Misty Lee

Misty Lee is an American voice actress, comedian and magician.

Misty Lee
Lee in 2012
Born
Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation(s)Magician, voice actress, comedian, activist
Years active2005–present
Spouse
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(m. 2005)​

Early life

Misty Lee was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and spent most of her childhood in Detroit, which she credits as inspiration for her unique sense of humor and interest in magic.[1] Before her calling as a magician, Lee trained in dentistry. At the age of sixteen, she discovered her interest in magic, which quickly took its hold on her.

Career

Her onstage performances blend theatre, song, and sleight of hand. She has appeared (as herself) in several comic books, and is a co-creator (and also the voice) of Dinicartoons character Little Rashy. Lee's first venture into magic came when a former high school friend called her and asked if she would like to earn some money as an assistant in his magic act.[2] She was later mentored by some of the leading names in professional magic, including Detroit-based magician Scorpio and illusionist Jonathan Pendragon.

In addition to magic, Lee is a prolific voice actor, appearing in award-winning video games such as The Last of Us, BioShock Infinite, Grand Theft Auto V, Disney Infinity, the Fire Emblem series and more.

She also provided the voice of Aunt May Parker in Ultimate Spider-Man, which airs on Disney XD. At Comic-Con International, Lee designed and taught custom effects to celebrity host and presenters for the "Magic of Comics" themed awards show.[3]

In July 2017, Lee performed on the show Penn & Teller: Fool Us, but failed to fool the hosts.

Lee studied and performed both sketch and musical improv comedy at The Second City in Los Angeles.

She plays the character Misty Hannah in the backstory to Ingress.[4]

Contributions to magic

In 2010, Lee became a staff Séance Medium at Hollywood's Magic Castle, where she regularly performs Houdini Séances. She is the first female magician in history to hold this position.[5]

Lee is the only magician ever to be admitted into the Institute for Analytic Interviewing.[1] Under the training of "Truth Wizard" J.J. Newberry, and alongside agents from the CIA, ATF, and Scotland Yard, Lee mastered the art of cognitive interview techniques, giving her the nickname of "Human Lie Detector".[1]

Personal life

Lee is married to animation producer and comic book author Paul Dini,[6] with whom she lives in Los Angeles.[7] Their two Boston terriers, Mugsy and Deuce, were featured in "Anger Management", a 2012 episode of The Dog Whisperer, in which they sought Cesar Millan's help with their dogs' behavioral problems.[8][9]

She is fluent in American Sign Language and has worked as a theatrical sign interpreter for Michigan State University.

Lee is an activist against domestic abuse. In 2013, Lee wrote and starred in a short PSA on behalf of the Domestic Violence Hotline titled Escape. The video is a "love letter to [her] mother",[10] who endured years of verbal abuse.[11]

Filmography

Live-action roles

Animation roles
YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2011–12The Garfield ShowScheherazade, Angie
2012–17Ultimate Spider-ManAunt May, Squirrel Girl[12]
2014–16TripTankVarious voices[12]
2015Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Betty RossEpisode "Banner Day"[12]
2015–18DC Super Hero GirlsBig Barda, Mad Harriet[12]
2016WabbitMushroom Beings, Female Executive
Red Sonja: Queen of PlaguesRed Sonja[12]
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the YearBig Barda[12]
2017DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games[12]
2018DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis[12]
2018–23AggretsukoKabaeEnglish dub[12]
2019Lego City AdventuresFreya McCloudEpisode "Cubs and Robbers/Billy the Bug"
2020AmphibiaPriscilla the KillaEpisode "Hopping Mall"
2023 Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats Witch Hazel
  • Cereal Mascots: Trix Rabbit – Dante

Video games
Year Title Voice role Notes Ref.
2013 The Last of Us Infected [12]
Killzone: Shadow Fall Linden [12]
Ingress Misty Hannah [13]
2014 Hearthstone Grand Widow Faerlina, Lady Liadrin [14]
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Jean DeWolff [12]
Spider-Man Unlimited Spider Ma'am / Aunt May [12]
2015 Skylanders: SuperChargers Star Strike, Spotlight [15]
Star Wars Battlefront Princess Leia Organa [16]
2016 Lego Marvel's Avengers She-Hulk, Squirrel Girl [12]
Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars Silicoid Advisor [17]
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Dispatch, KrugerSec Guard [12]
2017 Fire Emblem Heroes Ursula, Camilla, Titania English dub [12]
Star Wars Battlefront II Princess Leia Organa [12][18]
2018 Darksiders III Envy, Human [12]
Just Cause 4 Garland [12]
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy The Sorceress [12]
2019 Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Polar, Pura, Tawna [12]
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Masana Tide / Ninth Sister [12]
2020 Chex Quest HD Dr. O'Ryen
G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout Baroness [12]
2021 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Robot Pirates, Additional Voices [12]
2023 Fire Emblem Engage Camilla [12]
Hi-Fi Rush Rekka [12]
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Masana Tide / Ninth Sister

References
  1. "Meet Magician & Illusionist Voice Talent Los Angeles - Misty Lee". Misty Lee. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  2. "A Conversation With The Magical Misty Lee". popcultureaddict.com. January 28, 2008. Archived from the original on July 4, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2008.
  3. "Magical Consulting Female Magician Los Angeles - Misty Lee". Misty Lee. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  4. "Ingress characters: Misty Hannah".
  5. "Houdini Séance Illusionist Magic Castle Los Angeles - Misty Lee". Misty Lee. Archived from the original on January 21, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  6. David, Peter (2009). More Digressions. Second Age, Inc. p. 96.
  7. Krug, Kurt Anthony (October 22, 2016). "Mt. Clemens native Misty Lee hangs with Houdini, Princess Leia, Spidey". Detroit Free Press.
  8. "Anger Management". Dog Whisperer. Season 9. Episode 6. August 4, 2012. National Geographic Channel.
  9. National Geographic Channels (August 4, 2012). "Dog Whisperer: Anger Management". Nat Geo TV Blogs. National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on July 4, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  10. "Escape: Domestic Violence PSA". Misty Lee. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  11. "Escape - Domestic Violence PSA - Misty Lee". YouTube. August 27, 2013. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  12. "Misty Lee (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  13. "Christopher Bowman - Google+". google.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  14. Misty Lee [@Misty_Lee] (July 23, 2014). "Voiced Grand Widow Faerlina in #Hearthstone, and just kicked my own ass. How meta. *grin*" (Tweet). Retrieved February 27, 2015 – via Twitter.
  15. Vicarious Visions. Skylanders: SuperChargers. Activision. Scene: Closing credits, 7:13 in, Voice Actors.
  16. Misty Lee [@Misty_Lee] (November 17, 2015). "#StarWarsBattlefront releases today & I am the voice of #Leia! ##StarWars #PrincessLeia (link: starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/the-heroes-of-star-wars-battlefront-leia-organa) starwars.ea.com/starwars/battl…" (Tweet). Retrieved November 22, 2017 – via Twitter.
  17. Chalk, Andy (February 17, 2016). "Master of Orion trailer reveals a cast of sci-fi stars". PC Gamer. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  18. Mitch Dyer [@MitchyD] (November 18, 2017). "I'm trying to avoid spoilers, but @misty_lee's Leia was such an important role when we see the Rebellion and she absolutely nailed it. She captures the empathy and heart of the character beautifully" (Tweet). Retrieved November 22, 2017 – via Twitter.
  19. "Misty Lee - So proud to play #Kalista in #LeagueofLegends!... – Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.

Further reading
  • Interview with Misty Lee, Wizard, 1998
  • Article on Paul Dini's "Madame Mirage" comic, Wizard, No. 187, April 2007
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