In Tim Burton’s stop-motion ‘Frankenweenie’, Charlie Tahan voices Victor Frankenstein, Winona Ryder voices Elsa Van Helsing, and Catherine O’Hara voices both Mrs. Frankenstein and the gym teacher. The film is a black-and-white homage to…
Main cast
- Victor FrankensteinCharlie TahanMain
- Sparky (dog, vocalisations)Frank WelkerMain
- Elsa Van HelsingWinona RyderMain
- Mrs. Frankenstein / Gym Teacher / Weird GirlCatherine O’HaraMain
Supporting cast
- Mr. FrankensteinMartin ShortSupp
- Mr. BurgermeisterMartin LandauSupp
- Edgar ‘E’ GoreAtticus ShafferSupp
- BobRobert CapronSupp
- ToshiakiJames Hiroyuki LiaoSupp
Guest & voice
- NassorConchata FerrellVoice
- Persian cat ownerTom KennyVoice
- Various townspeople / teacherJeff BennettVoice
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About this cast
‘Frankenweenie’ is a 2012 American stop-motion animated film directed by Tim Burton, produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It follows young Victor Frankenstein who, heartbroken after his dog Sparky is killed, uses science to bring him back to life. The main voice cast includes Charlie Tahan as Victor, Winona Ryder as Elsa, and Catherine O’Hara as Mrs. Frankenstein.
FAQs
Who plays Victor Frankenstein in Frankenweenie?
Victor is voiced by Charlie Tahan.
Is Frankenweenie a sequel or remake?
It is an expanded stop-motion feature-length remake of Tim Burton’s own 1984 live-action short of the same name.
What is the rating of Frankenweenie?
The film is rated PG by the BBFC for mild scary moments and rude humour.
Who voices Sparky in Frankenweenie?
Frank Welker provides Sparky’s vocalisations, using real dog sounds.
Which actors from the original Beetlejuice appear in Frankenweenie?
Winona Ryder (Lydia) and Catherine O’Hara (Delia) both voice characters in the film.
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