Charlie Adler, born October 2, 1956, in Paterson, is an American voice actor, stage actor, television actor, and screenwriter whose career spans more than five decades of animation. He has appeared as a series regular in over 125 animated series, frequently voicing multiple roles within the same production. In 2025, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences inducted him as a Gold Circle Honoree at the Children and Family Emmy Awards, citing more than 50 years of distinguished service in television.
Key facts
- Born: 2 October 1956
- Birthplace: Paterson
- Country: United States
- Occupation: voice actor; stage actor; television actor; screenwriter
- Education: Nanuet Senior High School
Background and Training
Adler attended Nanuet Senior High School before building a career that would eventually place him among the most prolific performers in American animation. His work extends across performing and directing, giving him an unusual vantage point on both sides of the recording booth.
Career as a Performer
Across his time as a series regular, Adler has appeared in over 125 animated series, often playing opposite himself by voicing multiple characters simultaneously within the same show. That capacity to populate an entire scene solo has made him a consistent presence for producers who need a performer capable of carrying complex ensemble casts.
His occupations span voice acting, stage performance, television acting, and screenwriting, a range that has kept him working across formats rather than being confined to any single medium.
Work as a Voice Director
Alongside performing, Adler has built a substantial body of work directing other actors’ vocal performances. For Disney Television, he voice-directed The Replacements, The Buzz on Maggie, and The Emperor’s New School, the last of which earned Eartha Kitt an Emmy Award for her performance.
In the DC animated space, Adler directed Kaley Cuoco’s performances in the series Harley Quinn. He also voice-directed Creature Commandos, the animated series created by James Gunn for DC Studios.
Recognition
In 2025, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honored Adler with its Gold Circle distinction at the Children and Family Emmy Awards. The recognition specifically acknowledged more than 50 years of distinguished service in television, placing him among a small group of practitioners whose contributions to the medium have spanned half a century.
Did you know
- Adler voiced three main roles in Hitpig, the theatrically released animated feature based on Berkeley Breathed’s work. The film was directed by David Feiss, the same director Adler worked with on Cow and Chicken decades earlier. The cast also included Jason Sudeikis, Rainn Wilson, and RuPaul. (officialcharlieadler.com)
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Data updated: 2026-10-30