Sonny Strait
Voice ActorAn American performer known for voicing Krillin and Bardock in Dragon Ball and Usopp in One Piece, Sonny Strait also directs ADR and has contributed vocal work to the English dub of Assassination Classroom, animated by Lerche.
Assassination Classroom Role
Sonny Strait lent his voice to the English dub of Assassination Classroom, produced by Funimation from Lerche's original Japanese animation. The assignment came amid a run of major 2010s dub work that already included Krillin in the Dragon Ball franchise and Usopp in One Piece, making him one of the more recognizable voices in the English-language cast. His contribution added another supporting credit to an already dense catalog of anime localization work.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Assassination Classroom, Strait built his reputation as one of Funimation's most durable voice talents, most famously as Krillin and Bardock across the Dragon Ball franchise's many series and films, roles he has held since the late 1990s. He also plays Usopp in the English version of One Piece and voiced the title character in Lupin the Third. Outside the recording booth, Strait works as an ADR director and has published art for the long-running Elfquest comic series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who else does Sonny Strait voice?
Sonny Strait is best known as Krillin and Bardock across the Dragon Ball franchise, Usopp in the English version of One Piece, and the title character in Lupin the Third.
Is Sonny Strait still actively working?
Yes, Strait has worked steadily since 1998 as one of Funimation's most durable voice talents. Outside the recording booth, he also works as an ADR director and publishes art for the Elfquest comic series.
What is Sonny Strait's connection to Assassination Classroom?
Sonny Strait lent his voice to the English dub of Assassination Classroom, produced by Funimation from Lerche's original Japanese animation, adding to his already dense catalog of anime localization work.
Who is Sonny Strait?
Sonny Strait is an American performer who has worked in anime dubbing since 1998, most famously as Krillin and Bardock in the Dragon Ball franchise and Usopp in One Piece.
Does Sonny Strait work outside of voice acting?
Yes, in addition to voice acting Strait works as an ADR director and has published art for the long-running Elfquest comic series.
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