Nicole Lyn Oliver (born February 22, 1970) is a Canadian actress, voice actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Princess Celestia and Cheerilee in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and Zoe Trent in Littlest Pet Shop.
Biography
Oliver was born in Ottawa, Ontario. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University, a Masters degree in Communication from Royal Roads University, and additional training from the British American Drama Academy.
A prominent member of the Union of BC Performers, Oliver served on its executive board (2002–2005), chaired several committees, and continues to be part of the negotiation team during collective bargaining. In 2017, she was nominated for the Best Voice Award by UBCP ACTRA.
Filmography
Animation Dubbing
Animated Series
- Bob the Builder (2015-present) - Mayor Madison, Jenny Dobbs (US Dub)
Anime Dubbing
Anime
- Maison Ikkoku (1986-1988) - Sayoko Kuroki (eps. 13-15), High School Girl (ep. 17), Mrs. Nanao (eps. 24-26, 38), Kol Kal Clerk (ep. 35), Nurse (ep. 72)
- Ranma ½ (1989-1994) - Ling-Ling & Lung-Lung (eps. 58 & 88), Miyo (ep. 57), Rinko (ep. 119), Additional Voices
- Saber Marionette J (1996-1996) - Cherry (eps. 14-25), Baikō, Servant Marionette (ep. 5)
- The Vision of Escaflowne (1996) - Nariya, Hitomi's Grandmother (Ocean Dub)
- Hamtaro (2000-2006) - Sue
- Arjuna (2001) - Mizuho Oshima, Pregnant Mother (ep. 9), Shima Hospital Nurse (ep. 9), Restaurant Waitress (ep. 11), Woman at Shelter (ep. 12), S.E.E.D. Operator #3 (ep. 12)
- Let's Go Quintuplets (2001-2002) - Ms. Carruthers
- MegaMan NT Warrior (2002-2003) - Haruka Hikari, Sabiko (ep. 42)
- Zoids: Fuzors (2003) - Sarah Storm (ep. 11)
- Ōban Star-Racers (2006) - Maya Wei, Schoolmistress (eps. 1, 4, 17), Nurse (ep. 13), Computer (ep. 17)
- Powerpuff Girls Z (2006-2007) - Miss Bellum, Additional Voices
OVAs & Specials
- Saber Marionette R (1995) - Brid, Lun (ep. 1)
Anime Films
- Galaxy Express 999 (1979) - Emeraldas (Ocean Dub)
- Adieu Galaxy Express 999 (1981) - Emeraldas
- InuYasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass (2002) - Kaguya
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) - Makoto's Mother
External Links
- Nicole Oliver at the Internet Movie Database
- Nicole Oliver at the Anime News Network's encyclopedia