Who Are the Singers in Disney’s ‘Frozen’ and ‘Frozen 2’?
Some of these singers are Tony-nominated actors, others appeared in other Disney productions like the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Itās what they do together, though, that makes Disneyās animated film, Frozen, so special.Ā
Hereās what we know about the singers in Disneyās Frozen and Frozen 2.Ā
Idina Menzel, formerly of āWicked,ā voices Elsa
Some know her for her role in Rent, others know her as Elphaba from the Broadway musical, Wicked. She even appeared in the Disney movie Enchanted as Nancy. Idina Menzel voices Queen Elsa in this animated movie, as well as the sequel production.
Menzel performed the iconic song from the original Frozen, titled āLet It Go,ā even doing the song live at a number of music-related events. The same actor sang for the Frozen sequel, performing āInto the Unknownā and āShow Yourself.ā
Josh Gad voices OlafĀ
This actor went on to appear in a number of other Disney projects. That includes the Disney Family Singalong, that aired on ABC. He portrayed LeFou in the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Gad also narrates the Disney+ series, titled Magic of Disneyās Animal Kingdom.
For Frozen, though, Josh Gad portrays the loveable snowman named Olaf. This summer-loving snowman is created by Elsa. In both movies, he helps the sisters on their adventures, getting some warm hugs along the way.Ā
Gad performed āIn Summerā for the original Frozen. He reprised his role as Olaf, singing āWhen I Am Olderā and āSome Things Never Changeā for the animated sequel.
Jonathan Groff, of the original cast of āHamilton,ā voices Kristoff
This actor, however, is best known for his role as King George in the original Broadway cast of Hamilton, even earning a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. (A live recording of this production has since been released on Disneyās streaming platform.)
Jonathan Groff voices Annaās friend-turned-fiancĆ©, Kristoff, in Disneyās animated films. Groff performed songs like āReindeers Are Better Than Peopleā in the original Frozen. He reprised the song for Frozen 2, then performing the rock ballad, āLost in the Woods.ā
Kristen Bell voices Anna
She appeared in shows like Veronica Mars, Gossip Girl, and The Good Place. Kirsten Bell voices Princess Anna, Elsaās younger sister in these award-winning movies, singing as the character for both movies.
For the original animated movie, Bell sang as Anna for songs like, āFor the First Time in Forever,ā and āLove is an Open Door.ā She performed again for Frozen 2, voicing Anna in songs like, āSome Things Never Changeā and āThe Next Right Thing.ā
Both Frozen and Frozen 2 are available on Disneyās streaming platform, Disney+. Thereās also television specials, like Frozen Fever, available that feature Olaf, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, and all of their friends.Ā