America Young | |
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![]() Young at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con | |
Born | Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1999–present |
Known for | Voice of Barbie (2018–present) |
Website | Official website |
America Young is an American actress, television director and stunt performer. [1] [2] She has been the current voice of Barbie in the Barbie Vlogger web series since its launch on YouTube in 2015 and succeeded Erica Lindbeck as her main voice outright in the Barbie media franchise since the debut of Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures in 2018. [3] [4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | The Archies in Jug Man | Betty Cooper | Voice, direct-to-video |
2004 | Great Lengths | Jess | Short |
Starkweather | Barbara Fugate | ||
Toi and Poochie | Cindy | ||
2005 | Promtroversy | Stacy | Short |
Evil's City | Misty | Video | |
2006 | Daños del amor | Mia | Short |
Point of Contact | Sara | ||
2007 | The Long Way Back | Lisa | Short |
Ultimate Weapon | Serena Parnet | Short | |
2008 | Bundy: An American Icon | Gloria | Video |
Tinker Bell | Wendy Darling | Voice, direct-to-video | |
2009 | Freshmyn | Carey | Short |
Mugging | Helena | Short | |
2010–2016 | The Monster High films | Toralei Stripe | Voice, direct-to-video |
2010 | Dreamkiller | Erin O'Dowell | |
The Dead Undead | Shelly | ||
The Binds That Tie Us | Jocelyn | Short | |
Mia | Mia | Short | |
Abandoned | Amanda | ||
Cruelle to be Kind | Medusa | Short | |
2011 | A Hidden Agender | Dr. Malco | Short |
The Velvet Mouse Show | Sadie St. James | Video short | |
2012 | Far | Rock Star | Short |
Retroland | Charlie Hayes | Video short | |
2013 | Lost on Purpose | Monique | |
Wonder Woman | Penelope | Short | |
2015 | Mockinjay: Burn | Comm. Paylor | Short |
Metroid: The Sky Calls | Samus Aran | Short fan film | |
Selection | Elizabeth | Short | |
2016 | The Sable Corsair | Sith Witch | Short |
Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse | Penny | ||
2017 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Frieda | Short |
2020 | Barbie: Princess Adventure | Barbie | Voice, Netflix TV special |
2021 | Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday | ||
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams | |||
2022 | Barbie: Mermaid Power | ||
Barbie: Epic Road Trip | |||
2023 | Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Archie's Weird Mysteries | Betty Cooper | Voice, TV series |
2003 | Time Kid | Lira | Voice, TV film |
2006 | Trollz | Shale | Voice, 2 episodes |
2008 | Hackett | Kate | TV film |
2009 | The Romantic Foibles of Esteban | Emily | Episode: "Yoked" |
Catherine & Annie | Maria | TV film | |
Damsels and Dragons | The Monster | TV series | |
2010 | Stalker Chronicles | Gladys | Episode: "Return to Sender" |
First Edition | Lori Banks | TV series | |
2011–15 | The Monster High web series | Toralei Stripe, Howleen Wolf | Voice [5] |
2011 | Goodnight Burbank | Holly Johnson | TV series |
Solicitation | Chloe Reynolds | TV film | |
Once Upon | Layla | Episode: "Origins: Parts 3, 4, 5" | |
2011–2013 | Geek Therapy | Geek Therapist | TV series |
2012 | Mask & Cape | 3 episodes | |
2012–2014 | BAMF Girls Club | Katniss | TV series |
2013 | LearningTown | Do It Girl | Episode: "Pilot" |
2016 | The Comics Trip | TV series | |
2018–2020 | Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures | Barbie | Voice, Netflix TV series |
2022 | Barbie: It Takes Two | ||
2023 | Obliterated | Director of episode "Walks Of Shame" | |
2023–present | Barbie: A Touch of Magic | Barbie | Voice, Netflix TV series |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2022 | Gotham Knights | Barbara Gordon / Batgirl | Voice role |
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