25 Trans (or Non-Binary) Actors Who Voiced Cis Characters and Nobody Knew for Years

Voice acting lets performers slip into roles far beyond how audiences might picture them, and that freedom has quietly opened doors for many trans and nonbinary actors to play cis characters across animation, games, and dubs. Below are examples where the performance came first: you’ll find the project, character, and what the actor did—clean, straightforward facts you can verify—without any spoilers or value judgements. If you’re hunting for the title afterward, the show, film, or game is always in single quotes.

Elliot Page

In the PlayStation exclusive game ‘Beyond: Two Souls’, Elliot Page provided both voice and performance capture for the protagonist Jodie Holmes, working with Quantic Dream and co-star Willem Dafoe on the 2013 release. Page’s portrayal anchors the game’s branching narrative, which follows Jodie from childhood through covert operations tied to a supernatural entity. The title later arrived on PS4 and PC with technical updates and optional chronological play. In early 2025, Page’s Pageboy Productions began developing a TV adaptation of the game.

Casey Mongillo

Netflix’s 2019 English re-dub of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ cast Casey Mongillo as Shinji Ikari, replacing the 1990s ADV Films performance for a new global release. Mongillo recorded the full 26-episode series plus associated films for the streamer’s version. Trade coverage and critics noted the casting choice and praised the youthful timbre brought to the character. Mongillo’s role has since been cited in discussions about modernizing legacy anime dubs for new audiences.

Bex Taylor-Klaus

DreamWorks/Netflix’s ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ cast Bex Taylor-Klaus as Katie “Pidge” Holt, a core paladin whose backstory is central to the first two seasons. Taylor-Klaus voiced Pidge across the show’s run, including the reveal of the character’s family ties and technical expertise that drive multiple plotlines. Convention panels and official promo confirmed the role throughout 2016–2018. The casting is frequently referenced in interviews about the series’ ensemble.

Bella Ramsey

Netflix’s BAFTA-winning animated series ‘Hilda’ features Bella Ramsey as the voice of Hilda across the show’s seasons and specials. Ramsey also performed songs tied to the series and returned for additional related media. The performance is credited in both trade databases and the show’s official fan documentation. ‘Hilda’ concluded its main run with a feature-length special and soundtrack releases.

Eddie (Suzy) Izzard

Walden Media’s ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ cast Eddie (Suzy) Izzard as the voice of Reepicheep, the swashbuckling mouse ally introduced in the second film. The character later shifted to a different actor for the third entry, but Izzard’s turn in the 2008 film is widely documented in cast listings and voice-actor databases. In 2020, Izzard publicly asked to be addressed with she/her pronouns, later clarifying preferred usage of “Suzy Eddie Izzard.” These details are tracked by major news outlets and Wikipedia.

Patti Harrison

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ includes Patti Harrison as the Chief of Tail, appearing during the film’s opening act. Entertainment press covered Harrison’s casting as an industry milestone in a Disney animated feature. The role is listed in filmographies and studio materials from the movie’s 2021 release. Harrison has continued voice work in subsequent animated projects.

Michael D. Cohen

Canadian animated series ‘Grossology’ credited Michael D. Cohen as Ty Archer, one of the show’s two sibling leads, across its 2006–2009 run. Cohen’s voice performance spans the series’ 52 episodes for YTV, with roles and credits documented in series databases and episode listings. Cohen later became widely known for live-action work with Nickelodeon while continuing voice roles. Biographical entries note he publicly disclosed his transition in 2019 after having transitioned years earlier.

Maddie Blaustein

The 4Kids English dub of ‘Pokémon’ featured Maddie Blaustein as the voice of Meowth during a long stretch of early seasons and films. Blaustein’s tenure covered hundreds of episodes and multiple specials in the late 1990s and 2000s. Beyond ‘Pokémon’, Blaustein voiced recurring characters in ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ and other children’s animation for New York studios. Biographical sources also credit Blaustein with creating one of mainstream comics’ early trans women characters at Milestone.

Jinkx Monsoon

Cartoon Network’s ‘Steven Universe’ cast Jinkx Monsoon as Emerald, a recurring antagonist introduced in “Lars of the Stars.” Monsoon’s credit appears in official cast listings and was confirmed by the performer on social media and in series databases. The character reappears across franchise media, with the voice role noted in Monsoon’s professional bio. Monsoon has since added additional animation credits in Western TV and web series.

Liv Hewson

Paramount+’s upcoming animated ‘Among Us’ series lists Liv Hewson among the main cast, credited as “Black,” a geologist crew member. Industry outlets reported the casting in March 2024, and the project’s public listings maintain Hewson’s role alongside other leads. Hewson also voiced in the Australian animated feature ‘Scarygirl’, released in 2023, with credits in the film’s database entries. These projects expand Hewson’s voice portfolio beyond their live-action work.

Erika Ishii

In ‘Apex Legends’, Erika Ishii voices Valkyrie, a high-mobility Recon Legend introduced with the Legacy update in Season 9. The character uses a jetpack built from a Northstar Titan and features VTOL Jets as a passive, Missile Swarm as a tactical, and Skyward Dive as an ultimate. Ishii records match quips, pick lines, and rotating event callouts across ongoing seasonal updates on PC and consoles. Valkyrie’s lore ties directly to the ‘Titanfall’ universe as Kairi Imahara, daughter of ace pilot Viper, which is referenced in in-game dialogue and story materials.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

In ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez voices Nightbird, a Decepticon aerial assassin introduced to the live-action film series in this installment. The character appears alongside Scourge and Battletrap as part of the Terrorcons opposing the Autobots and Maximals. Rodriguez’s performance is credited in the film’s end titles and official cast materials, and she participated in promotional interviews tied to the release. The movie opened in cinemas worldwide in June 2023 and later arrived on home platforms with standard bonus features.

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