Hometown: Chicago, IL
Blood type: O-
Education
B.A. in Theater from Williams College (1994)
M.F.A. from Columbia University's School of the Arts (1997)
Known For
Best known for voicing Tsume in Wolf's Rain, one of his favorite roles he's played. He's also recognized for his work across numerous anime dubs, earning multiple BTVA Anime Dub Awards including Best Male Lead Vocal Performance at both the 1st and 4th Annual ceremonies.
Influences & Interests
He's heavily influenced by Studio Ghibli films (Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Macross Plus, and Princess Mononoke are particular favorites), as well as The Vision of Escaflowne. Character-wise, he cites Allen Schezar as a favorite. His broader influences span Hayao Miyazaki, Tolkien, Joseph Campbell, and writers like William Gibson and Shakespeare.
His interests outside of voice acting lean toward sound design, mythology, radio theater, and gaming—he's particularly into PlayStation. You'll also find him geeking out about computers and the work of manga pioneer Osamu Tezuka.
Personal
When it comes to food, he's a Chicago pizza loyalist with a soft spot for sushi and Ben & Jerry's.
Social
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