Lucille Bliss was an American voice actress from New York City who is best known for voicing Smurfette in The Smurfs, Anastasia in Cinderella, and Ms. Bitters in Invader Zim. She was a prominent figure in the animated industry, lending her voice to many beloved characters throughout her career.
Personal and Family Life
Lucille Theresa Bliss was born on March 31, 1916, in New York City. She had a long career in voice acting, characterized by her determination, as she attended auditions at Hanna-Barbera for nearly 20 years before securing her role as Smurfette. Bliss spent her final years in a nursing home in Costa Mesa, California, where she passed away on November 8, 2012.
Death and Legacy
Lucille Bliss passed away on November 8, 2012, at the age of 96. After her death, she was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. Her contributions to animation and voice acting have left a lasting impact on the industry, and she is remembered for her remarkable characters and performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cinderella | 1950-02-22 | Anastasia (voice) |
| A Flintstone Christmas | 1977-12-07 | Bamm Bamm Rubble (voice) |
| Robots | 2005-03-10 | Pigeon Lady (voice) |
| Robin Hoodwinked | 1958-06-06 | Nibbles (voice) (uncredited) |
| A Kiddies Kitty | 1955-08-20 | Suzanne (voice) (uncredited) |
| The Smurfs Springtime Special | 1982-04-07 | Smurfette (voice) |
| The Smurfic Games | 1984-05-20 | Smurfette (voice) |
| My Smurfy Valentine | 1983-02-13 | Smurfette (voice) |
| Oliver and the Artful Dodger | 1972-08-21 | (voice) |
| Droopy Leprechaun | 1958-07-04 | Leprechaun |
| The Smurfs Christmas Special | 1982-12-13 | Smurfette (voice) |
| The Smurfs: ‘Tis the Season to Be Smurfy | 1987-12-13 | Smurfette (voice) |
| Strong Kids, Safe Kids | 1984-01-01 | Smurfette (voice) |
| Smurfily Ever After | 1985-02-13 | Smurfette (voice) |
| Casper’s Halloween Special | 1979-10-30 | Gervais, Carmelita (voice) |
| The Flintstones: Little Big League | 1978-04-06 | Rusty (voice) |
| The Secret of NIMH | 1982-06-17 | Mrs. Fitzgibbons (voice) |
| One Hundred and One Dalmatians | 1961-01-25 | TV Commercial Singer (voice) |