Lisa Bunting
- Actress
Lisa Bunting is a Canadian actress who originates from Canada and has established herself as a versatile performer across television, film, and voice acting throughout her multi-decade career. Bunting has worked extensively as both an on-screen actress and voice artist, demonstrating her range across multiple entertainment mediums. She has also expanded her professional repertoire to include audio-book narration and acting coaching, establishing herself as a multifaceted entertainment industry professional.
Bunting's career began in the early 1980s with her appearance in the supernatural thriller The Incubus (1981), marking her entry into the film industry. Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, she diversified into voice acting work, contributing to animated series including Funky Fables (1988-1990) and notably voicing Nodoka Saotome in the English dub of the anime series Ranma 1/2 (1989-1996). Her television career expanded with guest appearances on various series, including roles in Street Justice, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1992), Highlander (1992), and The X-Files (1994).
Bunting's contemporary work includes notable appearances in major television productions such as Stargate SG-1 (1997), Saving Hope (2012), and Designated Survivor (2016). Her recent projects include the holiday film A Not So Royal Christmas (2023), demonstrating her continued activity in the industry. She has also contributed to animated productions, including voicing Hadda Hammerin in Nexo Knights, and had a minor role in the major motion picture Deadpool 2.
Bunting maintains professional connections within the entertainment industry, including her marriage to fellow voice actor Richard Newman, who has worked on productions including Stargate Infinity. Beyond her performance career, she has established herself as an acting coach and audio-book narrator, contributing to the development of other performers while continuing her own artistic pursuits. Her sustained career spanning from the 1980s to the present day reflects her adaptability and enduring presence in Canadian entertainment.
Bunting's career began in the early 1980s with her appearance in the supernatural thriller The Incubus (1981), marking her entry into the film industry. Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, she diversified into voice acting work, contributing to animated series including Funky Fables (1988-1990) and notably voicing Nodoka Saotome in the English dub of the anime series Ranma 1/2 (1989-1996). Her television career expanded with guest appearances on various series, including roles in Street Justice, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1992), Highlander (1992), and The X-Files (1994).
Bunting's contemporary work includes notable appearances in major television productions such as Stargate SG-1 (1997), Saving Hope (2012), and Designated Survivor (2016). Her recent projects include the holiday film A Not So Royal Christmas (2023), demonstrating her continued activity in the industry. She has also contributed to animated productions, including voicing Hadda Hammerin in Nexo Knights, and had a minor role in the major motion picture Deadpool 2.
Bunting maintains professional connections within the entertainment industry, including her marriage to fellow voice actor Richard Newman, who has worked on productions including Stargate Infinity. Beyond her performance career, she has established herself as an acting coach and audio-book narrator, contributing to the development of other performers while continuing her own artistic pursuits. Her sustained career spanning from the 1980s to the present day reflects her adaptability and enduring presence in Canadian entertainment.
