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How one of your favorite animated characters got her voice

This voiceover actor based his famous character on his mother.
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While you might never see their names in gossip columns or follow them on Twitter, these are the stars who help create the magic behind-the-scenes of your favorite television shows and films.

John Roberts is a voiceover actor most famous for his character Linda Belcher on FOX's Bob's Burgers. Roberts imitated his Brooklyn-born mother in comedy videos on YouTube. Bob's Burgers creator Loren Bouchard took note and turned the character into Linda.

Learn more about the life of a voiceover actor in our new series, Supporting Players.

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