The Evil Queen has been voiced by a performer.
Anne Francine ( August 8 , 1917 -- December 3 , 1999 ) was an American actress and cabaret singer . Evil Queen (Disney) . The film 's version of the Queen was created by Walt Disney and Joe Grant , and originally animated by Art Babbit and voiced by Lucille La Verne . Lucille La Verne ( November 7 , 1872 -- March 4 , 1945 ) was an American actress known for her appearances in silent , scolding , obnoxious , vituperative , sarcastic , and vengeful roles in early color films , as well as for her triumphs on the American stage .