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Background[]
Idina Menzel ( b. 30 May 1971 ) is an American actress and singer. She has appeared in live action musical theater, television, and cinematic roles; and voice acting performances.
Menzel is regarded as perhaps the greatest stage musical talents of her generation, earning her the nickname of "The Queen of Broadway" and has earned numerous accolades, fans, and awards for her performances in a number of Broadway musicals including Rent; Wicked; and If/Then. Aside from a successful commercial career in songwriting and producing her own musical discography, Menzel has also appeared in a number of television and cinematic roles as well, often showcasing her prodigious musical talents.
Menzel is known for successfully reprising her theater role in the film adaptation of Rent.
But she is best known for serving as the voice actress of the misunderstood Queen of Arendelle, Elsa who is feared thanks to her potent magical powers over ice in Disney's 2013 animated film Frozen. She earned international stardom and recognition for this role. Elsa's signature anthem ballad, "Let It Go" is widely regarded as one of the most powerful, stirring, and beloved showtunes ever released by Disney and was a huge phenomenon among children for years afterwards.
Biography[]
Personal Life[]
Filmography[]
- Hercules (1998) 1 episode
- Kissing Jessica Stein (2001)
- Just a Kiss (2002)
- Rescue Me (2004) 1 episode
- The Tollbooth (2004)
- Water (2004)
- Kevin Hill (2005) 2 episodes
- Rent (2005)
- Ask the Dust (2006)
- Enchanted (2007)
- Private Practice (2009) 2 episodes
- Great Performances (2009) 1 episode
- The Wonder Pets (2010) 1 episode
- Glee (2010-13) 12 episodes
- Frozen (2013)
- Frozen Fever (2015)
- Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour Live (2015)
- Beaches (2017)
- Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
- Uncut Gems (2019)
- Frozen II (2019)
- Cinderella (2021)
- You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023)
- Wicked (2024)
Trivia[]
- Is ambidextrous (able to use both left and right hands equally well).
Quotes[]
- "I have the potential to be very strong and powerful, sometimes angry, sometimes passionate. I also can be shy and withhold that because I am afraid. I don't want to freak anybody out with my passion... So I struggle with that all the time."
- "Nerves are good. They keep you alive."