Francesca Marie Smith

Francesca Marie Smith (born March 26, 1985) is an American actress and writer, best known for voicing Helga Pataki on the Nickelodeon animated television series Hey Arnold!.

Francesca Marie Smith
Smith at 2015 Comic Con
Born (1985-03-26) March 26, 1985
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
OccupationActress, writer
Years active1991–2006, 2012–present
Known forHey Arnold!

Work

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1991Parker Lewis Can't LoseElaine LefflerEpisode: "Boy Meets Girl"
1992In Sickness and in HealthKid #1Television film
1994BlossomLizzy MartinEpisode: "Dirty Rotten Scoundrel"
1994–1996Itsy Bitsy SpiderLeslie McGroarty (Voice)[1]26 episodes
1994BeethovenEmily Newton (Voice)13 episodes
1995Daisy-Head MayzieMayzie McGrew (Voice)Television special
1995Here Come the MunstersMonique[2]Television film
1995The Drew Carey ShowMonicaEpisode: "Lewis's Sister"
1996Nick Freno: Licensed TeacherUrsulaEpisode: "Hot For Teacher"
1996–1998The Secret World of Alex MackJenny, Pipe Victims SisterEpisodes: "Local Hero", "Twelve and a Half", "Paradise Lost"
1996–2004Hey Arnold!Helga Pataki, Sheena, Gloria, Camp Fire Lass, others (Voices)86 episodes
1997Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-SacMeg MacKenzieMiniseries
1997Pepper AnnDamiana (Voice)Episode: "Thanksgiving Dad"
1997–2001RecessAshley B., Swinger Girl, Upside-Down Girl (Voices)14 episodes
1998101 Dalmatians: The SeriesAmber (Voice)Episode: "Beauty Pageant Pandemonium/Hog-Tied"
1998The New Batman AdventuresAnnie (Voice)Episode: "Growing Pains"[3]
1999Two of a KindGabrielleEpisode: "Kevin Burke's Day Off"
2000–2002The Amanda ShowVarious3 episodes
2001Lloyd in SpaceAdditional voicesEpisode: "Caution: Wormhole!"
2002The Zeta ProjectTransita (Voice)Episode: "Ro's Gift"
2003Fillmore!Penny Madrid (Voice)Episode: "Immune to All But Justice"
2017Hey Arnold!: The Jungle MovieHelga Pataki (Voice)Television film
2018–presentSubway Surfers: The SeriesN/AWriter[4]

Films
YearTitleRoleNotes
1998A Bug's LifeAdditional voices
1998The Prince of EgyptAdditional voices
2001Recess: School's OutAshley B., Swinger Girl, Upside-Down Girl (Voices)[5]
2001Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third StreetAshley B. (Voice)Direct-to-video
2002Hey Arnold! The MovieHelga Pataki/Deep Voice (Voice)[6]
2003Recess: Taking the Fifth GradeAshley B., Swinger Girl, Upside Down Girl (Voices)Direct-to-video
2003Recess: All Growed DownUpside-Down Girl (Voice)Direct-to-video

Video games
YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Nicktoons RacingHelga Pataki

Awards and nominations

In 1998, Smith won the award for Best Performance in a Voice-Over – TV or Film: Young Actress at the 19th Youth in Film Awards for her role on Hey Arnold![7] She was nominated for Best Youth Actress in a Voice-Over Role: TV or Movie at the 15th Youth in Film Awards for Itsy Bitsy Spider and for Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Guest Starring Young Actress at the 18th Youth in Film Awards for her role on The Secret World of Alex Mack.[8][9] In 2001, she was nominated for Best Performance in a Voice-Over: TV/Film/Video – Young Actress at the 22nd Young Artist Awards for her role on Hey Arnold![10]

Education

Smith studied at Pepperdine University, graduating in 2008.[11]

References
  1. Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–Present. Random House. p. 680. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  2. Sherman, Fraser A. (2009). Cyborgs, Santa Claus and Satan: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films Made for Television. McFarland. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-4766-1101-3. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  3. Lentz, Harris M. (2001). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Television shows. McFarland. p. 1753. ISBN 978-0-7864-0952-5. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  4. Mercedes Milligan (May 25, 2018). "'Subway Surfers' Series Makes YouTube Debut June 1". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  5. Beck, Jerry (2005). The Animated Movie Guide. Chicago Review Press. p. 222. ISBN 978-1-55652-591-9. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  6. Ritter, Malcolm (June 27, 2002). "'Hey Arnold!' will captivate young". St. Cloud Times. Associated Press. p. 21. Retrieved March 2, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Nineteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards 1996–1997". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  8. "Fifteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards 1992–1993". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on April 3, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  9. "Eighteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards 1995–1996". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on April 2, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  10. "Twenty-Second Annual Young Artist Awards 1999–2000". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on September 28, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  11. "Pepperdine student honored". Malibu Times. November 26, 2008. Retrieved November 16, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017
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