Julie Nathanson

Julie Nathanson is an American actress and prolific voice talent born on May 10, 1973, whose career spans over two decades across television, film, animation, and video games. Raised in the suburban community of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, she attended the prestigious Friends' Central School before earning her degree at Tufts University, where she cultivated a foundation in performing arts that would propel her into the industry. Her screen debut arrived in 1996 with a recurring role as Amy on the long‑running soap opera One Life to Live, quickly followed by guest appearances on popular series such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and a brief stint as Maggie on Another World.

From these early on‑screen experiences, Nathanson transitioned into voice work, becoming a recognizable presence in animated series like The Zeta Project (voicing Rosalie Rowan) and Spider‑Man: The New Animated Series. She has since become synonymous with several iconic characters, providing the voice of Silver Banshee and Jewelee in the DC animated film Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay, as well as Yelena Belova in Avengers Assemble and Jess Black in Ubisoft’s acclaimed title Far Cry 5. Since 2011 she has also taken over the role of Belle, originally voiced by Paige O’Hara, in various Disney media.

Julie’s versatility extends into the gaming world, where she is celebrated for her recurring collaborations with the Final Fantasy franchise and for portraying characters such as Chill in the Skylanders series, Scarlett Turner in Elena of Avalor, Samantha Maxis in the Call of Duty: Black Ops series, Lampita Pasionado in Psychonauts, Medic in StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, and Robin Snyder in The Powerpuff Girls. Her behind‑the‑scenes contributions include writing episodes for the teen series Just Deal in 2000, a work that earned her a nomination for a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay for a Teen series. Throughout her ongoing career, Nathanson has remained a steadfast figure in voice acting, consistently delivering dynamic performances that enrich both animated storytelling and interactive entertainment.