Colleen O’Shaughnessey Biography: Age, Husband, Height, Net Worth, Children

Colleen O’Shaughnessey is a highly sought-after American voice actress and improv comedienne, renowned for her iconic role as Miles “Tails” Prower in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise since 2014 and Sora Takenouchi in the Digimon series.

Her versatile vocal range, comedic talent, and extensive work in anime, video games, and animation have solidified her as a prominent figure in the voice acting industry, captivating audiences with her expressive performances.

Profile

• Full Name: Colleen Ann O’Shaughnessey
• Stage Name: Colleen O’Shaughnessey
• Born: September 15, 1971
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Voice Actress, Improv Comedienne
• Height: 5 feet 5½ inches (1.66 m)
• Parents: Mike O’Shaughnessey and Peggy Varani O’Shaughnessey
• Siblings: Katie O’Shaughnessey
• Spouse: Jason Villard
• Children: Connor Villard, Maggie Villard
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Colleen O’Shaughnessey was born on September 15, 1971, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, to Mike O’Shaughnessey, of Irish descent, and Peggy Varani O’Shaughnessey, an opera singer of Italian descent.

Raised in Troy, Michigan, alongside her sister, Katie O’Shaughnessey, a theater actor, she spent childhood summers at her family’s home in Ireland, fostering a deep connection to her Irish roots.

From a young age, Colleen was fascinated by animation, giving voices to animals and babies while watching cartoons like The Muppet Show and The Wonderful World of Disney.

She attended Marian Catholic High School in Birmingham, Michigan, graduating in 1989, where she participated in theater and choir, nurturing her passion for performance.

She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan, where she honed her acting and vocal skills.

Her Irish-Italian heritage and Roman Catholic upbringing instilled a strong work ethic and creative drive, which she carried into her professional career.

Career

Colleen O’Shaughnessey began her career in 1990, landing her first major voice role as Sora Takenouchi in Digimon: Digital Monsters (1999–2000), a role she reprised in multiple films, including Digimon: The Movie (2000) and the Digimon Adventure tri. series (2015–2018).

Her early work included voicing Suzy Mizuno in Zatch Bell! (2003) and Ino Yamanaka and Konohamaru Sarutobi in Naruto (2002–2007) and Naruto: Shippuden (2007–2017).

She gained prominence as Jazz Fenton in Danny Phantom (2003–2007) and Janet Van Dyne/Wasp in The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (2010–2013).

Since 2010, she has voiced Charmy Bee, and since 2014, Miles “Tails” Prower in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, including Sonic Boom (2014–2017), Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024).

Her video game work includes Genis Sage in Tales of Symphonia (2003), KOS-MOS in Xenosaga Episode II (2004), Alicia Melchiott in Valkyria Chronicles (2008), and Jean in Fire Emblem Engage (2023).

Other notable roles include Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck in Bleach (2006–2012), Chocho Akimichi in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017–present), and Mary Hunt in My Next Life as a Villainess (2020).

She contributed additional voices to Pixar films like Cars (2006), Toy Story 3 (2010), and Monsters University (2013), and Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away (2001) and Ponyo (2008).

As an improv comedienne, she performed with the Social Extortion improv group, enhancing her comedic timing.

Her extensive portfolio spans anime, animation, video games, and live-action voiceovers, with upcoming projects in 2025 expected to further showcase her versatility.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @colleenoshaughnessey
• Facebook Handle: Colleen O’Shaughnessey
• Twitter Handle: @VOColleen

Personal Life

Colleen O’Shaughnessey, now 53 years old, is married to Jason Villard, a veteran assistant director, whom she wed on November 11, 2000.

They have two children, Connor Villard (born 2001) and Maggie Villard, and reside in Los Angeles, California.

Her hobbies include reading, hiking, and watching classic cartoons, which inspire her work.

As a Roman Catholic, she values faith and community, often sharing positive messages on social media.

Her summers spent in Ireland during childhood remain a cherished memory, and she occasionally visits family there.

Colleen’s professionalism and warm personality have earned her respect in the industry, with no recorded controversies.

Filmography

• Digimon: The Movie (2000) – Sora Takenouchi, Male Student (Voice, Film)
• Spirited Away (2001) – Additional Voices (Voice, Film)
• Cars (2006) – M.A. Brake Drumm (Voice, Film)
• Ponyo (2008) – Karen, Additional Voices (Voice, Film)
• Toy Story 3 (2010) – Additional Voices (Voice, Film)
• Monsters University (2013) – Additional Voices (Voice, Film)
• Axel: The Biggest Little Hero (2013) – Jono (Voice, Film)
• Lego Scooby-Doo: Knight Time Terror (2015) – Wanda (Voice, TV Movie)
• Digimon Adventure tri. Part 1: Reunion (2015) – Sora Takenouchi (Voice, Film)
• Digimon Adventure tri. Part 4: Loss (2018) – Sora Takenouchi (Voice, Film)
• Digimon Adventure tri. Part 5: Coexistence (2018) – Sora Takenouchi (Voice, Film)
• Digimon Adventure tri. Part 6: Future (2018) – Sora Takenouchi (Voice, Film)
• Napping Princess (2017) – Joy (Voice, Film)
• Pinkfong and Baby Shark’s Space Adventure (2019) – Pinkfong (Voice, Film)
• Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) – Tails (Voice, Film)
• Pinkfong Sing-Along Movie 2: Wonderstar Concert (2022) – Pinkfong (Voice, Film)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) – Tails (Voice, Film)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) – Tails (Voice, Film)
• Murder and Cocktails (2024) – Sarah (Voice, Film)

Television:

• Digimon: Digital Monsters (1999–2000) – Sora Takenouchi (Voice, Main Role)
• Zatch Bell! (2003–2006) – Suzy Mizuno (Voice, Recurring Role)
• Danny Phantom (2003–2007) – Jazz Fenton, Various (Voice, Main Role)
• Naruto (2002–2007) – Ino Yamanaka, Konohamaru Sarutobi (Voice, Main Role)
• Bleach (2006–2012) – Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, Others (Voice, Recurring Role)
• Naruto: Shippuden (2007–2017) – Ino Yamanaka, Konohamaru Sarutobi, Others (Voice, Main Role)
• The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (2010–2013) – Wasp/Janet Van Dyne, Others (Voice, Main Role)
• Sonic Boom (2014–2017) – Tails, Charmy Bee (Voice, Main Role)
• My Next Life as a Villainess (2020) – Mary Hunt (Voice, Main Role)

Video Games:

• Tales of Symphonia (2003) – Genis Sage (Voice)
• Xenosaga Episode II (2004) – KOS-MOS (Voice)
• Valkyria Chronicles (2008) – Alicia Melchiott (Voice)
• Sonic Generations (2011) – Charmy Bee (Voice, Console/PC)
• Sonic Forces (2017) – Tails, Charmy Bee (Voice)
• Sonic Frontiers (2022) – Tails (Voice)
• Fire Emblem Engage (2023) – Jean (Voice)

Net Worth

Colleen O’Shaughnessey has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

Her wealth is derived from her extensive voice acting career, including major roles in Sonic the Hedgehog, Digimon, Naruto, and Danny Phantom, as well as video games like Valkyria Chronicles and Fire Emblem Engage.

Additional income comes from minor roles in Pixar and Studio Ghibli films and her improv comedy work.