What is the name of the actress who voiced Colette?

The actress who voiced Colette in Ratatouille is Janeane Garofalo.

Garofalo provides the original English voice of Colette Tatou, the skilled chef who works at Gusteau’s restaurant. Colette is the kitchen’s only prominent female chef, and she serves as one of Linguini’s instructors while insisting that he learn professional discipline, food safety, and proper technique.

Colette’s character was reportedly inspired in part by real chefs, including Hélène Darroze, and she represents the demanding, highly trained side of restaurant work. Garofalo’s brisk, assertive delivery helps distinguish Colette from the more timid Linguini and the idealistic Remy. The performance is sometimes confused with the French-language version, in which different voice actors were used.

Janeane Garofalo is also known for live-action comedy and dramatic roles in films such as The Truth About Cats & Dogs and Reality Bites. Ratatouille was released in 2007, making Colette one of her notable animated voice roles.