John Michael Tatum
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter known for extensive work with Funimation. Tatum is recognized for voicing multiple significant Dragon Ball characters and writing dub scripts for the series, establishing himself as a pillar of the English Dragon Ball voice cast.
Dragon Ball Voice Roles
Tatum voiced Spice in Dragon Ball Z and played Zarbon, Mr. Musuka, Papoi, Upa, and Bora in Dragon Ball Z Kai. In Dragon Ball Super, he voiced Tupper and Za Priccio, demonstrating his involvement across multiple eras of the franchise. His work as a scriptwriter for Dragon Ball Z Kai further cemented his importance to the English dub's quality and authenticity.
Direction and Industry Impact
Beyond voice acting, Tatum has served as an ADR director and scriptwriter for multiple anime productions, including Dragon Ball projects. His technical expertise behind the microphone complemented his performance work, making him essential to the dubbing process. Tatum co-hosted the popular podcast That Anime Show and remains deeply engaged with anime culture and appreciation.
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