Kate Higgins

Catherine Davis Higgins is an American voice actress, singer and jazz pianist. She is best known for her voice-acting roles of Sakura Haruno in Naruto, Tails in the video game series Sonic the Hedgehog, Frankie Stein in Monster High and as Barbie in Life in the Dreamhouse.

Kate Higgins
Higgins at GalaxyCon Columbus in 2023
Born
Catherine Davis Higgins

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Other namesKate Davis
Alma materAuburn University
Occupations
  • Voice actress
  • singer
  • jazz pianist
Years active1991–present
AgentWilliam Morris Agency
Musical career
GenresJazz
Instrument(s)Piano, vocals
Member ofUpper Structure
Websitekatehiggins.com

Career

Music career

Higgins earned a degree in music from Auburn University in 1991.[1] She is a trained pianist who studied with the jazz artist Bob Richardson. She released the first jazz album by her own name The Tide is Low in 2002. The second jazz album is Stealing Freedom. She is also in a band called Upper Structure.[2]

Voice acting career

Higgins first worked on commercials with singing after graduating, then landed a small voice-acting job as a singing cartoon squirrel. She was then approached to be a voice-over actress to do bumpers for the Disney Channel in 1998.[3] Since then Higgins's major voice roles have been in English-language adaptations of Japanese anime, and she is best known as the voice of Sakura Haruno in Naruto and Talho Yuuki in Eureka 7. She has also voiced CC in Code Geass and Saber in the original Fate/stay night. Between 2010 and 2013, Higgins voiced Tails in the video game series Sonic the Hedgehog.[4] In 2014, Higgins was cast as Ami Mizuno / Sailor Mercury in the Viz English dub of Sailor Moon. She is the current voice of Princess Aurora since 2010, a Disney Princess character originally seen in Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. She also played the voice of Frankie Stein in Monster High and Briar Beauty in Ever After High. She also starred as Barbie in Life in the Dreamhouse in 2012. Since the release of Super Mario Odyssey in 2017, she has been the voice of Pauline in the Mario franchise.

Filmography

Anime
List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source[5]
1999Cowboy BebopVariousResume
2002–03Great Teacher OnizukaChikako Shirai, Mayuko Asano
2002I'll CKBCSumire Yoshikawa
Marmalade BoyMeiko AkizukiAs Kate Davis[6]
2002–03Overman King GainerMeey LaujinResume
2004Initial DSimone (Sayuki)Tokyopop dub
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone ComplexChildren, GirlCA[7]
Here Is GreenwoodMiya IgarashiMedia Blasters dubCA[7]
Hanaukyo Maid TeamSanae YashimaResume
Tenjho TengeEmi IsuzuResume
TsukihimeHisuiResume
2005Scrapped PrincessZefirisCA[7]
Zatch Bell!Megumi Oumi, Kolulu, LailaCA[7]
PlanetesEldegard RiveraCA[7]
2005–09NarutoSakura Haruno[8]
2005Mars DaybreakEster Ein AstradaCA[7]
Immortal Grand PrixJessica DarlinCA[7]
Gad GuardMimiResume
GrenadierAiResume
2006–07Eureka SevenTalho Yūki[8]
2006Kannazuki no MikoOtoha Kisaragi[9]
KarasHomuraCA[7]
GunXSwordVivianEp. 10CA[7]
2006–14BleachKarin Kurosaki, Nanao Ise, Retsu Unohana, Lilynette GingerbuckCA[7]
2006Fate/stay nightSaber[10][11]
Samurai ChamplooYoshikoResume
2007Digimon Data SquadMiki KurosakiCA[7]
2008-09Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion seriesC.C.CA
2008Lucky StarNanako Kuroi, Hikage Miyakawa[8]
2009–19Naruto: ShippudenSakura Haruno[8]
2011Marvel Anime: WolverineYukioResume
2013-14Tenkai KnightsWakamei Dalton, Mrs. Jones (Ceylan's Mother, Ep. 30)Main Role[8]
2014–19Sailor MoonAmi Mizuno / Sailor MercuryViz dub[12]
2015–16Glitter ForceChloe/Glitter BreezeSaban dub[13][14][15]
2015–17Sailor Moon CrystalAmi Mizuno / Sailor MercuryViz dub[16]
2017Code Geass: Akito the ExiledC.C. [17]
2018Twin Star ExorcistsSubaru Mitejima[18]
2019-presentBoruto: Naruto Next GenerationsSakura Uchiha[19]
2022–present Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Nanao Ise, Retsu Unohana/Yachiru Unohana CA[7]

Animation
List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[5]
2001–02Jackie Chan AdventuresSimoneEp. "The Return of the Pussycat"; "The Chosen One"[20][21]
2003–04All Grown Up!Leslie, Phonetic KidPilot episode and Ep. "Coup DeVille"; "Runaround Susie"[8]
2006Dibo the Gift DragonAnnieLead role and singingResume
2007-08AnimaliaAllegraResume
2009Wolverine and the X-MenScarlet Witch, Pixie[22][23]
2010Gnomes and TrollsFawn[8]
2010–13Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedMayor Janet Nettles, Additional voices[8]
2010–16Monster High seriesFrankie Stein, Lilith Van Hellscream[8]
2012, 2014The Legend of KorraToph Beifong (Adult)Ep. "Out of the Past"; "Old Wounds"[24][25]
2013Sofia the FirstPrincess Aurora[8]
2013–16 Ever After High series Briar Beauty, Baba Yaga
2014–presentBlaze and the Monster MachinesStarlaMain role[26]
2015Fresh Beat Band of SpiesRainbow Raspberry, Loudmouth Lemon, Yi Haw[8][27][28]
2016–2019The Powerpuff GirlsMaylyn, Additional voices6 episodes[8]
2016-18BunniculaBecky, Barbara[8]
2016Regular ShowComputer, Mary Stone, Natalie Williams, Fi, IcaiEp. "Alpha Dome"; "Ice Tape"[8]
2017The Mr. Peabody & Sherman ShowBelle StarrEp. "Return of the Guapos Part 2"; "Return of the Guapos Part 3"[8]
Enchantimals Series Felicity Fox and Flick[8]
Pickle and PeanutAdditional voicesEp. "Wet Wedding/Tweenage Lupinus" 
2017-19Star vs. the Forces of EvilWhite Baby Unicorn5 episodes[8]
2021–presentKamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under YearsNarlene[29]
2021 Sonic Colors: Rise of the WispsMiles "Tails" ProwerShort Animation[30]
The Patrick Star ShowAdditional voices
2021–present SpongeBob SquarePantsNarlene, Additional voicesEp. "Something Narwhal This Way Comes", "Upturn Girls", "Sandy, Help Us!"

Films
List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Source[5]
2007–presentNaruto filmsSakura Haruno[8]
2009Happily N'Ever After 2Goldilocks[8]
The Pinky:st. MovieKaren[8]
Batgirl: Year OneBarbara Gordon/BatgirlAudiobook edition[8]
Barbie: A Fairy SecretTaylor[8]
2012Back to the SeaLittle Fish[8]
2013Iron Man: Rise of TechnovorePepper Potts[8]
Scooby-Doo! Stage FrightMeg Gale, Cathy[8]
2013–2017Alpha and Omega filmsKate, Stinky, Lilly[8][31]
2014Axel: The Biggest Little HeroGaga[32]
2015Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough LoveYoshi[8][33]
2016Norm of the NorthElizabeth[8]
2016–2018Digimon Adventure tri.Gatomon, Meicoomon, Meicrackmon Vicious Mode, Angewomon, Nyaromon, Salamon, Raguelmon, Magnadramon[34][35]
2017Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate FactoryMrs. Bucket[8]
2020Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution KizunaGatomon, Angewomon, Mimi Tachikawa[36]
2022 Drifting Home Girl Students
2023Digimon Adventure 02: The BeginningGatomon, Mother
List of voice performances in feature films
Year Title Role Notes Source[5]
2017Sailor Moon R: The MovieAmi Mizuno / Sailor MercuryLimited theatrical release, Viz dub[37]
2018 Sailor Moon S: The MovieAmi Mizuno / Sailor MercuryLimited theatrical release, Viz dub[38]
Sailor Moon SuperS: The MovieAmi Mizuno / Sailor MercuryLimited theatrical release, Viz dub[38]
Ralph Breaks the InternetPrincess Aurora[39]
2019 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection C.C. [40]
2021 Sailor Moon Eternal Ami Mizuno / Super Sailor Mercury, Phobos Viz dub [41]
2023 Once Upon a Studio Princess Aurora Short film

Video games
List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[5]
2004EverQuest IIVarious charactersResume
2005Destroy All Humans!Rural Female[8]
2006–presentNaruto seriesSakura Haruno[8]
2006Rumble Roses XXCandy Cane (Rebecca Walsh), BeckyCA[7]
Tales of the AbyssArietta the Wild[8]
2006–presentDead or Alive seriesTina Armstrong, Momijistarting from Xtreme 2[8][42][7]
2007Armored Core 4P. Dam, Meno LouIn-game credits[43]
Project SylpheedNatalie KongIn-game credits[44]
Digimon World Data SquadMiki Kurosaki, Manami Nitta, Runaway D[8]
.hack//G.U. Vol. 3//RedemptionNatsumeEnglish dub
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantisAdditional Voices 
2008Culdcept SagaRilaraResume
Destroy All Humans! Big Willy UnleashedAdditional Voices [8]
The World Ends with YouUzuki Yashiro, Raimu "Rhyme" Bito[8]
Ninja Gaiden 2Momiji, Yoba[8]
Valkyria ChroniclesCordelia gi Randgriz, Martha Lipponen, Freesia YorkEnglish dub[4]
Destroy All Humans! Path of the FuronFaire/Sunnywood Females[8]
Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-RevisJessica PhilomeleEnglish dub[45]
2009MadWorldNaomi, RinRinEnglish dub[4][8]
MagnaCarta 2Rue[8]
2010Final Fantasy XIIICocoon Inhabitants[46]
Resonance of FateAdditional voices[47]
Sakura Wars: So Long, My LoveSubaru Kujo(uncredited)[48]
Valkyria Chronicles 2Cordelia gi Randgriz[8]
Final Fantasy XIVVarious characters
Sonic Free RidersMiles "Tails" Prower, Wave the Swallow[4]
Sonic ColorsMiles "Tails" Prower[4]
2011Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling TogetherFemale narrator[49][50]
Sonic GenerationsMiles "Tails" Prower, Classic Miles "Tails" Prower[4]
Kinect Disneyland AdventuresPrincess Aurora
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic GamesMiles "Tails" Prower[4]
2012Dragon's DogmaMadeleine[8]
Ninja Gaiden 3Momiji[8]
Resident Evil 6Deborah Harper[51]
Sonic & All-Stars Racing TransformedMiles "Tails" Prower[4]
Tales of Graces fAsbel Lhant (child), Pascal[8]
2013Marvel HeroesScarlet Witch, Jocasta[8]
Sonic Lost WorldMiles "Tails" Prower[4]
Fire Emblem AwakeningLissa[8]
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter GamesMiles "Tails" Prower[4]
2014Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden ZMomiji[8]
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIISavannah[8]
Broken AgeBottled Water Maiden, Anastasia, Yarn Pal No. 2[8]
2015Devil May Cry 4: Special EditionLady[52]
Disney Infinity 3.0Joy[53]
Xenoblade Chronicles XAvatar (Female, Joker)Grouped under Avatars[54]
2016Lego Marvel's AvengersThor Girl[8]
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic GamesWave the Swallow[4]
2017Fire Emblem HeroesSerra, LissaAs Kate Davis[8]
Clicker FranFranAs Kate Davis
Agents of MayhemMAYHEM Crew member 
Super Mario OdysseyPaulineAs Kate Davis[8][55][56]
.hack//G.U. Last RecodeNatsumeVol. 3//Redemption – reboot[8]
2018World of Warcraft: Battle for AzerothArchmage Tamuura 
Mario Tennis AcesPauline
Super Smash Bros. UltimatePaulineBackground character
2019Devil May Cry 5Lady[8]
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderScarlet Witch[8]
Mario Kart TourPauline
2020Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in DisguiseGalena Clarkson, Emma SandersFalcon Dash Shahed[8]
Hyrule Warriors: Age of CalamityPurahAs Kate Davis
2021Neo: The World Ends with YouUzuki Yashiro[8]
Mario Golf: Super RushPaulineAs Kate Davis
Sonic Colors: UltimateMiles "Tails" Prower[30]
Psychonauts 2Sam Boole
Blaze and the Monster Machines: Axle City Racers Starla [8]
2022 Mario Strikers: Battle League FootballPaulineAs Kate Davis
2023Armored Core VI: Fires of RubiconV.VI Maeterlinck, additional voicesEnglish dub[8]
Mario Kart 8 DeluxePaulineUpdate 3.0.0

Discography

Studio albums
  • The Solid Rock (Concord, 1998)[57]
  • Bigger than Love (Concord, 2006)[57][58]
  • Jazz Standards[57]
  • A Very Merry Christmas[57]
  • Little Parts (2009)[57]
  • Sweet and Blue (2016)

Collaborations

Singles

References
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