Maddie Blaustein
Voice ActorBest known for voicing Meowth in the Pokemon anime, Maddie Blaustein was a comic writer and American voice performer who worked extensively in the same 4Kids Entertainment dub circle that produced One Piece's original English adaptation.
One Piece Role
Blaustein's specific character work in One Piece has not been confirmed in available records. Her prolific work for dub studios of the era, including 4Kids Entertainment and NYAV Post alongside DuArt Film and Video, placed her within the same production world that created the franchise's original English-language dub.
Career and Notable Roles
Blaustein worked as a voice actress and comic book writer from the mid-1980s until her death in 2008, earning her widest recognition for playing Meowth in the Pokemon anime. She also wrote comics for Milestone Comics, introducing one of the medium's earliest transgender female superheroes, and was noted as one of the first openly intersex and transgender performers represented by her voice-acting agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Maddie Blaustein voice on Pokémon?
Maddie Blaustein earned her widest recognition for voicing Meowth in the Pokemon anime. It stands as her most recognized voice acting credit across a career built largely in American anime dubbing.
What happened to Maddie Blaustein?
Maddie Blaustein worked as a voice actress and comic book writer from the mid 1980s until her death in 2008. She was noted as one of the first openly intersex and transgender performers represented by her voice acting agencies.
What is Maddie Blaustein's connection to One Piece?
Maddie Blaustein's specific character work in One Piece has not been confirmed in available records. Her prolific work for dub studios of the era, including 4Kids Entertainment, NYAV Post, and DuArt Film and Video, placed her within the same production world that created the franchise's original English language dub.
What comics did Maddie Blaustein write?
Beyond voice acting, Blaustein wrote comics for Milestone Comics, where she introduced one of the medium's earliest transgender female superheroes. This work ran alongside her anime dubbing career.
When was Maddie Blaustein born?
Maddie Blaustein was born in 1960. She began her career in the anime dubbing and comic book industries around 1985.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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