American actress
Paige O'Hara
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O'Hara in 2019
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Born
| Paige O'Hara
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Occupations
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Years active
| 1975?present
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Spouses
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Lew Resseguie
(
m.
1980, divorced)
Michael Piontek
(
m.
1990)
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Awards
| Disney Legend
(2011)
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Website
| www
.paigeohara
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Paige O'Hara
is an American actress, singer, and painter. O'Hara began her career as a
Broadway
actress in 1975 when she portrayed Della in
The Gift of the Magi
. In 1991, she made her motion picture debut in
Disney
's
Beauty and the Beast
, in which she voiced the film's heroine,
Belle
. Following the critical and commercial success of
Beauty and the Beast
, O'Hara reprised her role as Belle in the film's two direct-to-video follow-ups,
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
(1997) and
Belle's Magical World
(1998), and for cameo appearances in
Ralph Breaks the Internet
(2018) and
Once Upon a Studio
(2023).
Early life
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O'Hara began acting at the age of four, attending acting classes in her home state of
Florida
.
[1]
It was not until she was 12 years old that she developed an interest in singing and enrolled in a performing arts high school.
[1]
O'Hara cites American actress and singer
Judy Garland
as one of her idols.
[2]
Career
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Broadway and stage
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O'Hara made her first appearance on the Broadway stage as Della in
The Gift of the Magi
in 1975. She was later play Ellie May Chipley in the revival of
Showboat
in 1983 starring
Donald O'Connor
. She repeated the role for the
Houston Grand Opera
's 1989 production and continued with them when the show was moved to the
Cairo Opera House
in
Egypt
. Continuing her legacy as Ellie, she also sang the part on the 1989 Grammy-nominated recording of the musical with
Jerry Hadley
,
Frederica von Stade
, and
Teresa Stratas
, conducted by
John McGlinn
on the
Angel
EMI
label. Her other American stage credits include the title role in
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
(Broadway and national tour) and Ado Annie in a national tour of
Oklahoma!
directed by William Hammerstein. In 1995, she joined the Broadway production of
Les Miserables
, where she played the role of
Fantine
.
Internationally, O'Hara has played the role of Nellie Forbush in
South Pacific
(Australia).
In April 2011, O'Hara played the role of Judy Garland in
From Gumm to Garland: JUDY, The Musical
at the Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe, Arizona.
Transition to film and
Beauty and the Beast
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A longtime fan of
Walt Disney Pictures
,
[2]
O'Hara auditioned for
Beauty and the Beast
at the age of 35
[3]
after reading about the film in
The New York Times
.
[1]
In Season 2 of
The Legend of Prince Valiant
(which starred her
Beauty and the Beast
co-star
Robby Benson
), O'Hara had a recurring role as Princess Aleta (who was later promoted to queen). Benson's character Prince Valiant fell in love with Aleta at first sight.
O'Hara also starred as Venus in the BBC's recorded broadcast of the live presentation of Kurt Weill's "One Touch of Venus" and in tribute to her Belle character from
Beauty and the Beast
, she portrayed Angela, a character in a fictional soap opera, for Disney's 2007 live-action/traditional 2-D animated film
Enchanted
.
For her work as Belle, O'Hara was honored with a
Disney Legend Award
on August 19, 2011.
[4]
O'Hara was replaced by
Julie Nathanson
as the official voice of Belle in 2011, since her voice has aged over time.
[5]
Despite this, she still paints Belle for Disney Fine Art and also continues to do promotional appearances for Disney.
[5]
[6]
[7]
In 2016, O'Hara appeared at numerous special screenings of
Beauty and the Beast
in honor of the film's 25th anniversary.
[8]
[9]
O'Hara reprised the role of Belle in the 2018 film
Ralph Breaks the Internet
.
[10]
She appeared as a librarian in the TV special
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
.
[11]
In 2023, O'Hara returned as the voice of Belle again in the short
Once Upon a Studio
.
[12]
Personal life
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In May 1980, O'Hara married actor Lew Resseguie (May 3, 1932 - June 30, 2019).
[13]
[14]
They met in 1979 while performing in
Fiorello!
at Paper Mill Playhouse.
[15]
[16]
They later divorced.
O'Hara is married to actor, Michael Piontek.
[17]
[18]
[19]
They wed in 1990.
[20]
She is a Catholic.
[17]
[21]
Filmography
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Film
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Television
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Video games
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Theatre
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Discography
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- Jerry Herman:
Mack and Mabel in Concert (Live at the Theatre Royal)
, conducted by David Firman, First Night Records, 1988
[39]
- Jerome Kern:
Show Boat
, conducted by John McGlinn, EMI, 1988
- Loving You: Paige O'Hara Sings Jerry Herman
, conducted by Dennis Buck, Varese Sarabande, 1995
[40]
- Rodgers and Hammerstein:
South Pacific
, conducted by John Owen Edwards, Jay Records, 1996
[41]
- Paige O'Hara: Dream With Me
, Intersound, 1998
[42]
References
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a
b
c
"Interview With Paige O'Hara, The Voice Of Belle In "Beauty and the Beast"
"
.
Disney Dreaming
. Unrivaled Media Group, LLC. October 5, 2010. Archived from
the original
on 12 March 2012
. Retrieved
16 November
2012
.
- ^
a
b
Benedictus, Leo (April 30, 2012).
"How we made: Don Hahn and Paige O'Hara on Beauty and the Beast"
.
The Guardian
. Guardian News and Media Limited
. Retrieved
16 November
2012
.
- ^
Huver, Scott (May 30, 2012).
"
"Beauty and the Beast 3D" Gives Original Star Paige O'Hara a Whole New Perspective"
.
NBC New York
. NBCUniversal, Inc
. Retrieved
November 16,
2012
.
- ^
BWW News Desk.
"Photo Flash: Lea Salonga, Anika Noni Rose, Paige O'Hara et al. Honored at D23 Expo"
.
BroadwayWorld.com
. Retrieved
May 22,
2019
.
- ^
a
b
"Belle still tolls for actress O'Hara"
. 17 July 2023.
- ^
Brigante, Ricky (July 30, 2013).
"Full 2013 D23 Expo schedule revealed with Walt Disney Studios celebs, Imagineering & Parks panels, Marvel meet-and-greets"
.
Inside the Magic
. Retrieved
July 31,
2013
.
- ^
"New Fantasyland Grand Opening Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort"
.
Disney Parks Blog
. July 30, 2013
. Retrieved
31 July
2013
.
- ^
Mallenbaum, Carly (May 10, 2016).
"8 things you never knew about 'Beauty and the Beast'
"
.
USA Today
. Retrieved
19 September
2016
.
- ^
McGovern, Joe (August 16, 2016).
"Beauty and the Beast getting special 25th anniversary screening ahead of New York Film Festival"
.
Entertainment Weekly
. Retrieved
19 September
2016
.
- ^
Holmes, Adam (July 14, 2017).
"Wreck-It Ralph 2 Is Bringing The Original Disney Princesses Back"
. CinemaBlend.
Archived
from the original on July 16, 2017
. Retrieved
July 15,
2017
.
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Johnson, Zach (December 12, 2022).
"First Look: See Paige O'Hara, Richard White, and Alan Menken's Cameos in
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
"
.
D23
. Retrieved
December 14,
2022
.
- ^
a
b
@Attractions (September 10, 2023).
"We just saw a new animated short at #DestinationD23 called Once Upon a Studio featuring tons of characters from past Disney Animated films. It was so good, the creators got a one minute standing ovation when it ended"
(
Tweet
)
. Retrieved
September 15,
2023
– via
Twitter
.
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"The Pittsburgh Press 07 Aug 1980, page Page 45"
.
Newspapers.com
. Retrieved
2023-08-19
.
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"Lew Resseguie ? Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB"
.
www.ibdb.com
. Retrieved
2023-08-19
.
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"The Pittsburgh Press 07 Aug 1980, page Page 45"
.
Newspapers.com
. Retrieved
2023-08-19
.
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"Fiorello! (Paper Mill Playhouse Production, 1979) | Ovrtur"
.
ovrtur.com
. Retrieved
2023-08-19
.
- ^
a
b
"Paige O'Hara, voice of 'Belle,' recalls magic of 'Beauty and the Beast'
"
.
Catholic Philly
. 2016
. Retrieved
May 22,
2019
.
- ^
Review-Journal, Carol Cling Las Vegas (21 April 2013).
"More than 20 years after 'Beauty and the Beast,' Paige O'Hara still remembered as voice of Disney princess - Las Vegas Review-Journal"
.
reviewjournal.com
. Retrieved
May 22,
2019
.
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Review-Journal, Carol Cling Las Vegas (19 March 2016).
"Voice of Disney's Belle didn't expect to fall in love with Las Vegas - Las Vegas Review-Journal"
.
reviewjournal.com
. Retrieved
May 22,
2019
.
- ^
"Paige O'Hara ? Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB"
.
www.ibdb.com
. Retrieved
2023-08-19
.
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Paige O'Hara is feeling blessed. September 4, 2016 · Public My true heroine, Mother Teresa is now in sainthood. St Teresa who was an angel on earth, is now a saint in heaven. What a glorious celebration.
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Barnes, Clive (2 December 1975).
"Stage: 'Gift of the Magi' Is in Season"
.
New York Times
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
- ^
Catinella, Joseph (19 November 1979).
"
'Fiorello!' Shines at Paper Mill"
.
New York Times
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
- ^
a
b
c
"Artist Database: Paige O'Hara"
.
Pittsburgh CLO
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
- ^
Klein, Alvin (20 May 1984).
"THEATER IN REVIEW; FINE LEADING MAN IN 'MOLLY BROWN'
"
.
New York Times
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
- ^
Rockwell, John (26 January 1985).
"STAGE: KERN'S 'OH, BOY!' CELEBRATES A CENTENNIAL"
.
New York Times
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
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Ruhlmann, William (1988).
Mack & Mabel: in Concert (1988 London Cast Recording)
. First Night Records
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
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Holden, Stephen (17 April 1989).
"Reviews/Music; A Jerome Kern Musical, With Bons Mots Included"
.
New York Times
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
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Klein, Alvin (8 April 1990).
"THEATER; 'Anything Goes,' in Elmsford"
.
New York Times
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
- ^
Holland, Bernard (20 April 1990).
"Reviews/Music; The Glory of Wit and a Tune: A Reminder"
.
New York Times
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
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Everett, todd (6 July 1992).
"Tiger Lady"
.
Variety
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
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Paige O'Hara Answers Members Questions
Playbill, January 22, 1996
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"Goulet still working Magic"
.
Akron Beacon Journal
. 3 August 1995
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
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'Music Tells a Tale' a Genial Family Treat
Los Angeles Times, July 1, 1996
- ^
10 Things We Learned from Paige O'Hara During WDFM's Happily Ever After Hours
Laughing Place, May 16, 2020
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"Past Seasons"
.
Cherry County Playhouse
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
- ^
"Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat / lyrics by Tim Rice ; music by Andrew Lloyd Webber ; [presented by] the American Musical Theatre of San Jose ; director, Marc Jacobs"
.
ArchiveGrid
. OCLC, Inc
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
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Burke, Anne (23 March 2014).
"Menopause the Musical"
.
Los Angeles Times
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
- ^
"Jerry Herman ? Mack & Mabel In Concert (1988, Gatefold, Vinyl)"
.
Discogs
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
- ^
"Paige O'Hara - Loving You - Paige O'Hara Sings Jerry Herman"
.
Discogs
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
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"South Pacific"
.
Jay Records
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
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"Paige O'Hara ? Dream With Me (1998, CD)"
.
Discogs
. Retrieved
7 March
2024
.
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