Colleen Villard
Voice ActorColleen Villard is a professional name used by American voice actress Colleen O'Shaughnessey for part of her anime dub work. Under this name she voiced Chocho Akimichi and Hanabi Hyuga in the Naruto franchise produced by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
Credited as Colleen Villard, she voices Chocho Akimichi, the food-loving daughter of Choji from the Akimichi clan, and Hanabi Hyuga, the younger sister of Hinata and heir to the Hyuga main house. Both characters figure into the next generation carried forward in the Boruto continuation of the Naruto story.
Career and Notable Roles
Villard is the same performer as Colleen O'Shaughnessey, a busy American voice actress. Beyond her Naruto and Boruto work she is widely recognized as the voice of Miles "Tails" Prower in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, and she has appeared in many anime dubs, cartoons, and video games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voices Tails currently?
The role of Miles Tails Prower in the Sonic the Hedgehog series is voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey, who also works under the professional name Colleen Villard for her Naruto and Boruto dub work. Under that name she voices Chocho Akimichi and Hanabi Hyuga.
Who does Colleen Villard voice in Naruto?
Colleen Villard voices Chocho Akimichi, the food loving daughter of Choji Akimichi from the Akimichi clan, in the Naruto franchise. The role appears in the Boruto continuation of the story produced by Studio Pierrot.
Who plays Hanabi Hyuga in Naruto?
Hanabi Hyuga, the younger sister of Hinata Hyuga and heir to the Hyuga main house, is voiced by Colleen Villard. The character factors into the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations continuation of the story.
Is Colleen Villard a stage name?
Colleen Villard is a professional name used by American voice actress Colleen O'Shaughnessey for part of her anime dub work. She performs under this name specifically for her Naruto and Boruto roles.
What other roles has Colleen Villard had beyond Naruto?
Beyond her Naruto and Boruto work, Colleen Villard has appeared in many other anime dubs, cartoons, and video games throughout her career. She is also widely recognized as the voice of Miles Tails Prower in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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