The primary female voice of Apple's virtual assistant Siri for early iPhone models is widely recognized as belonging to Susan Bennett.
Bennett is a seasoned American voice actress and singer with a career spanning decades. Her voice has been featured in a variety of products and systems, long before she became the familiar voice of Siri. She recorded the voice components for the original Siri in 2005, a full six years before Apple introduced the intelligent personal assistant with the iPhone 4S in 2011.
Key Details About Susan Bennett
Her professional journey as a voice artist began in 1974, and she continues to be active in the field. Below is a summary of some of her biographical details:
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Susan Alice Cameron Bennett |
| Born | July 31, 1949 |
| Birthplace | Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Alma Mater | Brown University |
| Occupation | Voice Actress, Singer |
| Years Active | 1974–Present |
While Apple has since introduced new voices and localization options for Siri across different regions and languages, Bennett's distinctive voice was central to the assistant's initial launch and widely recognized identity, particularly for the American version. Her work laid the foundation for how millions of users interact with their devices daily.
