Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Voice ActorMary Elizabeth McGlynn is an American voice actress, singer and dubbing director who gave voice to Julia in the English adaptation of Cowboy Bebop from Sunrise, and is widely recognized for playing Motoko Kusanagi throughout the Ghost in the Shell franchise.
Cowboy Bebop Role
McGlynn voiced Julia in the English-language dub of Cowboy Bebop, playing the enigmatic woman from Spike Spiegel's past whose fate drives much of the show's central mystery. It's one of her earliest major anime dubbing credits, coming years before her signature work as Motoko Kusanagi in the Ghost in the Shell franchise. The performance helped establish her as a fixture of English-language anime adaptation in the years that followed.
Career and Notable Roles
McGlynn has spent decades as one of the most prolific voice directors and dub artists in English-language anime, most notably starring as Motoko Kusanagi across the Ghost in the Shell series while also serving as ADR director on several installments. She has additionally worked in music production for multiple entries in the Silent Hill game franchise, alongside a long list of other anime, animated film and video game dubbing credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Mary Elizabeth McGlynn voice in Cowboy Bebop?
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn voices Julia in the English-language dub of Cowboy Bebop, the enigmatic woman from Spike Spiegel's past whose fate drives much of the show's central mystery. It's one of her earliest major anime dubbing credits, coming years before her signature work as Motoko Kusanagi in the Ghost in the Shell franchise.
What is Mary Elizabeth McGlynn best known for?
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn is best known for starring as Motoko Kusanagi across the Ghost in the Shell series, a role she paired with serving as ADR director on several installments. That signature performance came after her earlier work voicing Julia in Cowboy Bebop.
Has Mary Elizabeth McGlynn worked in video game music?
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn has worked in music production for multiple entries in the Silent Hill game franchise. That work sits alongside her long list of anime, animated film and video game dubbing credits.
When did Mary Elizabeth McGlynn start her career?
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, born in 1966, has worked in the industry since 1981. Her decades-long career helped establish her as a fixture of English-language anime adaptation.
Who is Mary Elizabeth McGlynn?
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn is an American voice actress, singer and dubbing director. She has built a career that combines on-mic performing, music and directing roles across anime, animated film and video games.
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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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