Lori Alan - wikipedia Lori Alan Lori Alan ( 1966 - 07 - 18 ) July 18, 1966 ( age 51 ) Potomac, Maryland, United States Residence Los Angeles, California Occupation Actress, comedian, voice actress Years active 1990 -- present Website www.lorialan.com Lori Alan ( born July 18, 1966 ) is an American actress, comedian, and voice actress. She has played a long - running role as Pearl Krabs on the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. She also voiced Diane Simmons on Family Guy, the Invisible Woman on The Fantastic Four, and The Boss in the Metal Gear video game series. Alan is active with animal rescue and politics, and she currently lives in Los Angeles. Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 3 Filmography 3.1 Film 3.2 Television 3.3 Web 3.4 Video games 4 References 5 External links Personal life Alan was born in Potomac, Maryland. She had a mixed - faith family : her mother is a Southern Baptist and her father is Jewish. Both of her parents were performers and supported her choice to be an actress. She started acting at the age five making her television debut in a Shakey 's Pizza commercial. Her theater debut was as Annie 's youngest sister in a local community theater production of Annie Get Your Gun. A longtime member of New York 's Gotham City Improv ( Groundlings East ), she went on to Emerson College and graduated with honors from Tisch School of the Arts. Alan has spoken out against animal cruelty and has campaigned for the anti-dog meat charity World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade. She is also on the board of Pickle Pants Rescue, an animal rescue organization in Los Angeles. Career Alan has done vocal work for over three decades. Her process of getting to the authentic personality of the character she is providing the voice for is to improvise and trust her own choices, something she learned at her first voice acting job. Alan voices Pearl the Whale on SpongeBob SquarePants, Sue Richards ( the Invisible Woman ) on Marvel Comics ' The Fantastic Four, newsreader - turned - murderer Diane Simmons on Family Guy, and The Boss in the Metal Gear series. Lori has done voices in feature films : Monsters University, Toy Story 3, Despicable Me 2, WALL E, Inside Out, and each movie in the SpongeBob SquarePants film series. She has also voiced roles for Henry Hugglemonster, Cow and Chicken, Animaniacs, and Futurama. Her work as The Boss was praised as the `` most amazing female character of gaming at the time '' according to Rizwan Anwer. Her rendition of The Boss was also rated as one of the top 25 `` Greatest Acting Performances in Video Games '' by Complex. In 2005, she joined Warren Beatty, Rob Reiner, Kurtwood Smith and Jason George to help voice commercials against proposals made by California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 2014, she won a Voice Arts Award ( VAA ) for outstanding body of work and outstanding national television commercial. Alan 's on - camera roles include Desperate Housewives, Ray Donovan, Comedy Central 's Workaholics, Bones, Southland, CSI, 90210, Law & Order : LA, Law & Order and many more. On stage credits include The Pee - wee Herman Show, solo show Lori Alan : The Musical, Queen Celia in the hit musical Sneaux !, and the award - winning musical Reefer Madness. Her 1999 performance in Reefer Madness as a `` Reefer Madam '' was praised by the Los Angeles Times. She revisited her role in the Reefer Madness tenth Anniversary Cast in 2015. Her vocals on the song `` The Stuff '' was considered both sultry and comical by Broadway World. Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1994 Holy Matrimony Cleopatra 1994 The Rockford Files : `` I Still Love L.A. '' Karen Kupfer Television film 1995 Boys on the Side Girl with Attitude 1995 Father of the Bride Part II Wife Mrs. Habib The Oz Kids Toto Lost in New York Mother and Wife ( voice ) Direct - to - video The Oz Kids Virtual Oz Auntie Scraps ( voice ) Direct - to - video The Oz Kids Underground Adventure Auntie Scraps ( voice ) Direct - to - video Garage Sale Gwen Short film Larry & Steve Cindy, Loudspeaker Voice ( voice ) Short film 2001 The Fluffer Harmony Comic Book : The Movie Anita Levine Direct - to - video The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Pearl Krabs ( voice ) 2008 WALL - E Axiom Passenger # 8 2008 Tokyo Mater Additional voices Short film 2009 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Additional voices 2009 Divorce Sale Hot Chick Short film Pee - Wee Gets an iPad ! Chairry, Magic Screen ( voice ) Video short Toy Story 3 Bonnie 's Mom ( voice ) 2011 Hawaiian Vacation Bonnie 's Mom ( voice ) Short film 2011 Small Fry Bonnie 's Mom, Tae - Kwon Doe ( voice ) Short film 2012 Partysaurus Rex Bonnie 's Mom ( voice ) Short film 2013 Monsters University Bus Driver ( voice ) 2013 Despicable Me 2 Additional voices 2013 Dean Slater : Resident Advisor Mrs. Harris 2013 Meet My Rapist Mom Short film 2015 The SpongeBob Movie : Sponge Out of Water Pearl Krabs ( voice ) 2015 Inside Out Mom 's Sadness ( voice ) 2015 Minions Additional voices 2015 Riley 's First Date ? Mom 's Sadness ( voice ) Short film 2017 Tom and Jerry : Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Mrs. Teevee ( voice ) Direct - to - video 2017 Despicable Me 3 Additional voices 2019 Toy Story 4 Bonnie 's Mom ( voice ) In production Television Year Title Role Notes Law & Order Martha Episode : `` Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die '' Phenom Beverly Episode : `` Answered Prayers '' 1994 Dave 's World The T.A. Episode : `` Family Membership '' 1994 SWAT Kats : The Radical Squadron Lt. Felina Feral ( voice ) 6 episodes 1995 The George Carlin Show Nurse Episode : `` George Tells the Truth '' 1995 Ned and Stacey Theresa Episode : `` Reality Check '' 1995 Buford 's Got a Gun Estelle Television short 1994 -- 1996 The Fantastic Four Invisible Woman, additional voices 27 episodes Boston Common Liz 3 episodes Aaahh ! ! ! Real Monsters Mom, Girl ( voice ) Episode : `` Eye Full of Wander / Lifestyles of the Rich and Scary '' Touched by an Angel Rachel Carson Episode : `` Into the Light '' 1997 The Angry Beavers Porcupine, Skunk ( voice ) Episode : `` Enter the Daggett / Bugaboo '' 1997 Cow and Chicken Winney ( voice ) Episode : `` I Am Ambassador '' 1997 -- 1999, 2001 Hey Arnold ! Brooke Lloyd, School Secretary, Chocolate Woman, Police Officer Pudney, Announcer ( voice ) 5 episodes 1999 -- 2002, 2005 -- 2010 Family Guy Diane Simmons, additional voices 63 episodes 1999 Animaniacs Sharon Stone, additional voices Episode : `` Hooray for North Hollywood : Part 2 '' 1999 Johnny Bravo Production Assistant, Robot Walla ( voice ) Episode : `` Karma Krisis / A Star Is Bruised / The Prince and the Pinhead '' 1999 -- present SpongeBob SquarePants Pearl Krabs, additional voices All seasons 1999 The Kids from Room 402 Nurse Pitts ( voice ) Episode : `` Son of Einstein '' 1999 The Brothers Flub Additional voices 2001 Will and Grace Jean Episode : `` Coffee & Commitment '' 2002 The Tick District Attorney Episode : `` The Tick vs. Justice '' 2002 Charmed Cynthia Episode : `` Lost and Bound '' 2002 Sabrina, the Teenage Witch Sabrina 's Car ( voice ) Episode : `` Driving Mr. Goodman '' 2002 Rocket Power Game Voice ( voice ) Episode : `` Sim Sammy / Otto Hangs 11 '' 2002 3 South Felicity, Various ( voice ) 2 episodes 2003 Friends Sonya Episode : `` The One Where Monica Sings '' 2003 Good Morning, Miami Loretta Episode : `` Mutt and Jake '' 2003 Six Feet Under Macy 's Saleswoman Episode : `` The Eye Inside '' The Wild Thornberrys Elder 's Daughter ( voice ) Episode : `` Eliza Unplugged '' 2005 The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy Librarian, Rosella, Girl # 2 ( voice ) Episode `` Duck ! / Are n't You Chupacabra to See Me ? '' 2005 Stroker and Hoop Leslie, Helena St. Chloe - Butz, Coed, Grandma, Reporter, Woman, Porche, Tour Guide, Sunshine ( voice ) 3 episodes 2005 CSI : Crime Scene Investigation Valerie Esposito Episode : `` Still Life '' 2006 W.I.T.C.H. Brenda ( voice ) Episode : `` U is for Undivided '' 2007 Cory in the House Mrs. Flowers 4 episodes 2007 -- 2009 Rick & Steve : The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World Ivory, Nerds, Dr. Joy, Various Characters, Dixie, Nerd, Eunice, Mail Lady ( voice ) 7 episodes 2008 Days of Our Lives Java Café Patron Episode : `` Episode # 1.10942 '' 2009 Chuck Judy Roberts Episode : `` Chuck Versus the First Kill '' 2009 Chowder Lady # 2, Lady # 6, Lady # 8 ( voice ) Episode : `` Won Ton Bombs '' 2009 Southland D.A. Deborah Janowitz 3 episodes 2009 The Closer Kathy Weber Episode : `` Strike Three '' 2010 -- 2011 Mater 's Tall Tales Additional voices 4 episodes The Hard Times of RJ Berger Linda Robbins 2 episodes 90210 Realtor Episode : `` Holiday Madness '' Futurama Additional voices Fanboy & Chum Chum Additional voices 2011 BlackBoxTV Joanna Haywood Episode : `` The Family Circus '' 2011 McCracken Live ! Lauren Hanson Episode : `` The Pilot Lot '' 2011 Law & Order : LA Robbi Nathan Episode : `` Benedict Canyon '' 2011 Workaholics Betsy Russ Episode : `` 6 Hours Til Hedonism II '' 2012 Lab Rats Edie ( voice ) Episode : `` Commando App '' 2012 School Board Susan 4 episodes 2012 Bones Gina Carson Episode : `` The Gunk in the Garage '' 2013 Rolling with Dad Brenda Stickle Television short 2013 -- 2014 Henry Hugglemonster Momma ( voice ) 43 episodes 2013 Ray Donovan Darlene Episode : `` Road Trip '' 2013 Mighty Med Mrs. Gleason Episode : `` Evil Gus '' 2013 Doc McStuffins Gloria the Gorilla Episode : `` You Crack Me Up '' 2014 Castle Ms. Papen Episode : `` Smells Like Teen Spirit '' 2014 Acting Dead Zombietologist 2 episodes 2014 Grey 's Anatomy Ellen Weaver Episode : `` Do n't Let 's Start '' 2014 Toy Story That Time Forgot Bonnie 's Mom Television short 2015 Natasha Natasha 's Mother Episode : `` A Finale '' 2015 The League Mrs. Shtotelman Episode : `` Deflategate '' Web Year Title Role Notes Hollywood is Like High School with Money Iris Whitaker 9 episodes Video games Year Title Role Notes Metal Gear Solid 3 : Snake Eater The Boss 2005 Area 51 Additional voices 2006 Metal Gear Solid 3 : Subsistence The Boss 2006 Family Guy Video Game ! Diane Simmons 2008 CSI : NY Amy Yablans, Olivia Moretti, Eloise Stanwick - Lourdes 2009 Marvel : Ultimate Alliance 2 Newscaster Metal Gear Solid : Peace Walker The Boss / The Boss AI Pod 2012 Kinect Rush : A Disney - Pixar Adventure Bonnie 's Mom 2015 Metal Gear Solid V : The Phantom Pain The Boss AI Pod References ^ Jump up to : `` Meet Our Team ''. NoToDogMeat. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ Kang, K. Connie ( 27 December 2003 ). `` Spiritual Blend Appeals to People of Many Faiths ''. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 July 2015. ^ Jump up to : Fix, Annette ( 2008 ). `` 20 Questions Answered by Lori Alan ''. Wow ! Women on Writing. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ Alan, Lori. `` Bio ''. Lori Alan. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/julia-de-cadenet-/animal-cruelty_b_6557208.html Jump up ^ Levy, Carmi ( 9 November 2014 ). `` Voice Arts Awards Celebrate The Industry 's Best And Brightest ''. Voice Over Times. Retrieved 20 July 2015. ^ Jump up to : Gaskins, Rudy ; Baker, Joan ( 19 February 2015 ). `` 6 Inspiring Teachable Moments for Voice Actors ''. Back Stage. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ Anwer, Rizwan ( 12 May 2014 ). `` Phantom Pain Could See The Return of `` The Boss '', Voice Actress Confirms ``. WCCF Tech. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ Hester, Larry ( 14 April 2013 ). `` The 25 Greatest Voice Acting Performances in Video Games ''. Complex. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ Booth, William ( 6 November 2005 ). `` The Terminatee ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ Smart, Jack ( 13 November 2014 ). `` The Oscars for Voice ''. Back Stage. 55 ( 46 ) : 11. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ Clark, Krystal ( 8 October 2010 ). `` Watch the Pee - Wee Herman Show Preview ''. Screen Crave. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ Hohenadel, Kristin ( 8 August 1999 ). `` In a Sense, It 's High Comedy ''. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ Phillips, Michael ( 6 May 1999 ). `` A Pot Parody and a Sea Spoof ''. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 July 2015. ^ Jump up to : Clarke, David ( 24 April 2015 ). `` Reefer Madness Tenth Anniversary Reunion Concert Leaves Audience High ''. Broadway World. Retrieved 20 July 2015. ^ Jump up to : `` Lori Alan Filmography ''. The New York Times. Retrieved 20 July 2015. Jump up ^ Konami. Metal Gear Solid V : The Phantom Pain. Konami. Scene : Prologue, 4 : 14 in, Opening Credits. External links Lori Alan on IMDb VIAF : 7204068 Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lori_Alan&oldid=806425669 '' Categories : 1966 births American child actresses American film actresses American television actresses American voice actresses People from Potomac, Maryland Actresses from Maryland Living people 20th - century American actresses 21st - century American actresses American people of Jewish descent Hidden categories : Articles with hCards Wikipedia articles with VIAF identifiers Talk Contents About Wikipedia Español فارسی Français Bahasa Indonesia Italiano Bahasa Melayu Polski Português Русский Suomi Svenska Edit links This page was last edited on 21 October 2017, at 23 : 32. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. 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