Table of Biography
Jill Talley is a versatile American actress and voice artist recognized for her notable contributions to film, television, and animation. She is celebrated for her distinctive voice and memorable performances across various media platforms.
Early Life
Jill Talley was born on December 19, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois. She was born to Oliver Talley and Nadine Herrera. Talley graduated from Kennedy High School in 1981. She is currently 42 years old.
Career and Professional Life
Rise to Stardom
During her twenties, Jill Talley embarked on her comedy journey in Chicago, honing her skills at the Improv Institute and The Second City. She kickstarted her acting career at the renowned Second City Main Stage in Chicago, where she shared the stage with notable talents such as Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Steve Carrell, and Amy Sedaris.
In 1992, Jill Talley was cast in the short-lived FOX Network sketch comedy show ‘The Edge’. It was during this time that she worked alongside her future spouse, Tom Kenny, and actress Jennifer Aniston. From 1995 to 1998, they were regulars on HBO’s acclaimed sketch comedy show ‘Mr. Show with Bob and David’.
Talley and Kenny tied the knot before appearing together in The Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Tonight, Tonight’ music video in May 1996, portraying a married couple on a lunar honeymoon.
Throughout the 1990s, Talley made notable appearances in various television shows including ‘Ellen’, ‘Seinfeld’, ‘The Weird Al Show’, ‘The Drew Carey Show’, and the 1998 comedy film ‘Sour Grapes’.
Additionally, she showcased her voice-acting prowess in animated series and shorts such as ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’, ‘Rugrats’, ‘Cow and Chicken’, and ‘Rocket Power’. However, it was her role as Karen Plankton in the Nickelodeon animated series ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ that propelled her to widespread recognition, a role she has continued to portray for over two decades.
Talley has lent her voice to Karen Plankton in numerous episodes of the series, as well as in the 2004 film ‘The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie’, the 2015 film ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water’, and the upcoming 2020 film ‘The SpongeBob Movie: It’s a Wonderful Sponge’.
Jim Talley during the Opening Night of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, Source: Broadway World
Later Career
During the early 2000s, Jill Talley established herself as a prominent voice actor. She lent her talents to numerous television series, including ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ (2000-03, 2016-18), ‘Clifford’s Puppy Days’ (2003), ‘The Animated Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie’ (2003), ‘Stripperella’ (2003-04), ‘The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy’ (2004-05), ‘Duck Dodgers’ (2004-05), ‘What’s New, Scooby-Doo?’ (2005), ‘Codename: Kids Next Door’ (2005), and ‘American Dad!’ (2005-2019).
During this period, Jill Talley portrayed notable roles such as Nina, Gretchen, and Ms. Mucus on Cartoon Network’s ‘Camp Lazlo’ from 2005 to 2008. She also voiced Sarah Dubois and various characters on Adult Swim’s ‘The Boondocks’ from 2005 to 2014.
Subsequently, Talley expanded her voice acting repertoire by contributing to series such as ‘WordGirl’, ‘Frog in a Suit’, ‘The Problem Solverz’, ‘Futurama’, ‘Adventure Time’, ‘Family Guy’, ‘Plastic Man’, ‘Rick and Morty’, ‘TripTank’, ‘W/ Bob and David’, ‘Skylanders Academy’, ‘Uncle Grandpa’, ‘Robot Chicken’, ‘The Loud House’, ‘Wacky Races’, and ‘Puppy Dog Pals’.
Her voice credits extend to video games including ‘La Pucelle: Tactics’ (2002), ‘Final Fantasy X-2’ (2003), ‘Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits’ (2003), ‘EverQuest II’ (2004), ‘SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, Pants!’ (2005), ‘Final Fantasy XII’ (2006), ‘SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab’ (2006), ‘Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops’ (2006), ‘SpongeBob’s Truth or Square’ (2009), ‘Final Fantasy XIII’ (2009), and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge’ (2013).
Jim Talley during the Nickelodeon SpongeBob interview during New York Comic Con 2022, Source: Popverse
In addition to her prolific voice work, Talley has also made appearances in comedy films. Some of them are ‘The Ladies Man’ (2000), ‘Run Ronnie Run’ (2002), ‘Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd’ (2003), ‘Sky High’ (2005), ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ (2006), and ‘World’s Greatest Dad’ (2009).
Alongside her husband, Tom Kenny, she had a cameo role in the superhero comedy ‘Sky High’. She also appeared on television shows like ‘The Sarah Silverman Program’, ‘Eagleheart’, and the ‘Listen Out Loud Podcast’.
Awards and Nominations
In 2016, Jill Talley received a nomination for the BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award for her remarkable contribution to “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.” She received recognition in the category of Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film.
In 2017, Jill Talley achieved a significant milestone by winning the BTVA Television Voice Acting Award for her outstanding work in “The Loud House.” She triumphed in the category of Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series.
Moreover, in 2018, Jill Talley received a nomination for the BTVA Television Voice Acting Award for her outstanding contribution to the animated series “The Loud House.” Specifically, she was recognized in the category of Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series.
Personal Life
Jill Talley and Tom Kenny crossed paths for the first time in 1992 during their work on “The Edge.” Their connection blossomed into romance, leading to their marriage in 1996. Together, they are proud parents to two children: Mack, born in 1997, and Nora, born in 2003.
Jim Talley with her husband Tom Kenny, Source: Yahoo
Body Measurements
Jill is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 55 kg. She has brown eyes and hair colour.
Social Media
Jill Talley does not maintain a significant presence on social media platforms. According to the provided information, Jill Talley maintains limited public information available about her official social media accounts or activity.
Jill Talley – Net Worth 2024
Jill’s net worth is approximately $5 Million. Her successful career in acting and voiceover work has achieved significant success and financial stability throughout her career.