successful graphic arts career, but her dream of working as a professional actor remained a constant.
With the help of vocal coach, Maddie Blaustein
, Kayzie made her first cartoon-voice demo and was almost immediately discovered. She was cast as a bratty little kid in a tolerance PSA (Public service announcement
). It was produced by cartoonist, animator, writer and businessman Joe Young (Scruples), starred Richie Havens
and featured music by Stevie Wonder
. Her first TV series was Nickelodeon's U2U. Kayzie played "all the high pitched voices for the cartoons" (Jerry Lobozzo voiced all the deep ones).
Kayzie Rogers is best known for her inventive and wacky portrayals as well as her wide vocal and emotional range. In addition to voice acting, Kayzie teaches workshops and performs for charities.
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voice actress. She is best known for her work in animated television series.
Kayzie's most famous roles are the more than 50 she has voiced for Pokémon
Pokémon (anime)
, abbreviated from , is a children's TV anime series, which has since been adapted for the North and South American, Australian and European television markets...
. She has been a part of the show since its inception. Other notable portrayals are Pie Tin, in Fighting Foodons
Fighting Foodons
Fighting Foodons, known as in Japan, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoto Tsushima and serialized in Comic BonBon in September 1997...
; Tuff, in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Kirby: of the stars, known in Japan Kirby right back at ya!', is an anime series based on Nintendo's Kirby franchise. The series was produced by Warpstar Inc., a company formed between a joint investment between Nintendo and HAL Laboratory, Inc.The series, which takes place in a village called...
; Doozle, in Tama And Friends; Koby, in One Piece
One Piece
is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since August 4, 1997; the individual chapters are being published in tankōbon volumes by Shueisha, with the first released on December 24, 1997, and the 64th volume released as...
; and Sara Ringwalt in Now and Then, Here and There
Now and Then, Here and There
is a thirteen episode anime series directed by Akitaro Daichi and written by Hideyuki Kurata. The story was originally conceived by director Daichi. It premiered in Japan on the WOWOW television station on October 14, 1999 and ran until January 20, 2000. It was licensed for Region 1 DVD English...
. Rogers has also appeared as the voice of Chicky, the Kid Chicken for KFC
KFC
KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...
; a talking teddy bear for FAO Schwarz, and as a bungee-jumping gum pellet for Trident White.
Kayzie says she has been "doing funny voices" for as long as she "can remember". She caught the acting bug early on, relishing her performances in school plays from kindergarten through college. Rogers's first media job was as an NBC page
NBC page
An NBC page is a person usually in his or her early twenties working in various departments of the NBC television network during a one-year period as a training ground for careers in television broadcasting and entertainment...
in Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering between 48th and 51st streets in New York City, United States. Built by the Rockefeller family, it is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, spanning the area between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue. It was declared a National...
. She then moved on to a successful graphic arts career, but her dream of working as a professional actor remained a constant.
With the help of vocal coach, Maddie Blaustein
Maddie Blaustein
Madeleine Joan Blaustein was an American voice actress...
, Kayzie made her first cartoon-voice demo and was almost immediately discovered. She was cast as a bratty little kid in a tolerance PSA (Public service announcement
Public service announcement
A public service announcement or public service ad is a type of advertisement featured on television, radio, print or other media...
). It was produced by cartoonist, animator, writer and businessman Joe Young (Scruples), starred Richie Havens
Richie Havens
Richard P. "Richie" Havens is an African American folk singer and guitarist. He is best known for his intense, rhythmic guitar style , soulful covers of pop and folk songs, and his opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival.-Career:Born in Brooklyn, Havens was the eldest of nine children...
and featured music by Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
. Her first TV series was Nickelodeon's U2U. Kayzie played "all the high pitched voices for the cartoons" (Jerry Lobozzo voiced all the deep ones).
Kayzie Rogers is best known for her inventive and wacky portrayals as well as her wide vocal and emotional range. In addition to voice acting, Kayzie teaches workshops and performs for charities.
Animated Television Series
- PokémonPokémon (anime), abbreviated from , is a children's TV anime series, which has since been adapted for the North and South American, Australian and European television markets...
- Axew, Ash KetchumAsh KetchumAsh Ketchum, known as for all appearances in Japan, is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise owned by Nintendo. He was created by, and named after, Satoshi Tajiri as the protagonist of the anime and manga series, as well as on various merchandise related to the franchise...
(Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon 1st dub), Max (season 9), Wobbuffet, Joe, Professor Ivy, Lillian Meridian, Mr. MimeMr. MimeMr. Mime, known in Japan as , is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Mr. Mime first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue and subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed...
, Cyndaquill, Totodile, Corsola, Swinub, many additional Voices, both human and Pokémon. - Kirby: Right Back at Ya!Kirby: Right Back at Ya!Kirby: of the stars, known in Japan Kirby right back at ya!', is an anime series based on Nintendo's Kirby franchise. The series was produced by Warpstar Inc., a company formed between a joint investment between Nintendo and HAL Laboratory, Inc.The series, which takes place in a village called...
- Tuff, Lady Like, Hana (Mrs. Mayor), Honey, Additional voices - Fighting FoodonsFighting FoodonsFighting Foodons, known as in Japan, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoto Tsushima and serialized in Comic BonBon in September 1997...
- Pie Tin, Ma Tin, Jambalidia, Additional Voices - Tama And Friends - Doozle, Pimmy, Mrs. Buxton, Casey's Mom. Additional Voices
- Magical DoReMiMagical DoReMiMagical DoReMi, known as in Japan, is a magical girl anime television series created by Toei Animation in 1999. It focuses on elementary school students who become witch apprentices. Led by Doremi Harukaze, the girls must maintain their double lives in secret.Magical DoReMi has been followed up by...
- Todd, Miss Shannon, Additional Voices - Funky CopsFunky CopsFunky Cops is a French animated series about two cops in San Francisco during the 1970s. In the US it was licensed by 4Kids Entertainment and aired on the Fox Box but was canceled quickly due to dismal ratings and is now an online exclusive in the US. The rest of the series was later seen online...
" - Marge, Additional Voices - One PieceOne Pieceis a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since August 4, 1997; the individual chapters are being published in tankōbon volumes by Shueisha, with the first released on December 24, 1997, and the 64th volume released as...
(4kids dub) - Koby, Alvida (Before eating the fruit), Miss Groundhog Day - Sonic XSonic Xis an anime series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It was produced in Japan by TMS Entertainment with the partnership of Sega and was created by Sonic Team and Sonic Project. In the United States, 4Kids currently owns and manages copyright and branding of the series.- Series 1 ...
- Topaz, additional voices - Winx ClubWinx ClubWinx Club is a 2004 Italian animated television series, created by Iginio Straffi and produced by Rainbow S.r.l.. The series is aimed toward children between the ages of five and twelve, but is also popular among teens...
(4Kids Entertainment edit) - Vanessa, Additional Voices - Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a fictional team of four teenage anthropomorphic turtles, who were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu and named after four Renaissance artists...
- Casey Jones's Mother, Additional Voices - G.I. JoeG.I. JoeG.I. Joe is a line of action figures produced by the toy company Hasbro. The initial product offering represented four of the branches of the U.S. armed forces with the Action Soldier , Action Sailor , Action Pilot , Action Marine and later on, the Action Nurse...
- Baroness - Viva PinataViva PiñataViva Piñata is a life simulation game developed by Rare, for the Xbox 360 video game console. The project was headed by Gregg Mayles and the team behind the Banjo-Kazooie series, based on an idea from Tim Stamper. Although rumors of the title circulated among fans for some time, Viva Piñata was...
- Shirley Shellybean - Cubix: Robots For Everyone - Mixmutt, Babysix, Additional Voices
- Ultimate MuscleUltimate MuscleUltimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy, known in Japan as , is a manga and anime series made by Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada under the pen name Yudetamago . It is the sequel to the hit manga Kinnikuman that they started in 1979...
- Various Voices - Sesame StreetSesame StreetSesame Street has undergone significant changes in its history. According to writer Michael Davis, by the mid-1970s the show had become "an American institution". The cast and crew expanded during this time, including the hiring of women in the crew and additional minorities in the cast. The...
- Various Voices For Short Animations - I Spy TV - CeCe (replacement)
- Nickelodeon's U2U - Cartoon Voices
Animated Television Specials
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out Of The Gate! - Squirtle, Pichu, Shroomish
Motion Pictures
- Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2008) - Wobbuffet and Alicia
- Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006) - Max, Wobbuffet, Additional Voices
- Pikachu's Island Adventure - Various Voices
- Pokémon: Destiny DeoxysPokémon: Destiny DeoxysPokémon: Destiny Deoxys, originally released in Japan as is the seventh film in the Pokémon series, complementing the seventh season . It is the second film released under Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation in Japan. The original Japanese version was released in theaters on July 17, 2004...
(2005) - Additional Voices - Pokémon: Heroes - Latias and Latios (2003) - Various Voices
- Pokémon: 4Ever (2002) - Various Voices
- Pikachu's PikaBoo (OVA) (2002) - Various Voices
- Pokémon: Mewtwo ReturnsPokémon: Mewtwo ReturnsPokémon: Mewtwo Returns, released in Japan as , is an animated film based on the Pokémon anime, and is the direct follow-up to Pokémon: The First Movie. It originated as a feature-length TV special in Japan on December 30, 2000 and was released on VHS and DVD in Japan on March 21, 2001...
(2001) - Various Voices - Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown (2001) - Wobbuffet, Additional Voices
- Pikachu and Pichu (Short) - Various Voices
- Pokémon: The Movie 2000 - The Power of OnePokémon: The Movie 2000Pokémon: The Movie 2000, originally released in Japan as , is a 1999 Japanese animated film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama as the second Pokémon feature-length film, complementing the Orange Islands saga of the series and featuring several new Pokémon, including Lugia and Slowking...
- Professor Ivy, Additional Voices - Pikachu's Rescue AdventurePokémon: The Movie 2000Pokémon: The Movie 2000, originally released in Japan as , is a 1999 Japanese animated film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama as the second Pokémon feature-length film, complementing the Orange Islands saga of the series and featuring several new Pokémon, including Lugia and Slowking...
(Short) - Marill, Bellossom, Additional Voices - Pokémon: The First MoviePokémon: The First MoviePokémon: The First Movie, originally released as , is a 1998 Japanese animated film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, the chief director of the Pokémon television series. It is the first theatrical release in the Pokémon franchise...
(1999) - Marill, Additional Voices - Pikachu's Vacation (Short) - Various Voices
- Kirby: Fright to the Finish!!Kirby: Fright to the Finish!!Kirby: Fright to the Finish— The Movie is a direct-to-video feature-length film released June 14, 2005 in the USA. Released by the Home Entertainment division of 4Kids Entertainment, the movie starred the popular Nintendo character Kirby....
(2005) - Tuff, Lady Like, Mrs. Mayor, Honey, Various - Gall ForceGall Forceis a metaseries of science fiction anime OVA by the studio Artmic, with production by Youmex and AIC. The original character designs were by Kenichi Sonoda, though these were dropped for the Gall Force Revolution remake .-Star Front Gall Force:This was the origin and precursor to the Gall Force...
: Eternal Story - Rumy - Jungle Emperor LeoJungle Emperor LeoJungle Emperor Leo, known in Japan as is a 1997 animated movie focusing on the last half of Osamu Tezuka's epic manga, Jungle Taitei...
- Stork - Ten Plus Two (10+2): The Big Secret - Infinity
- Impy's IslandImpy's IslandImpy's Island is a 2006 German computer-animated feature film based on the children's novel Urmal from the Ice Age by Max Kruse.-Cast:The film stars the voice talents of:* Wigald Boning as Professor Habakuk Tibatong* Anke Engelke as Wutz...
- Peg - Impy's Wonderland - Peg
Anime Series
- Now and Then, Here and ThereNow and Then, Here and Thereis a thirteen episode anime series directed by Akitaro Daichi and written by Hideyuki Kurata. The story was originally conceived by director Daichi. It premiered in Japan on the WOWOW television station on October 14, 1999 and ran until January 20, 2000. It was licensed for Region 1 DVD English...
- Sara Ringwalt, Additional Voices - This is Greenwood - Reina
Video/DVD/Internet Series
- Disney's World of English - Gymnast, Huey, Dewey and Louie
- Zippy and His Friends - Buster, Coco, Joey, Additional Voices
- Play Along With Me - Bunny, Additional Voices
- Skyshapers - Sam Scudley, Gredius, Mookie
- This Modern WorldThis Modern WorldThis Modern World is a weekly satirical comic strip by cartoonist and political commentator Tom Tomorrow that covers current events from a liberal point of view. Tomorrow also runs a weblog that informs readers about stories of interest, often presented as a follow up to his cartoons...
- Hillary Clinton, Various Voices
Video Games/CD ROMs
- Tetris AttackTetris AttackTetris Attack is a puzzle video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System home video game console and Game Boy handheld game console...
(Game Boy version) - Yoshi, Flying Wiggler - Valkyrie ProfileValkyrie Profile: Lennethis a console role-playing game developed by tri-Ace and published by Enix for the PlayStation. It was released on December 22, 1999 in Japan and on August 29, 2000 in North America...
- Iseria Queen, Frei - Shadow HeartsShadow Heartsis a series of role playing games for the PlayStation 2. The original Shadow Hearts was developed by Sacnoth and released by Midway in the United States on December 11, 2001. The sequel, Shadow Hearts: Covenant , was also made by the same group, although Sacnoth reformed itself into a company...
- Sea Witch - Super Smash Bros.Super Smash Bros.Super Smash Bros., known in Japan as , is a fighting game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. It was released in Japan on January 21, 1999, in North America on April 26, 1999, and in Europe on November 19, 1999. Super Smash Bros. is the first game in the Super...
- Various Pokémon - Bullet WitchBullet Witchis a shooter video game for the Xbox 360 developed by Cavia It was released in Japan on July 27, 2006 by AQ Interactive, followed by a release in North America on February 27, 2007. Atari Europe handled translations and other localization efforts. The game was not released with a multiplayer...
- Various Voices - Pokémon Learning League - Max, Officer Jenny, Skitty, Pikachu, Other Pokémon
- Windows on Math: Stewey's Space Vacation - Stewey
- Windows on Math: Stewey's Hairball Holiday - Stewey
- Windows on Math: Francesca's Frogs - Francesca, Frogs
- Windows on Math: Bea's Big Burger Bun Barn - Bea
- Windows on Math: Safari Sports - Tournament Announcer
On-Camera
- Late Night With David LettermanLate Night with David LettermanLate Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by David Letterman. It premiered in 1982 as the first incarnation of the Late Night franchise and went off the air in 1993, after Letterman left NBC and moved to Late Show on CBS. Late Night...
- Remote: "Kayzie Teaches Dave and Barbara a Lesson" - Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (Infomercial)- Spokesperson