41 Surprising Celebrities Who've Voiced Characters on Kids Shows

From Josh Duhamel to Gabrielle Union, these actors are making animated children's programming a star-studded affair.

If you've ever caught yourself wondering why that character in the animated series the kid in your life can't get enough of sounds so familiar, you're not alone.

In recent years, Disney and Nickelodeon have managed to lure A-list talent to the voice casts of their many, many programs, turning animated children's programming into star-studded affairs in the process. With Disney XD's highly-anticipated DuckTales featuring the vocal talents of Lin-Manuel Miranda, David Tennant and Bobby Moynihan on the way in August and Disney Junior's just-announced Vampirina, starring James Van Der Beek and Lauren Graham, not to mention Netflix's upcoming Carmen Sandiego reboot with Gina Rodriguez, all your faves are moonlighting in the recording studio. And they're not alone.

Here are the 41 celebrities who've surprised in children's TV.

James Van Der Beek is Boris Hauntley on Vampirina

Vampirina will debut on Disney Junior in the fall of 2017.

Lauren Graham is Oxana Hauntley on Vampirina

Vampirina will debut on Disney Junior in the fall of 2017.

Kate McKinnon is Fiona Frizzle on The Magic School Bus Rides Again

The SNL vet will voice the sister of the original series' Miss Frizzle (played by Lily Tomlin) in the Netflix reboot, tentatively set for a fall 2017 debut.

Gina Rodriguez is Carmen Sandiego on Carmen Sandiego

The Jane the Virgin star will lead gumshoes on a globetrotting adventure with the Netflix reboot of the iconic character, set to debut in 2019.

Julie Bowen is Queen Arianna on Tangled: The Series

The Modern Family vet has been moonlighting in Disney Junior's continuation of the hit film, giving voice to Rapunzel's birth mother, a character who wasn't heard from in the movie.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is Gizmoduck on DuckTales

When Disney XD's reboot of the beloved cartoon debuts in August of 2017, the Hamilton mastermind will recur as the Duckburg hero whose true identity is Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera.

Danny Pudi is Huey on DuckTales

The Community vet will star as one of Disney's iconic triplets when the Disney XD reboot debuts in August 2017.

Ben Schwartz is Dewey on DuckTales

The Parks and Recreation vet will star as one of Disney's iconic triplets when the Disney XD reboot debuts in August 2017.

Bobby Moynihan is Louie on DuckTales

The SNL vet will star as one of Disney's iconic triplets when the Disney XD reboot debuts in August 2017.

David Tennant is Scrooge McDuck on DuckTales

The Doctor Who vet will star as the richest duck in Duckburg when the Disney XD reboot debuts in August 2017.

David Oyelowo is Scar on The Lion Guard

The Selma star will resurrect the iconic villain in an episode of Disney Junior's sequel series, airing on July 29, 2017.

Gabrielle Union is Nala on The Lion Guard

The Bring It On star has recurred as the Queen of the Pride Lands in the Disney Junior sequel series since its inception.

Rob Lowe is Simba on The Lion Guard

The Parks and Recreation vet has recurred as the King of the Pride Lands in the Disney Junior sequel series since its inception.

Josh Duhamel is Captain Flynn on Jake and the Neverland Pirates

The Las Vegas vet can be heard in 14 episodes of the Disney Junior series that went off the air in 2016 after four seasons.

Michael Cera is Brother Bear on The Berenstain Bears

The Arrested Development vet lent his voice to this PBS adaptation of the beloved children's book series, which ran for three seasons from 2003 to 2004.

Kristin Davis is Miss Spider on Miss Spider's Sunnypatch Friends

The Sex and the City vet starred in this Nick Jr. adaptation of the children's book series from 2004 to 2008.

Lucy Liu is Tigress on Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness

The Elementary star was the only one of her high-profile cast mates from the film franchise to sign on for the Nickelodeon adaptation, which signed off after three seasons in 2016.

Mandy Moore is Sheriff Callie on Sheriff Callie's Wild West

Before reprising the role of Rapunzel for Disney Channel's Tangled: The Series, the This Is Us star lent her voice to this Disney Junior series that ran for two seasons.

Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers is the Milk Thief on Sheriff Callie's Wild West

The legendary bassist can be heard in a 2014 episode of this Disney Junior series.

John Ritter is Clifford on Clifford the Big Red Dog

The late actor brought the iconic children's book character to life in this PBS Kids adaptation right up until his untimely passing in 2003.

Ming-Na is Mulan on Sofia the First

The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star reprised her iconic role for a 2014 episode of this Disney Junior series.

Eric Stonestreet is Minimus on Sofia the First

The Modern Family vet can be heard in 14 episodes of this Disney Junior series.

Ariel Winter is Sofia on Sofia the First

The Modern Family vet has been moonlighting in the lead role of this Disney Junior series since its debut in 2012.

Martin Short is the Cat on The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That

The comedy legend brought Dr. Seuss' beloved creation to life for two seasons of this PBS Kids adaptation.

David Arquette is Skully on Jake and the Neverland Pirates

The Scream vet starred in all four seasons of this Disney Junior series.

Tori Spelling is the Pirate Princess on Jake and the Neverland Pirates

The Beverly Hills, 90210 vet can be heard in eight episodes of this Disney Junior series.

Sharon Osbourne is Mama Hook on Jake and the Neverland Pirates

The co-host of The Talk can be heard in eight episodes of this Disney Junior series.

Ariel Winter is Marina the Mermaid on Jake and the Neverland Pirates

The Modern Family vet can be heard in 21 episodes of this Disney Junior series.

Jane Kaczmarek is Red Jessica on Jake and the Neverland Pirates

The Malcolm in the Middle vet can be heard in 12 episodes of this Disney Junior series.

Ryan Kwanten is Brewster the Beast Trapper on Jake and the Neverland Pirates

The True Blood vet can be heard in four episodes of this Disney Junior series.

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