Ah, the '90s—a decade where TV hit its prime with shows that defined childhoods, set trends, and gave us voices that are forever etched in our minds. From the unforgettable catchphrases of Friends to the intense narrations of The X-Files, the '90s was the golden age of TV voices that were as diverse as the decade itself. Think: smooth sitcom banter, larger-than-life characters, and that sense of cool that only the '90s could pull off.
At Voices.Directory, we’re here to revisit those iconic voices—the ones that made you laugh, cry, and sometimes even cringe (we’re looking at you, Saved by the Bell). We’re diving deep into what made these voices so memorable: Was it the laid-back swagger of the Friends cast? The gravitas of a voiceover on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? Or maybe it was the uncanny way those voices became as much a part of pop culture as the shows themselves?
This isn’t just a nostalgia trip, though. We’re taking that '90s vibe and exploring how it can inspire next-gen voice tech. Whether you’re into voice AI, TTS design, or just love the art of voice acting, we’re creating a space to analyze, geek out, and build. How do we bring that unique 90s flair into modern voice design with ElevenLabs? How can we take inspiration from these iconic TV voices and make something fresh that feels as real and relatable as the classics?
So, if you’re ready to talk TV voices, tech, and how the '90s still influence the world today, come hang out with us. We’re bringing the best of those unforgettable voices into the next wave of AI innovation!
Here are 50 of the most popular TV characters from the 1990s, along with the actors who portrayed them: | 1. Jerry Seinfeld – Jerry Seinfeld (Seinfeld) | 2. Elaine Benes – Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld) | 3. George Costanza – Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) | 4. Cosmo Kramer – Michael Richards (Seinfeld) | 5. Ross Geller – David Schwimmer (Friends) | 6. Rachel Green – Jennifer Aniston (Friends) | 7. Monica Geller – Courteney Cox (Friends) | 8. Chandler Bing – Matthew Perry (Friends) | 9. Joey Tribbiani – Matt LeBlanc (Friends) | 10. Phoebe Buffay – Lisa Kudrow (Friends) | 11. Frasier Crane – Kelsey Grammer (Frasier) | 12. Daphne Moon – Jane Leeves (Frasier) | 13. Niles Crane – David Hyde Pierce (Frasier) | 14. Tim Taylor – Tim Allen (Home Improvement) | 15. Al Borland – Richard Karn (Home Improvement) | 16. Homer Simpson – Dan Castellaneta (voice) (The Simpsons) | 17. Bart Simpson – Nancy Cartwright (voice) (The Simpsons) | 18. Lisa Simpson – Yeardley Smith (voice) (The Simpsons) | 19. Buffy Summers – Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) | 20. Will Smith – Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) | 21. Carlton Banks – Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) | 22. Uncle Phil (Philip Banks) – James Avery (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) | 23. Xena – Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess) | 24. Fox Mulder – David Duchovny (The X-Files) | 25. Dana Scully – Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) | 26. Eric Matthews – Will Friedle (Boy Meets World) | 27. Cory Matthews – Ben Savage (Boy Meets World) | 28. Topanga Lawrence – Danielle Fishel (Boy Meets World) | 29. Ally McBeal – Calista Flockhart (Ally McBeal) | 30. Mulder (The X-Files) – David Duchovny (The X-Files) | 31. Carrie Bradshaw – Sarah Jessica Parker (Sex and the City) | 32. Samantha Jones – Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City) | 33. Miranda Hobbes – Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City) | 34. Charlotte York – Kristin Davis (Sex and the City) | 35. Raymond Barone – Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond) | 36. Debra Barone – Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) | 37. Doug Heffernan – Kevin James (The King of Queens) | 38. Carrie Heffernan – Leah Remini (The King of Queens) | 39. Bobby Simone – Jimmy Smits (NYPD Blue) | 40. Kelly Bundy – Christina Applegate (Married… with Children) | 41. Al Bundy – Ed O’Neill (Married… with Children) | 42. Peg Bundy – Katey Sagal (Married… with Children) | 43. Felicity Porter – Keri Russell (Felicity) | 44. Dylan McKay – Luke Perry (Beverly Hills, 90210) | 45. Brandon Walsh – Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills, 90210) | 46. Grace Adler – Debra Messing (Will & Grace) | 47. Will Truman – Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) | 48. Karen Walker – Megan Mullally (Will & Grace) | 49. Jack McFarland – Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) | 50. Spike – James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)