Lloyd Sherr (born February 28, 1956), often credited under the stage name Max Raphael, is an American voice actor and comedian with a long career in animated film and television. He is widely recognized for stepping into an established role in a major franchise and for a variety of character work across family-oriented projects. His work spans feature animation, television series, and various voice-over assignments.
Notable roles
- Fillmore — Sherr assumed the voice of Fillmore in the Cars franchise following the death of the original actor, a high-profile example of continuing a beloved character in sequels and related projects.
- Everett — He provided the voice for Everett in the Barnyard franchise and related television adaptations, contributing to the ensemble of characters that define the series.
- Tony Trihull — Another recurring character in the Cars universe credited to Sherr, illustrating his recurring presence in that franchise.
These credits reflect the kind of character-focused performances Sherr is known for: warm, humorous, and adaptable to ensemble casts in family animation. His ability to match the tone of an existing series while adding subtle personal inflection helped him continue roles that fans associate with previous performers.
Career characteristics and technique
As a professional voice actor and comedian, Sherr's strengths include character acting, timing for comedy, and vocal flexibility. Performers in his field typically work on a variety of projects such as feature films, television animation, commercials, narration, and video games; Sherr's career follows that pattern of diverse voice-over work. He is sometimes billed under his stage name, which is common in entertainment when artists adopt a professional persona.
Background and stage name
Sherr uses the stage name Max Raphael, a moniker derived from his children's names. That alternate credit appears on some projects and promotional materials and is part of his public identity in the voice-over community. For context about his work and credits, see a representative profile here, and a note regarding the predecessor who voiced Fillmore here. An archived version of Sherr's own website documents the origin of his stage name here.
Sherr's career illustrates how voice actors contribute to the continuity of animated franchises and how stage names and recurring roles shape a performer's public recognition. By moving between original creations and established characters, he exemplifies the adaptability required in contemporary voice acting.