Maile Flanagan Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Maile Flanagan is a celebrated American talent, best known for her iconic voice role as Naruto Uzumaki in the English dub of the Naruto franchise and as Piggley Winks in Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks.

Her versatile career spans television, film, theater, and voice acting, making her a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Maile Flanagan
• Stage Name: Maile Flanagan
• Born: May 19, 1965
• Age: 60 years old
• Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Voice Actress, Comedian
• Height: 5’4″ (163 cm)
• Parents: Marion Leona, William Hurbert Neal Jr.
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Lesa Hammett
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million to $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Maile Flanagan was born on May 19, 1965, in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Raised by her parents, Marion Leona and William Hurbert Neal Jr., a U.S. military intelligence officer, she experienced a nomadic childhood due to her father’s job, living in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1969, and later in Nuremberg and Munich, Germany, by age 10.

She attended a Department of Defense (DOD) school, Munich American High School (MAHS), graduating in 1983.

She pursued higher education at Boston College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on history and mathematics in 1987.

Career

Maile Flanagan kicked off her career in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after college, joining the improv comedy troupe Every Mother’s Nightmare with talents like Wayne Wilderson, Tom McCarthy, and Nancy Walls (Carell). She performed stand-up and improv at venues like Comedy Gallery, Knuckleheads, and Dudley Riggs’ Brave New Workshop.

In 1996, she moved to Los Angeles with the theater production Bad Seed, which won an LA Weekly Theater Award for Best Comedy Ensemble.

Her film debut came in 1998 with Overnight Delivery, followed by roles in Phone Booth (2002), The Number 23 (2007), Evan Almighty (2007), 500 Days of Summer (2009) as a female co-worker, and Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011).

Her television credits include guest appearances on ER, Shameless (2013–2014) as Connie, Grey’s Anatomy (2005–2007), The Office, Modern Family, Weeds, Desperate Housewives, and Not Dead Yet (2023) as Tina.

She played recurring roles in The Class (2006–2007), Bad Teacher, and Reno 911!. Her role as Principal Terry Perry in Disney XD’s Lab Rats (2012–2016) and its spin-off Lab Rats: Elite Force (2016) was a standout.

Flanagan’s voice acting career soared with her role as Piggley Winks in Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003–2006), earning her an Emmy Award in 2006.

Her most iconic role is voicing Naruto Uzumaki in the English dub of Naruto (2005–present), spanning over 700 episodes, spin-offs, six films, and 40 video games, cementing her global fame among anime fans.

She also voiced Mother Aardvark in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Orangu-Tammy in Kung-Fu Magoo (2010), and Matthew “Matt” Hornsby in Royal Crackers (2023).

Her theater work includes Justin Tanner’s plays like Wife Swappers, Pot Mom, Oklahomo!, Zombie Attack!, and Day Drinkers (2011), for which she won an LA Weekly Award for Female Comedy Performance.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @maile_flanagan
• Facebook Handle: Maile Flanagan
• Twitter Handle: @maileflanagan

Personal Life

Maile Flanagan, 60, is estimated to stand at 5’4″ (163 cm), though exact measurements are not confirmed. She is openly lesbian and was married to Lesa Hammett in 2008, but the couple reportedly separated, with the divorce date undisclosed.

There are no confirmed reports of children. Flanagan maintains a private personal life, occasionally sharing glimpses of her interests on social media, such as her love for comedy and theater.

She supports charitable causes, including LGBTQ+ rights, education, and mental health awareness, though she keeps these activities low-profile.

Filmography:

• Overnight Delivery (1998) – Gas Station Cashier
• Phone Booth (2002) – Lana
• The Number 23 (2007) – Charades Organizer
• Evan Almighty (2007) – Mail Person
• Yes Man (2008) – Charlene
• 500 Days of Summer (2009) – Female Co-Worker
• Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) – Mother Aardvark (voice)
• Kung-Fu Magoo (2010) – Orangu-Tammy (voice)
• Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) – Accuretta Worker

Television (Selected):

• Gideons’ Crossing (2000–2001)
• Citizen Baines (2001)
• MADtv (2001–2005)
• Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003–2006) – Piggley Winks (voice)
• Naruto (2005–present) – Naruto Uzumaki (voice)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2005–2007)
• The Class (2006–2007) – Lynn
• Reno 911! (2003–2009)
• The Office (2005–2013) – Phyllis’ Sister
• Weeds (2005–2012)
• Desperate Housewives (2004–2012)
• Modern Family (2009–2020)
• Shameless (2013–2014) – Connie
• Bad Teacher (2014)
• Lab Rats (2012–2016) – Terry Perry
• Lab Rats: Elite Force (2016) – Terry Perry
• Not Dead Yet (2023) – Tina
• Royal Crackers (2023–present) – Matthew “Matt” Hornsby (voice)

Net Worth

Maile Flanagan has an estimated net worth ranging from $2 million to $8 million USD. Her wealth is derived from her extensive career in television, film, and voice acting, particularly her long-standing role as Naruto Uzumaki in the Naruto franchise, which spans over 700 episodes, films, and video games.