Sonja Ball
Biography
Sonja Ball is a Canadian voice actress born on October 20, 1956, and is also known by the name Sanja Ball. She is recognized for her voice work in various television series, including portraying Arthur's Mother Jane Read in the PBS children's television series Arthur, Huckle Cat on The Busy World of Richard Scarry, and Polly Ester in the English version of Samurai Pizza Cats. Her television credits also include voicing Nicole in the Madeline television specials, as well as Marina and Hedwig in the English version of Adventures of the Little Mermaid. In addition to voice acting, she served as the puppeteer for the five year old character Wimzie in the children's television series Wimzie's House. She is also known for singing theme songs for Ovide Video, The Adventures of the Little Koala, and The Little Flying Bears.
Career overview
Sonja Ball is a Canadian voice actress born on October 20, 1956, who is also known by the name Sanja Ball. Her acting career includes fifty-seven known credits listed on the Movie Database, encompassing work in television series and specials.
She is well known for providing the voice of Arthur's Mother Jane Read in the PBS children's television series Arthur, as well as voicing Huckle Cat on The Busy World of Richard Scarry. Her voice work also includes Polly Ester in the English version of Samurai Pizza Cats, Nicole in the Madeline television specials, and both Marina and Hedwig in the English version of Adventures of the Little Mermaid. In addition to her voice acting roles, she served as the puppeteer for the character Wimzie, described as a five-year-old, boisterous, and happy go lucky bird-dragon, in the children's television series Wimzie's House.
Alongside her voice acting and puppetry work, she is recognized for singing theme songs for several television series, including Ovide Video, The Adventures of the Little Koala, and The Little Flying Bears.
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61 titles- The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur (2020) as Jane Read (voice)
- Spookley and the Christmas Kittens (2019) as Spookley / Shoo / Peas (voice)
- Ping and Friends (2018) as Pong/Matilda (voice)
- Troll: The Tale of a Tail (2018) as Mother Sheriff, Queen Guld (voice)
- Arthur and the Haunted Tree House (2017) as Jane Read
- Arthur: D.W. and the Beastly Birthday (2017) as Jane Read (voice)
- The Legend of Sarila (2013) as Kimi (voice)
- The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa (2012) as Gummibär (voice)
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry: It's a Busy, Busy, Day! (2010) as Huckle Cat (voice)
- Doggy Day School (2009) as Lucas / Suki (Voice)
- Monster Buster Club (2008)
- Dragon Hunters (2006) as Jeanneline (US)
- My Goldfish Is Evil (2006) as Beanie/Standford/Nanna (voice)
- Zoe Kezako (2004)
- The Tofus (2004) as Buba (Voice)
- Creepschool (2004) as Elliot Kaufmann (voice)
- Pinocchio 3000 (2004) as Pinocchio (voice)
- Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2004) as Spookley the Square Pumpkin / Other Honeydoos
- The Adventures of Princess Sydney: Night of the Pumpkins (2004) as Sydney
- Penguins Behind Bars (2003) as Oily Doily Valdeez
- Mr. Bean: The Animated Series (2002)
- Toad Patrol (2002)
- The Lost World (2002)
- Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (2002) as Jane Read (voice)
- Glasses (2002) as Norbert
- Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat (2001)
- The Upstairs Downstairs Bears (2001)
- Heavy Metal 2000 (2000) as Kerrie
- Lion of Oz (2000) as (voice)
- Arthur's Perfect Christmas (2000) as Mom / Quackers (voice)
- Mona the Vampire (1999) as Mrs. Bryerson (voice)
- Mega Babies (1999) as Buck (voice)
- The Girl Next Door (1998) as Radio Announcer
- Patrol 03 (1997) as Carmen (voice)
- Arthur (1996) as Mrs. Read (voice)
- Arthur (1996) as Dr. Iris (voice)
- Arthur (1996) as Miss Sweetwater (voice)
- Arthur (1996) as Lucy (voice)
- Arthur (1996) as Ms. McWord (voice)
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry: Summer Picnic (1996) as Huckle Cat (voice)
- Simba Junior to the World Cup (1995) as Simba Junior
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry: Mr. Frumble's New Cars (1995) as Huckle Cat (voice)
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1994) as Huckle Cat (voice)
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1994) Theme Song Performance
- Heritage Minutes: Le Réseau (1993) as Additional Cast
- Gulliver's Travels (1992)
- The Real Story of Here Comes the Bride (1992) as Tina (voice)
- Young Robin Hood (1991)
- Madeline in London (1991) as Nicole (voice)
- Madeline and the Bad Hat (1991) as Nicole (voice)
- The Real Story of O Christmas Tree (1991) as Mother (voice)
- Madeline and the Gypsies (1991) as Nicole / Gypsy (voice)
- The Real Story of Happy Birthday To You (1991) as Olivia (voice)
- Samurai Pizza Cats (1990)
- The Little Flying Bears (1990) as Frandisema/Theme Song (voice)
- C.L.Y.D.E. (1990) as (voice)
- Madeline's Christmas (1990) as Nicole / Marie (voice)
- The Real Story of I'm a Little Teapot (1990) as Dormouse (voice)
- Madeline (1988) as Nicole (voice)
- Wimzie's House as Wimzie (voice)
- Wimzie's House Theme Song Performance
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sonja Ball best known for?
Sonja Ball is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Monster Buster Club (2008), Dragon Hunters (2006), The Tofus (2004), The Sting (1973).
When and where was Sonja Ball born?
Sonja Ball was born on October 20, 1956.
How many credits does Sonja Ball have?
Sonja Ball has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2020.
What is Sonja Ball's background in cinema and television?
Sonja Ball is a Canadian voice actress born on October 20, 1956, and is also known by the name Sanja Ball. She is recognized for her voice work in various television series, including portraying Arthur's Mother Jane Read in the PBS children's television series Arthur, Huckle Cat on The Busy World of Richard Scarry, and...