Mimi Saffian Maynard is an American producer, casting director, and voice director with an accomplished career in animated film and voice performance. She contributed to the pioneering project Fly Me to the Moon, recognized as the first feature-length stereoscopic 3D animated film. Her expertise further extended to the family-favorite animated films Sammy’s Adventures: A Turtle’s Tale and its sequel, A Turtle’s Tale 2: Sammy’s Escape from Paradise. Together, these productions have grossed over $100 million worldwide and received nominations at various international animation festivals.
Maynard has also made significant contributions to the 3D animated features The House of Magic and Wild Life, which further cemented her reputation in the global animation industry.
In addition to producing, Mimi Maynard specializes in scheduling, casting, and voice direction—integral roles in the development of high-quality animated and multimedia productions. Her keen ear for performance and her organizational skills have made her a sought-after professional in the industry. She works closely with voice actors and production teams to ensure authentic and compelling voice performances.
Maynard continues to actively lend her talents as a voice artist for television and commercial projects. Among her recent performances, she contributed to the critically acclaimed video game Red Dead Redemption II, released in 2018, showcasing her versatility and relevance in contemporary voice acting.
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| Spouse: | Henry Peter Zakshevski (m. 1981–1984), James Keach (m.–1993) |
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