Elizabeth Hanna is a Canadian actress and speech language pathologist, most notable for her voice acting work in . She is best known as the voice of Hen in Little Bear.
History
Early history
Hanna spent her early years in
Ottawa, where she graduated from Glebe Collegiate Institute.
[Where she was preceded by Luba Goy, later of the Royal Canadian Air Farce. Both also graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada. Both also have done extensive voice-acting work in productions for Nelvana, including performing together in such productions as The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland.] She attended Carleton University, where she graduated with a major in
philosophy.
[And where some of her undergraduate work was published. See reference to her "The '6's' in the Tractatus", published in Vol 1(2) of The Carleton University Student Journal of Philosophy (Summer, 1974), CUSJP Issues Printed on Paper ; www.carleton.ca/philosophy/cusjp, in which Hanna discusses Ludwig Wittgenstein's sixth proposition from his Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus . Hanna's research and analytical orientations have continued in her later career as a speech-language pathologist: see "Selected Recent Presentations/Publications" at Profile of Elizabeth Hanna; www.clearspeech.ca.][One of Hanna's contemporaries during her time at Carleton was comedian Dan Aykroyd.] She was then accepted into the National Theatre School of Canada, based in
Montreal, Quebec, from which she graduated in 1977.
[One of Hanna's classmates at the National Theatre School was Canadian actor, writer and director Jack Blum.]
Acting career
Hanna then relocated to
Toronto, where she continues to be based. She initially commenced her professional acting career appearing in various Toronto stage productions. She also began to obtain commercial
voice-over work, contributing to national television and radio advertising campaigns. This led to the development of her career as a
Voice acting in a number of
animated films associated with such well-known characters as Little Bear, the
Care Bears, Babar the Elephant, and Sailor Moon.
[ Profile of Elizabeth Hanna; www.clearspeech.ca.] Much of Hanna's voice acting work has been in productions of the
Nelvana group.
As a speech-language pathologist
Hanna later complemented her voice acting and voiceover skills by obtaining a Master of Health Science degree, majoring in Speech-Language Pathology, from the University of Toronto. She commenced practising as a Speech-Language Pathologist in 1996 while continuing her voice and other contributions to film and television, as well as voice contributions to
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Filmography
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Corn & Peg (2019–20) (TV Series) - Miss Biscuit (voice)
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Wishenpoof! (2018) - Grammie (voice)
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Mia and Me (2011–12) - Panthea (voice)
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The Dating Guy (2009) (TV Series)
[Primarily from the Internet Movie Database, as supplemented. For further details, see Elizabeth Hanna Filmography; www.imdb.com.]
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Friends and Heroes (2008–09) - Luciana (voice)
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"The Future Is Wild" (2007) (TV Series, Discovery Kids)
[One episode, "Sky High Anxiety".]
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(2005) - Big Wish (voice)
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Rolie Polie Olie (2004) - Kindly Lady (voice, in "A Polie Family Frolic," "Has Anybody Seen My Coo?" and "Babies Go Home.")
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Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase (2003) - Kindly Lady (voice)
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Elliot Moose (2001) - (Voiceover, only in these sorts of episodes, "The Cat Nap/Elliot Mapleberry/The Magic Pond/Boo!".)
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The Little Bear Movie (2001) - Hen (voice, uncredited)
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(2000)
[See also List of Franklin characters.] - Mrs. Fox/Eagle (voice)
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Mega Man Legends 2 (2000) (Video Game) - Servbots (voice)
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(2000) (TV Series) - Artemis (voice)
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The Misadventures of Tron Bonne (1999) (Video Game) - Servbot #1 (voice)
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(1999) - Madame (voice)
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Silver Surfer (1998) (TV Series) - Kill the Troll (voice)
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Mega Man Legends (1997) (Video Game) - Servbots (voice)
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Franklin (1997) - Duck (voice, in "Franklin in the Dark")/Mrs. Fox (voice)
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Sailor Moon (1995) (TV Series)
[One episode, "Treed" (1995); www.imdb.com.] - Doom Tree/Tree of Life (voice)
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The Magic School Bus (1995) (TV Series)
[One episode, "Taking Flight" (1995); www.imdb.com.] - Judge (voice, only in "Taking Flight".)
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Little Bear (1995–2001) (TV Series) - Hen (voice)
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Wild C.A.T.s (1994–95) (TV Series)
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Tales from the Cryptkeeper (1993–94) (TV Series)
[See also The Haunt of Fear.] - The Old Witch (voice)
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" Woman on the Run: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story" (1993) (Television Movie)
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Dog City (1992–95) (TV Series) - Rosie O'Gravy (voice)
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Beetlejuice (1989–91) (TV Series)
[Hanna voiced the character of Delia Deetz, who was played in the Beetlejuice by Catherine O'Hara. See Delia Deetz (character); www.imdb.com.] - Delia Deetz/Miss Shannon (voice)
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The Nutcracker Prince (1990) - Marie/Miss Schaeffer/Doll (voice)
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The Raccoons (1990) (TV Series)
[See also List of characters in The Raccoons.] - Nicole Raccoon (voice)
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Piggsburg Pigs! (1990) (TV Series)
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The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989) (TV Series) - Triforce of Wisdom (voice)
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(1989) - Queen Celeste/Lady (voice)
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Street Legal (1989) (TV Series)
[One episode, "World Class City" (1989); www.imdb.com.]
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1989) (TV Series)
[One episode, "Skeleton In The Closet" (1989); www.imdb.com.]
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Babar (1989) (TV Series) - Madame (voice)
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C.O.P.S. (1988–89) (TV Series)
[See also Mirage (C.O.P.S.).] - Suzy "Mirage" Young (voice)
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Double Standard (1988) (Television Movie)
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Police Academy (1988) (TV Series) - Mademoiselle Diva (voice)
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Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (1987) (TV Series) - Grandma Kitty/Mama Kitty (voice)
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The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) - Queen of Wonderland (voice)
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The Centurions (1986–87)
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Check It Out! (1985) (TV Series)
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The Wizard of Oz (1982)
[Credited as The Wicked Witch of the West, but also voicing The Good Witch of the North and Jellia Jamb.]
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Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave (1981)
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