On this day in 1956, voice actress Susanne Blakeslee was born. Disney fans will recognize her work as the current voice of legendary villains Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Lady Tremaine, and Cruella DeVil. Her talents can also be heard when riding Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland, where she portrays Madame Leota. Blakeslee’s theme park credits also include Wishes, Fantasmic! and Halloween Screams: A Villainous Surprise in the Skies.

Susanne Blakeslee | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 27, 1956
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