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Born:
1921-11-21

Birthplace:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Credits:
19 Total Roles

Billie Mae Richards

Acting

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Biography

Billie Mae Richards (nÊe Dinsmore, November 21, 1921 – September 10, 2010) was a Canadian actress, voice actress and singer who also appeared onstage and on television. She was the voice of Rankin/Bass' version of the Christmas character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer from 1964 to 1979, and of the Kid in the radio series Jake and the Kid.

[biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1998 Shadow Builder MOVIE Mrs. Butterman
1990 The Call of the Wild MOVIE Self
1988 War of the Worlds TV Matron
1986 Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation MOVIE Tender Heart Bear (voice)
1985 The Care Bears TV Bright Heart Raccoon (voice)
1985 The Care Bears Movie MOVIE Tender Heart Bear / Mrs. Cherrywood (voice)
1981 The Trolls and the Christmas Express MOVIE Other Voices (voice)
1979 Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July MOVIE Rudolph (voice)
1977 Rudolph's Shiny New Year MOVIE Rudolph (voice)
1972 A Christmas Tree MOVIE Self

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