Maleficent was voiced by Eleanor Audley, the same actress who portrayed the evil stepmother in Cinderella. Designer Marc Davis, influenced by Audley's powerful voice, chose to stylize Maleficent ...

In one fell swoop, Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) became the most memorable part of the entire movie. Maleficent might be evil, but her character is a quintessential part of the film and has ...