Elisa Gabrielli

Elisa Gabrielli

2014

Personal Details

Spouse
  • Basilio Barbieri

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Floyd Van Buskirk

    ( Nov 30, 2025 to Nov 30, 2025 )

Biography

Elisa Gabrielli, a talented actress and improviser, began her illustrious career with the esteemed Mirror Repertory Company in New York, frequently collaborating with Inner-City Improv and New Dramatists.

Her impressive theatrical credits include:

* Emily in the critically acclaimed production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"

* Miss Wellington in the classic comedy "You Can't Take It With You"

* Kate in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew"

* Meg in the iconic musical "Merrily We Roll Along"

* Ado Annie in the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic "Oklahoma!"

Elisa has also made a significant impact in the world of film and television, with notable roles in:

* "The Brady Bunch Movie"

* "Seven Girlfriends"

* "ER"

* And various other projects, including the upcoming film "Ten Shots of Tequila", currently in development.

In addition to her live-action work, Elisa has also had a successful career in voice-over, narration, and animation. She is the voice of the lovable but cantankerous Old Lady "Nana" in DreamWorks's "Madagascar" and "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa", as well as providing numerous voices for:

* "Kung Fu Panda"

* "Shrek"

* "Mulan"

* "Open Season 2"

* "A Shark's Tale"

* And many more.

Elisa's narration work includes projects for the United Nations, the LA History Museum, The Getty Villa, and various documentaries.

When not working, Elisa resides happily in Los Angeles with her husband, fellow actor and musician Floyd VanBuskirk.

Career

2021
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans as Additional Voices (voice)
Luca
Luca as Concetta Aragosta (voice)
2020
You've Got This
You've Got This as Alejandro's Mom (voice)
2018
Shock and Awe
Shock and Awe as Loose Nukes (voice)
2014
The Book of Life
The Book of Life as Additional Voices (voice)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 as Additional Voices (voice)
The Call
The Call as Additional Voices (voice)
2008
2007
The Invincible Iron Man
The Invincible Iron Man as Virginia 'Pepper' Potts (voice)
2006
Open Season
Open Season as Additional Voices (voice)
Lil' Pimp
Lil' Pimp as Additional Voices (voice)
Madagascar
Madagascar as Old Lady (voice)
Luck of the Draw
Luck of the Draw as Hit-Man's Woman (as Elisa Pensler-Gabrielli)
1998
Mulan
Mulan as Additional Voices (voice)
1995
1994
Reform School Girl
Reform School Girl as Velmont Girl
1989
Alien Space Avenger
Alien Space Avenger as Red Riding Hood