Candi Milo
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Born Name:
Candyce Anne Rose Milo
Born Date: January 9, 1961
Born Place: Palm Springs, California
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Comedian, actress, singer
Brief Biography: Candi Milo is widely recognized as one of the most prolific voice actors in television, she is famous for bringing iconic cartoon characters to life, including Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory, Granny in Looney Tunes, and Coco and Madame Foster in Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.
Career Origins:
Theatrical Background: Her father, Tony "Nino" Milo, was a former child actor. Milo started singing in musical theater and theme parks, performing at Disneyland and Disney World.
Broadway & Touring: After being spotted by renowned director Michael Bennett, she landed a spot in the first national touring production of the Broadway hit Dreamgirls.
Stand-Up & Comedy Roots:
Before pivoting heavily into animation, Milo built a successful career as a stand-up comedian and nightclub singer in Los Angeles. She frequently opened for legendary comedians like Howie Mandel and Joan Rivers and performed at stand-up venues like Tonight At The Improv.
Voice Acting Empire:
While performing on stage, Milo accidentally transitioned into voiceover work after a producer heard her sing. She quickly became a staple in animation and is best known for voicing hundreds of characters across major networks:
Cartoon Network: Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory (taking over for Christine Cavanaugh); Cheese, Coco, and Madame Foster in Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.
Warner Bros.: She formally took over the mantle of Granny from the late June Foray for Looney Tunes projects, and voices characters in Tiny Toons Looniversity and Space Jam: A New Legacy.
Nickelodeon: Nick Dean in The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and Snap in ChalkZone.
Personal Life & Advocacy:
Milo is a single mother residing in Los Angeles. In addition to her entertainment work, she frequently delivers inspirational talks about her unique childhood and advocates for people affected by homelessness and mental illness.
Born Date: January 9, 1961
Born Place: Palm Springs, California
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Comedian, actress, singer
Brief Biography: Candi Milo is widely recognized as one of the most prolific voice actors in television, she is famous for bringing iconic cartoon characters to life, including Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory, Granny in Looney Tunes, and Coco and Madame Foster in Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.
Career Origins:
Theatrical Background: Her father, Tony "Nino" Milo, was a former child actor. Milo started singing in musical theater and theme parks, performing at Disneyland and Disney World.
Broadway & Touring: After being spotted by renowned director Michael Bennett, she landed a spot in the first national touring production of the Broadway hit Dreamgirls.
Stand-Up & Comedy Roots:
Before pivoting heavily into animation, Milo built a successful career as a stand-up comedian and nightclub singer in Los Angeles. She frequently opened for legendary comedians like Howie Mandel and Joan Rivers and performed at stand-up venues like Tonight At The Improv.
Voice Acting Empire:
While performing on stage, Milo accidentally transitioned into voiceover work after a producer heard her sing. She quickly became a staple in animation and is best known for voicing hundreds of characters across major networks:
Cartoon Network: Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory (taking over for Christine Cavanaugh); Cheese, Coco, and Madame Foster in Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.
Warner Bros.: She formally took over the mantle of Granny from the late June Foray for Looney Tunes projects, and voices characters in Tiny Toons Looniversity and Space Jam: A New Legacy.
Nickelodeon: Nick Dean in The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and Snap in ChalkZone.
Personal Life & Advocacy:
Milo is a single mother residing in Los Angeles. In addition to her entertainment work, she frequently delivers inspirational talks about her unique childhood and advocates for people affected by homelessness and mental illness.