Liputan6.com, Jakarta Alan Tudyk, an American actor and voice actor, has long been recognized for his versatile ability to bring a variety of characters to life.
With a blend of humor, depth, and uniqueness, Tudyk has created an unforgettable legacy both on the big screen and in animation.
Recently, the 54-year-old voice actor becomes viral after his statement about 'I, Robot' movie that he starred at.
During the “Toon’d In with Jim Cummings” podcast, the voice actor who is casted as Robot #4 in 'Superman' movie by James Gunn, claimed he was dropped from the marketing of 2004’s “I, Robot”.
The 'I, Robot' Controversy and Alan Tudyk's Confession
One of Alan Tudyk's most significant roles was as the robot Sonny in the science fiction film I, Robot (2004).
This role was crucial to the film's narrative, as Sonny was designed to feel emotions and was key to unraveling the mystery of Dr. Alfred Lanning's death.
However, Alan Tudyk revealed that his contribution to the film was not properly acknowledged in promotional materials.
He claimed that 20th Century Fox deliberately excluded him from the film's press tour after learning that his character, Sonny, received higher ratings than Will Smith in test audiences.
Tudyk expressed disappointment that his efforts in portraying Sonny were not properly recognized.
"A lot of people didn't know I did Sonny the robot in I, Robot, and there's a reason for that, actually. They were doing test audiences with the movie, and they scored the characters in this kind of test audience, and I got word back, 'Alan, you're testing higher than Will Smith.'"
Alan Tudyk's Profile and Career Journey
Born Alan Wray Tudyk on March 16, 1971, in El Paso, Texas, Alan Tudyk attended Plano Sr. High School, Lon Morris Jr. College, and the Juilliard School of Drama.
His career began in the late 1990s, with his film debut in 35 Miles from Normal (1997) and television in the series Strangers with Candy.
Alan Tudyk quickly gained widespread recognition for his role as Hoban "Wash" Washburne in the TV series Firefly (2002–2003) and its sequel, Serenity (2005).
These roles not only propelled him into the spotlight but also built a loyal fan base.
He is also known for other iconic roles such as Wat in A Knight's Tale (2001), Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), and Tucker in the horror comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010).
In recent years, Alan Tudyk has gained popularity for his critically acclaimed role as Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle in the TV series Resident Alien (2021–2025).
He also played Eric Morden / Mr. Nobody in the series Doom Patrol (2019), demonstrating his versatility across genres.
Alan Tudyk: Disney's Prolific Voice Actor
Since 2012, Alan Tudyk has been a regular voice actor in nearly every Walt Disney Animation Studios film, making him one of the most prolific voice actors in Hollywood.
His first major role was as King Candy in Wreck-It Ralph (2012), which earned him an Annie Award for Voice Acting.
Tudyk's extensive list of animated characters includes the Duke of Weselton in Frozen, Alistair Krei in Big Hero 6, Duke Weaselton in Zootopia, and Heihei in Moana.
He also brought to life the characters KnowsMore in Ralph Breaks the Internet, Tuk Tuk in Raya and the Last Dragon, Pico in Encanto, and Valentino in the recent film Wish.
Beyond Disney, Tudyk has also been active in other equally popular animated projects.
He voiced Iago in the live-action adaptation of Aladdin (2019), as well as The Joker and Clayface in the Harley Quinn series.