Mary Kay Bergman was an American voice actress who is best known for her work on South Park, The Fairly OddParents, and various animated films. Her distinctive voice made her a recognizable talent in the voiceover industry during the 1990s.
Personal and Family Life
Mary Kay Bergman was born on June 5, 1961, in Los Angeles, California. She married voice actor Dino Andrade on April 7, 1990, and they remained together until her untimely death in 1999. Her parents were David Bergman and Patricia McGowan Paris, and she had grandparents named Walter Enoch and Catherine G. Pennamacoor.
Career Achievements
Bergman gained fame for voicing many female characters in the animated series South Park, in addition to being the original voice for Timmy Turner in The Fairly OddParents. She also lent her voice to roles in several animated films such as Beauty and the Beast and The Iron Giant. Despite her success, she struggled with lifelong depression, which went unnoticed until after her tragic passing.
Death and Legacy
Mary Kay Bergman died on November 11, 1999, in West Los Angeles due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Her death occurred on Veteran’s Day and shocked fans and colleagues alike. Although her life ended tragically, her work in voice acting continues to be celebrated and recognized in the animation community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and the Beast | 1991-10-22 | Bimbette (voice) |
| The Iron Giant | 1999-08-06 | Additional Voices (voice) |
| South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut | 1999-06-30 | Liane Cartman / Sheila Broflovski / Sharon Marsh / Carol McCormick / Wendy Testaburger / Clitoris / Additional Voices (voice) |
| Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein | 1999-09-28 | Mother (voice) |
| Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders | 2000-10-03 | Daphne Blake (voice) |
| Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero | 1998-02-11 | Barbara Gordon / Batgirl (voice) |
| South Park | 1997-08-13 | Ms. Cartman (voice) |
| Family Guy | 1999-01-31 | Sherry (voice) |