Barry Watson
DirectorAmerican producer, director, and voice actor for Funimation who shaped the early English dubs of Dragon Ball. Voiced numerous minor characters while overseeing production for multiple series.
Dragon Ball Involvement
Barry Watson was instrumental in producing Funimation's original English dub of Dragon Ball, handling both production duties and voice work. He appeared in numerous episodes as various minor characters, from referees and civilians to animals like Scratch, the cat. Watson also contributed to Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Z Kai as both producer and voice performer, while voicing Scratch and the Capsule Corporation Explorer.
Production Career
As a producer and ADR director at Funimation, Watson worked on countless anime properties beyond Dragon Ball, including Full Metal Alchemist, Fruits Basket, and numerous others. He founded a studio and maintained an active career in voice direction and production for anime dubs throughout the early 2000s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Barry Watson?
American producer, director, and voice actor for Funimation who shaped the early English dubs of Dragon Ball. Voiced numerous minor characters while overseeing production for multiple series. Within Dragon Ball, Barry Watson is known as early Funimation Dragon Ball English dub producer.
Which Dragon Ball productions has Barry Watson worked on?
Barry Watson has contributed to Dragon Ball Z Kai and Dragon Ball Z. Barry Watson was instrumental in producing Funimation's original English dub of Dragon Ball, handling both production duties and voice work.
What did Barry Watson produce in the Dragon Ball franchise?
Barry Watson's Dragon Ball directing role is described as early Funimation Dragon Ball English dub producer. Barry Watson was instrumental in producing Funimation's original English dub of Dragon Ball, handling both production duties and voice work.
Where is Barry Watson from?
Barry Watson is an American producer. American producer, director, and voice actor for Funimation who shaped the early English dubs of Dragon Ball.
What else has Barry Watson done in the entertainment industry?
As a producer and ADR director at Funimation, Watson worked on countless anime properties beyond Dragon Ball, including Full Metal Alchemist, Fruits Basket, and numerous others. He founded a studio and maintained an active career in voice direction and production for anime dubs throughout the early 2000s.
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