who plays the voice of john smith in pocahontas
Mel Gibson
title: Pocahontas (1995 film) text: Pocahontas (1995 film) Pocahontas is a 1995 American animated musical romantic drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation for Walt Disney Pictures. The 33rd Disney animated feature film, it was directed by Mike Gabriel and Eric Goldberg and is loosely based on the life of the Native American woman of the same name. It portrays a fictionalized account of her historical encounter with Englishman John Smith and the Jamestown settlers that arrived from the Virginia Company. The voice cast stars Irene Bedard and Mel Gibson as Pocahontas and Smith, respectively, with David Ogden Stiers, Russell Means, Christian Bale, Billy title: Donal Gibson text: Donal Gibson Donal Gibson (born February 13, 1958) is an American actor, and younger brother of award-winning actor and director Mel Gibson. Gibson was born in Peekskill, New York. Donal has done voice acting in shows like "ReBoot" and "Justice League Unlimited" (as Captain Boomerang). His most notable voice acting role was probably as Captain John Smith in Disney's "", a role which was played by his brother Mel in the first film, "Pocahontas". Aside of voice acting, Donal has also appeared for minor roles in films starring his brother Mel, such as "Braveheart", "Conspiracy Theory", and "Maverick", as well title: Pocahontas (1995 film) text: According to Bedard, she took a train to Buffalo, New York where she was walked in wearing a sundress and a straw hat, and read for the part. Back on the set of "Lakota Woman", she learned that she was cast in the role. Michelle St. John had also auditioned for the role of Pocahontas, and was given the role of Nakoma after Bedard was cast. Mel Gibson was cast as English settler John Smith following a desire to make "something for my kids." In a notable contrast to previous voice actors for Disney animated features, Gibson provided the singing title: If I Never Knew You text: If I Never Knew You "If I Never Knew You" is a song by American recording artists Jon Secada and Shanice, from Disney's 1995 animated feature film, "Pocahontas". The song was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, and originally recorded by American singer Judy Kuhn in her film role as the singing voice of Pocahontas, and American actor Mel Gibson in his role as Captain John Smith. Shanice and Secada's version is heard during film's end credits, and was released on September 12, 1995 as the second single from the film's soundtrack, after Vanessa Williams' pop and title: Pocahontas (1995 film) text: Sega Genesis/Mega Drive on January 1, 1996. "Pocahontas" was followed by a direct-to-video sequel entitled "" (1998). Bedard and Kuhn reprised their roles as Pocahontas' speaking and singing voices, respectively, while John Smith was voiced by Donal Gibson. Pocahontas, alongside other Disney Princesses, briefly appeared in the film "Ralph Breaks the Internet" (2018), with Bedard returning to the role. Critics have also discussed the influence of "Pocahontas" on other films. Sophie Gilbert of "The Atlantic" argues that the strong and brave title character of "Pocahontas" influenced the portrayal of subsequent heroines of Disney animated films, specifically Mulan, Rapunzel, Merida, and