What The Cast Of Phineas And Ferb Looks Like In Real Life

Disney is known for making dreams come true, and "Phineas and Ferb" is the epitome of that mission. The hit Disney Channel animated series premiered in 2007; and despite a long break interrupted by one movie, it continues to attract an audience because of its outside-the-box thinking that is fueled by the wild ideas thought up by Phineas (Vincent Martella) and his brother Ferb (David Errigo Jr.). Like any kid, they understand that it's up to them to make the most of their summer vacation.

Their sister Candace (Ashley Tisdale-French) wants to stop their fun, and the family's pet platypus Perry (Dee Bradley Baker) is going on his own secret adventures, proving that this average, suburban family is actually far from normal. These eccentric moments can only come to life with voiceovers that offer skilled comedic timing, big reactions, and a sense of self-awareness, which allows these characters to slightly step outside of their pretend world to teach kids valuable life lessons. The show's blend of positivity and imaginative learning has turned it into a family entertainment staple, giving some cast members a major career boost while giving well-known names another feather in their cap. So, let's take a look at the talented actors who bring these characters to life.

Two years before Vincent Martella started voicing Phineas Flynn, he was playing Chris' (Tyler James Williams) best friend Greg Wuliger on "Everybody Hates Chris." He's a timid teenager, which is in stark contrast to Phineas, who is always ready for anything. However, like Phineas and Ferb, Chris and Greg know how to encourage each other, even when they find themselves in trouble. While Greg may be Martella's most famous live-action role, Phineas is his most famous voiceover role, and his portrayal stays with viewers because of that can-do attitude that shows kids that you can do anything you set your mind to.

Phineas is very special to Martella because he really got to make it his own when he was a teenager. "It is a character voice which I created[, and] that is very helpful when you are growing and aging," he told KGET. Martella took a lot of vocal acting classes and even opera instruction in order to sustain Phineas' high pitched voice. He's the constant energetic force that balances out Ferb's laidback vibe. Without his energy and positivity, their dreams would not come to fruition, and that's something that Martella focuses on in the booth. "I have to use a lot of energy because Phineas is so high energy. ... I am very physical in the booth. I never sit down," he said.

Thomas Brodie-Sangster left his role as Ferb Fletcher in 2015, and David Errigo Jr. has been playing Phineas' brother ever since. The first time we hear him as the voice of Ferb is during the Season 2 premiere of "Milo Murphy's Law," which is a crossover episode for the popular series. He told Just Jared that he felt some pressure when he joined the cast. "I wanna honor the legacy of what Thomas Brodie-Sangster brought to this role because first and foremost I am a fan of the show. ... So for me, the pressure was partially external, partially internal," he said.

Ferb is a boy of few words. However, his words are poignant and prove how smart he is as he points out the details that Phineas is missing, like the time that his brother didn't realize that the word "us" was in "platypus." Like Brodie-Sangster, Errigo gives Ferb a level tone, proving that he finds his unique observations to be more run-of-the-mill rather than extraordinary. Errigo only offers a slight inflection when Ferb pokes fun at his siblings or points out the obvious in a sarcastic manner that shows his good sense of humor.

Besides Ferb, Errigo has voiced many other popular characters, including the villain Leech in "X-Men '97." Since 2023, he has played multiple characters in "Tiny Toons Looniversity," which allows him to show off his versatility by regularly switching between the roles of Hamton J. Pig and Plucky Duck.

Ashley Tisdale-French was a Disney Channel icon before she became Candace Flynn, the sister who just can't seem to get her brothers in trouble. She started making a name for herself on the channel with her role as super smart Tipton employee Maddie Fitzpatrick in "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." Her level-headed ways are in stark contrast to Candace's constant panic and rage. However, like Candace, Maddie also feels ignored, which could be why Candace's rants about her brothers just get louder with time.

Tisdale-French is also known for playing the devious Sharpay Evans in the "High School Musical" franchise. Sharpay throws fits like Candace, and both characters yell in a way that makes viewers hear their desperation as they try to understand why things are not going their way. While Sharpay is an expert at executing dastardly plans, Candace struggles in this area due to poor planning, which could be caused by the fact that she's not the antagonist that she appears to be. She also loves to sing about her problems, which allows Tisdale-French to lean back into that familiar musical setup while reminding people of her fantastic voice, which led to a music career back in the mid-2000s.

Dee Bradley Baker's diverse list of credits proves why he's the perfect person to play Perry the Platypus. He voiced three different characters in "Space Jam," played Olmec in the game show "Legends of the Hidden Temple," and he's even lent his voice to adult animated comedies like "Futurama" and "American Dad!" All of this experience proves that Baker knows that he can take his voice in different directions and even add some attitude and depth to simple platypus noises.

Baker explained to Disney D23 that he usually starts off with a gargling sound. Some moments call for Perry's noises to sound monotone, but Baker knows when to add some feeling to it by changing the pitch to communicate different statements. This is especially true when Perry starts reacting to danger that is coming for Phineas and Ferb in "Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension." Perry's sounds get an extra layer of meaning due to expressive animation when he is dressed as Agent P, but these sounds are his only true form of communication when he's disguised as an average pet, meaning that Baker has to add some feeling to those sounds as well. This is felt through the deep sound he makes before biting Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire) in front of Phineas and Ferb, proving that Agent P is never truly off the clock.

Not only is Dan Povenmire the co-creator of "Phineas and Ferb," he's also the voice of antagonist Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, who may be more tragic than we thought. This would-be super villain searches for creative ways to take over the tristate area and defeat Perry the Platypus. However, his encounters with Perry usually trail off into an explanation regarding the cool factor of his latest invention, but these moments also help him realize that his plan is not as great as he thought it was, which leads to self-awareness and doubt.

That doubt can be felt in his wavering voice which he tries to add base to, but his attempts fall flat — especially when he comes to terms with his humanity while discussing the obvious mistakes that he knew he made. His voice is one of the most iconic in the show because of its unique gargling sound, which could be an accent that he picked up from the family of ocelots that raised him.

It's a super complex voice that could only be put together by someone like Povenmire, who has a history of helping build out-of-this-world family entertainment. "Phineas and Ferb" projects make up the majority of his professional credits, but he did additional writing on 22 episodes of Nickelodeon's "Rocko's Modern Life," which gave '90s kids a look at everyday life from a wallaby's point of view. He is also the co-creator of the Disney series "Milo Murphy's Law" and the sole creator of the show "Hamster & Gretel."

Before she became matriarch Linda Flynn-Fletcher on "Phineas and Ferb," Caroline Rhea was best known for playing Aunt Hilda Spellman on the hit sitcom "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." She and her sister, Zelda (Beth Broderick), are tasked with taking care of their niece and teaching her how to use magic. While Zelda is the voice of reason, Hilda is extremely relaxed as she ignores responsibilities and always finds a way to sneak in a joke.

Rhea leans into Hilda's relaxed ways while playing Phineas, Ferb, and Candace's mom. Linda is a busy woman who does everything she can to keep her family afloat, but Rhea calls upon her time as Hilda when she blows off Candace's accusations about her brothers. Candace's intense cries receive an eyeroll and sometimes a sigh from Linda, which makes these moments all the more hilarious as both Rhea and Ashley Tisdale-French take sincere approaches to their warring viewpoints. As Candace frantically contacts her mom, Linda adds a layer of concern to her voice as she continues to think the best of her sons, believing that they're just spending their summer hanging out like normal brothers. At the end of the day, Linda sees the best in her kids no matter what they're actually up to.

While "Phineas and Ferb" is a phenomenon in and of itself, Richard O'Brien is known for creating his own cult classic, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Many will also recall his appearance as Riff Raff in the iconic 1975 film adaptation of the musical. His role as Lawrence Fletcher is a far departure from one of the best campy horror movies of all time, but the series manages to fit in nods to the musical throughout the series, including the time that he said he felt oddly comfortable wearing a space suit similar to Riff Raff's in the Season 2 episode "Ladies and Gentlemen, Meet Max Modem!"

Lawrence is the optimist of the family, and that is heard in his consistently upbeat voice, proving that he is a cornerstone of calm and comfort. He is not afraid to put giant tasks in front of Phineas and Ferb, since he knows that they will rise to the occasion and then some. However, he is also not afraid to lean into the fun moments that they're willing to share with him, including their creation of Max Modem. Like his wife, Linda, he is oblivious to many of his sons' antics; but since he is a quiet observer who enjoys their imaginations, there is a chance that he really does know what Phineas and Ferb are up to.

Like Ashley Tisdale-French, Alyson Stoner was a familiar face on the Disney Channel way before "Phineas and Ferb." Many will remember their role in Disney's promotional series "Mike's Super Short Show," and they even appeared on "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," where they showed off the dancing skills that helped them steal scenes in hit Missy Elliott music videos. Their reign continued with the "Camp Rock" movies, where they played Caitlyn Geller, a camper who is strengthening their music producing skills while showing others that staying true to who you are is always the best policy.

This optimistic attitude is something that Caitlyn shares with Stoner's "Phineas and Ferb" character, Isabella Garcia-Shapiro. She's a proud Fireside Girl, which is the show's equivalent of a Girl Scout, and she knows that she is an innovative, natural-born leader who can make a difference. Isabella showcases this in a Season 2 episode, where she mentors a future Fireside Girl while navigating a maze that requires Isabella to use shoestrings to reach safety. In her free time, she enjoys hanging with Phineas. Their meetings begin with her famous catchphrase — "Whatcha doin'?" — which she says in a way that shows off her curiosity while proving her interest in him as she hopes to be included in the day's activities.

Two years before Maulik Pancholy started playing super genius Baljeet Tjinder in "Phineas and Ferb," he was stealing scenes as Jack Donaghy's (Alec Baldwin) assistant, Jonathan, on "30 Rock." Like Jonathan, Baljeet is a team player, but he is treated as an equal member of Phineas and Ferb's crew, which is something that Jonathan can only wish for.

Jack takes Jonathan for granted most of the time and only sees value in his ideas when they fit into his viewpoint. Baljeet has a different relationship with Phineas and Ferb. These brothers know that, while they have the engineering skills, Baljeet is the team member who can do the math and share his scientific knowledge, which is important when they start working with wormholes and other portions of the spacetime continuum.

While Jonathan makes himself smaller to make Jack feel more important, Baljeet is unafraid to share his true feelings and views on the world around him, even sharing his belief that a failing grade is the scariest monster of all. It's a moment that allows Pancholy to lean into Baljeet's feelings of nervousness and inadequacy, which is something that he doesn't always share since he is usually focused on exhibiting confidence and overall positivity. It's a moment that makes him extra relatable, as he shows kids that it's okay to fear failure, but it's also okay to embrace the ups and downs of life.

While Bobby Gaylor has charmed "Phineas and Ferb" fans with his portrayal of the lovable bully Buford Van Stomm, he is best known as a writer who has spent decades working on sitcoms. His credits begin in the late 1990s with an episode of "Roseanne" before expanding to series like "The Bernie Mac Show" and "Becker." He also contributed to the animated series "Totally Spies!" before heading to "Phineas and Ferb," where he's helped write several episodes.

He started playing Buford in the second episode of Season 1. He portrays the character with a deep, raspy voice that adds to Buford's design, which makes him look tough due to his tall stature, boxy build, constant deadpan facial expression, and a staple shirt that is black with a dark skull. His somewhat mature tone also adds to the moments when he tries to bully Phineas in the show's early episodes, like when Buford sits on Baljeet before challenging Phineas to a thumb wrestling match in Season 1. However, this match gives him the opportunity to put bullying aside so we can see his kind nature. This leads to him becoming a main contributor in Phineas and Ferb's creations. However, he can't always see their reasons for pure optimism, which allows for him to offer a somewhat contradicting view that adds to the laughs.

While Dan Povenmire plays Perry the Platypus' arch nemesis, fellow co-creator Jeff "Swampy" Marsh plays Perry's boss, Major Francis Monogram. Marsh told Toonzone News (via Anime Superhero) that Major Monogram's deep, commanding voice is based off of an iconic anchorman. "When I grew up, Walter Cronkite was the voice of America, the most trusted man, and when I thought of someone who would lead a super secret spy organization, he needed that kind of gravitas and trustworthiness," he said.

That gravelly sound and deep base offer a sense of confidence that is needed in a leader — but while he knows how to give a command, he doesn't know how to take action himself. This is evident in the way that he constantly bosses around his intern, Carl Karl (Tyler Alexander Mann), who is always doing his office work and chores. It's clear that he is comfortable being the face of the organization instead of heading into the hazardous missions that are assigned to Agent P.

Like Povenmire, Marsh contributed his writing skills to several episodes of "Rocko's Modern Life." He is also the co-creator of "Milo Murphy's Law," and he co-created a TV show based on the beloved literary character Pete the Cat.