Skip to content

Top Navigation

EW.com EW.com
    • All TV
    • TV Reviews
    • TV Reunions
    • Recaps
    • What to Watch
    • Winter TV
    • Comedy
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Family
    • Horror
    • Reality
    • Sci-fi
    • Thriller
    • All Movies
    • Movie Reviews
    • Trailers
    • Film Festivals
    • Movie Reunions
    • Movie Previews
    • All Music
    • Music Reviews
    • All What to Watch
    • What to Watch Podcast Episodes
    • TV Reviews
    • Movie Reviews
    • All BINGE
    • EW's Binge Podcast Episodes
    • Recaps
    • Survivor
    • This is Us
    • RuPaul's Drag Race
    • Stranger Things
    • The Boys
    • The Blacklist
    • The Walking Dead
    • Better Call Saul
    • All The Awardist
    • The Awardist Podcast Episodes
    • Oscars
    • Emmys
    • Golden Globes
    • SAG Awards
    • Grammys
    • Tony Awards
    • All Books
    • Book Reviews
    • Author Interviews
    • All Theater
    • Theater Reviews
  • Podcasts
  • Gaming
    • All Events
    • Comic-Con
  • Celebrity
  • Streaming

Profile Menu

Your Profile

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletter
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout
Login
Subscribe

Explore EW.com

EW.com EW.com
  • Explore

    Explore

    • A guide to The Last of Us Easter eggs

      A guide to The Last of Us Easter eggs

      From the Uncharted lighter to the giraffe plushie. Read More
    • 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards

      2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards

      From Brendan Fraser and Angela Bassett to a potential upset in Best Actress, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. Read More
    • Meet the cast of Survivor 44

      Meet the cast of Survivor 44

      Here are the 18 contestants who will be vying for $1 million. Read More
  • TV

    TV

    See All TV
    • TV Reviews
    • TV Reunions
    • Recaps
    • What to Watch
    • Winter TV
    • Comedy
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Family
    • Horror
    • Reality
    • Sci-fi
    • Thriller
  • Movies

    Movies

    See All Movies
    • Movie Reviews
    • Trailers
    • Film Festivals
    • Movie Reunions
    • Movie Previews
  • Music

    Music

    See All Music
    • Music Reviews
  • What to Watch

    What to Watch

    See All What to Watch
    • What to Watch Podcast Episodes
    • TV Reviews
    • Movie Reviews
  • BINGE

    BINGE

    See All BINGE
    • EW's Binge Podcast Episodes
    • Recaps
    • Survivor
    • This is Us
    • RuPaul's Drag Race
    • Stranger Things
    • The Boys
    • The Blacklist
    • The Walking Dead
    • Better Call Saul
  • The Awardist

    The Awardist

    See All The Awardist
    • The Awardist Podcast Episodes
    • Oscars
    • Emmys
    • Golden Globes
    • SAG Awards
    • Grammys
    • Tony Awards
  • Books

    Books

    See All Books
    • Book Reviews
    • Author Interviews
  • Theater

    Theater

    See All Theater
    • Theater Reviews
  • Podcasts
  • Gaming
  • Events

    Events

    See All Events
    • Comic-Con
  • Celebrity
  • Streaming

Profile Menu

Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
Your Profile

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletter
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Home
  2. Gallery
  3. See the voices behind your favorite Cars characters

See the voices behind your favorite Cars characters

See the actors of the animated favorite 2006 that led to two spin-off feature films, a series of shorts, video games, and more.

By Madeline Boardman Updated May 23, 2022 at 09:09 AM EDT
Skip gallery slides
FB

1 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson)

Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson)
Credit: Pixar; Anthony Harvey/Getty Images

After years of on-screen projects, such as Anaconda (1997), Armageddon (1998), Meet the Parents (2000), Zoolander (2001), Shanghai Knights (2003), Starsky & Hutch (2004), and Wedding Crashers (2005), Owen Wilson voiced Lightning McQueen, a rookie car new to the competition. Wilson continued his voice work with the Cars franchise, returning to Lightning for Cars 2 (2011), Cars 3 (2017), and the TV series Cars on the Road. He earned additional voice credits for Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Marmaduke (2010), and Free Birds (2013). Wilson stars on Marvel Studios' Loki, streaming on Disney+, and will appear in the film reboot of Disney's Haunted Mansion.

1 of 12

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Doc Hudson (Paul Newman)

Doc Hudson (Paul Newman)
Credit: Pixar; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Paul Newman graced Cars with his Oscar-winning presence as Doc Hudson, an old-school car who serves as a judge and doctor. After decades spent appearing in classics like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), The Hustler (1961), and Cool Hand Luke (1967), Newman's turn in the animated film was one of his last projects. He died in September 2008 at the age of 83.

2 of 12

3 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Sally Carrera (Bonnie Hunt)

Bonnie Hunt, Sally Carrera, Cars
Credit: Pixar; Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images

Bonnie Hunt joined Cars as Sally Carrera, the car town's lawyer. In addition to her famed on-screen career, Hunt contributed voice work to A Bug's Life (1998), Monsters, Inc. (2001), Toy Story 3 (2010), Cars 2, Monsters University (2013), Zootopia (2016), Cars 3, Toy Story 4 (2019), and Monsters at Work (2021).

3 of 12

Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

4 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Mater (Larry the Cable Guy)

Mater (Larry the Cable Guy)
Credit: Pixar; Rick Diamond/Getty Images

Cars found its Mater in Larry the Cable Guy. The comedian voiced the tow truck as his first credited big-screen gig. He returned to the role for Cars 2 and 3, Mater's Tall Tales, Cars on the Road, and various other spin-off projects.

4 of 12

Advertisement

5 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Ramone (Cheech Marin)

Ramone (Cheech Marin)
Credit: Pixar; Matthew Eisman/Getty Images

Cheech Marin voiced Ramone, the flashy hot rod, in all the Cars films. Marin's other voice credits include Oliver & Company (1988), FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), The Lion King (1994), The Book of Life (2014), Coco (2017), Elena of Avalor (2017–2020), and Maya and the Three (2021).

5 of 12

6 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Luigi (Tony Shalhoub)

Luigi (Tony Shalhoub)
Credit: Pixar; Jim Spellman/WireImage

Tony Shalhoub lent his voice to the Cars films as Luigi, an appropriately Italian Fiat who runs a tire shop. The actor is still best known for his on-screen roles, such as Wings (1990–1997), Big Night (1996), Men in Black (1997), Monk (2002–2009), and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

6 of 12

Advertisement
Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

7 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Guido (Guido Quaroni)

Guido (Guido Quaroni)
Credit: Pixar; Michael Kovac/FilmMagic

It was hardly a stretch for Guido Quaroni to play Guido in Cars. He voiced the forklift after lending his voice to Monsters, Inc., but his primary job at Pixar was behind the scenes doing technical work, serving on the senior technology team for films including Brave (2012) and Inside Out (2015).

7 of 12

Advertisement
Advertisement

8 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Flo (Jenifer Lewis)

Flo (Jenifer Lewis)
Credit: Pixar; Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Before she was Ruby on Black-ish, Jenifer Lewis was Flo in Cars. The actress voiced the diner owner, earning other vocal credits for The PJs (1999–2001), Shark Tale (2004), The Princess and the Frog (2009), and Big Hero 6: The Series (2017–2021), among other animated works.

8 of 12

Advertisement

9 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Sarge (Paul Dooley)

Sarge (Paul Dooley)
Credit: Pixar; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

Paul Dooley found his place in the Cars universe as Sarge, the army-green military vet. The Sixteen Candles actor's other voice roles include episodes of Sesame Street and Batman: The Animated Series, Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street (2001), and Turbo (2013).

9 of 12

Advertisement
Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

10 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Sheriff (Michael Wallis)

Sheriff (Michael Wallis)
Credit: Pixar; Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Michael Wallis voiced Sheriff, the resident police car, in Cars. The gig was Wallis' first credited acting role, and the journalist and American West historian went on to voice Sheriff in Cars 2, 3, and multiple spin-offs.

10 of 12

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

11 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Fillmore (George Carlin)

Fillmore (George Carlin)
Credit: Pixar; Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank

Cars' hippie bus Fillmore was voiced by George Carlin. The comedian and author's other acting credits include Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Shining Time Station, and The George Carlin Show. Though Fillmore appears in all of the Cars films, Carlin only voiced him in the first film and video game. After Carlin died in June 2008, Lloyd Sherr took over as the vintage microbus.

11 of 12

Advertisement
Advertisement

12 of 12

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message

Chick Hicks (Michael Keaton)

Chick Hicks (Michael Keaton)
Credit: Pixar; Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

Lightning McQueen found his rival in Chick Hicks, voiced by Michael Keaton. The Oscar-nominated star expanded his voice résumé with Toy Story 3, Noah (2012), and Minions (2015).

12 of 12

Advertisement
Advertisement
Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Madeline Boardman

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 12 Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson)
    2 of 12 Doc Hudson (Paul Newman)
    3 of 12 Sally Carrera (Bonnie Hunt)
    4 of 12 Mater (Larry the Cable Guy)
    5 of 12 Ramone (Cheech Marin)
    6 of 12 Luigi (Tony Shalhoub)
    7 of 12 Guido (Guido Quaroni)
    8 of 12 Flo (Jenifer Lewis)
    9 of 12 Sarge (Paul Dooley)
    10 of 12 Sheriff (Michael Wallis)
    11 of 12 Fillmore (George Carlin)
    12 of 12 Chick Hicks (Michael Keaton)

    Share & More

    Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message
    EW.com

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
    • Advertise this link opens in a new tab
    • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    Meredith© Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright EW.com. All rights reserved. Printed from https://ew.com

    View image

    See the voices behind your favorite Cars characters
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.