25 Trans (or Non-Binary) Actors Who Voiced Cis Characters and Nobody Knew for Years

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Voice acting offers performers the chance to play characters very different from how people see them, and this has created opportunities for many transgender and nonbinary actors to portray cisgender characters in animation, video games, and dubbing. Here are some examples focusing on the actor’s work: you’ll find the project, the character they played, and details of their performance—all factual information that can be checked—presented without any spoilers or opinions. The title of the show, movie, or game will always be in single quotes if you’re looking for it.

Elliot Page

Elliot Page starred as Jodie Holmes in the PlayStation game ‘Beyond: Two Souls’, lending both his voice and likeness to the character. Released in 2013 by Quantic Dream, the game also featured Willem Dafoe and told a branching story following Jodie’s life from childhood into her involvement in secret missions connected to a mysterious supernatural force. Later, an updated version of the game came out for PS4 and PC, offering improved graphics and the option to play the story in chronological order. In early 2025, Elliot Page’s production company, Pageboy Productions, started working on a TV series based on the game.

Casey Mongillo

In 2019, Netflix released a new English dub of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ featuring Casey Mongillo as the voice of Shinji Ikari. This replaced the original dub from the 1990s by ADV Films and was created for a worldwide audience. Mongillo voiced the entire 26-episode series and related films. Critics and industry publications highlighted the casting choice, specifically praising the youthful quality of Mongillo’s performance. This dub has become a talking point in conversations about updating older anime for contemporary viewers.

Bex Taylor-Klaus

Bex Taylor-Klaus played a key character, Katie “Pidge” Holt, in the DreamWorks/Netflix series ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender.’ Pidge’s story is especially important in the show’s first two seasons. Taylor-Klaus voiced Pidge throughout the entire series, bringing to life the character’s family history and impressive technical skills, which were major parts of the plot. The casting of Taylor-Klaus as Pidge was publicly announced and celebrated at fan events and in promotional materials from 2016 to 2018, and remains a frequent topic in discussions about the show’s cast.

Bella Ramsey

The animated series ‘Hilda,’ which has won a BAFTA award, stars Bella Ramsey as the voice of the main character, Hilda, throughout the show and its special episodes. Ramsey also sang songs for the series and contributed to other related projects. Her work on ‘Hilda’ is officially recognized in industry resources and fan materials. The show concluded with a full-length special and accompanying soundtrack.

Eddie (Suzy) Izzard

Eddie Izzard, who voiced the brave mouse Reepicheep in the 2008 film ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,’ is known for her role in the movie. While another actor took over the character later, Izzard’s performance is well-documented. In recent years, Izzard has shared her pronouns, requesting she/her and also expressing a preference for being referred to as Suzy Eddie Izzard – details that have been reported by news organizations and on Wikipedia.

Patti Harrison

Patti Harrison voices the character of Chief of Tail in Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon,’ appearing early in the film. Her casting received media attention as a significant moment for Disney animation. Harrison’s role has been consistently noted in the film’s official records since its 2021 release, and she has continued to work on other animated projects as a voice actor.

Michael D. Cohen

Michael D. Cohen voiced the character Ty Archer in the Canadian animated series ‘Grossology,’ which aired from 2006 to 2009. He played one of the two main sibling characters throughout all 52 episodes on YTV, and his work is listed in the show’s official records. Cohen later became well-known for acting in live-action roles with Nickelodeon, while still doing voice work. He publicly shared that he is transgender in 2019, having transitioned several years prior.

Maddie Blaustein

Man, growing up with the original Pokémon dub, I always loved Meowth! Did you know the voice actor, Maddie Blaustein, actually voiced him for a huge chunk of the early seasons and movies? Like, hundreds of episodes in the late 90s and 2000s! It wasn’t just Pokémon either – she did a bunch of recurring characters in Yu-Gi-Oh! and other cartoons for studios back in New York. And get this – she’s also a comic book legend, credited with creating one of the first trans women characters in mainstream comics way back when, at Milestone!

Jinkx Monsoon

Jinkx Monsoon, a well-known performer, voiced the character Emerald in the Cartoon Network series ‘Steven Universe.’ Emerald first appeared in the episode ‘Lars of the Stars’ and has returned in other ‘Steven Universe’ media. This role is officially credited to Monsoon, who has also confirmed it on social media, and is listed in entertainment databases. Since then, she’s added more voice acting work to her resume, appearing in several animated TV shows and web series.

Liv Hewson

Liv Hewson will be voicing the character of Black, a geologist, in the upcoming animated ‘Among Us’ series on Paramount+. News of this casting first appeared in March 2024 and has been consistently listed in public information about the show. Hewson also previously lent their voice to the animated film ‘Scarygirl’ (2023), adding to their experience in voice acting alongside their on-screen work.

Erika Ishii

Erika Ishii provides the voice for Valkyrie in ‘Apex Legends’, a fast-moving Recon Legend who was added to the game with the Season 9 Legacy update. Valkyrie uses a jetpack created from a Northstar Titan, and her abilities include VTOL Jets (a passive ability), Missile Swarm (a tactical ability), and Skyward Dive (her ultimate). Ishii regularly records new lines for the game, like phrases said during matches, character selection lines, and announcements for seasonal events, for both PC and console versions. Valkyrie’s backstory is connected to the ‘Titanfall’ universe – she’s Kairi Imahara, the daughter of the skilled pilot Viper, and this relationship is reflected in the game’s dialogue and story.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez provides the voice for Nightbird, a new Decepticon character in ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’. Nightbird is an aerial assassin who joins Scourge and Battletrap as part of the villainous Terrorcons, fighting against the Autobots and Maximals. Rodriguez is listed in the film’s credits and was involved in promoting the movie, which came out in theaters globally in June 2023 and later became available to rent or buy with extra features.

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2025-12-05 18:45