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Is voice acting a way for typecast actors to break out of their typecasting? A number of actors so associated with a single role have found a way to take on roles that they'd never be considered for on screen.
An example is Mark Hamill. He's so well known as Luke Skywalker on "Star Wars" yet he's also become well known for another role that I doubt people would associate with him in on screen: The Joker (in the Animated DC Universe). For many people, he's THE Joker and to me in his portrayal he's combined humor and creepiness in a way where The Joker maybe someone that you might laugh at...but you NEVER want to be in the same room with.
Another actor who is well known for a role is Brent Spiner (Data on "Star Trek - The Next Generation"). He recently took on the role of The Joker on "Young Justice" and he put his own spin on the role, making The Joker less humorous and more creepy. Like with Hamill, I doubt many people would think of him as The Joker.
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