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Kathleen Herles is an American voice actress, best known for her role as the original voice of Dora in the Nickelodeon animated television series “Dora the Explorer.”

Herles’ professional journey in voice acting is highlighted by her role as Dora, which she began voicing at the age of 12 and continued until 2007. This role made her a prominent figure in children’s television. In addition to “Dora the Explorer,” Herles lent her voice to various characters in “Go, Diego, Go!,” a spin-off of the original series.

Throughout her career, Kathleen Herles collaborated with several notable figures in the entertainment industry. These include Caitlin Sanchez and Fátima Ptacek, who succeeded her in the role of Dora, as well as Marc Weiner, the voice of Map and Swiper in “Dora the Explorer.” She also worked closely with creators Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner.