What is Lucille Bliss' Net Worth?
Lucille Bliss, an esteemed American actress and voice artist, had an impressive net worth of $5 million. Born on March 31, 1916, in New York City, Bliss built a remarkable career in the entertainment industry, lending her voice to many beloved characters.
Early Career and Iconic Roles
Bliss's first notable voice role was Anastasia Tremaine, the wicked stepsister, in Walt Disney's 1950 feature film Cinderella. This role earned her the Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award by the Young Artist Foundation in March 2000. Lucille broke new ground as the voice of the title character in the first made-for-television cartoon, Crusader Rabbit.
She became widely recognized as the voice of Smurfette in the popular 80's cartoon The Smurfs and provided the voice of Ms. Bitters in Nickelodeon's animated series Invader ZIM.
Further Contributions
Between 1950 and 1957, Bliss portrayed Auntie Lou on San Francisco's KRON-TV's The Happy Birthday To You Show, also known as Birthday Party Show. In the same period, she voiced characters like Tuffy in Robin Hoodwinked, Leprechaun in Droopy Leprechaun, and Hugo in an episode of The Flintstones.
Narration and Later Works
Bliss narrated several stories from Disney albums, including Peter Cottontail and Other Funny Bunnies. She continued to work well into her later years, even lending her voice to Airborne radio spots in 2004.
Legacy
Lucille Theresa Bliss passed away from natural causes on November 8, 2012, at the age of 96. Her contributions to the world of animation and her memorable characters have left an indelible mark on the industry. She rests at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike.
