Dale Kelly

Kelly voiced Captain Ginyu, the theatrical and powerful leader of the Ginyu Force, establishing the character's arrogant and entertaining personality in the English dub. He also served as narrator for episodes 54-179 (edited episodes), providing continuity and guidance through the Frieza and Namek sagas. Though later replaced in remastered editions, Kelly's original narration and Captain Ginyu voice remain iconic parts of Dragon Ball Z's history. He also voiced the Porunga summoned dragon and a Planet Frieza 79 physician, demonstrating versatility beyond his signature role.

Beyond voice acting, Kelly was instrumental in Dragon Ball Z's English presentation as a music supervisor and producer. He supervised the soundtrack and produced music for both the History of Trunks and Bardock TV specials, making him crucial to the audio identity of these beloved Dragon Ball Z original movies. Kelly left Funimation in 2001, but his foundational contributions to the franchise's English localization remain significant.