Kathleen Herles

Kathleen Herles is an American actress best known as the original voice of Dora in Dora the Explorer, a role she held for years, lending her voice to the iconic bilingual character. The daughter of Peruvian immigrants, she was discovered at age four, studied various arts, and later retired from voicing Dora to attend Pace University, graduating in 2012. Her career spans from children’s television appearances on Sesame Street to live-action roles, including the film Room, and she continues to engage with fans and voice acting projects.