Clifton Wells
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor known for voice work with Harmony Gold USA, who provided the English voice of Master Roshi in the early Dragon Ball series and theatrical films before his death in 2000.
Dragon Ball Voice Work
Wells voiced Master Roshi in the Harmony Gold English adaptation of the original Dragon Ball series and Dragon Ball films including Curse of the Blood Rubies and Mystical Adventure. The Harmony Gold dub represented one of the earliest English-language presentations of Dragon Ball to Western audiences, and Wells' portrayal helped establish the wise mentor character in English. His voice work grounded Roshi's comedic yet experienced personality during the early stages of Goku's adventure.
Voice Acting and Dubbing Career
Wells worked extensively as a voice actor and dubbing artist for Harmony Gold USA, a company known for localizing anime and adapting Japanese properties for English-speaking audiences. Beyond Dragon Ball, he provided voices for Castle in the Sky, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, and various other anime properties. Wells passed away in 2000 at age 62, ending a career spanning decades of anime dubbing.
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