"Minions: The Rise of Gru" - Character Voices Quiz

Answer: Steve Carell

Who doesn't feel a bit sorry for the young boy, Felonious Gru? A name like that could mark someone for life! In "Minions: The Rise of Gru" (2022) he is an 11 year old boy, who is ignored at home and ridiculed at school. Is there any doubt that he is delighted to join forced with his supervillain idol? He has already stolen the Queen's crown in "Minions" (2015), which earned him the loyalty of his henchmen, the Minions. What will he do next?

Steve Carell won a Golden Globe for his work on "The Daily Show" (1999-2005) with Jon Stewart. After that he starred in "The Office" (2005-2011, 2013), for which he received another Golden Globe in 2006. He went on to star in many movies, such as "Get Smart" (2008) and "Foxcatcher" (2014), and has kept busy, serving in many capacities in the film and television industries. Since 2010 he has voiced Gru in the "Despicable Me" franchise movies.

Answer: Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean Clawed is a member of the Vicious 6 in "Minions: The Rise of Gru" (2022). He looks like a Frenchman in the way he dresses with his Breton shirt, but one of his arms looks like a giant robotic lobster claw. Of course, his name is a play on words for his voice actor.

Known as the "Muscles from Brussels", Van Dammme began studying martial arts when he was ten, but really wanted to be an actor. He has starred in many action films, including "Double Impact" (1991) and "Street Fighter" (1994), where he could showcase his athletic talents. He has had other voice roles, such as Master Croc in the "Kung Fu Panda" series.

Answer: Taraji P. Henson

Belle, who is the new leader of the Vicious 6, looks and dresses like a disco queen in 1970s chic, but watch out for her chain belt that has a disco ball at the end; the disco ball is really a mace! When Gru auditions for the empty spot on the Vicious 6 supervillain group, she insults him, telling him to come back after he's done something impressive. Well, young Gru had to do something to impress her, didn't he?

Taraji P. Henson has a very impressive resume, winning a Screen Actors Guild Award for "Hustle & Flow" (2005), an Academy Award nomination for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008), and appearing on numerous television shows. Named one of "Time" magazine's most influential people in 2016, she won a Screen Actor's Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in "Hidden Figures" (2016), a role in which she played real-life scientist Katherine Johnson who worked for NASA.

Answer: Dolph Lundgren

Svengeance is a member of the Vicious 6, and is described as being a Swedish roller skating expert. Watch out for his spiked helmet and knee pads!

You may remember Dolph Lundgren for his role in "Rocky IV" (1985), but did you know he also has a master's degree in chemical engineering? He has starred in several action movies, liked the "Universal Soldier" franchise (1992, 2009, 2012), and has also provided the voice of Gunner Jensen in "The Expendables" (2010, 2012, 2014) franchise of movies.

Answer: Danny Trejo

Another member of the Vicious 6, Stronghold derives his power from the metal gauntlets that he wears and drives a tank. Like the others in his group, Stronghold believes that Gru is just too small to be a supervillain.

Danny Trejo has had a long and varied career, working as an actor, producer, author, and restaurateur. He has appeared in movies, music videos, video games, commercials, and competed on "The Masked Singer" (2021). He has said that his work on "Spy Kids" (2001), as Isador Cortez, the kids' uncle, gained him the most recognition from a younger audience.

Answer: Alan Arkin

Wild Knuckles is the founder of the Vicious 6. He is left for dead by the other members of the group when he completes the mission of the stealing the Zodiac Stone. Even though he is successful, they believe he is too old to continue to be their leader. In Gru Wild Knuckles finds a worthy student - even though Gru is just 11 years old - and someone who is capable of saving his life when needed! And, as luck would have it, Wild Knuckles is Gru's favorite supervillain!

Alan Arkin has a long list of accomplishments, working as an actor, producer, director, voice actor, and musician. He won a Tony Award for "Enter Laughing" (1963). In 1966 he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for "The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming". He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "Little Miss Sunshine" (2012).

Answer: Julie Andrews

Marlena is portrayed as being a terrible mother to Gru. In "Despicable Me 3" (2017) viewers learn that she and her husband had twin sons, and, when they divorced, they each took one; Marlena makes it abundantly clear to Gru that she got second choice. In "Minions: The Rise of Gru" (2022) it appears that she is too busy taking yoga lessons to pay him much attention.

Julie Andrews has had a long movie career that includes fan favorites, such as "The Sound of Music" (1965) and "Mary Poppins" (1964). She was made a Disney Legend in 1991 and a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2000. Since 2010 she has written children's books and two autobiographies, and has been doing voice acting work, notably in the "Shrek" and "Despicable Me" franchises.

Answer: Pierre Coffin

Although there are hundreds of minions, Stuart, Bob, and Kevin seem to be the principal ones. A new minion, Otto, was introduced in "Minions: The Rise of Gru" (2022). Minions are depicted as being short, yellow creature who have either one or two eyes; they wear blue overalls, and, when needed, dress up in zany disguises. (Just who do they fool?!) They joined Gru's supervillain squad after he stole the queen's crown as the end of "Minions" (2015), and are living in Gru's mother's basement in the 2022 movie as he henchmen. Of course, Gru needs their help after he is kidnapped by Wild Knuckles' thugs.

Pierre Coffin broke into the movie business by working as a junior animator on "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story" (1993). He served as the co-director for "Despicable Me" (2010) and went on to co-direct other movies in the "Minions" franchise as well. In addition to directing, Coffin also provides the Minion's voices, even making different versions of the voices for different markets.

Answer: Russell Brand

Although Dr. Nefario has appeared in all the "Minions" movies to date, it is in "Minions: The Rise of Gru" (2022) that we discover how he met Gru. Dr. Nefario is the owner of a record store that also serves as the hideout for the Vicious 6, Gru's favorite group of supervillains. When Gru receives an invitation to join the group, he goes to the store, where he is first greeted by Dr. Nefario, who appears to also be a gadget maker. By the end of the movie, the two have joined forces.

A well known comedian, Russell Brand also hosted "Big Brother's Big Mouth" (2004), and has starred in films, such as "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008). He joined the "Despicable Me" cast in 2010, and while he has not always provided the voice of Dr. Nefario, he did in "Minions: The Rise of Gru" (2022). Brand also runs his own production company, is an author, and appears to be a pretty busy political activist.

Answer: Lucy Lawless

Nun-Chuck is a member of the Vicious 6, who actually is a nun who is also a villain. As her name suggests, her weapon of choice is nunchucks, and she also has the power of levitation.

Perhaps best known for her portrayal of "Xena: Warrior Princess", (1995-2001), Lawless also appeared on a newer version of "Battlestar Galactica" (2005-2009). She has previously performed as a voice actor in "Justice League: The New Frontier" (2008) and performed on "Celebrity Duets" (2006).