Cathy Weseluck
Voice ActorCanadian actress Cathy Weseluck lends her voice to Near, the reclusive genius who takes up L's investigation, in the English dub of Death Note.
Death Note Role
Weseluck voices Near, the toy-fixated young detective who steps in to continue L's pursuit of Kira and finds himself locked in rivalry with fellow successor Mello. Despite Near's cold, calculating manner, Weseluck brought a subdued, boyish quality to the performance that matched his outward detachment from the people around him. The casting fit her broader reputation for playing quiet, unconventional characters across the Ocean Productions dubbing roster.
Career and Notable Roles
Working primarily out of Ocean Productions in Vancouver, Weseluck is also recognized for voicing Cybersix and her human alter ego Adrian Seidelman in Cybersix, and for playing the baby dragon Spike on My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, which airs on Discovery Family. Her career in voice and on-camera acting stretches back to the mid-1980s across a wide range of animated series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cathy Weseluck most known for?
Weseluck is known for voicing Near in the English dub of Death Note and, more broadly, for playing quiet, unconventional characters across her long career with Vancouver's Ocean Productions. That reputation for subdued, offbeat roles has defined much of her dubbing work.
Who voiced Spike in My Little Pony?
Cathy Weseluck voices Spike, the baby dragon, in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, which airs on Discovery Family. It stands as one of her most widely recognized roles in North American animation.
Who does Cathy Weseluck voice in Death Note?
Weseluck voices Near, the toy-fixated young detective who takes up L's investigation of Kira and finds himself in rivalry with fellow successor Mello. Despite Near's cold, calculating manner, she brought a subdued, boyish quality to the performance.
What other characters has Cathy Weseluck voiced?
Weseluck is also recognized for voicing Cybersix and her human alter ego Adrian Seidelman in the animated series Cybersix. It's one of several roles that showcase her range beyond Death Note and My Little Pony.
How long has Cathy Weseluck been acting?
Weseluck's career in voice and on-camera acting stretches back to the mid-1980s. She has also received multiple Jessie Richardson Awards for her theatrical stage work in Vancouver.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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