Melendy Britt

Melendy Britt

81 · Born: Oct 31, 1943

Personal Details

BornOct 31, 1943 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Biography

Melendy Britt is an accomplished American actress, whose impressive career in television and voice acting spans several decades, with a notable focus on animated productions.

Her most iconic and enduring role is arguably that of She-Ra, a character she brought to life through her voice work for Filmation, a renowned animation studio. Additionally, she voiced the second animated iteration of Batgirl, following in the footsteps of Jane Webb, who originally portrayed the character.

Britt's extensive voice acting credits also include the role of Penny, the would-be love interest and trusted aide to Plasticman, in the Ruby-Spears animated series.

Beyond her work in animation, Britt has made appearances in live-action television, including a notable guest role as Roxanne Gaines, the mother of Kelly Gaines, in the popular sitcom Cheers. Her episode, "Woody or Won't He," originally aired in 1990.

In recent years, Britt has lent her voice to the beloved cartoon series Avatar: The Last Airbender, assuming the role of Gran Gran, a pivotal character in the show.

Born on October 31, 1943, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Britt spent her formative years in Houston, Texas. She is a devoted mother to two daughters and has dedicated her life to her craft, leaving a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

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2017
{"id":27025,"title":"Hotel Transylvania 2","year":"2015","character":"Additional Voices (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hotel-transylvania-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kfnjt6ek8eg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1kfnjt6ek8eg.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Hotel Transylvania 2
Hotel Transylvania 2 as Additional Voices (voice)
{"id":184867,"title":"American Experience","year":"2000","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-experience-2000-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_184867.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_184867.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":62212,"title":"The Secret of the Sword","year":"1985","character":"Princess Adora \/ She-Ra \/ Catra \/ Hunga the Harpy (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-of-the-sword","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/qulu202s1040.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/qulu202s1040.jpeg"},"released":1}
1985
The Secret of the Sword
The Secret of the Sword as Princess Adora / She-Ra / Catra / Hunga the Harpy (voice)
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He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special as She-Ra / Princess Adora / Mermista / Catra (voice)
{"id":6470,"title":"She-Ra: Princess of Power","year":1985,"character":"She-Ra \/ Princess Adora \/ Castaspella \/ Mermista \/ Catra \/ Octavia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/she-ra-princess-of-power","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6470.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6470.jpg"},"released":1}
She-Ra: Princess of Power
She-Ra: Princess of Power as She-Ra / Princess Adora / Castaspella / Mermista / Catra / Octavia
{"id":63430,"title":"Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All","year":"1982","character":"Princess Aura (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flash-gordon-the-greatest-adventure-of-all","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63430.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63430.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":163271,"title":"Mother and Daughter: The Loving War","year":"1980","character":"Dinah Drake","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mother-and-daughter-the-loving-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163271.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163271.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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A Snow White Christmas
A Snow White Christmas as Wicked Queen (voice)
{"id":10063,"title":"Plastic Man","year":1979,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/plastic-man-1980","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5klg7n37oc60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5klg7n37oc60.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":3083,"title":"Flash Gordon","year":1979,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/flash-gordon-1979","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_3083.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_3083.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7618,"title":"Gray Lady Down","year":"1978","character":"Liz Bennett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gray-lady-down","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7618.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7618.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Gray Lady Down
Gray Lady Down as Liz Bennett
{"id":103845221,"title":"Tarzan and the Super 7","year":1978,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tarzan-and-the-super-7","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103845221.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103845221.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2821,"title":"The New Adventures of Batman","year":1977,"character":"Batgirl (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-new-adventures-of-batman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2821.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2821.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":204731,"title":"ABC Afterschool Specials","year":"1976","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/abc-afterschool-specials-1976-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204731.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":10236,"title":"The Rockford Files","year":1975,"character":"Connie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-rockford-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":32253,"title":"The Lawyer","year":"1970","character":"Ann Greer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lawyer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32253.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32253.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
The Lawyer
The Lawyer as Ann Greer