John Swasey
Voice ActorAmerican actor, voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter who has been a staple of Funimation's dubbing efforts. Swasey voiced notable Dragon Ball characters and provided the narrator voice for Dragon Ball films, demonstrating his importance to the franchise's English adaptation.
Dragon Ball Voice Work
Swasey voiced Dodoria, the powerful and brutal lieutenant of Frieza in Dragon Ball Z Kai, bringing menace to the character. He also served as the Narrator for Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies, providing the opening and guidance through one of the early Dragon Ball theatrical films. His vocal talent for antagonist roles made him invaluable to the franchise's English dub success.
Directing and Extended Career
Beyond performance work, Swasey has directed and written dialogue for numerous anime productions, including work with ADV Films, Seraphim Digital, and OkraTron 5000. His 1992 co-starring role in Behind the Mask demonstrated his broader acting credentials beyond dubbing. He has family involved in voice work, with his daughter Olivia also pursuing a career as a voice actress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does John Swasey voice?
Swasey voiced Dodoria, the powerful and brutal lieutenant of Frieza in Dragon Ball Z Kai, bringing menace to the character. He also served as the Narrator for Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies, providing the opening and guidance through one of the early Dragon Ball theatrical films. His vocal talent for antagonist roles made him invaluable to the franchise's English dub success.
Who is John Swasey in Dragon Ball?
American actor, voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter who has been a staple of Funimation's dubbing efforts. Swasey voiced notable Dragon Ball characters and provided the narrator voice for Dragon Ball films, demonstrating his importance to the franchise's English adaptation.
What does John Swasey do in Dragon Ball?
John Swasey is an American voice actor who has worked on the Dragon Ball franchise. Specifically, John Swasey is credited as English voice of Dodoria and narrator in Dragon Ball Z films.
What other work has John Swasey done outside Dragon Ball?
Beyond performance work, Swasey has directed and written dialogue for numerous anime productions, including work with ADV Films, Seraphim Digital, and OkraTron 5000. His 1992 co-starring role in Behind the Mask demonstrated his broader acting credentials beyond dubbing. He has family involved in voice work, with his daughter Olivia also pursuing a career as a voice actress.
Where is John Swasey from?
John Swasey is an American voice actor. American actor, voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter who has been a staple of Funimation's dubbing efforts.
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