Richard Epcar
Voice ActorRichard Epcar is a prolific American voice actor and director who has voiced more than a thousand characters across anime, games, and animation, including Mortal Kombat's Raiden and Ghost in the Shell's Batou, and who is also connected to the Berserk franchise.
Berserk Role
Epcar's work on Berserk is part of a career defined by extraordinary range, with the veteran actor credited in well over a thousand roles across anime, video games, and Western animation. His involvement fits the pattern of high-profile, in-demand casting that has defined his four-decade career.
Career and Notable Roles
Since the 1980s, Epcar has become one of the most prolific voices in American media, taking on parts like Mortal Kombat's Raiden, several video-game incarnations of the Joker, Ghost in the Shell's Batou, and Kingdom Hearts' Xehanort, among dozens of other major anime and game credits. He also co-owns Epcar Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based voice-over production company he runs alongside fellow actress Ellyn Stern.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Richard Epcar voiced?
Richard Epcar has voiced Raiden across the Mortal Kombat series and Batou in Ghost in the Shell, among more than a thousand roles across anime, games, and animation.
What video game characters has Richard Epcar voiced?
Epcar has voiced Xehanort in the Kingdom Hearts series and several video game incarnations of the Joker.
What is Richard Epcar's connection to Berserk?
Epcar's work on Berserk is part of a career defined by extraordinary range, fitting the pattern of high profile, in demand casting that has defined his four decade career.
Does Richard Epcar do more than voice acting?
Epcar co-owns Epcar Entertainment, a Los Angeles based voice over production company he runs alongside fellow actress Ellyn Stern.
How many roles has Richard Epcar voiced?
Since the 1980s, Epcar has been credited in well over a thousand roles across anime, video games, and Western animation, making him one of the most prolific voices in American media.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Berserk anime series, manga, and official materials. Berserk was created by Kentaro Miura, published by Hakusensha, and animated by OLM. All rights to Berserk and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byKentaro Miura
- Published byHakusensha
- Animated byOLM
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to OLM and Hakusensha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Hakusensha and Kentaro Miura.
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