John Murphy
Voice ActorJohn Murphy is a Canadian voice actor associated with Vancouver's Ocean Productions who voices Kanzo Mogi and the decoy detective Lind L. Taylor in the English dub of the Death Note anime.
Death Note Role
In the English dub of Death Note, Murphy voices Kanzo Mogi, one of the plainclothes task force members who works alongside Light Yagami's father to track Kira, appearing across a large stretch of the series. He also voices Lind L. Taylor, the FBI-recruited decoy who broadcasts as "L" on live television in the first episode and becomes Kira's first on-screen kill, a moment that sets the whole story in motion.
Career and Notable Roles
Murphy has worked extensively with Vancouver's Ocean Productions on English-language anime dubs, voicing Bokuseno and Shinsen in InuYasha and taking on roles in the Mobile Suit Gundam 00 dub. His work spans the wave of anime series Ocean brought to North American television and home video through the 2000s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does John Murphy voice in Death Note?
In the English dub of Death Note, John Murphy voices Kanzo Mogi, one of the plainclothes task force members who works alongside Light Yagami's father to track Kira. He appears across a large stretch of the series in that role.
What other character does John Murphy play in Death Note?
Murphy also voices Lind L. Taylor, the FBI-recruited decoy who broadcasts as "L" on live television in the first episode. Taylor becomes Kira's first on-screen kill, a moment that sets the whole story in motion.
What studio has John Murphy worked with?
Murphy is a Canadian voice actor associated with Vancouver's Ocean Productions, which produced many English-language anime dubs through the 2000s. His work spans the wave of anime series Ocean brought to North American television and home video.
What other anime has John Murphy voiced characters in?
Murphy voiced Bokuseno and Shinsen in InuYasha and took on roles in the Mobile Suit Gundam 00 dub, both produced through Ocean Productions.
Is John Murphy Canadian?
Yes, John Murphy is a Canadian voice actor based out of Vancouver. He's built his career primarily through Ocean Productions, the studio responsible for dubbing series such as InuYasha and Mobile Suit Gundam 00 for North American audiences.
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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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