Erik von Detten

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Erik von Detten born?October 3, 1982
2. Where was Erik von Detten born?United States
3. What is the primary career?Actor and singer
4. What is the significant film roles?Appeared in 'Toy Story,' 'The Princess Diaries,' and starred in 'Brink!'
5. What is Erik von Detten known for?He is an American actor and singer who has voiced characters in cartoons and acted in movies.
6. Which character did he voice in the show Recess?He voiced Erwin Lawson, the teacher, in the animated series Recess from 1997 to 2001.

Voice Acting: The performance of speaking or singing lines for animated characters or other media, often without appearing on screen.
Versatile Performer: An artist capable of performing effectively across a wide range of styles, genres, or mediums.