Kevin Seymour
Voice ActorKevin Seymour was an American voice actor, ADR director and script writer who voiced Mad Pierrot in the English dub of Cowboy Bebop, the Sunrise anime, and worked widely across other English-language anime adaptations before his death in 2014.
Cowboy Bebop Role
Seymour voiced Mad Pierrot, known as Tongpu in the original Japanese version, for the English dub of Cowboy Bebop. The character is an unstable, clown-costumed former soldier turned assassin who confronts Spike Spiegel in one of the series' more disturbing episodes, and Seymour's performance leans into that instability with an unsettling, erratic delivery. The role sits alongside his broader career voicing and directing for English-language anime releases.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond performing, Seymour worked extensively as an ADR director and script adaptation writer, shaping how numerous Japanese anime titles were brought into English for American audiences during the 1990s and 2000s. That dual role behind and in front of the microphone made him a recurring presence in the American anime dubbing industry until his death in 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kevin Seymour voice in Cowboy Bebop?
Kevin Seymour voices Mad Pierrot, known as Tongpu in the original Japanese version, for the English dub of Cowboy Bebop. The character is an unstable, clown-costumed former soldier turned assassin who confronts Spike Spiegel, and Seymour leans into that instability with an unsettling, erratic delivery.
What did Kevin Seymour do besides voice acting?
Beyond performing, Kevin Seymour worked extensively as an ADR director and script adaptation writer. That work shaped how numerous Japanese anime titles were brought into English for American audiences during the 1990s and 2000s.
When did Kevin Seymour die?
Kevin Seymour died in 2014. He remained a recurring presence in the American anime dubbing industry, working as both a performer and director until his death.
When did Kevin Seymour start his career?
Kevin Seymour's career in the American anime dubbing industry began in 1987. That start came years before his English dub role as Mad Pierrot in Cowboy Bebop.
Who is Kevin Seymour?
Kevin Seymour was an American voice actor, ADR director and script writer born in 1958. His dual work behind and in front of the microphone made him a notable figure in English-language anime adaptation.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Cowboy Bebop anime series, manga, and official materials. Cowboy Bebop was created by Hajime Yatate, published by Sunrise, and animated by Sunrise. All rights to Cowboy Bebop and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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