Denise Bryer, a talented English voice actress, was born on January 5, 1928. She is most notably recognized in her home country of the United Kingdom for her work on the Gerry Anderson series, Terrahawks, where she brought to life the iconic characters of both the main villain Zelda and the heroic Capt. Mary Falconer.
Her impressive career also saw her lend her voice to several notable films, including Disney's 1985 classic, Return to Oz, where she voiced the beloved character Billina, as well as The Junk Lady in the 1986 cult classic, Labyrinth. Her extensive filmography also includes numerous other films and television shows.
In addition to her work in film and television, Bryer was a prolific voice actress in UK radio and children's recordings. Her personal life is also notable, as she was the first wife of the renowned British comedian and actor, Nicholas Parsons.
Bryer's early career saw her gain public attention when she voiced the character Twizzle in Gerry Anderson's The Adventures of Twizzle. She went on to voice characters in Anderson's later series, Four Feather Falls, as Ma Jones and Little Jake. Her impressive range also saw her voice Kiki The Frog in Hector's House and Noddy in the eponymous television show.
Bryer's extensive work in voice acting also extended to dubbing the voice of Commander Makara in the Japanese puppet series, Star Fleet, around the same time as her work on Terrahawks. More recently, she provided the voice of Dominique Van Gyseghem in Big Finish's Doctor Who audio dramas, The Reaping and The Gathering.
Throughout her illustrious career, Denise Bryer has left an indelible mark on the world of voice acting, and her legacy continues to be celebrated by fans and industry professionals alike.
