Bill Jenkins
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor who worked for Funimation, best known for voicing the wise Grand Elder Guru in Dragon Ball Z Kai.
Dragon Ball Role
Bill Jenkins voiced Grand Elder Guru in Dragon Ball Z Kai, the remastered and recut version of Dragon Ball Z. Guru, the eldest Namekian and leader of his people, was a significant character in the Frieza Saga.
Voice Acting
Beyond Dragon Ball, Jenkins contributed voice work to other anime series produced by Funimation, including appearances in Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Fairy Tail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bill Jenkins?
American voice actor who worked for Funimation, best known for voicing the wise Grand Elder Guru in Dragon Ball Z Kai. Within Dragon Ball, Bill Jenkins is known as english voice of Grand Elder Guru.
Which Dragon Ball productions has Bill Jenkins worked on?
Bill Jenkins has contributed to Dragon Ball Z Kai and Dragon Ball Z. Bill Jenkins voiced Grand Elder Guru in Dragon Ball Z Kai, the remastered and recut version of Dragon Ball Z.
Which Dragon Ball characters does Bill Jenkins voice?
Bill Jenkins's Dragon Ball voice work is described as english voice of Grand Elder Guru. Bill Jenkins voiced Grand Elder Guru in Dragon Ball Z Kai, the remastered and recut version of Dragon Ball Z.
Where is Bill Jenkins from?
Bill Jenkins is an American voice actor. American voice actor who worked for Funimation, best known for voicing the wise Grand Elder Guru in Dragon Ball Z Kai.
What else has Bill Jenkins done in the entertainment industry?
Beyond Dragon Ball, Jenkins contributed voice work to other anime series produced by Funimation, including appearances in Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Fairy Tail.
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