Derek Stephen Prince
Voice ActorDerek Stephen Prince, credited in recent years as Steve Prince, is an American voice actor who played Lin in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop as part of a long career in anime dubbing.
Cowboy Bebop Role
Prince voiced Lin in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop, a Red Dragon Syndicate enforcer and close associate of Vicious who plays a key part in the show's final story arc. The character's confrontation with Spike Spiegel is one of the more memorable moments of the series' climax. It stands as one of Prince's earlier credits within the wider anime dubbing industry.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Cowboy Bebop, Prince is known for voicing Uryu Ishida in Bleach, Shino Aburame in Naruto, and Keitaro Urashima in Love Hina, along with a string of Digimon characters including Ken Ichijouji and Impmon. In video games he has voiced Vexen in the Kingdom Hearts series and characters in the Danganronpa franchise. He also has live-action credits, playing Elgar in both Power Rangers Turbo and, later, Power Rangers in Space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Derek Stephen Prince voice in Cowboy Bebop?
Derek Stephen Prince voices Lin in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop, a Red Dragon Syndicate enforcer and close associate of Vicious. Lin's confrontation with Spike Spiegel is one of the more memorable moments of the series' climax.
What other anime has Derek Stephen Prince been in?
Beyond Cowboy Bebop, Prince is known for voicing Uryu Ishida in Bleach, Shino Aburame in Naruto, and Keitaro Urashima in Love Hina. He has also voiced multiple Digimon characters, including Ken Ichijouji and Impmon.
What video game roles has Derek Stephen Prince played?
Derek Stephen Prince voices Vexen in the Kingdom Hearts series and has taken on characters in the Danganronpa franchise. His video game credits sit alongside a long list of anime dub roles.
What live-action roles has Derek Stephen Prince played?
Derek Stephen Prince played Elgar in both Power Rangers Turbo and, later, Power Rangers in Space. Those live-action credits came from the same era as his early anime dubbing work.
Is Derek Stephen Prince credited under another name?
Derek Stephen Prince is credited in recent years as Steve Prince. He has worked in the anime dubbing industry since 1994, starting with roles like Lin in Cowboy Bebop.
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