50+ Disney Characters that Are Based on Real People

Have you ever watched an animated movie and thought “wow this voice matches the character so well?” If you have, then I’m sure you felt the same way when you watched the 2010 film The Emperor’s New Groove. John Goodman played the role of the kind llama herder Pacha.

The animators did a wonderful job when drawing Pacha according to John’s likeness. John Goodman’s jawline, mouth shape, eyes, and nose were all taken into account. And since they worked so well together the first time, he worked with Disney again on Monsters Inc.