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Rugrats Star E.G. Daily's Accidental Voice Acting Career
13 Sep
Summary
- E.G. Daily landed the role of Tommy Pickles after auditioning for a musical.
- She re-recorded an entire season's dialogue for Rugrats rapidly.
- Rugrats' success was a slow burn with unexpected Emmy wins and films.
E.G. Daily, known for voicing Tommy Pickles in Rugrats, shared how her iconic role began unexpectedly. Initially focused on a musical in Los Angeles, Daily's agent suggested voice acting. She auditioned for Rugrats, channeling a childhood voice, and was soon booked.
Daily had to re-record an entire season's dialogue, a task she completed rapidly by treating the lines like song melodies due to her singing background. This marked her first cartoon role and launched an extensive voice acting career, including work on "Curious George" and "Powerpuff Girls."
Reflecting on Rugrats' enduring popularity, Daily noted its gradual success, marked by Emmy wins and film adaptations. She described the experience as joyful and a real job to be grateful for, especially alongside her close-knit castmates.
