Vanessa Marshall

Vanessa Marshall is an American actress with a notable career spanning films, cartoons, and video games. A graduate of Princeton University with a Master’s in acting from NYU, Marshall’s educational background, particularly her focus on different dialects, has contributed significantly to her voice-over career. Her journey into voice acting began when she was discovered by an agent during a solo performance where she portrayed 15 distinct characters. This early demonstration of range foreshadowed her extensive work across multiple platforms.

Marshall has lent her voice to many prominent characters. She is widely recognized for her role as Hera Syndulla in “Star Wars: Rebels” and subsequently in “Star Wars: The Bad Batch.” In the DC universe, she voices Wonder Woman in “Harley Quinn” and has reprised the role in various direct-to-video films such as “Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths” (2010), “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox” (2013), and “Superman: Red Son” (2020). Her Marvel credits include Gamora in “Guardians of the Galaxy” and Black Widow in “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.” In the gaming world, her notable roles encompass Sheeva in “Mortal Kombat 11,” Olga in “Metal Gear Solid 2,” and Jan Ors in “Star Wars: Jedi Knight II.” Beyond character work, she announces TV promos for major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, HGTV, and MTV, and narrates shows for ESPN, Lifetime, E!, TLC, and the Tennis Channel.

Her career has involved a steady progression of iconic roles and diverse voice work. She co-founded Marsh-Kish Productions, a voice-over production company, with her former husband Andrew Kishino, reflecting her entrepreneurial spirit within the industry. Marshall actively supports various charitable organizations, including the Step Up Women’s Network, the Loveland Foundation, NAACP, the Latino Community Foundation, the AAIP fund, and the Native American Rights Fund, demonstrating a commitment to social causes.