Quick Facts
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 â 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.
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Known For
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph (voice)
Spider-Man
Paperboy (voice) (uncredited)
The Care Bears Movie
Tender Heart Bear / Mrs. Cherrywood (voice)
Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Rudolph (voice)
The Care Bears
Bright Heart Raccoon (voice)
Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation
Tender Heart Bear (voice)
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
Rudolph (voice)
Shadow Builder
Mrs. Butterman
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 |