Colleen Wheeler
Voice ActorColleen Wheeler is a Canadian actress who voices Rem, the shinigami bonded to Misa Amane, in the English dub of Death Note.
Death Note Role
Wheeler plays Rem, the death god who has grown protective of her human companion Misa Amane after passing her eyes to her. That protectiveness drives Rem's central choice late in the story: writing L's name in the notebook to keep Misa from being caught, an act that, under shinigami law, costs Rem her own existence. Wheeler gave the character a weary, maternal restraint that set her apart from the story's more playful shinigami.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Death Note, Wheeler is known for voicing Mystique in X-Men: Evolution and for on-camera roles in Once Upon a Time and the HBO miniseries John Adams. A Vancouver-based stage and screen actress, she has also received multiple Jessie Richardson Awards for her theatrical work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colleen Wheeler known for?
Wheeler is best known in anime circles for voicing Rem in the English dub of Death Note, alongside a broader career in Vancouver-based stage and screen acting. Her work spans both animated and live-action projects.
Who does Colleen Wheeler voice in Death Note?
Wheeler voices Rem, the shinigami who grows protective of her human companion Misa Amane after passing her the shinigami eyes. That protectiveness drives Rem's choice late in the story to write L's name in the notebook to save Misa, an act that costs Rem her own existence under shinigami law.
What other animated character is Colleen Wheeler known for voicing?
Beyond Death Note, Wheeler is recognized for voicing Mystique in X-Men: Evolution, one of her most notable additional animation credits.
What on-camera roles has Colleen Wheeler played?
Wheeler has appeared on-camera in the series Once Upon a Time and the HBO miniseries John Adams. These live-action credits sit alongside her voice work in animation.
Has Colleen Wheeler won any awards for her acting?
Wheeler has received multiple Jessie Richardson Awards for her theatrical stage work in Vancouver. Her career spans stage, screen, and voice acting across both live-action and animated projects.
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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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