About Kathleen Herles
Born 1990. Kathleen Herles is an American actor and voice actor, known for Dora the Explorer.
Kathleen Herles (born November 13, 1990) is an American voice actress best known for being the original voice of Dora on Dora the Explorer for the first four seasons.
Career Herles was born in the Queens borough of New York City to Peruvian parents. She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, drama, and voice acting. Herles was discovered by talent manager Shirley Grant of Shirley Grant Management at a talent and modeling convention when she was four years old.
In 2007, Herles retired from voicing Dora to attend college at Pace University and was replaced by Caitlin Sanchez and Fatima Ptacek. However, her voice for the character was used in various media until 2009.
Herles graduated from Pace University in 2012.
Awards and nominations In 2007, Herles was nominated for an Imagen Award for Best Television Actress.
She was nominated in 2007 and 2008 for an NAACP Image Award for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special.
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Who is Kathleen Herles?
American actress
When was Kathleen Herles born?
Kathleen Herles was born on 13 November 1990 in Queens.
What is Kathleen Herles's occupation?
Kathleen Herles is an actor and voice actor.
What is Kathleen Herles known for?
Kathleen Herles is known for Dora the Explorer.
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Kathleen Herles is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kathleen Herles. https://biography.guide/kathleen-herles/
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