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My Take
What gets me about Ilene Woods is that one of the most recognizable voices in animation history belongs to someone most people couldn't name. She gave Cinderella her singing and speaking voice for Disney in 1950, and that performance has outlived nearly everyone who made it. Disney finally named her a Legend in 2003, which feels overdue for a role that defined a studio. I find it quietly poignant that she was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1929 and her work still plays daily somewhere in the world. A voice that became immortal while the person stayed anonymous.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ilene Woods
- Name (Japanese)
- アイリーン・ウッズ
- Reading
- あいりーん・うっず
- Born
- May 5, 1929 – July 1, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / singer / television actor / musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Disney Legends
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ilene Woods born?
May 5, 1929 – July 1, 2010.
Where is Ilene Woods from?
Ilene Woods is from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States.
What does Ilene Woods do?
Ilene Woods works as actor, voice actor, singer, television actor, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.