Celebrate R.J. Decker’s Premiere with These Disney Detectives

Basil (The Great Mouse Detective, 1986)

A daring detective based on a certain character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Basil (voiced by Barrie Ingham) solves many cases in London to help other mice in need. One particular case that remains inextricable involves his longtime archnemesis—Professor Ratigan (voiced by Vincent Price)... still at large in London and accused of kidnapping. Basil, along with sidekick Dr. Dawson (voiced by Val Bettin), won't rest until the criminal mastermind is found and put in prison.

Eddie Valiant (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, 1988)

Eddie (Bob Hoskins) is a hard-nosed private eye at Valiant & Valiant who once made a career out of solving Toon cases with his brother, Teddy. But following Teddy’s murder—at the hands of an unidentified Toon criminal—Eddie started drowning his sorrows in hooch and letting his hatred of Toons get the best of him. He’s forced back into action, however, after becoming an unsuspecting pawn in a conspiracy involving Roger Rabbit.

Dick Tracy (Dick Tracy, 1990)

Legendary police detective Dick Tracy (Warren Beatty) is the only man tough enough to take on gangster boss Big Boy Caprice (Al Pacino) and his band of menacing mobsters. Dedicated to his work but at the same time devoted to his loyal girlfriend, Tess Trueheart (Glenne Headly), Tracy finds himself torn between love and duty. His crusade against crime becomes even more difficult when he gets saddled with a likable orphan (Charlie Korsmo) and meets seductive and sultry Breathless Mahoney (Madonna), a torch singer determined to get the best of him.

Chip and Dale (Chip ’n’ Dale Rescue Rangers, 1989)

Iconic Disney characters from throughout the decades, Chip and Dale (voiced by Tress MacNeille and Corey Burton, respectively) starred in this Disney Afternoon series as leaders of a secret international organization devoted to tackling unsolved mysteries and mysterious oddball crimes. They were joined in their adventured by Monterey Jack, Gadget, and Zipper, as they often battled Fat Cat (voiced by Jim Cummings) and his cohorts.

Mabel and Dipper Pines (Gravity Falls, 2012)

Twin brother and sister, Dipper (voiced by Jason Ritter) and Mabel Pines (voiced by Kristen Schaal) are in for an unexpected adventure on this Disney Channel/Disney XD series when they spend the summer with their great uncle Stan (voiced by series creator Alex Hirsch) in the weird town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. Upon their arrival, Dipper and Mabel’s huckster great uncle—also known as Grunkle Stan—enlists the siblings’ help in running The Mystery Shack, a fun tourist trap he owns that overcharges unsuspecting customers. Although the kids quickly discover The Mystery Shack itself is a hoax, they sense there is something strange about their new town... and, becoming paranormal gumshoes, they attempt to unlock its secrets.

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde (Zootopia, 2016, and Zootopia 2, 2025)

In Zootopia (2016), Judy (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) is an optimistic and ambitious bunny who becomes the first rabbit officer of the Zootopia Police Department. She is bound and determined to make the world a better place—while also breaking all kinds of misconceptions about herself and other animal species. To that end, an opportunity to do just that presents itself when she teams up with charming con artist Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) to solve a case that threatens the city. Later, in Zootopia 2, the duo is swept up in a decades-old mystery that involves Zootopia’s most prominent family, the Lynxleys, as well as the arrival of the first snake (voiced by Ke Huy Quan) to be seen in the animal metropolis for 100 years.

Huey, Dewey, and Louie (DuckTales, 1987 and 2017)

Huey, Dewey, and Louie—Donald Duck's identical triplet nephews—became the protagonists of a 1987 syndicated animated TV series in which they “might solve a mystery... or re-write history!” Along with their great uncle Scrooge McDuck, the nephews dove head-first into globe-spanning escapades of action and d-d-d-danger. Disney XD refreshed the series in 2017, and the personalities of Huey, Dewey, and Louie (voiced by Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, and Bobby Moynihan, respectively) got a sharp new upgrade.

Morgan Gillory (ABC’s High Potential, 2024)

There are a few other detectives and private eyes on the current ABC roster... including Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson) of High Potential; she’s a single mother of three who worked as a cleaner at the Los Angeles Police Department until her IQ of 160—classifying her as a high-potential intellectual (HPI)—led to her unexpectedly solving a complex case. Ultimately, she’s recruited as a civilian consultant for the LAPD's Major Crimes Division, where she’s partnered with Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), a methodical investigator whose by-the-book approach often clashes with Morgan's unconventional methods.

Will Trent (ABC’s Will Trent, 2023)

Joining Morgan and R.J. on the roster is Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez), a special agent in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Despite being dyslexic, Will is highly observant, solving the highest proportion of cases in the GBI—which causes a bit of envy amongst his coworkers. Later, he’s assigned a case with the Atlanta Police Department. Will grew up in foster care, and he’s had an on-again, off-again relationship with APD Detective Angie Polaski (Erika Christensen), a childhood friend from the foster system. He also has an adorable dog!