Wendee Lee
Voice ActorWendee Lee is an American voice performer who also works as a writer and director, and who voiced Queen Serenity in the Sailor Moon franchise across multiple adaptations.
Sailor Moon Role
Lee voiced Queen Serenity, ruler of the ancient Moon Kingdom and Usagi's mother in her past life, in both the original Sailor Moon anime and the Sailor Moon Crystal reboot. She also provided voices for the villainess Morga in Crystal, along with U-Bara and members of the DD Girls.
Career and Notable Roles
Lee has one of the longest resumes in English-language anime dubbing, having played Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop and Haruhi Suzumiya in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. She is also a prolific voice director, shaping the English casts of numerous other anime series in addition to her own performing career.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does Wendee Lee voice?
Lee is known for playing Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop and Haruhi Suzumiya in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, two of the most recognized roles in her extensive anime dubbing resume.
Who does Wendee Lee voice in Sailor Moon?
Lee voiced Queen Serenity, ruler of the ancient Moon Kingdom and Usagi's mother in her past life, in both the original Sailor Moon anime and the Sailor Moon Crystal reboot. She also provided voices for the villainess Morga and for U-Bara and members of the DD Girls in Crystal.
Is Wendee Lee also a voice director?
Yes. Beyond her own performing career, Lee is a prolific voice director who has shaped the English casts of numerous other anime series.
How long has Wendee Lee been a voice actress?
Lee has worked in English-language anime dubbing since 1981, giving her one of the longest resumes in the industry.
Who is Queen Serenity in Sailor Moon?
Queen Serenity is the ruler of the ancient Moon Kingdom and, in her past life, the mother of Usagi Tsukino. Wendee Lee voices the character in both the original Sailor Moon series and the Sailor Moon Crystal reboot.
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