Colleen O'Shaugnessey

MY STORY

It’s a strange revelation discovering that your greatest skill that will turn into an amazing career is creating characters out of the voices in your head.  I began giving voices to animals and babies as early as I can remember.  The expression on their faces spoke to me somehow, and I felt compelled to lend them my voice, never guessing it was laying a foundation for my future aspirations.  I adored Saturday morning cartoons, “The Muppet Show” and the “Wonderful World of Disney” as a kid.  Essentially, they were my early training. When one of my college instructors made the miraculous and astute suggestion that I pursue a career in voice over, it was an epiphany! I moved to LA where I picked people’s brains, asked questions of anyone remotely involved in VO, put together a demo, took classes, pestered casting directors and agents until I had the right one and auditioned until I finally booked my first job as Skipper on a “Reporter Barbie” book.  My first animated series was shortly after – Polly on “The Kids from Room 402” on Fox Family.  She remains a character near and dear to my heart.  From there I branched into anime, commercials, animated features and video games. It’s been a whirlwind adventure.  I feel so fortunate to be able to make a living doing what I love. I am grateful for every job I book and the wonderful and ridiculously talented people I work with.  I still strive to create new and lovable characters.  Every audition is an opportunity to discover something about my voice and stretch and grow.  I welcome the challenge.  And so, the journey continues…

Upcoming Events

2023

Jan 28
Pasadena Comic Con - Pasadena, CA
Feb 17
Plastics Empire Store Signing - Atlanta, GA
Mar 1-3
KawaCon - San Antonio, TX
Mar 8-10
Awesome Con - Washington DC
Mar 15-17
Game On Expo - Phoenix, AZ
Mar 29-30
Washington State Gaming Expo - Seattle, WA
April 6-7
Hill Country Comic Con - New Braunfels, TX
May 17-19
Otakufest - Miami, FL
May 24-26
MCM London - London, England

FOLLOW ME

Demos & Videos

ANIMATION Demo
COMMERCIAL Demo
Projects I've worked on

Contact

Talent Booking

Arlene Thornton & Assoc.
818.760.6688

Conventions & Appearances

Celebworx
(747) 283-1249
[email protected]