Susan Farrell Egan is an American actress, singer, and dancer, known for her role as Megara in Disney's 1997 animated feature film Hercules. She is also known for voicing Rose Quartz/Pink Diamond in Cartoon Network's Steven Universe. In 2021, she performed at the Disney Princess - The Concert.
Career[]
Film[]
In 1997, Egan made her first appearance in a Disney film as the feisty Megara from Disney's Hercules. This brought her critical acclaim and recognition for her voice acting skills. She later reprised the role in most of the character's subsequent appearances including the episodes "Hercules and the Aetolian Amphora" and "Hercules and the Yearbook" from the television series House of Mouse, Kingdom Hearts II, and Kingdom Hearts III.
In 2001, Egan made her second appearance in a Disney film, this time providing only the singing voice of Angel in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure.
She also voiced Madame Gina in Porco Rosso, and Lin in Spirited Away, played Heather Bartlett in Gotta Kick It Up!, and voiced Renee Frodgers in Disney Channel's Amphibia episode "A Caravan Named Desire."
Stage[]
Egan gained international theater recognition as a Broadway actress for becoming the first actress to portray Belle on Broadway in the stage production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 1994 where she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
Music[]
Apart from acting, Egan has had a frequent career in music. She recorded "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" during her role as Megara for the Hercules soundtrack, and garnered critical acclaim for her singing for her role as Belle on Broadway.
Later, she provided the singing voice of Angel in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, in which she recorded "Always There" alongside Roger Bart, Jeff Bennett, and returning Disney icon Jodi Benson.
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External links[]
- Susan Egan on Wikipedia
- Susan Egan on IMDb
- Susan Egan on Facebook
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- Susan Egan on Instagram