David Wald
Voice ActorDavid Wald is an American voice actor known for his work in English-dubbed anime, including voicing Hannes in Attack on Titan and Gajeel Redfox in Fairy Tail.
Attack on Titan Role
Wald voices Hannes in the English dub of Attack on Titan, the hard-drinking Garrison soldier and old friend of the Jaeger family who looks after Eren and Mikasa in the aftermath of the Wall Maria breach. The character serves as an early mentor and protector before the story's stakes escalate, giving Wald a warm, world-weary tone to work with across the series' opening arcs.
Career and Notable Roles
Based in Texas, Wald has voiced major roles for Funimation and the studios that became Sentai Filmworks and Seraphim Digital, including Fairy Tail's Gajeel Redfox, the soldier Bulat from Akame ga Kill!, and the Halo Legends version of Master Chief. He has also worked as an ADR director on several of Sentai's queer-focused dub titles, among them Bloom into You and the Kase-san franchise, and has spoken publicly about advocating for positive LGBTQ representation in anime dubbing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did David Wald voice?
David Wald voices Gajeel Redfox in Fairy Tail, the soldier Bulat in Akame ga Kill!, and the Halo Legends version of Master Chief, alongside his Attack on Titan role.
What is David Wald famous for?
Wald voices Hannes in Attack on Titan, the hard-drinking Garrison soldier and old friend of the Jaeger family who looks after Eren and Mikasa after the Wall Maria breach, serving as an early mentor and protector before the story's stakes escalate.
Where is David Wald based, and who has he worked for?
Based in Texas, Wald has voiced major roles for Funimation and the studios that became Sentai Filmworks and Seraphim Digital.
What does David Wald do besides voice acting?
Wald has also worked as an ADR director on several of Sentai's queer-focused dub titles, including Bloom into You and the Kase-san franchise.
What has David Wald said about representation in anime?
Wald has spoken publicly about advocating for positive LGBTQ representation in anime dubbing, work that runs alongside his ADR directing on queer-focused titles.
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