Photo: Philip Romano / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Jill Talley belongs to that rare class of performers who can build an entire character with the voice alone, and I admire her enormously for it. To me, her Karen Plankton on SpongeBob is a masterclass in dry, deadpan comedy, the perfect sardonic foil. What strikes me is her range across very different shows like The Boondocks and The Loud House. Coming out of Chicago's comedy scene clearly gave her timing that never misses. She is not a flashy star, but the durable, craftsman-like artist whose work quietly holds up shows for decades, and that kind of longevity earns my deep respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jill Talley
- Name (Japanese)
- ジル・タリー
- Reading
- じる・たりー
- Born
- December 19, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- John F. Kennedy High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | SpongeBob SquarePants | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jill%20Talley
Frequently asked questions
When was Jill Talley born?
Born December 19, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Jill Talley from?
Jill Talley is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Jill Talley do?
Jill Talley works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, voice actor.
What is Jill Talley known for?
Notable works include SpongeBob SquarePants.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.