Susan Egan Background information Born: Susan Farrell Egan February 18, 1970 (age 43) Seal Beach, California, United States Died: Cause of death: Alternate names: Occupation(s): Actress and singer Years active: 1982-present Spouse(s): Robert Hartmann (2005-present) Partner(s): Children: Nina and Isla

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Susan Farrell Egan (born Februrary 18, 1970) is an American actress and singer, known for her role as Megara in Disney's 1997 animated film, Hercules.

Career

Film

In 1997, Egan made her first appearance in a Disney film as the feisty Megara from Disney's Hercules. This brought her critical acclaim and recognition for her voice acting skills. She later reprised her role for Megara in the episode "Hercules and the Aetolian Amphora" from the television series, House of Mouse, and the video game Kingdom Hearts II.

In 2001, Egan made her second appearance in a Disney film, this time providing only the singing voice of Angel in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure.

She also voiced Madame Gina in Porco Rosso and Lin in Spirited Away.

Stage

Egan gained international theatre recognition as a Broadway actress for becoming the first actress to portray Belle on Broadway in the stage production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 1994.

Music

Apart from acting, Egan has a frequent career in music. She recorded "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" during her role as Megara for the Hercules soundtrack, and gargned critcal acclaim for her singing for her role as Belle on Broadway.

Later, she provided the singing voice of Angel in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, in which she recorded "Always There" alongside Roger Bart, Jeff Bennett, and returning Disney icon Jodi Benson.