Lori Alan

Born:July 18, 1966

Place of Birth:Potomac, Maryland, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Lori Alan, born Lori Denniberg on July 18, 1966, is a multi-talented American artist known for her work as an actress, voice actress, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian. One of her most iconic roles is voicing the character Pearl Krabs, the daughter of Mr. Krabs on the beloved animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. Her versatile voice can also be heard as news anchor Diane Simmons on Family Guy, the Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four, and The Boss in the Metal Gear video game series, showcasing her incredible range and talent in the industry.

In addition to her impressive voice acting career, Lori Alan has lent her voice to various movies, bringing characters to life in animated films such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Inside Out, Monsters University, Despicable Me 2, Minions, and the Toy Story franchise, where she portrayed Bonnie's Mom in Toy Story 3 & 4. Her ability to breathe life and personality into animated characters has made her a sought-after talent in the world of voice acting.

Lori's journey in the entertainment industry began at a young age when she made her television debut in a Shakey's Pizza commercial at the tender age of five. Her passion for performance led her to the stage, where she took on roles such as Annie's youngest sister in a local community theater production of Annie Get Your Gun. Her dedication to her craft eventually took her to New York's Gotham City Improv (Groundlings East) and later to Emerson College, where she honed her skills before graduating with honors from Tisch School of the Arts.

Beyond her work in front of the camera and behind the microphone, Lori Alan has also showcased her talents as a writer and producer, further solidifying her status as a multifaceted creative force in the entertainment industry. Her ability to bring humor and depth to her performances, whether on screen or on stage, has endeared her to audiences worldwide.

With a career spanning decades, Lori Alan continues to captivate audiences with her distinctive voice and memorable performances. Her contributions to iconic animated series and films have left a lasting impact on pop culture, solidifying her as a respected and talented artist in the world of entertainment. Lori's passion for her craft and her dedication to bringing characters to life have made her a beloved figure in the industry, with fans eagerly anticipating her future projects and performances.

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Filmography

Acting

Plankton: The Movie

Pearl / A Woman in Crowd (voice)

2025

Plankton's tangled love story with his sentient computer wife goes sideways when she takes a stand — and decides to destroy the world without him.

Inside Out

Additional Voices (voice)

2015

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home.

WALL·E

Additional Voices (voice)

2008

What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report to the humans. Meanwhile, WALL•E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most imaginative adventures ever brought to the big screen.

Toy Story 3

Bonnie's Mom (voice)

2010

Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy.

Toy Story 4

Bonnie's Mom (voice)

2019

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.

SpongeBob Squarepants: Kreepaway Kamp

Pearl / Teen Girls (voice)

2024

While at Kamp Koral for a reunion, SpongeBob and the gang are stalked by a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows as campers start disappearing one by one!

Despicable Me 2

Additional Voices (voice)

2013

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Pearl (voice)

2004

There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.

Monsters University

Additional Voices (voice)

2013

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

The Grinch

Additional Voices (voice)

2018

The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration.

Minions

Additional Voices (voice)

2015

Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Additional Voices (voice)

2009

Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling food reaches gargantuan proportions, Flint must scramble to avert disaster. Can he regain control of the machine and put an end to the wild weather before the town is destroyed?

Despicable Me 3

Additional Voices (voice)

2017

Gru and his wife Lucy must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination.

Hawaiian Vacation

Mrs. Anderson (voice)

2011

The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room.

Toy Story That Time Forgot

Bonnie's Mom (voice)

2014

During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in this Toy Story That Time Forgot.

Partysaurus Rex

Bonnie's Mom (voice)

2012

When Rex finds himself left behind in the bathroom, he puts his limbs to use by getting a bath going for a bunch of new toy friends.

Riley's First Date?

Mom's Sadness (voice)

2015

Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom's and Dad's Emotions find themselves forced to deal with Riley going on her first "date."

Small Fry

Bonnie's Mom / Tae-Kwon Doe (voice)

2011

A fast food restaurant mini variant of Buzz forcibly switches places with the real Buzz and his friends have to deal with the obnoxious impostor.

Father of the Bride Part II

Wife Mrs. Habib

1995

Just when George Banks has recovered from his daughter's wedding, he receives the news that she's pregnant ... and that George's wife is expecting too. He was planning on selling their home, but that's a plan that—like George—will have to change with the arrival of both a grandchild and a kid of his own.

Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest

Diane Simmons as Imperial Newscaster (voice)

2008

With the Griffins stuck at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope".

Boys on the Side

Girl with Attitude

1995

After breaking up with her girlfriend, a nightclub singer, Jane, answers a personal ad from Robin, a real estate agent with AIDS, seeking a cross-country travel partner. On their journey from New York City to Los Angeles, the two stop by Pittsburgh to pick up Jane's friend Holly, who is trying to escape an abusive relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another.

Production

Inside Out 2

ADR & Dubbing

2024

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

Tangled

Thanks

2010

Feisty teenager Rapunzel, who has long and magical hair, wants to go and see sky lanterns on her eighteenth birthday, but she's bound to a tower by her overprotective mother. She strikes a deal with Flynn Rider, a charming wanted thief, and the duo set off on an action-packed escapade.