Debi Derryberry

Born Deborah Sue Greenberg on September 27, 1960, in Indio, California, Debi Derryberry initially pursued a pre-med degree in kinesiology at UCLA. After college, she relocated to Nashville to establish a career as a country music singer and songwriter, spending three years there. This period allowed her to develop her musical talents before she transitioned back to Los Angeles to begin her voice-over career, a field in which she has since achieved significant recognition. Her early experiences with music and her academic background provided a diverse foundation for her professional path.

Derryberry’s career as a voice actress began to flourish after she was encouraged by Dorothy Menville, mother of actor Scott Menville, to explore voice-overs. She sent out a demo, leading to her first notable role as Jackie on “Bobby’s World,” a role she secured after moving back to California. Her pivotal role as Jimmy Neutron in the Academy Award-nominated film “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the subsequent television series, “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius,” cemented her status in the industry. Over nearly three decades, Derryberry has accumulated nearly 300 IMDb credits, making her one of the most active voice artists in Hollywood. She is also a published author, having written “Voice-Over 101: How to Succeed as a Voice Actor,” and a voice-over coach, voted LA’s #1 by Backstage West.

Her versatility is evident in her extensive filmography, which includes voicing major characters across various media. In addition to her voice work, Derryberry has also appeared as an on-camera actress and performed as a stunt double for Jason James Richter in the 1993 film “Free Willy,” where she notably rode the whale. Her musical talents are also showcased in her three award-winning pre-school music albums, with her song “Baby Banana” achieving success on Sirius/XM Kids. She continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, contributing to both established franchises and new projects.