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Betty Jean Ward (born September 12, 1944) is an American actress. She is the creator and the star of ''Stand-Up Opera'', a musical one-woman show.


Personal life

Ward was first married to Donald Trenner in 1966, they divorced in 1978, but they each remained one another's dearest and closest friends until his death on May 16, 2020. She was later married to director Gordon Hunt from 1995 until his death in 2016. Her stepdaughter is actress
Helen Hunt Helen Elizabeth Hunt (born June 15, 1963) is an American actress and director. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. Hunt rose to fame portraying Ja ...
.


Acting career


Early career

She made her debut on the stage in 1960, in the original off-Broadway production of '' The Fantasticks'', where she was an understudy for the role of Luisa/the Girl. B.J. Ward had gotten the part by calling the producer of the show. She toured with the
Groundlings The Groundlings is an American improvisational and sketch comedy troupe and school based in Los Angeles. The troupe was formed by Gary Austin in 1974 and uses an improv format influenced by Viola Spolin, whose improvisational theater techniques ...
for a short while before starting her own voice over career starting with Hanna-Barbera's ''
Jana of the Jungle ''Jana of the Jungle'' is an American animated television series created by comic strip artist Doug Wildey and produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions which aired on NBC from September 9 to December 2, 1978. It was originally broadcast as a half-h ...
'' in 1978.


Voice acting career

Ward is best known as a voice actress. Her animation voice credits include: * Scarlett on '' G.I. Joe'' * The title role on ''
Jana of the Jungle ''Jana of the Jungle'' is an American animated television series created by comic strip artist Doug Wildey and produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions which aired on NBC from September 9 to December 2, 1978. It was originally broadcast as a half-h ...
'' * Deena Strong on '' Robo Force: The Revenge of Nazgar'' *
Betty Ross Elizabeth "Betty" Ross (later Talbot and then Banner) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and made her first appearance in ''The Incredible ...
in ''
The Incredible Hulk The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of '' The Incredible Hulk'' (May 1962). In his comic book a ...
'' * Panky and Punkin on '' The Pink Panther and Sons'' * Casey Kelp, Celia and Lil' Seaweed in ''
Snorks ''Snorks'' is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera and ran for a total of four seasons (consisting of 65 episodes) on NBC from September 15, 1984, to May 13, 1989. The program continued to be available in syndication from 1987 ...
'' * Bjørn's wife in '' The Little Troll Prince'' *
Velma Dinkley Velma Dinkley is a fictional character in the '' Scooby-Doo'' franchise. She is usually seen wearing a baggy orange turtleneck sweater, a short pink pleated skirt (or in later episodes an A-line skirt, or sometimes shorts), knee socks, Mary Ja ...
in ''
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island ''Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island'' is a 1998 American direct-to-video animated mystery comedy horror film based on Hanna-Barbera's '' Scooby-Doo'' Saturday-morning cartoons. In the film, Shaggy, Scooby, Fred, Velma, and Daphne reunite after a year ...
'', ''
Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost ''Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost'' is a 1999 American direct-to-video animated supernatural horror comedy film, and the second of the direct-to-video films based upon Hanna-Barbera's ''Scooby-Doo'' Saturday morning cartoons. It was produced by ...
'', '' Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders'' and '' Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase''. * Betty Rubble in various
Flintstones ''The Flintstones'' is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. The series takes place in a romanticized Stone Age setting and follows the activities of the titular family, the Flintstones, and their next-door neighbor ...
productions from the 1980s to the early 2000s. * Princess Allura, Witch Haggar and all of the female voices on ''
Voltron ''Voltron'' is an animated television series franchise that features a team of space explorers who pilot a giant Super Robot known as "Voltron". Produced by Peter Keefe (Executive Producer) and Ted Koplar through his production company World ...
'', with the exception of Queen Merla, who is voiced by
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* Melissa Duck in The Duxorcist on '' Daffy Duck's Quackbusters'' * Lady from '' The Biskitts'' * Tom's Owner from '' Tom and Jerry: The Movie'' * Whopper in '' Pound Puppies'' * Butch in ''
The Little Rascals ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...
'' * Dr. Erica Slade in ''
Sky Commanders ''Sky Commanders'' is an animated television series made by Hanna-Barbera with the co-production of Toei Animation. It premiered in July 1987 as part of ''The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera'' and lasted for thirteen episodes. It was based on ...
'' * Elektra in ''
Space Stars ''Space Stars'' is a 60-minute Saturday morning animated program block produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and broadcast on NBC from September 12, 1981, to January 8, 1982. ''Space Stars'' was narrated by Keene Curtis and featured five carto ...
'' * Harmond in ''
TaleSpin ''TaleSpin'' is an American animated television series first aired in 1990 as a preview on Disney Channel and later that year as part of '' The Disney Afternoon''. It features characters adapted from Disney's 1967 animated feature ''The Jungle Bo ...
'' * Tommy Stubbins in ''
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle ''The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle'' is the second of Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle books. Published in 1922, the writing style is aimed at a more mature audience and features more sophisticated illustrations than its predecessor. The novel's sc ...
'' * Mrs. Brown in ''
Paddington Bear Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children's literature. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 in the children's book ''A Bear Called Paddington'' and has been featured in more than twenty books written by British author Michael Bond, a ...
'' * Mage, Halinor in ''
W.I.T.C.H. ''W.I.T.C.H.'' (stylised as ''W.i.t.c.h.'') is an Italian fantasy Disney comics series created by Elisabetta Gnone, Alessandro Barbucci, and Barbara Canepa. The series features a group of five teenage girls who become the guardians of the class ...
'' * Teresa Bobcat (Bubsy's niece), Oblivia Cat and Ally Cassandra in the ''
Bubsy ''Bubsy'' is a series of platforming video games created by Michael Berlyn and developed and published by Accolade. The games star an anthropomorphic bobcat named Bubsy, a character that takes inspiration from '' Super Mario Bros.'' and '' So ...
'' TV pilot. * Fanny Frog in ''
Saturday Supercade ''Saturday Supercade'' is an American animated television series produced for Saturday mornings by Ruby-Spears Productions. It ran for two seasons on CBS. Premise Each episode is composed of several shorter segments featuring video game characte ...
'' (Frogger segment) * Iris the computer in '' The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest'' *
Winnie Woodpecker Winnie or Winny may refer to: People * Winnie (name), various persons with the given name * David Winnie (born 1966), Scottish former association football player and manager Entertainment *Winnie-the-Pooh, a fictional teddy bear created by A. ...
in ''
The New Woody Woodpecker Show ''The New Woody Woodpecker Show'' (titled ''The Woody Woodpecker Show'' on-screen) is an American animated comedy television series based on the animated short film series created by cartoonist and animator Walter Lantz. It was developed by ani ...
'' * Small Foot in ''
Challenge of the GoBots ''Challenge of the GoBots'' (or ''GoBots'' for short) is an American animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera, based on the GoBots toyline released from Tonka. The show was first broadcast in syndication on September 8, 1984, then the show joine ...
'' * Glinda the Good Witch of the North in '' The Wizard of Oz'' *
Wonder Woman Wonder Woman is a superhero created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Peter. Marston's wife, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byrne, are credited as bein ...
in '' The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians'' * Cassandra Cross and Lilith Cross in '' The Centurions'' * Shaggy's Mom, Sugie Rogers, Evil Babysitter, Rona Lickton, and others in ''
A Pup Named Scooby-Doo ''A Pup Named Scooby-Doo'' is an American animated mystery comedy series produced by Hanna-Barbera. It is the eighth incarnation of the studio's ''Scooby-Doo'' franchise and depicts younger versions of the title character and his human companion ...
'' * Grumpella in ''
The Little Engine That Could ''The Little Engine That Could'' is an American folktale (existing in the form of several illustrated children's books and films) that became widely known in the United States after publication in 1930 by Platt & Munk. The story is used to teac ...
'' * Zippy, singing voice of Judy Jetson in '' Rockin' with Judy Jetson'' * Googie and Repulsa in ''
Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf ''Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf'' is a 1988 animated made-for-television film produced by Hanna-Barbera for syndication as part of the ''Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10'' series. It marked Scrappy-Doo's last appearance as a protagonist in ...
'' * Desert Flower, Rusty Nails, and others in '' The Good, the Bad, and Huckleberry Hound'' * Galli in ''
Gallavants ''Gallavants'' is an American 1984 animated musical film produced by Marvel Productions, and released on home video. Plot Gallavants are ants living in their own fairy-tale land, Ganteville. The little ones have to go to school in preparation ...
'' * Megellenic in ''
The Pebble and the Penguin ''The Pebble and the Penguin'' is a 1995 Irish-American independent animated film directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman. The film stars the voices of Martin Short, Jim Belushi, Tim Curry, and Annie Golden. Based on the true life mating rituals o ...
'' * Mrs. Bucktooth in ''Christopher and Holly'' a.k.a. ''The Bears Who Saved Christmas'' * The Queen of Hearts in ''
The Pagemaster ''The Pagemaster'' is a 1994 American live-action/animated fantasy adventure film starring Macaulay Culkin, Christopher Lloyd, Whoopi Goldberg, Patrick Stewart, Leonard Nimoy, Frank Welker, Ed Begley Jr., and Mel Harris. The film was produced b ...
'' (Her only line is to scream "OFF WITH HIS HEAD!" at Richard Tyler, the main character of the movie) * Aunt Margaret in ''
Curious George Curious George is a fictional monkey who is the title character of a series of popular children's picture books written by Margret and H. A. Rey. Various media, including films and TV shows, have been based upon the original book series. Geo ...
'' * Joel's mother in ''
Ben 10 ''Ben 10'' is an American media franchise created by Man of Action Studios, produced by Cartoon Network Studios and owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The series centers on a boy named Ben Tennyson who acquires the Omnitrix, an alien device resem ...
'' (Episode "Big Fat Alien Wedding") * Queen Bea in ''
2 Stupid Dogs ''2 Stupid Dogs'' is an American animated television series created and designed by Donovan Cook and produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons. It originally ran from September 5, 1993, to May 15, 1995, on TBS as a part of their ''Sunday Morning in Fr ...
'' (Episode "Queen Bea") * Additional Voices in '' The Mask: Animated Series'' * M3 in '' Batman: The Animated Series'' (episode "The Lion and the Unicorn") * Witch Hag in ''
Samurai Jack ''Samurai Jack'' is an American animated action-adventure television series created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television. Tartakovsky conceived ''Samurai Jack'' after finishing his wor ...
'' (Episode XXX) * Mayor Waters in ''
The Spectacular Spider-Man ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' is a comic book and magazine series starring Spider-Man and published by Marvel Comics. Following the success of Spider-Man's original series, ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', Marvel felt the character could support ...
'' (Episode "Persona") * Doctor Bittersweet in ''
Totally Spies ''Totally Spies!'' is an animated spy-fi series created by Vincent Chalvon-Demersay and David Michel mainly produced by French animation company Marathon Media and French broadcaster TF1, with seasons 3 to 5 being co-produced with Canadian com ...
'' (Episode "Passion Patties") * Duke's Mom, Connie Hauser in '' G.I. Joe: Renegades'' (Episode "Homecoming Part One") * Dr. Asinovskovich, Lady, and Woman in ''
Regular Show ''Regular Show'' (known as ''Regular Show in Space'' during its eighth season) is an American animated sitcom created by J. G. Quintel for Cartoon Network. It ran from September 6, 2010, to January 16, 2017, over the course of eight seasons a ...
'' (Episode "Grilled Cheese Deluxe") * The Mistress of Baskerville Manor in ''
Droopy, Master Detective ''Droopy, Master Detective'' is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons in association with Turner Entertainment, and a spin-off of '' Tom & Jerry Kids''. It debuted on Fox's Saturday morning block Fox Kids and ...
'' (Episode "Sherlock Droopy") * Brunhilda Bear and Buttercup Bear in '' The New Yogi Bear Show'' (Episode "Yogi De Beargerac") * Raye Fay in ''
Monster in My Pocket ''Monster in My Pocket'' is a media franchise developed by American company Morrison Entertainment Group, headed by Joe Morrison and John Weems, two former senior executives at Mattel. The focus is on monsters and fantastical and legendary creat ...
: The Big Scream'' * Additional voices in ''
The Bugs Bunny Show ''The Bugs Bunny Show'' is a long-running American animated anthology television series hosted by Bugs Bunny that was mainly composed of theatrical '' Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Melodies'' cartoons released by Warner Bros. between 1948 and 1969 ...
'' * Additional voices in '' Mighty Max'' * Additional voices in ''
Captain Planet and the Planeteers ''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'' is an American animated environmentalist superhero television series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner and developed by Pyle, Nicholas Boxer, Thom Beers, Andy Heyward, Robby London, Bob Forward and Ca ...
'' * Additional voices in ''
James Bond Jr. ''James Bond Jr.'' is an American animated television series based on Ian Fleming's ''James Bond'' franchise. It follows the adventures of James Bond's nephew, James Bond Jr. The series debuted in September 1991 and ran for 65 episodes befor ...
'' * Additional Voices in '' Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire''


Live-action career

In 1985, she made a rare film appearance in the TV movie '' Malice in Wonderland'' alongside
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and
Jane Alexander Jane Alexander (née Quigley; born October 28, 1939) is an American actress and author. She is the recipient of two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and nominations for four Academy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. From 1993 to 19 ...
. Ward has also guest-starred on television series such as ''
Frasier ''Frasier'' () is an American television sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for 11 seasons. It premiered on September 16, 1993, and ended on May 13, 2004. The program was created and produced by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee (as Grub ...
'', '' ER,'' and ''
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''.


Video game career

Ward has also done voices for video games, including: * '' Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights'' * '' Stonekeep'' * '' Grandia II'' * ''
Jade Empire ''Jade Empire'' is an action role-playing game developed by BioWare, originally published by Microsoft Game Studios in 2005 as an Xbox exclusive. It was later ported to Microsoft Windows personal computers (PC) and published by 2K Games in 2007. ...
'' (Hui the Brave, Old Mother Kwan, additional voices) * ''
Legacy of Kain ''Legacy of Kain'' is a series of dark fantasy action-adventure video games primarily developed by Crystal Dynamics and formerly published by Eidos Interactive, then Square Enix Europe after 2009. The first title, '' Blood Omen: Legacy of Kai ...
'' (Additional voices in multiple titles in series) * '' Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone'' * '' Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage'' * ''
Baldur's Gate II ''Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn'' is a role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by Interplay Entertainment. It is the sequel to '' Baldur's Gate'' (1998) and was released for Microsoft Windows in September 2000. Like ''Bald ...
'' * '' Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits'' * '' Onimusha 3'' * '' Orphen: Scion of Sorcery''


Other acting and singing work

In addition, she has also done voiceovers for
theme parks An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central ...
, including: * Voices for
EPCOT Epcot, stylized in all uppercase as EPCOT, is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Parks, Experiences and Products division. Inspired by an unre ...
and
Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris is an entertainment resort in Chessy, Seine-et-Marne, Chessy, France, east of Paris. It encompasses two theme parks, resort hotels, Disney Nature Resorts, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex, and a golf course. Disney ...
, including the safety narration for Spaceship Earth from 1994 to 2007. * The narration of the former
PeopleMover The PeopleMover, sometimes referred to as the Goodyear PeopleMover and WEDWay PeopleMover, was a transport attraction that opened on July 2, 1967, in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Guests boarded small trains that ran ...
attraction at Disneyland. * Mother / Sarah in the 1993 version of the Walt Disney's
Carousel of Progress Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is a rotating theater audio-animatronic stage show attraction in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida just outside of Orlando, Florida. Created ...
. * Some of the singing voices ("Burrow's Rabbit", opossums and rabbits) in Splash Mountain * The current voice guide for “
It's a Small World "It's a Small World" is a water-based boat ride located in the Fantasyland area at various Disney theme parks worldwide, including Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California; Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida; Tokyo D ...
” and the refurbished Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover attraction at
Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom Park, previously known as Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (1971–1994) and The Magic Kingdom (1994–2017), is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando, Florida. Owned and operated by The ...
Park.


Filmography


Television

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The Bugs Bunny Show ''The Bugs Bunny Show'' is a long-running American animated anthology television series hosted by Bugs Bunny that was mainly composed of theatrical '' Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Melodies'' cartoons released by Warner Bros. between 1948 and 1969 ...
'' – Additional voices (1960) *''
Jana of the Jungle ''Jana of the Jungle'' is an American animated television series created by comic strip artist Doug Wildey and produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions which aired on NBC from September 9 to December 2, 1978. It was originally broadcast as a half-h ...
'' – Jana (1978) *''
Space Stars ''Space Stars'' is a 60-minute Saturday morning animated program block produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and broadcast on NBC from September 12, 1981, to January 8, 1982. ''Space Stars'' was narrated by Keene Curtis and featured five carto ...
'' – Elektra (1981) *''
The Little Rascals ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...
'' – Butch / Waldo (1982) *''Pac Preview Party'' – TV Movie – Butch / Waldo (1982) *''
Spider-Man Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in the Si ...
'' – Medusa / Namorita (1982) *''
The Incredible Hulk The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of '' The Incredible Hulk'' (May 1962). In his comic book a ...
'' – Betty Ross / Alicia Masters (1982) *''
The Smurfs ''The Smurfs'' (french: Les Schtroumpfs; nl, De Smurfen) is a Belgian comic franchise centered on a fictional colony of small, blue, humanoid creatures who live in mushroom-shaped houses in the forest. ''The Smurfs'' was first created and in ...
'' –
Hermes Hermes (; grc-gre, Ἑρμῆς) is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Hermes is considered the herald of the gods. He is also considered the protector of human heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants, and orat ...
, Additional Voices (1982–1989) *''
Alvin & The Chipmunks Alvin and the Chipmunks, originally David Seville and the Chipmunks or simply The Chipmunks, are an American animated virtual band and media franchise first created by Ross Bagdasarian for novelty records in 1958. The group consists of three s ...
'' (1983) *'' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: The M.A.S.S. Device'' – TV Mini-Series – Scarlett (1983) *'' Pink Panther and Sons'' – Panky / Punkin (1984) *'' Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show'' – Jayna (1984) *'' G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra'' – TV Mini-Series – Scarlett (1984) *'' The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries'' (1984) *''The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle'' – Tommy Stubbins (1984) *''
Snorks ''Snorks'' is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera and ran for a total of four seasons (consisting of 65 episodes) on NBC from September 15, 1984, to May 13, 1989. The program continued to be available in syndication from 1987 ...
'' – Casey Kelp (1984–1988) *''
The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo ''The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo'' is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, and the seventh incarnation of the studio's ''Scooby-Doo'' franchise. It premiered on , and ran for one season on ABC as a half-hour ...
'' – episode – When You Witch Upon a Star – Marcella (1985) *''
The Jetsons ''The Jetsons'' is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. It originally aired in prime time from September 23, 1962, to March 17, 1963, on ABC, then later aired in reruns via syndication, with new episodes produced ...
'' (1985) *''
Star Fairies ''Star Fairies'' was a doll toy series of the 1980s made by the Tonka company. The dolls had different costumes and personalities. Star Fairies was adapted into a televised special, made by Hanna-Barbera in 1985. Family Home Entertainment release ...
'' – TV Movie – Sparkle / Michelle / Mother (1985) *''
Challenge of the GoBots ''Challenge of the GoBots'' (or ''GoBots'' for short) is an American animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera, based on the GoBots toyline released from Tonka. The show was first broadcast in syndication on September 8, 1984, then the show joine ...
'' – Small Foot (1985) *'' G.I. Joe:The Pyramid of Darkness'' – TV Mini-Series – Scarlett (1985) *'' The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians'' – Wonder Woman / Young Bruce Wayne (1985) *'' G.I. Joe'' – Scarlett / Reporter / Harper Supporter /Pelar Vasquez / Flo Breckinridge / additional Voices (1985–1986) *'' The Centurions'' – Cassandra Cross / Lilith Cross (1986)
My Little Pony ''My Little Pony'' (''MLP'') is a toy line and media franchise developed by American toy company Hasbro. The first toys were developed by Bonnie Zacherle, Charles Muenchinger, and Steve D'Aguanno, and were produced in 1981. The ponies feature ...
-TV Series- Surprise and North Star (1986) *''
Jonny Quest ''Jonny Quest'' is a science fiction-adventure media franchise that revolves around the titular boy named Jonny Quest, who accompanies his scientist father on extraordinary adventures. The franchise started with a 1964–1965 television serie ...
'' – Additional Voices (1986) *''
The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show ''The Bugs Bunny Show'' is a long-running American animated anthology television series hosted by Bugs Bunny that was mainly composed of theatrical '' Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Melodies'' cartoons released by Warner Bros. between 1948 and 1969 ...
'' – Various Characters (1986) *'' The Flintstone Kids'' – Betty Jean Bricker / Mrs. Rockbottom (1986–1988) *''
Foofur ''Foofur'' is an American traditionally animated children's television series from '' Kissyfur'' creator Phil Mendez that was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions with SEPP International S.A. Airing on NBC from 1986 to 1988, the show was about ...
'' (1987) *''
DuckTales ''DuckTales'' is an American animated television series produced by Disney Television Animation. The original cartoon series premiered on syndication and on Disney Channel on September 18, 1987 and ran for a total of 100 episodes over four sea ...
'' – episode – Top Duck – Birdie McQuack / Loopie McQuack (1987) *''
Popeye and Son ''Popeye and Son'' is an American animated comedy series based on the ''Popeye'' comic strip created by E.C. Segar and published by King Features Syndicate. Jointly produced by Hanna-Barbera and King Features subsidiary King Features Entertainmen ...
'' – Rad (1987) *''
Sky Commanders ''Sky Commanders'' is an animated television series made by Hanna-Barbera with the co-production of Toei Animation. It premiered in July 1987 as part of ''The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera'' and lasted for thirteen episodes. It was based on ...
'' – Dr. Erica Slade (1987) *''
Superman Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book '' Action Comics'' #1 ( cover-dated June 1938 and pu ...
'' – Additional Voices (1988) *'' The New Yogi Bear Show'' – Additional Voices (1988) *''
A Pup Named Scooby-Doo ''A Pup Named Scooby-Doo'' is an American animated mystery comedy series produced by Hanna-Barbera. It is the eighth incarnation of the studio's ''Scooby-Doo'' franchise and depicts younger versions of the title character and his human companion ...
'' – Mrs. Rogers / Sugie Rogers / Babysitter (1988) *''
The Flintstone Kids' "Just Say No" Special ''The Flintstone Kids' "Just Say No" Special'' is a 1988 animated television special featuring The Flintstone Kids and produced by Hanna-Barbera that aired on ABC on September 15, 1988. Nine days later, ABC aired the show again on ''ABC Weekend S ...
'' – TV Special – Betty Bricker / Mrs. Gravelson / Female Announcer (1988) *'' The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley'' – Additional Voices (1988) *'' Bugs vs. Daffy: Battle of the Music Video Stars'' – TV Special – Additional voices (1988) *'' Fantastic Max'' – Additional Voices (1988–1989) *'' Matlock'' – episode – The Black Widow – Bernice Wooley (1989) *'' Midnight Patrol: Adventures in the Dream Zone'' (1990) *''
Tiny Toon Adventures ''Tiny Toon Adventures'' is an American animated comedy television series that was broadcast from September 14, 1990, to December 6, 1992. It was the first collaborative effort of Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation a ...
'' – episode – Fields of Honey – Honey (1990) *'' The Wizard of Oz'' – Glinda the Good (1990) *'' Yo Yogi!'' (1991) *''
The Pirates of Dark Water ''The Pirates of Dark Water'' is an American fantasy animated television series created by David Kirschner and produced by Hanna-Barbera. The series premiered as a five-part miniseries on Fox Kids early 1991. The first season, consisting of 13 ...
'' – Additional Voices (1991) *''
Darkwing Duck ''Darkwing Duck'' is an American animated superhero comedy television series produced by Disney Television Animation (formerly Walt Disney Television Animation) that first ran from 1991 to 1992 on both the syndicated programming block ''The Disn ...
'' – Additional Voices / Patricia / Gloria Swansong (1991) *''
James Bond Jr. ''James Bond Jr.'' is an American animated television series based on Ian Fleming's ''James Bond'' franchise. It follows the adventures of James Bond's nephew, James Bond Jr. The series debuted in September 1991 and ran for 65 episodes befor ...
'' (1991) *''
TaleSpin ''TaleSpin'' is an American animated television series first aired in 1990 as a preview on Disney Channel and later that year as part of '' The Disney Afternoon''. It features characters adapted from Disney's 1967 animated feature ''The Jungle Bo ...
'' – episode – Louie's Last Stand – Records Clerk (1991) *''
Fish Police ''Fish Police'' is a comic book series by American cartoonist Steve Moncuse. The plot centers on law and crime in a fictional underwater metropolis with the protagonist, Inspector Gill, trying to solve various crimes, often Mafia-related, while a ...
'' – episode – The Shell Game – Widow Casino (1992) *''
Capitol Critters ''Capitol Critters'' is an American animated sitcom about the lives of mice, rats and roaches who reside in the basement and walls of the White House in Washington, D.C. The series was produced by Steven Bochco Productions and Hanna-Barbera in ...
'' – Additional voices (1992–1995) *'' A Flintstone Family Christmas'' – TV Special – Betty Rubble (1993) *''
The Town Santa Forgot ''The Town Santa Forgot'' is a 1993 animated Christmas television special produced by Hanna-Barbera, narrated by Dick Van Dyke and originally broadcast on NBC. It is an adaptation of the poem '' Jeremy Creek'', written by Charmaine Severson. S ...
'' – TV Special (1993) *'' Bonkers'' – Additional Voices (1993) *''
Murder, She Wrote ''Murder, She Wrote'' is an American crime drama television series, created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson and William Link, starring Angela Lansbury, and produced and distributed by Universal Television for the CBS network. The seri ...
'' – episode – Love's Deadly Desire – Chairwoman (1993) *'' Shining Time Station'' – episode – Becky Makes a Wish – performs the song "Help Your Wish Along" (1993) *'' The Flintstones: Wacky Inventions'' – Video short – Betty Rubble (1994) *''
Captain Planet and the Planeteers ''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'' is an American animated environmentalist superhero television series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner and developed by Pyle, Nicholas Boxer, Thom Beers, Andy Heyward, Robby London, Bob Forward and Ca ...
'' – episode – Twilight Ozone – Federal Spokesman (1994) *'' Batman: The Animated Series'' – episode – The Lion and the Unicorn – M3 (1995) *'' Daisy-Head Mayzie'' – TV Special – Mrs. McGrew (1995) *'' Gargoyles'' – episodes – A Lighthouse in the Sea of Time, Pendragon & Sentinel – Fleance / Professor Duane /
Lady of the Lake The Lady of the Lake (french: Dame du Lac, Demoiselle du Lac, cy, Arglwyddes y Llyn, kw, Arloedhes an Lynn, br, Itron al Lenn, it, Dama del Lago) is a name or a title used by several either fairy or fairy-like but human enchantresses in the ...
(1995–1996) *'' The Story of Santa Claus'' – TV special – Additional Voices (1996) *'' Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles'' – episode – The Journey – Billy's Mom / Fleance / Alexander (1996) *'' The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest'' – Iris the Computer / Nurse Holloway (1996–1997) *''
Adventures from the Book of Virtues ''Adventures from the Book of Virtues'' is an American animated children's television series based on the books '' The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories'', and ''The Children's Book of Virtues'', both by William Bennett, who serve ...
'' – additional voices (1996–1998) *''
Johnny Bravo ''Johnny Bravo'' is an American animated comedy television series created by Van Partible for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. It is the second of the network's Cartoon Cartoons, which aired fr ...
'' – episodes -Johnny Bravo/Jungle Boy in 'Mr. Monkeyman'/Johnny Bravo and the Amazon Women, The Sensitive Male/Bravo Dooby Doo & I Used to Be Funny/My Fair Dork/'Twas the Night –
Velma Dinkley Velma Dinkley is a fictional character in the '' Scooby-Doo'' franchise. She is usually seen wearing a baggy orange turtleneck sweater, a short pink pleated skirt (or in later episodes an A-line skirt, or sometimes shorts), knee socks, Mary Ja ...
/ Aunt Jebidisa / additional voices (1997) *''
The Cartoon Cartoon Show ''What a Cartoon!'' (later known as ''The What a Cartoon! Show'' and ''The Cartoon Cartoon Show'') is an American animated anthology series created by Fred Seibert for Cartoon Network. The shorts were produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions; by the ...
'' – Female computer / Stanley / Amazon (1997) *''
Cow and Chicken ''Cow and Chicken'' is an American animated comedy television series created by David Feiss for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. It is the third of the network's Cartoon Cartoons. It follows the ...
'' – Betty Rubble (1998) *''
The Scooby-Doo Project ''The Scooby-Doo Project'' is a 1999 live-action/animated hybrid comedy Halloween television special satirising ''The Blair Witch Project'' and the ''Scooby-Doo'' franchise. It aired during Cartoon Network's ''Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!'' marat ...
'' – TV Short – Velma Dinkley (1999) *''The Bunny Years'' – TV Movie documentary – Herself (1999) *'' Timon & Pumbaa'' – episode – The Spy's the Limit/Ready, Aim, Fire (1999) *''
Batman Beyond ''Batman Beyond'' (known as ''Batman of the Future'' outside the United States) is an American superhero animated television series developed by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett. It was produced by Warner Bros. Animation in collaborati ...
'' – episode – Out of the Past – Singer (2000) *''
The New Woody Woodpecker Show ''The New Woody Woodpecker Show'' (titled ''The Woody Woodpecker Show'' on-screen) is an American animated comedy television series based on the animated short film series created by cartoonist and animator Walter Lantz. It was developed by ani ...
'' – Winnie Woodpecker / Mother Nature (1999–2001) *''
Courage the Cowardly Dog ''Courage the Cowardly Dog'' is an American animated comedy horror television series created by John R. Dilworth for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television. It was produced by Dilworth's animation studio, Stretch Fil ...
'' – Additional Voices (2002) *''The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Award Show Program Special... Live!... in Stereo'' – TV Special – Betty Rubble (2002) *''
Samurai Jack ''Samurai Jack'' is an American animated action-adventure television series created by Genndy Tartakovsky for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television. Tartakovsky conceived ''Samurai Jack'' after finishing his wor ...
'' – Witch Hag *''
Curious George Curious George is a fictional monkey who is the title character of a series of popular children's picture books written by Margret and H. A. Rey. Various media, including films and TV shows, have been based upon the original book series. Geo ...
'' – Aunt Margaret / Aunt Margret (2006–2020) *''
The Spectacular Spider-Man ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' is a comic book and magazine series starring Spider-Man and published by Marvel Comics. Following the success of Spider-Man's original series, ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', Marvel felt the character could support ...
'' – episode – Persona – Mayor Waters (2008) *''
Regular Show ''Regular Show'' (known as ''Regular Show in Space'' during its eighth season) is an American animated sitcom created by J. G. Quintel for Cartoon Network. It ran from September 6, 2010, to January 16, 2017, over the course of eight seasons a ...
'' – Dr. Asinovskovich (2010) *'' G.I. Joe: Renegades''- episode – Homecoming Part 1 – Connie Hauser (2011)


Film

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The New Maverick ''The New Maverick'' is a 1978 American Western television film based on the 1957–1962 series ''Maverick'' starring James Garner as Bret Maverick. ''The New Maverick'' stars Garner as Bret Maverick, Charles Frank as newcomer cousin Ben Mave ...
'' – TV Movie – B.J. Vinnie's Henchman (1978) *'' GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords'' – Small Foot (1986) *'' G.I. Joe: The Movie'' – Video – Scarlett (1987) *''The Duxorcist'' – Looney Tunes Short – Melissa Duck (1987) *'' Rockin' with Judy Jetson'' – TV Movie – Zippy (1988) *'' The Good, the Bad, and Huckleberry Hound'' – TV Movie – Chieftess / Desert Flower / Elderly Lady / Girl / Rusty Nails (1988) *''
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw ''Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw'' is a 1988 American animated musical adventure film based on the Tonka toy line and the Hanna-Barbera television series of the same name, which aired around the same time. It was directed by Pierre De ...
'' – Whopper (1988) *''
Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf ''Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf'' is a 1988 animated made-for-television film produced by Hanna-Barbera for syndication as part of the ''Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10'' series. It marked Scrappy-Doo's last appearance as a protagonist in ...
'' – TV Movie – Googie / Repulsa (1988) *'' Daffy Duck's Quackbusters'' – Melissa Duck (1988) *'' Jetsons: The Movie'' (1990) *''
The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera ''The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera'' is an American animated syndicated programming block produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions that ran on a weekly schedule and was performed in live action. The program ran from 1985 to 1994. Overview The ...
'' – Short – Betty Rubble (1990) *'' Queen Esther'' – Video short – (1992) *''Bugs Bunny's Creature Features'' – TV Movie (1992) *''
Jonny's Golden Quest ''Jonny's Golden Quest'' is an animated made-for-television film produced by Hanna-Barbera in 1992, and originally aired on USA Network on April 4, 1993. It is a follow-up to the 1964–65 ''Jonny Quest'' cartoon series, and its 1986 revival '' ...
'' – TV Movie – 3-DAC (1993) *''
I Yabba-Dabba Do! ''I Yabba-Dabba Do!'' is a 1993 American animated made-for-television film based on the 1960s animated series, ''The Flintstones'' and is a continuation of the series’ spin-off,''The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show''. It premiered on ABC on February ...
'' – TV Movie – Betty Rubble (1993) *'' Tom and Jerry: The Movie'' – Tom's Owner (1993) *''
Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby ''Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby'' (known in a working title as ''Hollyrock or Bust!'') is a 1993 American animated made-for-television film based on the 1960s series classic, ''The Flintstones''. It first aired on ABC on December 5, 1993. It is the sequel ...
'' – TV Movie – Betty Rubble (1993) *''
The Lion King ''The Lion King'' is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 32nd Disney animated feature film and the fifth produced during the Disney Renaissance ...
'' – Lions (1994) *''
The Pagemaster ''The Pagemaster'' is a 1994 American live-action/animated fantasy adventure film starring Macaulay Culkin, Christopher Lloyd, Whoopi Goldberg, Patrick Stewart, Leonard Nimoy, Frank Welker, Ed Begley Jr., and Mel Harris. The film was produced b ...
'' – Queen of Hearts (1994) *'' A Flintstones Christmas Carol'' – TV Movie – Betty Rubble (1994) *'' Tom and Jerry's Christmas Carol'' – Video – Velma Dinkley (1997) *''
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island ''Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island'' is a 1998 American direct-to-video animated mystery comedy horror film based on Hanna-Barbera's '' Scooby-Doo'' Saturday-morning cartoons. In the film, Shaggy, Scooby, Fred, Velma, and Daphne reunite after a year ...
'' – Video – Velma Dinkley (1998) *'' The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue'' – Video – Police Lady (1999) *'' Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost'' – Video – Velma Dinkley (1999) *'' Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders'' – Video – Velma Dinkley (2000) *'' Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase'' – Video – Velma Dinkley / Cyber-Velma Dinkley (2001) *'' Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas'' – TV Movie – Aunt Margaret (2009) *'' DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year'' – Video – Master Alchemist (2016)


Video games

*'' Blazing Dragons'' – Video Game – The Lady of the Lake, Rapunsel Yablanowitz (1996) * '' Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage'' – Video Game – Casca, Eriza (1999) *'' Star Trek: Starfleet Command: Volume II: Empires at War'' – Video Game (2000) *'' Scooby-Doo: Classic Creep Capers'' – Video Game – Velma Dinkley (2000) *'' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Fallen'' – Video Game - Additional voices (2000) *'' Grandia II'' - Video Game - Roan, Elmo (2000) *'' Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase'' – Video Game – Velma Dinkley (2001) *'' Star Trek: Starfleet Command III'' – Video Game – Romulan Officer No. 1 (2002) *'' Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights'' – Video Game – Velma Dinkley (2002) *'' Star Trek: Elite Force II'' – Video Game – Katarina Scott (2003) *'' Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time'' – Witch Hag (2020)


References


External links

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B. J. Ward at Voice Chasers
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ward, B. J. Living people American musical theatre actresses American film actresses American voice actresses American video game actresses Actresses from Delaware Hanna-Barbera people 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses 20th-century American singers 21st-century American singers 20th-century American women singers 21st-century American women singers 1944 births