Chris Anthony Lansdowne | |
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| Born | Christine D'Antonio January 10, 1957 Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Voice actress |
| Spouse | J. L. Lansdowne (m. 1985) |
| Children | 1 |
Chris Anthony Lansdowne, [1] born Christine D'Antonio, is an American voice actress best known as host of Focus on the Family's Adventures in Odyssey . Along with Katie Leigh, she is the only remaining original cast member of the show.
As host of Adventures in Odyssey for almost four decades, she is heard weekly on more than 2,000 radio stations worldwide. Aside from her work in radio drama, video games, animation, and TV/radio commercials, Anthony is also known for having voiced more than 100 Mattel talking Barbie games, toys, dolls, and button sound books, from 1994 to 2006. [2]
Anthony has been the host of Adventures in Odyssey since it was started in 1987, and has also played several characters in the series. [3] She was in the Adventures in Odyssey video series for A Flight to the Finish and Star Quest. Other radio drama work includes the role of Ronda in the children's radio drama Jungle Jam and Friends: The Radio Show! and Marsha in Paws & Tales .
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Ella Bella Bingo | Johnny's mom | Voice |
| 2021 | Rumble | Farmer |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Ring Raiders | Jenny Gail | 5 episodes |
| 1991 | She Stood Alone | Catherine Ann | Television film |
| 2001 | Johnny Bravo | Bank Teller | Voice, episode: "Lord of the Links/Bootman/Freudian Dip" |
| 2012 | ThunderCats | Mama | Voice, episode: "Survival of the Fittest" |
| 2019 | Trolls: The Beat Goes On! | Old Lady Troll | Voice, episode: "Apple of My Ire/Funsgiving" |
| 2020 | Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts | Florabel | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Curious George | Anna | Voice, episode: "Bee Like Me/To the Lighthouse" |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1996 | Barbie Fashion Designer | Barbie |
| 1996 | Barbie Storymaker | |
| 1997 | Barbie Cool Looks Fashion Designer | |
| 1997 | Adventures with Barbie: Ocean Discovery | |
| 1998 | Barbie Photo Designer | |
| 1998 | Barbie Riding Club | |
| 1998 | Detective Barbie: Mystery of the Carnival Caper | |
| 1999 | Barbie Digital Makeover | |
| 1999 | Detective Barbie: Mystery at Lighthouse Cove | |
| 1999 | Barbie Sticker Designer | Narrator |
| 2000 | Jumpstart: Artist | Voice |
| 2000 | Barbie: Pet Rescue [4] [5] | Barbie |
| 2000 | Barbie Princess Bride | |
| 2001 | Barbie: Explorer | |
| 2001 | Secret Agent Barbie | Barbie / Shop Owner |
| 2018 | Fallout 76 | Various voices |
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