Lori Alan
ActingAbout Lori Alan
Lori Alan (née Denniberg, born July 18, 1966) is an American actress, voice actress, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian. She voices the long-running role of Pearl Krabs the Whale on the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. She also voices news anchor Diane Simmons on Family Guy, the Invisible Woman on Fantastic Four, and The Boss in the Metal Gear video game series, as well as various voices on Hey Arnold!. She voiced for movies including Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Inside Out, Monsters University, Despicable Me 2, Minions, and as Bonnie's Mom in Toy Story 3 & 4 (and Toy Story Toons). She started acting at age five, making her television debut in a Shakey's Pizza commercial. Her stage debut was as Annie's youngest sister in a local community theater production of Annie Get Your Gun. A longtime member of New York's Gotham City Improv (Groundlings East), she went on to Emerson College and graduated with honors from Tisch School of the Arts.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lori Alan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Animation
The majority of Lori Alan's filmography leans towards the Animation genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lori Alan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in WALL·E, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lori Alan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lori Alan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lori Alan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants | Pearl (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Plankton: The Movie | Pearl / A Woman in Crowd (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | SpongeBob Squarepants: Kreepaway Kamp | Pearl / Teen Girls (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone | Pearl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Minions & More Volume 1 | Marilyn (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | It Takes Three | Sara Berger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 | Bonnie's Mom (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Way You Look Tonight | Mom - Marguerite | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Grinch | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Mrs. Teevee (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Despicable Me 3 | Additional Voice (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Norman Television | Marilyn (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | SpongeBob LongPants | Fish Woman #1 (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Riley's First Date? | Mom's Sadness (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inside Out | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Minions | Additional Voices (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water | Pearl (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Toy Story That Time Forgot | Bonnie's Mom (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rescuing Madison | Angela Park | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Radiator Springs 500½ | Additional Voices (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Achmed Saves America | Evelyn (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! | Bonnie's mom (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Despicable Me 2 | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | It's a SpongeBob Christmas! | Pearl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Partysaurus Rex | Bonnie's Mom (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Time Travel Mater | Additional Voice Talent (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Small Fry | Bonnie's Mom / Tae-Kwon Doe (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Air Mater | Blue Hawk (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hawaiian Vacation | Mrs. Anderson (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Heavy Metal Mater | Additional Voice Talent (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Monster Truck Mater | Additional Voice Talent (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 | Bonnie's Mom (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Unidentified Flying Mater | Additional Voice Talent (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tokyo Mater | Additional Voice Talent (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | WALL·E | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest | Diane Simmons as Imperial Newscaster (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story | Diane Simmons (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie | Pearl (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | LeapFrog: Math Circus | Green (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Comic Book: The Movie | Anita Levine | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Fluffer | Harmony | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Larry and Steve | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Father of the Bride Part II | Wife Mrs. Habib | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Boys on the Side | Girl with Attitude | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. | Karen Kupfer | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Holy Matrimony | Cleopatra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Fantastic Four: A Legend Begins | Susan Storm-Richards / Invisible Woman (voice) (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
Lori Alan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lori Alan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lori Alan is "WALL·E" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Lori Alan acted in?
Lori Alan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lori Alan?
Other notable films include "Inside Out", "Toy Story 3", and "Toy Story 4".