Colleen Ann O’Shaughnessey, born on September 15, 1971, is an American voice actress who is well-known for her work in animated shows and video games. She has voiced several popular characters throughout her career.
Colleen was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and studied musical theatre at the University of Michigan, where she earned a degree. Her journey into voice acting began with her role as Sora Takenouchi in the Digimon anime series, which became one of her first major voiceover roles.
In addition to Digimon, Colleen has voiced Jazz Fenton in Danny Phantom, Wasp in The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and characters like Ino Yamanaka and Konohamaru Sarutobi in the Naruto anime series. Her voice talents also extend to video games, where she portrayed characters such as Genis Sage in Tales of Symphonia and KOS-MOS in Xenosaga Episode II.
Since 2010, Colleen has been a part of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, voicing characters like Miles “Tails” Prower. She continued this role in the film adaptations of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, as well as the show Knuckles.
Colleen reprised her role as Sora Takenouchi in the Digimon Adventure tri movie series, showcasing her enduring connection to the character and series over the years.
In her personal life, Colleen resides in Los Angeles, California with her husband, Jason Villard, and their two children, Connor and Maggie. As of 2018, this has been her home base while continuing her career in voice acting.
Colleen’s career highlights her versatility and skill in bringing animated characters to life, whether they’re adventurous heroes like Sora Takenouchi or iconic figures from video games such as Miles “Tails” Prower. Her dedication to the craft has made her a beloved figure in the world of voice acting, appreciated by fans of various animated series and games alike.