Meet The Disney and Pixar Toy Story Movie Characters & Voice Actors

From Buzz Lightyear to Lilypad, get to know Toy Story characters and the actors who voice them including the newest additions to Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, like Atlas, Snappy, and Blaze

With Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 coming to Disney+ on September 23, now’s the perfect time to get acquainted with new characters and catch up with familiar favorites. Find out which toys have been part of the story since the days of Andy’s room, and who’s making their debut in the latest addition to the Toy Story collection. Use this handy character guide when you recognize a voice but can’t quite place it, or when you’re trying to remember the name of a particular character. We’re listing key character bios and the stars that voice them, including Keanu Reeves, Bad Bunny, Michael Keaton, and more.

Meet The Lead Four From Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5

Get to know the characters at the heart of the latest adventure and the actors who voice them.

Buzz Lightyear voiced by Tim Allen

About The Character

Buzz is a heroic space ranger action figure, complete with laser beam, karate-chop action, and pop-out wings. Buzz is a kid’s dream toy who quickly becomes a favorite of young Andy, and the closest of buddies with Woody. Buzz is always poised for the next adventure, whether it’s a rescue mission or simply hanging out with Jessie. And while Buzz began with a bit of an identity crisis, he has since accepted his reality and embraced the role of being a child’s toy as well as a dependable and thoughtful friend.

Allen also voices the army of new and enhanced Hi-Tech Edition Buzz Lightyears in Toy Story 5.

Where You Know Tim Allen From

Aside from his appearance in all five Toy Story movies, Allen is the star of The Santa Clause franchise, which includes three movies and the Disney+ show The Santa Clauses. Allen is also known for the 90s sitcom Home Improvement and stars alongside Kat Dennings in the new show Shifting Gears (Hulu).

Woody voiced by Tom Hanks

About The Character

Woody is a loyal, pull-string cowboy sheriff doll and the longtime leader. Brave and caring, Woody always puts his friends first and is deeply devoted to his kid, whether it is Andy or Bonnie. Though Woody can be a bit stubborn in the beginning, he grows throughout the years, learning to accept change, embrace new beginnings, and ultimately choose a path of purpose beyond being just one child’s toy.

Where You Know Tom Hanks From

Oscar® winner Hanks is one of America’s best-known actors, with roles including Josh Baskin in Big and Allen Bauer in the mermaid romance Splash.

Jessie voiced by Joan Cusack

About The Character

Jessie is a pull-string cowgirl rag-doll, the best buddy of Bullseye, and originally part of Woody’s Roundup. At first, Jessie has a deep fear of rejection after being abandoned by her first child, Emily. However, with the help of Woody, she’s come around to accept her true purpose of being there for a kid. Throughout the years, she’s become more confident and has even taken the role of leader and new sheriff of Bonnie’s room.

Where You Know Joan Cusack From

Cusack has been a fixture on the big screen since the 80s, appearing in a number of rom-com classics. Beyond the Toy Story movies, her voice acting roles include Mars Needs Moms and an episode of Phineas and Ferb.

Lilypad voiced by Greta Lee

About The Character

Lilypad is a frog-shaped tablet that turns the toys’ world upside down. Confident and always one step ahead, she has her own ideas about helping Bonnie connect with friends, even if they leave the traditional toys feeling sidelined.

Where You Know Greta Lee From

Lee recently played programmer and tech CEO Eve Kim in TRON: Ares. Her previous voice work includes the Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse, and a guest role on Solar Opposites (Hulu). 

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Atlas voiced by Craig Robinson

About The Character

Atlas joins the tech-toy squad as an upbeat hippo GPS toy. Cheerful and dependable, he’s always ready to point his friends in the right direction and stick by their side until they reach their destination. After years forgotten in Blaze’s tech junk drawer, all Atlas needs is a fresh set of batteries to map the way to a new adventure. 

Where You Know Craig Robinson From

Robinson has voiced a range of characters on adult animated shows like American Dad (Hulu) and The Cleveland Show (Hulu), as well as the principal on Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.

Karen Beverly voiced by Melissa Villaseñor

About The Character

Karen Beverly is Bonnie’s bedazzled plastic-knife-turned-toy and Forky’s new bride, who’s still figuring out the world, trash, and what it means to be a toy.

Where You Know Melissa Villaseñor From

You may recognize Villaseñor as Ellen Bear in Hoppers and Taffyta Muttonfudge in Ralph Breaks the Internet. 

Snappy voiced by Shelby Rabara

About The Character

Snappy is a peppy toy camera who cherishes memories of playtime with her kid, Blaze, and eagerly snaps into action when her friends need help.

Where You Know Shelby Rabara From

Rabara has appeared in Glee and The Mindy Project (Hulu). Animation fans may know her best as Peridot in Steven Universe, Steven Universe: The Movie, and Steven Universe: Future.

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Revisit more fan-favorite toys and find out which Toy Story movie first introduced each one.

Aliens voiced by Jeff Pidgeon

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story

The aliens are promotional squeaky, green, three-eyed toys for the fictional restaurant Pizza Planet, as they wear uniforms with its logo. They are known for their worship of “The Claw” as a mystical force of destiny, and they usually speak simultaneously. They are adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head after a rescue mission, for whom they are eternally grateful.

Where You Know Jeff Pidgeon From

Pidgeon was a Pixar story artist who helped develop Toy Story and worked behind the scenes on Monsters, Inc., WALL-E, and Up. You may also recognize his voice as trainee scarer Bile in Monsters, Inc.

Barbie voiced by Jodi Benson

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 2

Barbie has an eye for fashion and a can-do attitude.

Where You Know Jodi Benson From

Disney Legend Jodi Benson is best known as the original voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, a role she reprised in sequels, Sofia the First, and Ralph Breaks the Internet. She also appeared in Enchanted and voiced Weebo in Flubber.

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Bo Peep voiced by Annie Potts

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story

Bo is a long-lost friend of Woody, Buzz and the gang, who always shared a special connection with Woody in the early years at Andy’s house. After being separated from the toys, Bo has become chipped and discarded, but her spirit is far from broken. She has grown into an adventure-seeking free spirit whose strength and sarcasm contrast her delicate porcelain exterior. When she and Woody are reunited under unlikely circumstances, Bo realizes just how much she’s missed him, and can’t wait to show him what she’s been up to. 

Where You Know Annie Potts From

Potts’ memorable roles include Mary Jo on Designing Women (Hulu), and she’s one of the stars of the medical dramedy Best Medicine (Hulu).

Bullseye

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 2

Bullseye is a loyal toy horse who is extremely affectionate toward Woody, Jessie and the other toys. Despite being a horse, he also has traits of a puppy dog. He is friendly and carefree and enjoys adventures, specifically with Jessie, who he considers one of his best and closest friends. During a playtime sequence in Toy Story 5, Bullseye speaks for the first time, and is voiced by Alan Cumming.

Where You Know Alan Cumming From

Cumming has voiced characters on Phineas and Ferb and The Simpsons, and has appeared on Doctor Who. 

Combat Carl voiced by Carl Weathers / Ernie Hudson

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story

There are three Combat Carls, each dressed and equipped for a different mission. They live with the lost toys and look out for opportunities to be played with at kids’ parties in the park.

Where You Know Carl Weathers & Ernie Hudson From

Star Wars fans will recognize Weathers as Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, while Hudson is best known as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters movies, including Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Hulu).

Dolly voiced by Bonnie Hunt

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 3

Dolly is Bonnie’s gentle, levelheaded rag doll, helping welcome new toys and keep the rest of the room’s residents organized.

Where You Know Bonnie Hunt From

You may know Hunt as Sally Carrera in the Cars movies, Rosie in A Bug’s Life, and Ms. Flint in Monsters, Inc. She also voiced Mrs. Bonnie Hopps in Zootopia and Aunt Tilly in Sofia the First.

Ducky & Bunny voiced by Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele

About The Characters

First appears in: Toy Story 4

Plush toys Ducky and Bunny have spent their whole lives in a carnival booth, hoping to go home with a child one day.

Where You Know Keegan-Michael Key And Jordan Peele From

Key and Peele are a celebrated comedy duo. Key voiced Kamari the hyena in The Lion King (2019) and played Mayor Tillman on Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building (Hulu). Peele has directed several movies and played himself in the TV show The Muppets.

Forky voiced by Tony Hale

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 4

Created by Bonnie from a spork and a pile of art supplies, Forky has a lot of questions. Initially, he was not willing to accept his role as a toy, and was bent on escaping Woody’s ever-vigilant watch to seek what he believes is his ultimate destiny as a former spork: the trash bin. He’s since left the bin behind, and loves being a toy and being there for a kid. Forky may need a few crafty fixes now and again, but luckily for him, Bonnie loves to craft.

Where You Know Tony Hale From

Hale has brought many animated characters to life, including Fear in Inside Out 2 and Ultron in Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends.

Gabby Gabby voiced by Christina Hendricks

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 4

Gabby Gabby is a 50s pull-string doll who believes her defective voice box is keeping a child choosing her.

Where You Know Christina Hendricks From

Hendricks voiced Zarina in The Pirate Fairy.

Hamm voiced by John Ratzenberger

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story

Hamm is a wisecracking piggy bank, sometimes a blunt know-it-all, but always a straight talker. He’s known for his sarcastic one-liners and encyclopedic knowledge of trivia, often taking on the role of “tech support” among the toys.

Where You Know John Ratzenberger From

Ratzenberger has lent his voice to many iconic Pixar characters, including Mack the truck in the Cars movies, Yeti in Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc., and Underminer in The Incredibles and Incredibles 2. 

Ken voiced by Michael Keaton

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 3

Stylish and confident, Ken is a Sunnyside Daycare resident who falls head over heels for Barbie when she arrives.

Where You Know Michael Keaton From

You may recognize Keaton as Chick Hicks in Cars, while Marvel fans will know him as Adrian Toomes, also known as Vulture, in Spider-Man™: Homecoming. He also played V.A. Vandevere in the live-action Dumbo.

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Lotso voiced by Ned Beatty

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 3

Lotso is a jumbo, extra-soft teddy bear with a pink and white plush body and a velvety purple nose. This lovable bear stands fuzzy heads and shoulders above other teddy bears because he smells like sweet strawberries, with a smile that will light up a child’s face and a belly just asking to be hugged. At first, he seems like a warm and friendly toy possessing all of the good qualities of a typical teddy bear. But deep down inside, he is a ruthless and evil villain.

Where You Know Ned Beatty From

Beatty had a long acting career that spanned over four decades.

Mr. Potato Head voiced by Don Rickles / Jeff Bergman

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story

Mr. Potato Head is a grumpy, but lovable toy with removable facial features and limbs. He is sarcastic, opinionated and quick with a joke. He often plays the skeptic or the voice of reason in the group. He cares deeply about his friends and his wife, Mrs. Potato Head.

Where You Know Don Rickles & Jeff Bergman From

Industry veteran Don Rickles was well-known as a comedian and comedy actor, and frequently appeared on variety shows. After Rickles’ passing in 2017, Bergman took up the role as everyone's favorite disassemblable grouch in Toy Story 5. Bergman’s voice credits include roles in Amphibia and Phineas and Ferb.

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Mr. Pricklepants voiced by Timothy Dalton

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 3

A surprisingly soft hedgehog, Mr. Pricklepants is an imported plushie with big acting aspirations.

Where You Know Timothy Dalton From

Dalton played the villainous Neville Sinclair in The Rocketeer and voiced Lord Milori in the Disney Fairies adventure Secret of the Wings.

Mrs. Potato Head voiced by Estelle Harris / Anna Vocino

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 2

Mr. Potato Head’s dreams come true when his partner, Mrs. Potato Head, arrives at Andy’s house. She’s affectionate and very protective of her husband.

Where You Know Estelle Harris & Anna Vocino From

Harris played Muriel on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Harris passed in 2022 and Anna Vocino took over the role for Toy Story 5. An established video game voice actor, Vocino also appears on Sofia the First.

Rex voiced by Wallace Shawn

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story

Rex may look like the most fearsome dinosaur in the toy box, but this Tyrannosaurus is one of the most lovable toys of the bunch. Despite his endless worries and insecurities about his small roar, Rex always comes through for his pals. He hates any kind of argument or confrontation. Though his vocabulary is fairly strong, he is somewhat absent-minded and tends to cause accidental mayhem due to his size and obliviousness.

Where You Know Wallace Shawn From

Fans may recognize Shawn as Vizzini in The Princess Bride. He also voiced Gilbert Huph in The Incredibles.

Sarge voiced by R. Lee Ermey

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story

Sarge is the no-nonsense commander of Andy’s Green Army Soldiers, leading his troops on daring reconnaissance missions around the house.

Where You Know R. Lee Ermey From

You may have heard Ermey as Colonel O’Malley in Recess: School’s Out and General Sims in Kim Possible.

Slinky Dog voiced by Jim Varney / Blake Clark

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story

A dog is a man’s best friend, and the saying holds true for the plastic variety, as well. Slinky Dog maintains a nearly unflagging faith in Woody, and the practical pup will go to great lengths to help his friend. Calm, supportive and dependable, Slinky often acts as a bridge (both literally and figuratively), helping connect and unite the group.

Where You Know Jim Varney & Blake Clark From

Varney was an actor and comedian known for the Ernest movie series, including Ernest Saves Christmas. After Varney’s passing in 2000, Clark took over the role in Toy Story 3. Clark has appeared in a number of Adam Sandler movies, including The Waterboy (Hulu) and Mr. Deeds (Hulu).

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Stinky Pete voiced by Kelsey Grammer

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 2

Also known as the Prospector, Stinky Pete is one of the toys from Woody’s Roundup, the TV show that made Woody famous. Kept as a collector’s item, Stinky Pete has never been out of his box.

Where You Know Kelsey Grammer From

Grammer played Dr. Hank McCoy, also known as Beast, in X-Men: The Last Stand and returned for a surprise appearance in Marvel Studios’ The Marvels. He also voiced Vladimir in the animated musical Anastasia.

Trixie voiced by Kristen Schaal

About The Character

First appears in: Toy Story 3

Trixie is a friendly and enthusiastic Triceratops toy who’s figured out how to communicate with other toys on the internet.

Where You Know Kristen Schaal From

You may know Schaal as Mabel Pines in Gravity Falls. She also appears as Tempest in Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Even More Toy Story Characters To Know

• Al McWhiggin voiced by Wayne Knight: The owner of Al’s Toy Barn is an unscrupulous collector of toys and merchandise who believes Woody is his ticket to making a fortune. (First appears in: Toy Story 2)

• Andy Davis voiced by John Morris: Andy is the original owner of many of the franchise’s best-known toys. Over the course of the first three movies, known as “The Andy Years,” we see his relationship with them change as he grows from a child into an adult. (First appears in: Toy Story)

• Andy’s Mom / Mrs. Davis voiced by Laurie Metcalf: Mrs. Davis is Andy and Molly’s caring mother, whose well-intentioned decisions to tidy up and move the family repeatedly send the toys into action. (First appears in: Toy Story)

• Billy, Goat & Gruff voiced by Emily Davis: Billy, Goat, and Gruff are Bo Peep’s inseparable porcelain sheep, a loyal trio who stay close to their shepherdess on her toy-rescue missions. (First appears in: Toy Story)

• Blaze voiced by Mykal-Michelle Harris: Blaze is an independent, tech-savvy girl who loves animals, dance parties, and helping her friends. (First appears in: Toy Story 5)

• Buttercup voiced by Jeff Garlin: Buttercup may look like a cuddly white unicorn, but Bonnie’s plush pal has a dry, sarcastic streak. (First appears in: Toy Story 3)

• Chuckles voiced by Bud Luckey: Chuckles is a melancholy clown doll who once belonged to Daisy alongside Lotso and Big Baby, and he helps Woody understand why Lotso became bitter. (First appears in: Toy Story 3)

• The Cleaner / Geri voiced by Jonathan Harris: Geri is the meticulous toy restorer Al hires to return Woody to mint condition before sending him to a museum in Japan. (First appears in: Toy Story 2)

• Dr. Nutcase voiced by Matty Matheson: A tiny plastic peanut wrestler in a lucha libre mask, Dr. Nutcase is more bravado than bravery. (First appears in: Toy Story 5)

• Duke Caboom voiced by Keanu Reeves: A 70s Canadian stuntman toy, Duke Caboom is full of dramatic swagger but has some insecurities about not quite being “as seen on TV.” (First appears in: Toy Story 4)

• Emperor Zurg voiced by Andrew Stanton: Zurg is the arch nemesis of Buzz Lightyear. He is a cape-wearing robot toy who seeks to conquer the galaxy. He claims to be Buzz’s father, and they end up playing catch like father and son. Zurg has an over-the-top villain persona with dramatic flair. (First appears in: Toy Story 2)

• Garden Gnome voiced by Jerome Ranft: Garden Gnome is one of Blaze’s long-forgotten toys, anxiously waiting with the rest of her collection for their kid to return. (First appears in: Toy Story 5)

• Giggle McDimples voiced by Ally Maki: Giggle McDimples is a tiny, outspoken police officer toy who serves as Bo Peep’s best friend, confidant, and trusted advisor. (First appears in: Toy Story 4)

• Pizza With Sunglasses voiced by Bad Bunny: A very cool and mysterious pizza-shaped toy…with sunglasses. (First appears in: Toy Story 5)

• Sid Phillips voiced by Erik von Detten: Sid is Andy’s neighbor who loves to “experiment” with toys by dismantling, modifying, and even blowing them up. (First appears in: Toy Story)

• Stretch voiced by Whoopi Goldberg: Stretch is a glittery purple rubber octopus who serves in Lotso’s inner circle at Sunnyside Daycare before breaking away from him. (First appears in: Toy Story 3)

• Tour Guide Barbie voiced by Jodi Benson: Tour Guide Barbie is an upbeat Al’s Toy Barn guide who whisks the toys through the store on a fast-paced tour in her Barbie-mobile. (First appears in: Toy Story 2)

• Wheezy voiced by Joe Ranft (singing voice by Robert Goulet): Wheezy is Andy’s squeaky penguin toy whose broken squeaker lands him on a dusty shelf, and almost in a yard sale, until Woody comes to his rescue. (First appears in: Toy Story 2)

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