So, you think your favorite cartoon character sounds familiar? Well, you’re certainly not alone. That’s because the voice you’re hearing is very likely that of LARA JILL MILLER, the talented young actress who has gained the industry’s attention as a premier voice talent.

You’ll probably recognize her face as well. That’s because she spent 6 seasons in your living room, in perhaps her best known role on the hit NBC sit-com GIMME A BREAK. Although a stage veteran since the age of eight (she appeared on Broadway alongside the legendary Dick Van Dyke in THE MUSIC MAN), it was the role of leggy tomboy “SAMANTHA” that etched her face (and that voice!) into the minds and hearts of TV viewers everywhere.

But despite being much in demand after her series’ lengthy run, this dynamic teen was determined not to become just another casualty of the Hollywood lifestyle that had wreaked havoc on so many of her peers. Deciding it was time to ‘give herself a break’ - she was determined to finish her education.

After graduating from NYU with a degree in Politics and French (Dean’s List, Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude, Varsity Tennis), she went on to obtain her JURIS DOCTOR from FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW - passing the Bar Exam in three states (NY, NJ & PA).

Between classes Lara continued to cultivate her passion for acting, maintaining an active theatre and voiceover career. Even while pursuing her studies, she was regularly accepting theatre offers on the east coast - the title role in JERRY FINNEGAN’S SISTER, the U.S. premiere of THE DALY NEWS, Neil Simon’s BAREFOOT IN THE PARK. She even flew as PETER PAN in the musical of the same name, leaving her law school graduation early to catch that flight to Never Never Land!

An accomplished singer, upon her return to L.A. Lara was selected to perform the role of “DOROTHY” on NPR’s acclaimed adaptation of the classic THE WIZARD OF OZ (alongside Annette Bening, John Goodman, Rene Auberjonois, and Robert Guillaume). Over the next two seasons she became familiar to kids everywhere as “KATHY” on NICKELODEON’s THE AMANDA SHOW, and in a similar stint on the NICK hit ALL THAT. More recently she could be seen in the role of “KATE WHITAKER” on GENERAL HOSPITAL. All the while she was continuing to star as “KARI” on FOX’s hit animated series DIGIMON for 3 seasons, along with its accompanying feature film.

Space doesn’t allow for a complete list of her voice credits, but Lara is excited to be voicing her two favorite roles to date: “CLIFFORD THE LITTLE RED PUPPY,” the celebrated red canine in the award-winning PBS series CLIFFORD’S PUPPY DAYS (opposite Henry Winkler as his friend Norville the bird), and the title role of “JUNIPER LEE” in THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUNIPER LEE for CARTOON NETWORK. Last, she is currently working on NICK JR's new production WOW WOW WUBBZY, playing the problem-solving, tool-toting "WIDGET."

Also listen for her as “OLIVIA” in NICKELODEON’s ALL GROWN UP (she gives Tommy Pickles his first kiss), “HARUKA” in ABC FAMILY’s DAIGUNDER and doing triple duty as “ALEJO,” “VIVIENNE” and “MIMI” in SONY’s ASTRO BOY. In addition, she voiced the roles of “WANDA” in WANDA WEST, “ELI THE ELEPHANT” in JUNGLE BOOK, “ANNE BRONTE” in THE BRONTES, and “MOUSE” in DUCK ON A BIKE - all pilots for DISNEY.

Lara is an example of how the combination of talent, perseverance and diversity can lead to long-term success. The public certainly sees (and hears) it - she has a strong fan base, and nearly every day Lara is recognized on the street, her name a frequent buzz on many popular web sites. With her solid credits and great acting chops, she will impress and delight you.

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