Phil Parsons
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor Phil Parsons lends his voice to the ruthless mercenary Kenny Ackerman in the English dub of Attack on Titan.
Attack on Titan Role
Phil Parsons voices Kenny Ackerman in the English dub of Attack on Titan, the unpredictable mercenary and Military Police captain later revealed to be Levi's uncle. Kenny's mix of dark humor and casual brutality made him one of the dub's standout supporting performances during the Uprising and Marley arcs. It's a meatier role than many of the character-actor parts Parsons is known for, giving him room to swing between menace and dry wit.
Career and Notable Roles
Parsons has been dubbing anime since 1990, building a long resume of gruff, weathered supporting characters. Beyond Attack on Titan, he plays Nappa in the Funimation dub of Dragon Ball, and has also voiced Fire Force's fire brigade captain Leonard Burns, Tokyo Ghoul's Renji Yomo, plus Buccaneer in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Phil Parsons voice?
Parsons voices Kenny Ackerman in the English dub of Attack on Titan, Nappa in Funimation's Dragon Ball dub, and fire brigade captain Leonard Burns in Fire Force.
Who does Phil Parsons voice in Attack on Titan?
Parsons voices Kenny Ackerman, the unpredictable mercenary and Military Police captain later revealed to be Levi's uncle. His mix of dark humor and casual brutality made the role one of the dub's standout supporting performances during the Uprising and Marley arcs.
What other anime has Phil Parsons been in?
Parsons also voices Renji Yomo in Tokyo Ghoul and Buccaneer in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
What kind of characters does Phil Parsons usually play?
Parsons has built a long resume of gruff, weathered supporting characters across anime dubs since 1990, a type that fits naturally with his darker, more grizzled roles.
What is Phil Parsons's nationality?
Parsons is an American voice actor who has been dubbing anime since 1990.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Attack on Titan anime series, manga, and official materials. Attack on Titan was created by Hajime Isayama, published by Kodansha, and animated by MAPPA and Wit Studio. All rights to Attack on Titan and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byHajime Isayama
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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